Jolly Good Soda to be at center of drink recipe showdown in hometown Random Lake

Random Lake will be turning up the flavor next month for the 2026 Jolly Good Soda Showdown.

The event is set for Saturday, September 26th, as part of the Random Lake Fall Family Fun Festival.

Participants will visit businesses throughout town and sample specially created cocktails and mocktails featuring Jolly Good Soda, along with other ingredients and creative garnishes.

Participating locations include Artfully at Random Arts Collective, Globe Lanes, Kegger’s Pub and Grill, Booz’in Sports Bar, Random Lake Pizzeria, The Random Cup and Burmesch Variety Store.

Showdown check-in runs from 11 a-m until noon, with the tasting competition continuing until 4 p-m.

Participants will vote for their favorite creation and help determine this year’s Jolly Good Soda Showdown champion.