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THE 4th annual Clam Slam: Kootenay Caesar Showdown!

Sunday, March 29, 2020 2pm – 6pm

Decide Which Top Bartender Gets Crowned the Kootenay’s Best Caesar Maker!

You wear a toque. You say ‘zed’. You live eight hours from the nearest beach but you drink clam nectar every day. The only thing more Canadian than a killer Caesar is a killer Caesar while watching curling. SWEEP! On March 29th, 2pm-6pm, Canada’s unspoken national drink gets its due. Clam SLAM: The Kootenay Caesar Showdown! A fun contest to see who makes the best Caesar in the Koots.

We expect 300 thirsty clam-broth/tomato/vodka enthusiasts and the best barkeeps in the region to all roll up their sleeves in the name of cocktails, Canada, and Kootenay bragging rights. The event will be accompanied by a live DJ as well as an extensive outside barbecue feast for all to enjoy!

Taste the creations, and judge their caesar displays! The following awards will be given at the end of the event – so be sure to pick your favorite! head, tunes to groove to, food to fill the stomach, and of a course a beer in your hand – all right on the snow next to the famous Red Chair!

Overall Best Taste & Display and Runner-Up by a panel of judges
People’s Choice Best Display
People’s Choice Best Taste

Sunday, March 29th 2pm – 6pm

Join us at 2pm on Sunday to taste the wide variety of creations, and judge their caesar displays! The following awards will be given at the end of the event – so be sure to pick your favorite!

  • Overall Best Taste & Display and Runner-Up by a panel of judges
  • People’s Choice Best Display
  • People’s Choice Best Taste

Live music from Stella Beats & DJ Incouragable

Ticket pricing

Tickets will be $25 plus tax. Event will be 2pm – 6pm located at the RED Mountain base area outdoor tent. Tickets include entry into the outdoor tent and 2 x 4oz tasting tokens.

2020 Establishments in Attendance

  • The Josie Hotel – Rossland
  • Rafters – Rossland
  • Tunnel Pub – Trail
  • Uptown Sports Bar – Nelson
  • West Coast Grill – Nelson
  • What’s Up? Hot Dog! – Vancouver
  • Yum Son – Nelson

Check out the madness from 2019!