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Teams compete in the 5th annual Farmer’s Market Bartender Competition against other teams as they scour the Farmer’s Market looking for the best ingredients! Gather at Old Town Scottsdale Farmer’s Market, 3806 Brown Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ (northwest corner of the market against the wall at Bootlegger's Restaurant). Everyone can attend to cheer on the competitors and also vote on a mocktail competition. Sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
9:00am — Bartender Arrival/Check-in 9:30am - Teams are given a $50 budget and 30 minutes to shop 10am --Teams back and start making their cocktail. 10:30am - Judging begins 11:30 am - Winner announced.
