The Bloody Mary Festival

09/23/2026

🚨JUDGES ANNOUNCEMENT!
We’re thrilled to welcome three true Bloody Mary experts to the judging panel at the Twin Cities Bloody Mary Festival on 10/3:

🍹 Renee Belanger, creator of Bloody Good Bloodys
�🍹 Greg Tooke, creator of My Big Fat Bloody Mary Podcast
�🍹 Mike DeGraw, creator of (IG)

Renee is an O.G. Bloody Mary expert and influencer who has been sharing her Bloody Mary adventures since 2014! She’s a longtime judge at our festival and has lent her expertise to Bloody Mary competitions across the country.

Greg is the creator and host of My Big Fat Bloody Mary, the world’s leading Bloody Mary podcasts. For the past 10 years, he has been tasting, reviewing and exploring his way through the Bloody Mary scene.

Mike DeGraw, since 2020, has traveled across Minnesota sipping, reviewing and rating Bloody Marys for his popular Instagram page.

Together, Renee, Greg and Mike will be tasting and scoring the Twin Cities’ best Bloody Marys to help crown this year’s winners! 🏆

Don’t miss it! Saturday 10/3 at Union Depot in Saint Paul MN

09/12/2026

Our Bloody Marys have an official wingman. 🦆🍅

We’re excited to welcome back Gray Duck Spirits as the Official Vodka Sponsor of the Bloody Mary Festival – Twin Cities!

Minnesota-made, smooth, and basically born for brunch, Gray Duck Vodka will be behind the pours as some of the Twin Cities’ best Bloody Mary makers bring the heat, the garnishes, and all the creativity. 🌶✨

And we love a local brand that gives back — Gray Duck has donated more than $600K to local charities. 💙

Grab your favorite brunch crew and get ready to sip, snack, and vote for your favorite Bloody.

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📅 Saturday, October 3

Who are you bringing with you? 👇🍅🦆

08/25/2026

We’ve searched the Twin Cities for the tastiest & most over-the-top Bloody Marys around. On 10/3 we'll taste, vote, and see who takes the crown. 👑🍅

Meet the current list of nominees for BEST BLOODY MARY IN THE TWIN CITIES!

Northern Tap House-
Red Rooster Bar and Grill
Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater
Thumbs Up Jamaican Jerk
Sideshow Bloody Mary Mix
620 Club
The Burrow -
The Copper Hen Cakery & Kitchen
1881 Eating House
Pizza Lucé
Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis
Twin Cities 400 Tavern

🎖️Congratulations on being nominated and thank you all for making such incredible🍹🍹🍹

They’ll all be serving up their best at The 8th Annual Twin Cities Bloody Mary Festival on Saturday, October 3 at Union Depot.
Come taste, enjoy, & cast your vote to help crown the winner! 🏆
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07/29/2026

For the past 7 years, we've made some pretty incredible memories at The Twin Cities Bloody Mary Festival.

🫑 Remember Nico's unforgettable green tomatillo Bloody Mary?

🥬 How about the incredible full garnish bar that Hell's Kitchen brought?

🍔 Or Garage Bar & Bowl's over-the-top slider garnish with the mini beer attached?

🍕 And of course, Pizza Lucé's incredible award-winning Bloody Mary with a pizza garnish!

🥒 How about the legendary costumes from the Kickled Mary crew, or the festival-goers who showed up ready to steal the spotlight?

Or simply spending an afternoon with friends, sipping amazing Bloodys while Gigi on the Ukulele provided the perfect day drinking soundtrack

That's what makes this festival so special. Every year brings new Bloody Marys to discover, outrageous garnishes, live music, great people, and memories you can't make anywhere else.
On Saturday 10/3 we'll be making some new memories! Hope to see you there!

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07/23/2026

The next Bloody Mary Festival rolls into Twin Cities on Oct 3. 🎉

When we think of this event, the first thing the comes to mind is the venue - Union Depot - a historic, beautifully restored train station in downtown St. Paul. Think of it as the Grand Central Station (NYC) of St. Paul. This is our 8th year in St. Paul and all of our Fests have been held in this incredible space. 🚂

With its soaring ceilings, grand architecture, and timeless charm, Union Depot somehow manages to give a room full of day drinkers - with a 6-foot dancing tomato - an air of elegance (no easy task). 🍅🥂

Minnesota is serious about their Bloodys. This isn't just a brunch drink there. It's part of the culture. So it’s no surprise that this is our biggest Fest of the year. Can’t wait!

Join us: https://www.facebook.com/events/1391109849437364

06/16/2026

Father's Day is this Sunday. Gift him a day of unlimited Bloody Mary tastings, live music, spirits tasting, and bragging rights as he helps crown the best Bloody Mary in the Twin Cities.

🍅 The Bloody Mary Festival – Twin Cities
📍 Union Depot, St. Paul, MN
📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
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For Father's Day only, save 15% on tickets with code BMFDAD.

🎟️ Offer ends Sunday at 11:59 PM.

06/06/2026

05/31/2026

Thank you Portland for an amazing day yesterday! ALL Bloody Marys showed they were tops in Portland. The winners of the contests 🏆

**JUDGES' AWARDS**

--- BARS & RESTAURANTS ---

BEST BLOODY MARY - TRADITIONAL
- Winner: Mother's Bistro & Bar
- 2nd Place: Jays Bar & Grill

BEST BLOODY MARY - ORIGINAL
- Winner (tie): Pine State Biscuits & Screendoor Restaurant
- 2nd Place: The Fireside

BEST GARNISH
- Winner: Jays Bar & Grill
- 2nd Place: Q Restaurant & Bar

--- BOTTLED MIX ---
- Winner: Portland Bloody Mary Mix
- 2nd Place: Oregon Hill Farms

**THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE - SESSION 1**

BARS & RESTAURANTS
- Winner: Jam on Hawthorne
- 2nd Place: Mother's Bistro & Bar

BOTTLED MIX
- Winner: Portland Bloody Mary Mix
- 2nd Place: Oregon Hill Farms

**THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE - SESSION 2**

BARS & RESTAURANTS
- Winner: Jays Bar & Grill
- 2nd Place: The Fireside

BOTTLED MIX
- Winner: Portland Bloody Mary Mix
- 2nd Place: Oregon Hill Farms

Congrats to ALL participants! Thank you judges! Thank you attendees! Thank you Crater Lake Spirits and St.Johns Food Share. Stay tuned this week for photos and full recap!