Leadville's Crystal Carnival Drink and Dessert Contest begins

This winter for the dining and drinking pleasure of all Leadvillites and visitors to Leadville, Crystal Carnival 2009 is sponsoring a Drink and Dessert Contest. The taste-bud-tempting competition begins this weekend, Saturday, Dec. 6, and runs until Crystal Carnival/Ski Joring Weekend, Friday, March 6.

The following restaurants will be counting on their patrons' votes to earn the title of “Best Original Crystal Carnival 2009 Dessert:” Callaway's Restaurant, Doc Holiday’s Bar & Grill, The Golden Burro, Half Moon Deli, Tennessee Pass Café, The Ugly Cookie Company, and Wild Bill’s. Customers can cast votes for “Best Original Crystal Carnival 2009 Drink” from among these choices: Bobbie’s Place, Callaway's Restaurant, Doc Holiday’s Bar & Grill, The Golden Burro, The Manhattan, Quincy’s, and Rosie’s Brew Pub.

Patrons can be sure that each contestant will be providing uniquely tantalizing drinks and desserts for them to purchase and savor. Ballots will be available at each establishment. The ballot box will be located at the Book Mine on 6th Street and Harrison Avenue. Voters must purchase the drink or dessert in order to cast a ballot.

Good luck to all the participants. Leadville and friends of Leadville, enjoy the goodies and don’t forget to vote!