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Fire & Ice Festival "In the First State" - Drink Competition

Fire & Ice Festival "In the First State" - Drink Competition

Join the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce & local restaurants on Sunday, January 18th, from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Mango's for the Fire & Ice "In the First State" Drink Competition. This year's theme is in coordination with Delaware's 250th anniversary. Local bartenders show off their creativity and skill to have take first place in the first state!

All drinks will be created with bartender's choice of tequila, vodka, or whiskey
. Each competing group will go head-to-head to win a Best of the Base Award! Best of the Base winners are determined by an excellent panel of judges. Patrons will be able to vote for their favorite drink to determine the People's Choice Award Winner! Tickets will be available until Wednesday, January 7th.

For the last three years, this event sold out well in advance - get your tickets soon!


For a printable flyer, email events@thequietresorts.com

VIP Pass: Early Entry - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 
DOORS OPEN AT 11:45 AM
~ Mingle with the panel of experienced judges
~ Exclusive access to view the live cocktail presentations
~ One complimentary drink tasting from each participating restaurant
~ "People's Choice" vote
~ Opportunity to ask each bartender questions
~ First tastes of all Fire & Ice Tasting Tour cocktails
~ Enjoy delicious lite fare
~ DJ Bump will be on-site kicking off the VIP hour with the perfect soundtrack!
~ One totally awesome experience


 General Admission: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
~ One complimentary drink tasting from each participating restaurant
~ "People's Choice" vote
~ Opportunity to ask each bartender questions
~ Enjoy delicious lite fare
~ Music by DJ Bump
~ One totally awesome experience

*Must be 21 or over to participate.
*All participants must bring their ID's
*All sales are final
*Tickets are non-refundable. 

Competing Bartenders
Participating bartenders will compete for an opportunity to be crowned the Fire & Ice "In the First State" Best of the Base winners and the People's Choice Award winner. The winning bartender will be awarded a cash prize and plaque.

Participating Restaurants

Bethany Blues

Fins Ale House & Raw Bar - Bethany
Good Earth Market

Hooked Up
JR's Seafood Shack
Mango's
Ocean View Restaurant
Off the Hook
The Coastal Kitchen at Bear Trap Dunes
The Cottage Cafe

The Salted Rim Margarita Bar & Grille
Vista Rooftop 

Tip the Tenders! 
Guests are invited to bring a few extra dollars to tip the talented bartenders for their creativity, service, and time. All tips will be collected and split among competing bartenders.


*Restaurant list will be updated as spots and competing bartenders are confirmed!*

Beneficiary:
Ticket sales benefit Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce, a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organization and it's partnership with Beebe Healthcare's South Coastal Emergency Department & Cancer Center, a community-based, not-for-profit center with a vision to be a "healthcare system of choice for all people."

Celebrity Judging Panel:
A panel of local celebrity and judges will participate in the Fire & Ice "In the First State" Drink Competition. Drinks will be judged based on taste, presentation, and festival theme. 


"In the First State" Fire & Ice Festival and Drink Tasting Tour
Experience a full tour to taste the drinks featured at the Drink Competition, enjoy specialty Fire & Ice menu items during the festival weekend, and the Tasting Tour is for you! The Tasting Tour features restaurants from 4 different towns all within a 20 minute drive!

You won't want to miss the 2026 Fire & Ice Festival on January 30th - February 1st! Each year, a new theme is revealed and 2026 will be "In the First State"!  Over 60,000 pounds of ice sculptures featuring everything there is to love about Delaware as the state gears up to celebrate it's 250th anniversary! Bonfires, live animals, inflatables, skating rink, live entertainment, and more will add to fun for everyone. Festival a
ctivities and features will be taking place all over the Quiet Resorts. For more information about the Fire & Ice Festival, please click here. 

Event Sponsors

Participating Restaurants
J.R.'s Seafood Shack
Ocean View Restaurant
Off the Hook Restaurant
The Coastal Kitchen at Bear Trap Dunes
The Salted Rim Margarita Bar & Grille
Vista Rooftop OC
Good Earth Market
Mango's
Bethany Blues
Hooked Up
Fins Ale House & Raw Bar - Bethany Beach
The Cottage Café Restaurant & Pub
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Event Sponsors

Spirits Sponsor
Banks Wines & Spirits
Host Sponsor
Mango's
Date and Time

Sunday Jan 18, 2026
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST

VIP Pass: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 
General Admission: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location

Mango's
2nd Floor
97 Garfield Parkway
Bethany Beach, DE 19930

97 Garfield Parkway Bethany Beach DE 19930

Fees/Admission

VIP Tickets: $60
General Admission: $40
Designated Driver Ticket: $20
*DD Ticket holders will not have access to drink tickets. Ticket cost covers lite fare, entertainment, and beneficiary donation.


Tickets are non-refundable. Ticket sales proceeds are raised through Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Beebe Healthcare's South Coastal Emergency Department & Cancer Center. 

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Fire & Ice Festival ''In the First State'' Drink Competition

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