Meet USBG Bar Summit Speaker Sherri Jenkins
Sherri Jenkins is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Supervisor (LPCC-S), Reiki II practitioner, and an Award-Winning Bartender.
At Bar Summit in Philadelphia, she will present Community is the New Currency.
Register HERE→ barsummit.usbg.org
We’re excited to welcome Woody Creek Distillers as a Sapphire Sponsor of the 2026 USBG Bar Summit!
Learn more about Woody Creek Distillers: woodycreekdistillers.com
Register now: barsummit.usbg.org
#USBG #USBGBarSummit #WoodyCreekDistillers #SapphireSponsor
Meet USBG Bar Summit Speaker Keyatta Mincey Parker 🎤
Keyatta Mincey Parker is an award-winning bartender, speaker, and founder of A Sip of Paradise Garden, a community garden and wellness haven for hospitality professionals.
Register → barsummit.usbg.org
USBG LEAD Seminar: Wait! USBG Membership Includes a Bunch of $h!t!
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫—𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐭
📅 Tuesday, May 12
🕚 3 PM ET
🔗 tr.ee/smHFC-SR89
Representing the USBG Member At Large community on the global stage. 🌍
Felipe Castro and Philip Trinh take on the IBG Golden Peacock International Cocktail Competition in New Delhi, April 19–22.
Wishing you both the best as you showcase your craft.
#TeamUSBG #USBG #Bartenders #CocktailCompetition
The reveal is here. ✨
Introducing the 2026 USBG Bar Summit Coin—crafted in Philadelphia and designed to represent the people, passion, and progress shaping our industry.
2026 USBG Bar Summit Coin sponsored by US Medallions.
#USBG #BarSummit #USBG #Philly #Bartenders
Cheering on Alexis Ortega as he takes the next step at the Global Final in Barcelona 🇪🇸
We’ll be rooting for you as you represent #TeamUSBG on the global stage.
#USBG #TorresBrandy #TorresBrandyZeroChallenge
Meet USBG Bar Summit Speaker Liz Pirnat 🎤
Liz Pirnat is the Head Spirits Educator for Napa Valley Wine Academy and a leading WSET Spirits expert
📍 THE FORUM
🗓️ Tuesday, April 28
⏰ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Register → barsummit.usbg.org
#USBG #BarSummit
The official 2026 USBG Bar Summit T-Shirt has arrived 👕
Place your order by Noon Eastern on April 20th. Pick up your shirt at Bar Summit in Philadelphia—or can’t make it but still want one? We’ve got you covered with shipping available for an additional cost.
Get Yours HERE: tr.ee/k6t8LMENCV
High stakes in the South 🔥
We’re going live all day on April 14—tap in and follow the competition in real time:
Prefer to see it up close? 🎟️
Tickets available: usbg.org/events
Included with active USBG membership
#USCC #USBG #Bartenders #IBA
We’re excited to welcome Farmer’s Gin as a Sapphire Sponsor of the 2026 USBG Bar Summit!
Learn more about Farmer’s Gin: farmersgin.com
Register now: barsummit.usbg.org
#USBG #USBGBarSummit #FarmersGin #SapphireSponsor
USBG LEAD seminar: Let’s Drop the Greenwashing BS
Join Kelsey Ramage for a discussion on how to work within our current (albeit broken) system, recognize greenwashing, learn how to use technique and locality to use more local produce
📅 Tuesday, April 14
🕚 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET
🔗 tr.ee/vz2WtGzkAk
The United States Cocktail Championship (USCC) is where top bartenders go head-to-head for a shot at the global stage 🌎
We’re doing IG lives all day on April 7—tap in and follow the competition in real time:
Prefer to see it up close?
Tickets available: usbg.org/events
Meet USBG Bar Summit Speaker Jesideh Clinton 🎤
Jesideh Clinton is the owner of Precious Bartending, LLC. She has been in the private bar industry for 16 years, cultivating a passion for cocktail creation and teaching.
