MixBurgh Membership
Two ways to join. Partners build the scene and bring their teams to the conference. Individuals get access to all of it.
- Partner Network: cooperative marketing, collaborative events, and workforce development
- Individual Membership: early access, guides, and small-format experiences
Built for Pittsburgh hospitality. Focused on execution, not noise.
MixBurgh Partner Network
An institutional membership for bars, distillers, producers, and hospitality organizations. MixBurgh partners share a calendar, share audiences, and build talent pipelines through programs that are tight, repeatable, and well-run.
Who this is for
- Bars, restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups
- Distilleries, wineries, breweries, and non-alcoholic producers
- Hospitality education and workforce programs
Cooperative marketing that drives discovery
- Partner directory profile
- Inclusion in MixBurgh-owned campaign moments (seasonal guides, maps, editorial picks)
- Event promotion through MixBurgh channels
A working calendar of collaborative events
- Guest shift exchanges and takeovers
- Producer education nights and tasting-led programming
- Panels, salons, and pop-ups with clear run-of-show
Workforce development that supports hiring and retention
- Quarterly skills sessions (technique, service, leadership)
- Introductions to training pipelines and apprenticeship pathways
- Optional hiring signal: MixBurgh Partner badge
Partner tiers
Pick the tier that matches your calendar and your appetite for collaboration. Every partner tier includes conference passes for your team this year, so you build the scene and bring your people to it without paying twice.
Partner
$600 per year
Best for first-year participation
- Two Conference Passes to MixBurgh 2026
- Partner directory listing and Partner badge
- Inclusion in the MixBurgh partner calendar and public event listings
- One co-promoted activation per year (host or participate)
- Two seats in each quarterly training session
- Access to partner toolkits (run-of-show templates, checklists)
Featured Partner
$1,800 per year
Best for venues and producers running multiple moments
- Four All-Access passes to MixBurgh 2026
- Everything in Partner
- Two co-promoted activations per year
- Two content spotlights per year (profile, menu feature, or education highlight)
- Four seats in each quarterly training session
- Priority consideration for campaign moments and visiting-guest programming
Founding Partner
$4,500 per year
Limited. Built for consistent collaboration and leadership
- Eight passes to MixBurgh 2026, six All-Access and two VIP
- Everything in Featured Partner
- Four co-promoted activations per year
- One signature collaboration per year (series, takeover chain, or workforce initiative)
- Eight seats in each quarterly training session
- Seat on the Partner Council (quarterly working session)
What counts as an activation
- Guest bartender night with a partner venue
- Distiller-led education tasting with a partner venue
- Cross-promotion week with a shared theme
- Hiring and training night with an education partner
- Menu collaboration with disclosed sponsorship where applicable
Partner standards
- Responsible service and compliance first
- Clear sponsor labeling when applicable
- No exclusivity requirements
- Respectful, inclusive hospitality is the baseline
Apply to join the MixBurgh Partner Network
Tell us what you want to build. We follow up with a short intake call and plug you into the next calendar cycle.
Thanks. We will respond with next steps.
Partner FAQ
Do partners get guaranteed press coverage or guaranteed sales?
No. MixBurgh commits to defined deliverables by tier: listings, placements in MixBurgh-owned channels, and co-produced activations.
Can suppliers and venues collaborate through MixBurgh?
Yes. MixBurgh structures collaborations around education and programming. Sponsorship is disclosed where applicable, and retailer independence is preserved.
Does MixBurgh handle legal compliance?
No. Each partner is responsible for compliance. MixBurgh supplies templates, run-of-show support, and coordination to reduce operational risk.
What if I do not have capacity for multiple events?
Start with one activation per year. Participate as a guest venue or guest producer and keep lift low.
Individual Membership
Join for early access to events, smart recommendations, and small-format experiences.
The List
Free
Low friction, high signal
- Dispatch emails with new menus, pop-ups, and recommendations
- Early RSVP window for public MixBurgh events
- Member calendar: tastings, pop-ups, guest shifts, releases
- Voting access on themes and future programming
Society
$10 per month or $100 per year
Guides plus first access
- Everything in The List
- Monthly Field Guide (PDF)
- First access to limited-seat events
- Member ticket access on select experiences
Patron
$25 per month or $250 per year
Capped for quality
- Everything in Society
- Reserved seat at each quarterly Patron Salon
- One guest pass per year
- Priority help planning celebrations and experiences
- Patron recognition on the site (optional)
Join MixBurgh as an individual
Sign up for The List. Upgrade any time.
Welcome to MixBurgh. Check your email for next steps.
Talking points
Recruiting partners
- MixBurgh is Pittsburgh-focused and execution-led: shared calendar, shared audiences, shared lift.
- Partners get cooperative marketing, repeatable activations, and workforce development seats.
- MixBurgh reduces operational burden with templates, run-of-show, and coordinated promotion.
- No exclusivity. Clear deliverables by tier.
Recruiting individuals
- Early access to limited-seat events.
- Monthly Field Guide that turns into a plan the same week you read it.
- A clean signal: calendar, recommendations, and small experiences.
Terms
- Membership is non-transferable.
- Benefits may evolve. Core benefit changes will be announced in advance.
- Events are subject to capacity, venue rules, and safety policies.
- Alcohol service follows applicable law and venue policy.