What to Look Forward to at Mix-Odyssey 2020!
Volunteer Odyssey is hosting our 7th annual fundraiser, Mix-Odyssey 2020. Enjoy a night of giving back and bar hopping mixed with a friendly competition from the city’s most talented mixologists. All proceeds benefit Volunteer Odyssey, Memphis’ one-stop-shop for meaningful volunteer experiences. Mix-Odyssey guests will enjoy a delightful evening filled with mingling, hors d’oeuvres and spirits amongst vivid colors and lights. Let’s dig into what all this year’s premier mixology competition has to offer.
Important Information:
The mixology competition will take place in Hardin Hall at Memphis Botanic Garden on Friday March 6, 2020 from 7pm-10pm. 
This is a 21+ event and the attire is ‘night out on the town’ so get out your favorite dress up clothes for the occasion.
Parking is available at MBG. It is recommended that guests choose a DD, Uber or Lyft to get home safely!
Tickets:
General – $75 
VIP – $100: limited amount available, includes: an additional 3 cocktails, wine, special VIP area access and a serving staff to assist with any drink needs.
Judges’ Experience Tickets- $250: There are only 3 judges experience tickets left for purchase. This ticket will allow guests the opportunity to partake in the judging portion of the evening. Guests will get a chance to arrive early and take in the events of the night from a judge’s perspective.
Alcohol Free– $50: Not interested in cocktails? No problem! Purchase an alcohol free ticket to enjoy delicious food from D’Arthur Catering and support our work at Volunteer Odyssey.
Meet the Mixologists:
This competition features bartenders from all over the Memphis area. This year’s mixologists include:
Eric Martin from Art Bar at Crosstown Arts
Gracie Gennings from Enjoy A&M Restaurant Group
Daniel Quinlan from Ecco on Overton Park
McKenzie Nelson from Lucky Cat Ramen
Mitchell Marable from P.O. Press
Morgan McKinney from Bari Ristorante e Enoteca
Nick Lumpkin from 3rd and Court Lounge
The Best Pairing for a Drink – Food!
This year’s hors d’oeuvres will be prepared by Chef D’Arthur Catering. Chef D’Arthur is a native of Memphis and his dishes are spin-offs of traditional comfort meals. For more info on his cooking styles and company click here.
Fun Things Included in the Night:
Passport – Travel around the room and get a stamp at every mixologist station to get the complete experience.
Token – One lucky mixologist will receive the crowd favorite award at the end of the night. Guests can try all seven drinks and then drop their token in their mixologist’s box
Fortune Teller – This mystical person will use their powers to predict your future as a volunteer.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Volunteer Odyssey would like to thank all of the sponsors who helped make this event possible!
Presenting Sponsor: Orion Federal Credit Union
New Amsterdam Vodka
Bacardi Family Foundation
Kimery Wealth Management
Fix
Yuletide Office Solutions
Riverset Rye
Buster’s Liquors & Wines
Wiseacre Brewing Co
Metro Graphics
Chef D’Arthur Catering
Forever Ready Productions LLC
Archer Malmo
Holliday Events & Flowers
The Marston Group
Tamburrino
Kendra Scott
