Name: Bartender Throwdown
Start: 2026-10-05
End: 2026-10-05

North Dakota might surprise you—and that’s the point. For many, Bismarck-Mandan is a first-time destination, and it delivers far more than just another box to check. Here, you’ll find one-of-a-kind attractions and off-site venues that take events and meetings beyond the fields, courses and four walls and into unforgettable experiences.

Plenty of cities have facilities. What sets us apart? The extra. From history, culture and arts to outdoor adventure, dining and shopping, Bismarck-Mandan has it all—right on the Missouri River and surrounded by rolling hills.

As North Dakota’s capital, we combine professional infrastructure with authentic hospitality and a central location that’s easy to reach by road or air. Add in access to key industry sites, walkable downtowns and built-in pre- and post-conference adventures and you’ve got a destination that works hard—and plays even harder.

Bismarck-Mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau

BARTENDER THROWDOWN: FALL FACE-OFF! Sterling is back behind the bar and ready to defend his honor. But this time, Michael from Thomas & Moriarty’s is coming over to make that difficult. Two bartenders. Mystery ingredients. 30 minutes. One bar. Let the shaking begin. THE CHALLENGE: Mystery ingredients 30 minutes to create their cocktail Skill, creativity & a little bartender swagger Bragging rights until the next Throwdown YOU GET A SAY! Judges’ Choice – our judges crown their winner Fan Favorite – Donate $5+ to Cigars for Warriors, receive a sample serving of each bartender’s creation, then cast your vote! Monday, October 8 7 PM Big Stick Cigar Lounge Come cheer, heckle politely, enjoy some cocktails, support Cigars for Warriors, and watch Sterling vs. Michael battle it out behind the bar. Sterling knows the bar. Michael came to shake things up. Let’s see who owns the night.

Bartender Throwdown

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