Racine & Me: Celebrity Bartender Battle returns to raise money for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin
RACINE, Wis. (CBS 58) — Back for its second year, the Racine Celebrity Bartender Battle is returning after its 2025 event raised more than $55,000 for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin.
The friendly rivalry is back as #TeamBuca faces off against #TeamTommy once again. Will Team Tommy defend its title, or will Team Buca pull out all the stops to claim victory?
Local celebrity bartenders will take over Buca's Bar & Grill for a full day of fundraising, rallying their networks, collecting donations and encouraging the community to come together for a good cause.
Guests can enjoy food, drinks, raffles, live entertainment and the chance to support local community leaders as they compete behind the bar.
This year's event will feature several giveaways and prizes, including:
- A meat raffle sponsored by Alaskan Fireplace
- Pedicures for a year from Polished Beauty Bar
- Pizza for a year from Wells Brothers
- Soup for a year from Buca's Bar & Grill
- A 50/50 raffle
- A chance to win $15,000 in cash
- And more
The celebration begins at 8 a.m. with a DJ playing favorite hits, followed by live music from the North Cape Express Band.
The event runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 13 at Buca's Bar & Grill.
Parking will be available thanks to Oh Dennis! Saloon & Charcoal House and St. Rita's Church.
More information about the event can be found on the Racine Celebrity Bartender Battle's Facebook pages.