COCKTAIL SHOWDOWN with Celebrity Bartender Tom Sandoval Cocktails. Competition. A little star power. Metro Detroit bartenders bring their best pours, boldest flavors and serious bragging-rights energy—and YOU help decide who takes the title! Saturday, November 7, 2026 District 142 | Downtown Wyandotte VIP entry: 6 PM | General Admission: 7–11 PM 21+ with valid ID MEET THE COMPETING LOCATIONS • Arnold’s Place • Big League Brews • Brewligans Public House • CRED Cafe • Latitudes Restaurant and Bar • My Place Bar & Grill • North Side Pub — The Speakeasy at Fireside Kitchen • One Star Bar • Regale Craft Food & Drink • The Iron Gate • The Sand Trap • Tony’s Trattoria • Whiskeys on the Water • Yum Village MEET THE FEATURED BRANDS • Baileys Irish Cream • Basil Hayden • Bulleit ’87 Frontier Whiskey • Carbliss • Chica Chida Peanut Butter Agave Spirit • Detroit City Distillery • El Bandido Yankee Tequila • Luxardo • Misunderstood Whiskey • Nikka Whisky • OATRAGEOUS Oat Milk Liqueur • Rancho La Gloria • Shanky’s Whip • Still G.I.N. by Dre and Snoop • UNDONE Non-Alcoholic Spirits • Thomas Henry Premium Mixers BEHIND THE BAR WITH TOM SANDOVAL Tom Sandoval is scheduled to appear from 8–10 PM at the District 142 upstairs bar, serving cocktails and bringing a little celebrity bartender action to the Showdown. Swing upstairs—you might even be able to snap a photo! Scheduled appearance and event times may vary. VIP SAMPLING EXPERIENCE Get a head start on the sipping! Your VIP package includes: • Early entry at 6 PM—one hour before General Admission • First taste of the cocktail competition entries • Strolling hors d’oeuvres from District Sound Lounge • Commemorative tasting glass • 10 cocktail sampling tickets • Official vote card GENERAL ADMISSION COCKTAIL SAMPLING Join the action from 7–11 PM! Your sampling package includes: • Commemorative tasting glass • 10 cocktail sampling tickets • Official vote card Sip your way through the competition, discover your favorites and cast your vote. Who deserves the title? Your taste buds get a say! VIP & GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW VIP tickets are limited—grab yours before they’re gone!