Junior Achievement’s ‘Taste of Achievement’ event returns June 15

ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. - Junior Achievement serving Elkhart County is bringing back its “Taste of Achievement” event on June 15, challenging “celebrity bartenders” to create the perfect cocktail and raise money for JA’s programs.

The second annual event takes place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at JA BizTown, located at 1025 N. Michigan St. in Elkhart.

The event includes dinner from Chubby Trout and Smokin’ Fatty’s, live music, a silent auction and an open bar with featured drinks.

Drinks will be made by local celebrities. Participants will taste the signature drinks and vote on their favorite.

Whatever drink receives the most votes/money for Junior Achievement wins.

Celebrity competitors include:

  • Bob Decker
  • Amber Hart & Zach Lucchese
  • Ashley & Randy Lehman
  • Virginia Wirt & Mike Nicolini
  • Jen Anderson & Kit Craven
  • Chelsea Gorsuch & Erin Schrader

If you can’t attend the event, you can still vote for the drinks online.

General admission tickets are $150.

Click here for tickets.

JA BizTown is one of Junior Achievement’s programs that uses hands-on learning to teach fifth and sixth grade students about the economy, financial literacy and more.

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