Inaugural Event
A Career Revolution for Bartenders
Take control of your future behind the bar.
Washington, DC | September 21-23, 2025
Inaugural Event
A Career Revolution for Bartenders
Take control of your future
behind the bar.
Washington, DC | September 21-23, 2025
Not Just a Booth. A Breakthrough.
Not Just a Booth.
A Breakthrough.
At Raising The Bar 2025, vendors aren’t just handing out samples — they’re building relationships.
This is where bartender culture meets brand storytelling — and where the next ambassador, signature menu collab, or content creator might be sipping your product.
Activate your brand in one of three high-impact tasting zones:
At Raising The Bar 2025, vendors aren’t just handing out samples — they’re building relationships.
This is where bartender culture meets brand storytelling — and where the next ambassador, signature menu collab, or content creator might be sipping your product.
Activate your brand in one of three high-impact tasting zones:
Cocktail Conversations on The Boulevardier — bold spirits, fresh air, and real-time brand buzz
The Founder's Lounge — an intimate discovery zone for breakout spirits
The Alt Proof Lounge— a Zero-Proof & Low-ABV curated space for mindful mixology and modern flavor
Your Tasting Zone Options
Cocktail Conversations
on the Boulevardier
Bold brands. Open air.
Real connections.
Our signature patio tasting lounge is where high-profile spirits meet high-impact conversations. Set outdoors and designed for connection, this space brings together legacy brands and hospitality leaders for meaningful exchanges that go far beyond the glass.
Perfect for: Established brands looking for visibility, engagement, and culture-forward collaboration.
The Founder's Lounge
The Founder's Lounge
Founder-led spirits. Fresh stories. Breakout potential.
This intimate, curated room highlights emerging brands and underrepresented founders ready to make their mark. It's where raw stories meet real opportunity — and where bartenders can connect directly with the creators behind the bottle.
Perfect for: New spirits, founder-led labels, and startups looking to break through with intention and voice.
The Alt Proof Lounge
The Alt Proof Lounge
Low ABV, zero proof, and full flavor — a space for mindful mixology.
This modern lounge is dedicated to the rising world of conscious cocktails. Designed for balance, curiosity, and flavor exploration, it's where bartenders discover zero-proof and low-ABV spirits designed to spark creativity — not buzz.
Perfect for: Non-alcoholic and low-ABV brands looking to meet forward-thinking bartenders in a culture-first setting.
Bold brands. Open air.
Real connections.
Our signature patio tasting lounge is where high-profile spirits meet high-impact conversations. Set outdoors and designed for connection, this space brings together legacy brands and hospitality leaders for meaningful exchanges that go far beyond the glass.
Founder-led spirits. Fresh stories. Breakout potential.
This intimate, curated room highlights emerging brands and underrepresented founders ready to make their mark. It's where raw stories meet real opportunity — and where bartenders can connect directly with the creators behind the bottle.
Low ABV, zero proof, and full flavor — a space for mindful mixology.
This modern lounge is dedicated to the rising world of conscious cocktails. Designed for balance, curiosity, and flavor exploration, it's where bartenders discover zero-proof and low-ABV spirits designed to spark creativity — not buzz.
Perfect for: Established brands looking for visibility, engagement, and culture-forward collaboration.
Perfect for: New spirits, founder-led labels, and startups looking to break through with intention and voice.
Perfect for: Non-alcoholic and low-ABV brands looking to meet forward-thinking bartenders in a culture-first setting.
What's Included?
6-ft table or 10x10 booth (depending on activation)
Power access, Wi-Fi, and signage
Brand listing in event program
2 vendor passes + swag bag inclusion
Access to tastings, panels, and networking events
How The Process Works
Submit your vendor interest form
We'll review alignment and reach out within 5 business days
Confirm your activation space
Get vendor onboarding packet
Pour, connect, and grow your brand at Raising The Bar 2025
Submit your vendor interest form
We'll review alignment and reach out within 5 business days
Confirm your activation space
Get vendor onboarding packet
Pour, connect, and grow your brand at Raising The Bar 2025