The Newhaven Margarita Festival
Margarita Tasting Contest, Live DJ, Food Vendors, Beer Garden, and a Trip Giveaway Who has the best margarita in Newhaven? You decide!
Get ready to sip, savor, and spice things up at the Newhaven Margarita Festival 🍹 on Saturday, May 9th, 2026!
This isn't just any festival—it's the ultimate margarita tasting competition, and YOU are the judge. Join 2,500 margarita lovers for a flavor-packed showdown to crown THE BEST MARGARITA in Newhaven. 🎉
Here’s how it works: Your entry ticket (grab yours now for the best deal!) includes TEN 3.5oz margarita samples—the largest pours allowed by law—each served over ice by Newhaven's top bars and restaurants. 🧂 From sweet and sultry, to spicy and bold, to wild, out-of-this-world creations—you decide who shakes it best. 🍋
The winning bar or restaurant walks away with $1,000 and ultimate bragging rights.
But that’s just the beginning…
This festival is packed with flavor and fun:
🎧 Live DJ spinning party vibes all day
🌮 Street Food Vendors serving up mouthwatering eats
🍺 Beer Garden for the hop-heads
🎟️ Chance to Win a DREAM TRIP TO MEXICO—because the fiesta should never end 🪇
PLUS, a portion of proceeds supports children’s charities. So, you’re sipping for a cause!
🎟️ How to Join the Fun:
- Grab your ticket now – choose General Admission or go VIP for early entry and perks.
- Show up on May 9th and get your Margarita Sampling Card & Voting Chip.
- Sip through 10 unforgettable margaritas.
- Dance, eat, drink, and enter the Mexico trip raffle (proceeds go to charity!).
- Vote for your favorite margarita—then stick around to see who takes the crown… and who wins the vacation!
🛍️ Interested in being a Vendor?
We’d love to have you join the fiesta! If you’d like to showcase your food, drinks, or other products to thousands of happy festivalgoers, sign up here:
Market Vendors: https://www.eventeny.com/company/?c=317950
Margarita Tasting Contest, Live DJ, Food Vendors, Beer Garden, and a Trip Giveaway Who has the best margarita in Newhaven? You decide!
Get ready to sip, savor, and spice things up at the Newhaven Margarita Festival 🍹 on Saturday, May 9th, 2026!
This isn't just any festival—it's the ultimate margarita tasting competition, and YOU are the judge. Join 2,500 margarita lovers for a flavor-packed showdown to crown THE BEST MARGARITA in Newhaven. 🎉
Here’s how it works: Your entry ticket (grab yours now for the best deal!) includes TEN 3.5oz margarita samples—the largest pours allowed by law—each served over ice by Newhaven's top bars and restaurants. 🧂 From sweet and sultry, to spicy and bold, to wild, out-of-this-world creations—you decide who shakes it best. 🍋
The winning bar or restaurant walks away with $1,000 and ultimate bragging rights.
But that’s just the beginning…
This festival is packed with flavor and fun:
🎧 Live DJ spinning party vibes all day
🌮 Street Food Vendors serving up mouthwatering eats
🍺 Beer Garden for the hop-heads
🎟️ Chance to Win a DREAM TRIP TO MEXICO—because the fiesta should never end 🪇
PLUS, a portion of proceeds supports children’s charities. So, you’re sipping for a cause!
🎟️ How to Join the Fun:
- Grab your ticket now – choose General Admission or go VIP for early entry and perks.
- Show up on May 9th and get your Margarita Sampling Card & Voting Chip.
- Sip through 10 unforgettable margaritas.
- Dance, eat, drink, and enter the Mexico trip raffle (proceeds go to charity!).
- Vote for your favorite margarita—then stick around to see who takes the crown… and who wins the vacation!
🛍️ Interested in being a Vendor?
We’d love to have you join the fiesta! If you’d like to showcase your food, drinks, or other products to thousands of happy festivalgoers, sign up here:
Market Vendors: https://www.eventeny.com/company/?c=317950
Good to know
Highlights
- 6 hours
- ages 21+
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
RIVA
183 Beach Street
West Haven, CT 06516
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