Register TODAY → barsummit.usbg.org
#usbg #barsummit
USBG LEAD seminar: Let’s Drop the Greenwashing BS
Join Kelsey Ramage for a discussion on how to use technique and locality to use more local produce and thereby make better, more intensely flavorful cocktails
📅 Tuesday, April 14
🕚 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET
tr.ee/vz2WtGzkAk
🚨 UPDATE: USCC Northeast Regional Finals 🚨
The Northeast Regional Finals for the United States Cocktail Championship (USCC) has been moved to Philadelphia and will now take place during the 2026 USBG Bar Summit.
Register Today: barsummit.usbg.org/registration/
#usbg
Welcoming the newest USBG Guildhouses—spaces led by professionals who are growing community and opportunity within the industry.
Explore the Guildhouse Directory at usbg.directory
Learn more HERE: usbg.org/guildhouse
NEW! DAY PASSES AVAILABLE 🎟️
Can’t stay for the full event? Join us for one of the most anticipated moments of the week— Meet the Sponsors 🤝
Connect with industry leaders, discover new brands, and be part of the conversations shaping hospitality.
barsummit.usbg.org/registration/
USBG LEAD Seminar: Let’s Drop the Greenwashing BS 🌱
Join Kelsey Ramage for a conversation on working within a broken system, spotting greenwashing, and using technique + locality to create more flavorful, produce-driven cocktails.
Register HERE: tr.ee/vz2WtGzkAk
We’re excited to welcome Angostura as a Sapphire Sponsor of the 2026 USBG Bar Summit!
From their iconic bitters to a globally recognized rum portfolio, Angostura has played a defining role in shaping cocktails past and present.
Register now: barsummit.usbg.org
#USBG
It’s #WellnessWednesday! This week, we’re looking at ultra-processed “health” foods and what to watch out for when reading labels.
Read More HERE: www.actionnewsnow.com/features/wel...
Jess Pettitt will take the stage as the 2026 USBG Bar Summit Emcee.
Jess is known to deliver captivating keynotes, powerful workshops, and impactful coaching—equipping teams with the tools to elevate leadership
Register TODAY: barsummit.usbg.org
New Artisan Distillery will host the South West Regionals of the United States Cocktail Championship (USCC).
Tickets Available HERE: usbg.org/events
(Included with active USBG membership).
#usbg #BarSummit
We’re featuring the chapters participating this year — each sending their local champion forward to compete at the Midwest Regionals in Louisville, KY.
Regional winners will advance to Nationals for the opportunity to earn a spot on #TeamUSBG.
Meet USBG Bar Summit Speaker Rhonda Cammon 🎤
Rhonda Cammon is the founder of BarseatwithRSC and co-founder of SWIG Culture and Perfectly Cordial.
📍 Philly
🗓️ Tuesday, April 28
⏰ 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Register TODAY → barsummit.usbg.org
#usbg #BarSummit
The credits have rolled… now it’s time for the close-up 🎬🍸
@usbg.bsky.social communities across the country are selecting the champions headed to the 2026 USCC Regionals—
And now, your Member At Large finalists…
✨ Lauren Pellecchia
✨ Philip Trinh
✨ Jonathan Choy
Team USBG is more than a moment — it’s a program built to sustain U.S. bartending excellence. 🍸✨
Your support strengthens the program’s infrastructure — expanding coaching, mentorship, educational resources, wellness support, and equitable access.
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@usbg.bsky.social LEAD seminar: Let’s Drop the Greenwashing BS
Join Kelsey Ramage for a discussion on how to work within our current (albeit broken) system, recognize greenwashing, learn how to use technique and locality to use more local produce…
tr.ee/vz2WtGzkAk
@usbg.bsky.social Member Cynthia Salazar chimes in on "We Asked 14 Bartenders: What’s the Best Guinness Pour in Chicago?" with VinePair.
vinepair.com/articles/wa-...
We’re featuring the chapters participating in this year’s USCC— each sending their local champion forward to compete at Regionals.
📍 May 19 2026 — Portland, Oregon | WestRegion
Regional winners advance to Nationals for the chance to earn a spot on #TeamUSBG.
