Happenings

HAPPENINGS June 2020

5JUNE 5 NATIONAL DOUGHNUT DAY You know what pairs great with cocktails? A doughnut.

JUNE 18

NATIONAL SPLURGE DAY We deserve it—especially this year. Create a menu full of decadent cocktails. Think chocolate, milkshakes, and liqueurs.

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JUNE 21 FATHER’S DAY Honor dear old dad with some of his favorite brews.

JUNE 26 NATIONAL BEAUTICIAN’S DAY Another industry hard hit by COVID-19. Toast to your favorite hairdresser with a list of specials.

JUNE 13 WORLD GIN DAY Use today to highlight some unique gin brands.

JUNE 10 NATIONAL BLACK COW DAY Pull out the Kahlúa, and then turn to page 10 for our Behind the Bar column on coffee.

JUNE 10 HERB & SPICES DAY Choose your favorite herbs to incorporate into today’s drinks, and then check out our how-to on food trends on page 19.

JUNE 20 SUMMER SOLSTICE We’re all looking forward to summer a bit more this year! Line up some refreshing cocktails to celebrate.

23 JUNE 23 NATIONAL PINK DAY Celebrate the color with Pink Ladys, Cosmos, and more.

Upcoming EVENTS

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the following information is subject to change. Check trade show sites for the most up-to-date information. Visit bit.ly/2zHZ2UB for a full list of cancelled/rescheduled shows.

JULY

TALES OF THE COCKTAIL July 21-26, 2020 Tales is currently exploring ways to bring the show to attendees virtually or in their communities.

talesofthecocktail.org

AUGUST

NORTHWEST FOOD SHOW August 2-3, 2020 Portland, Oregon

nwfoodshow.com

BAR CONVENT BROOKLYN August 11-12, 2020 Brooklyn, New York

barconventbrooklyn.com

OCTOBER

NIGHTCLUB & BAR SHOW October 19-21, 2020 Las Vegas, Nevada

ncbshow.com