9th Annual Bartender Wars 2026! Rhinebeck will be shaken & stirred!

You're Invited: The 9th Annual Bartender Wars!

Get ready for one of Rhinebeck’s most anticipated nights of the year! Join the Rhinebeck Area Chamber of Commerce for our 9th Annual Bartender Wars on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Terrapin Restaurant for an evening of friendly competition, creative cocktails, great food, and even better company.

Whether you are a local business owner, community member, or visitor, come cheer on our local bartenders as they go head-to-head for bragging rights and the title of Bartender Wars Champion!

Ticket Pricing & Early-Bird Special

Be sure to grab your tickets early to lock in the best rate! Prices increase after September 28.

• Early-Bird Members: $45

• Early-Bird Non-Members: $49

• Members: $59

• NonMembers: $65

Why Attend?

• Great Food & Drinks: Your ticket includes admission plus delicious food, so come hungry!

• Fun for a Cause: Every ticket directly supports the work of the Rhinebeck Area Chamber of Commerce and our partner non-profits.

• Community Impact: Your support helps fund vital year-round give-back initiatives, including our annual coat and toy drives, school supplies drive, scholarship fund, and programs supporting local families and students.

Event Details

• When: Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 5:30–8:00 PM

• Where: Terrapin Restaurant, Rhinebeck

• Who: Open to the entire community, visitors, and local businesses. Bring your friends, colleagues, and favorite local business people!

Come for the cocktails. Stay for the competition. Support your local business community while helping us give back to the community we call home. Secure your early-bird tickets today before prices go up on September 28!

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Calling all local business owners:
PUT YOUR BRAND IN THE SPOTLIGHT AT ONE OF RHINEBECK’S MOST POPULAR EVENTS OF THE YEAR!

Bartender Wars brings together local business owners, professionals, residents, and community members for one of the Chamber’s most anticipated events of the year. It’s a fun night, but also a great opportunity to get your business in front of an engaged local audience and show your support for the Rhinebeck community.

With sponsorship opportunities ranging from $250 to $850, there’s a way for businesses of all sizes to get involved.

🥂 PRESENTING SPONSOR — $850
Our premier partnership + maximum visibility

• 6 event tickets
• Newsletter + Social Media spotlight
• Inclusion in all event promotion
• On-site signage
• Lead logo placement on voting card
• Social media exposure

🍸 TOP SHELF — $650

• 4 event tickets
• Social Media + Newsletter Thank you
• On-site signage
• Medium logo placement on voting card

🍹 STRAIGHT UP — $450

• 2 event tickets
• On-site signage
• Logo placement on voting card
• Social media + Newsletter exposure

❤️ COMMUNITY PARTNER - $250
A simple way to support Bartender Wars and the Chamber’s community initiatives while getting your business in front of event attendees.

• On-site recognition
• Social media thank-you