Fernet Branca's Second Annual Barback Olympics at Ruby Skye - Part 2

September 25, 9:53 AMSF Nightlife Photography ExaminerHardy Wilson

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Ruby Skye hosted Fernet Branca's Second Annual Barback Olympics on Wednesday, September 23. 

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Hundreds of spectators enjoyed $1 Fernet shots and drink specials as they watched contestents from twenty of San Francisco's select bar establishments compete in an array of challenges set to a tire-filled gauntlet. This year's event including races such as the bottle relay, ice bucket race, beer restocking race, and keg changing competition. The event was conceived by local nightlife hero Micah Byrnes and produced by Flavor Group, which gave audience members live video feeds on a big screen.

Christian Routzen of San Franpsycho was on hand to print out custom Fernet T-shirts and DJ's Shane King, Eric Sharp and Swayzee provided the beats.

The event was won by the enthusiastic and athletic Chris Pinedo of Mist nightclub who seemed to crush his foes at every contest.

For more info:

• Part 1
• SF Nightlife Photography Examiner's directory
• More Ruby Skye event coverage