The annual Signature Cocktail Contest at Riva Grill in South Lake Tahoe is Sept. 12 from 5:30-8pm.

Money goes to Barton Health’s Festival of Trees & Lights.

Local bartenders will vie for best cocktail and most congenial bartender.

So far the contestants will be from Chart House, Heavenly, LewMarNel’s, MontBleu, Naked Fish and Riva Grill.

Tickets are $30 and may be purchased online.