Cheer On Team USA the IBA Cocktail Championships

Cheer On Team USA in South America

Join Us in Chile and Columbia to Cheer on Team USA

The International Bartenders Association (IBA) is an association that connects bartenders from 64 countries. The USBG has been a member of the IBA since 1961. Each year, IBA member countries host various competitions open to IBA member countries to participate. In 2025, the USBG will be participating in the Pan-American Cocktail Championship in Chile, September 8-14, and the World Cocktail Championship in Colombia, November 23-27. 

Team USA Classic and Flair competitors were selected during the USBG 2025 Shake It Up Cocktail Competition National Finals held at the Bar & Restaurant Expo in Las Vegas, March 25-26. 

We’re excited to offer packages for each competition! These curated experiences are your chance to support Team USA on the global stage, connect with an international community of bartending professionals, explore vibrant local culture, and participate in enriching educational opportunities.

Browse the packages below to see what’s included and start planning your unforgettable journey.
 

 

2025 PAN-AMERICAN COCKTAIL CHAMPIONSHIP

September 8-14, 2025 in Santiago/La Serena, Chile

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Package pricing includes five (5) nights hotel accommodations, ground transportation, all meals, access to exclusive masterclasses, official competitions, cultural activities, and social events such as the Safari Cocktail and the Hospitality Suites. 

 

Hotel info TBD. Click here to register. 

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY: No refunds will be issued for this event. However, we can transfer your registration to another member, if requested prior to September 1, 2025. 
 

 

2025 WORLD COCKTAIL CHAMPIONSHIP

November 23-27, 2025 in Cartagena, Chile

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Package pricing includes four (4) nights hotel accommodations, Welcome Dinner, daily lunches and dinners, Awards Gala Dinner, and access to Cocktail Competition viewing. 

 

The Host Hotel for the 2025 World Cocktail Championship is the Hilton Cartagena. This tropical beachside resort rises above El Laguito Peninsula, six kilometers from Cartagena’s ancient walled city. Rafael Núñez International Airport is 10 kilometers away. Enjoy personalized service and facilities, including a 24-hour fitness center, outdoor tennis courts, and a pool complex.  

Click here to register. 

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY: No refunds will be issued for this event. However, we can transfer your registration to another member, if requested prior to November 1, 2025. 

Please reach out tsoles@usbg.org with any questions you may have.