Buffalo Bloody Mary Fest 2020

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The fifth annual Buffalo Bloody Mary Fest hosted by Step Out Buffalo is back and now featuring vodka by Hartman's Distilling Co.! If you love trying new things, and tasting unique, creative takes on the traditional Bloody Mary is your jam, this is the festival for you!

On Sunday Funday March 8, 2020 ten local bars and restaurants will come together under one roof to see who makes “Buffalo’s Best Bloody Mary”, “Buffalo's Best Traditional Bloody Mary”, and “Buffalo's Most Creative Bloody Mary” - and *YOU* are the taste-tester who decides the winners.

All Bloody Marys at the event will be made using vodka from Buffalo’s own Hartman's Distilling Co.

In addition to trying ten fully garnished Bloody Mary samples, you'll also get to enjoy our build-your-own Mimosa Bar, shop at the mini artisan vendor market, participate in on-stage competitions like the Bloody Mary Chugging contest and the Garnish Tower Building competition, dance to the live DJ, take cute Insta pics at the official Buffalo Bloody Mary Fest photo booth, and so much more.

There will be a coat check available with all proceeds benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

HOW THE EVENT WORKS:

Each attendee will get a sheet of 10 tasting tickets to try Bloody Mary samples from each of the 10 different local bars. After trying each Bloody, attendees will then get to vote for which bars deserve the titles of “Buffalo’s Best Bloody Mary”, “Buffalo's Best Traditional Bloody Mary”, and “Buffalo's Most Creative Bloody Mary” at the official voting booth.

TICKET TYPES:

*Tickets are only available online via eventbrite.com. They will not be sold at the door*

1-4pm GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS: ($35) Includes admission to the event from 1-4 and one Bloody Mary taste from each participating bar.

12-4pm EARLY ADMISSION TICKETS: ($45) Includes one hour early entry to the event from 12-4 (to beat the crowds and skip the lines) and one Bloody Mary taste from each participating bar.

12-4pm VIP TICKETS: ($60) Includes one hour early entry to the event from 12-4, one Bloody Mary taste from each participating bar, exclusive access to the VIP only lounge with private bathrooms, a private cash bar, and a VIP-only food brunch buffet (Beef on Weck Sliders, Smoked Gouda Mac n Cheese Bites, French Toast Casserole, Breakfast Pizza, and Salad Station.)

**Please be aware that Bloody Mary samples may not be vegetarian/vegan, and they may contain allergens such as shellfish**

PARTICIPATING BARS:

Colter Bay - “Colter Bay Bloody Mary” garnished with lemon, lime, and olive

Free Street Tavern - “Free Street Bloody Mary” garnished with celery, olive and salt rim

Panorama on Seven - “Resting Brunch Face” garnished with Buffalo wing dip stuffed shishito peppers, Weck stick, Buffalo dill pickle, and smoked spice on the rim

Patina 250 - “Corner Store (Gas)tronomy” garnished with Rollwurst (House made roller dog on mini bun), Charcuterie Finger Sandwich, Pâte d’olive

Penny Lane Cafe - “That’s Amore’” garnished with Meatball, Mozzarella Cheese, Fresh basil, Roasted Garlic, and Garlic Bread

Resurgence Brewing Company - “Bloody Well Right” garnished with cheddar, pepperjack, & swiss cheeses, salami, capicola, roast beef, & house pickles

Shirt Factory - “Keep Calm and Get Your SHIRT On” garnished with house-buttered toast points, Deviled eggs, Candied bacon and pickled cherry tomatoes

Taste of Siam - “Muay Thai Kick” garnished with petite pickle covered in cayenne salt, Kimchi- fermented Napa cabbage with herbs & spices, sesame beef jerky, and a fried pork and shrimp wonton

The Draft Room - “Brewer’s Brunch Buff-a-Dough™ Bloody Mary” garnished with fried chicken, candied bacon, and maple/bacon stuffed Cinnamon Sugar Buff-a-Dough ™

The Terrace at Delaware Park - “Big Easy Bloody Mary” garnished with pickled okra, spiced green beans, and peppers

OTHER VENDORS:

-Donna's Pepper Jelly

-Finger Lakes Harvest

-Gourmet Creations by Tami

-Hopp'd & Brew'd Sauce Co.

-M&M Pickles

-Mundy Cakes

-Nickel City Vice

-Rustic Buffalo Home Decor & Accents
-Traveling Growler

-That Popcorn Shack

-The Murphs Famous Bloody Mary Mix

DATE: Sunday, March 8 2020

TIME: General admission 1-4pm, VIP and Early Admission 12-4

LOCATION: Buffalo RiverWorks, 359 Ganson Street

Must be 21+ to enter. IDs are required at check-in.

SPONSORS:

-Hartman's Distilling Co.

-AXA Advisors

-Yelp

-Acupuncture Works

-Hahn • Scott • Klein • Gates • Gandolfo Group

-UBMD Physician's Group

MORE ABOUT THE EXCLUSIVE VODKA PARTNER: Hartman's Distilling Co.

Hartman's Distillingn Co. believes memories are best reclaimed in the presence of fine spirits and that nothing compels you to step back, slow down, and glory in community and togetherness like a quality spirit or craft cocktail in good company. The distillery is located in downown Buffalo (55 Chicago St.) offering up quality crafted cocktails, food, distillery tours, tasting room parties, and more! To learn more, click here.

Does your bar make a killer Bloody Mary? Email sobevents@stepoutbuffalo.com for participation information.