Red, White & Blue with BRQ 2023 - The Battle of the Branches
Schedule
Thu Nov 09 2023 at 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Location
Louisiana Culinary Institute, Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, LA, USA | Baton Rouge, LA
About this Event
Red, White & Blue with BRQ 2023The Battle of the Branches
Charity Cocktail Challenge & Cochon de Lait
November 9, 2023
5pm - 9pm
Hosted by the Greater Baton Rouge Chapter of the United States Bartenders Guild
It can take a village to help our U.S. veterans readjust to civilian life after the trauma of combat deployment. In that spirit this year’s Red, White and Blue will pair five veteran ROOKIE bartending competitors with five local professional bartenders to create teams to compete in our annual cocktail competition. Our “Rookie” Vet competitors and their Pro teammates will each create a signature "Pair to the Pig" Cocktail from our generously donated sponsored spirits.
Our returning charity for 2023, is Acadiana Veteran Alliance. AVA’s Heal Program provides grants to veterans for them to receive Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) for the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS). These injections cost $1500, and are not covered by insurance. SGB and follow-up efforts help veterans suffering from PTS to eliminate or greatly reduce their symptoms in order to increase daily functioning and improve overall quality of life. Since the inception of the AVA’s Heal Program they have treated 24 veterans. Our goal this year is to provide funding for 25 more SGB treatment grants.
Our contest will be judged by five honored veterans and by crowd participation. You can support by purchasing cocktail sampling tickets - which includes a vote - and/or purchasing cochon de lait dinner tickets. ALL funds raised will go directly to AVA. Advance discount combination tickets (food and drinks) are now available on Eventbrite. Full price tickets are available at the door. You can also help support our effort by becoming a sponsor.
The event will take place inside the Louisiana Culinary Institute. Our annual Red, White & Blue partner, BRQ, is graciously hosting this event in their partner facility. The address is 10550 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Charles Hanagriff of Guaranty Media will act as our esteemed Master of Ceremonies.
Musical stylings by DJ James Lee Sanford
Where is it happening?
Louisiana Culinary Institute, Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, LA, USA, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 30.00 to USD 55.00
