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The Bloody Mary Festival 2023

The 7th Annual Bloody Mary Festival – NYC will take place at City Point, 445 Albee Square W, Brooklyn, on Saturday, March 18th. The largest event of its kind, The Bloody Mary Festival - NYC brings together the bars & restaurants that make the craftiest, best  Bloody Mary mixes from around the City - and beyond, all together for one day only. 

The Best Bloody Mary nominees are:

  • Lobster Joint

  • Chela

  • Bar Crudo

  • Crave Fishbar

  • Dos Caminos

  • Bill's Bar & Burger

  • Black Rabbit Bar & Grille

  • 390 Social

  • Margies at The Rockaway

  • The Wilson

  • The Ryerson

  • Datil Bloody Mary Mix

  • Farmers Kitchen Bloody Mary Mix

  • Toma Artisanal Bloody Mary Mix

More to be announced soon

Attendees have the opportunity to taste them all before voting for their favorite and helping crown the “People’s Choice Award” for the best Bloody Mary in New York City. A panel of expert judges will also select the “Best Bloody Mary in New York City”. 

“New York City is where the Bloody Mary was first served in the U.S. and where this Festival began“ said Evan Weiss, Festival Organizer. “Brunch is a sport and Bloody Mary reigns supreme. Needless to say, we are thrilled to be back!” 

This nationally touring event takes place in six cities around the country including Austin, Portland, Milwaukee, Denver, and the Twin Cities. The event was held in Brooklyn from 2014 thru 2019. This year’s event marks the return to Brooklyn since the pandemic. 

Tickets are on sale now at The Bloody Mary Festival - NYC.

VIP sessions are 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. General Admission sessions are 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. to 6 p.m. The General Admission cost is $62.75, and the VIP cost is $81.75.

For more information on The Bloody Mary Festival – NYC or to purchase tickets, visit Eventbrite - The Bloody Mary Festival - NYC. Follow the festival at Facebook and Instagram for more news and up-to-date information.

About The Bloody Mary Festival

The Bloody Mary Festival is the largest celebration of the beloved brunch cocktail. The Festival brings together the most innovative & craftiest Bloody Mary mixes made by local bars, restaurants, & bottled mixes, all together, for all to enjoy, for one day only. Attendees have the opportunity to taste all of the recipes and then vote for their favorite and help crown the Best Bloody Mary award. A panel of industry expert judges also score the Bloody Marys and help determine the winners. Now in its tenth year, the Festival will travel to 6 cities in 2023.

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