Y’all already know I love a good festival moment, but this one? It’s about to be a movie. I’m officially partnering with the organizers of The Bloody Mary Fest to give you full, behind-the-scenes coverage. And when I say coverage, I mean we are not playing around.
I’ll be bringing y’all inside the experience from multiple POVs. Vendor side. Ticket holder side. Honest taste tests. Real reactions and commentary; If it’s spicy, we’re saying that. If it’s mid, we’re saying that too.
On April 4th at Fair Market in Austin, local bars, restaurants, and craft mix brands are pulling up with their best Bloody Mary recipes. Expect photo ops, temp tattoos, interactive moments, and unlimited tastings depending on your ticket. And here’s the part that really matters: this event benefits the Girls Empowerment Network, which supports and uplifts young girls right here in our community. That alone makes showing up feel even better.
My Pre-Festival Visit to Tumble 22
My journey with this partnership began at Tumble 22, one of the TOPS nominees at the festival. I pulled up to try their Bloody Mary for pre-festival promo content, and listen! The first sip told me everything I needed to know.
10 out of 10.
The spice level is just right, flavorful but not overpowering. The garnish situation? Elite. Olive, pickle, bacon, and a super-crispy boneless chicken wing sitting on top, like it owned the place. That wing was not there for decoration either. It was crunchy, juicy, and honestly might have been my favorite garnish of all time.
If that’s what they’re bringing to the competition, the other vendors better come correct!
Event Details – Tickets and Sessions
There are two sessions, so you can pick your vibe.
Session 1
VIP: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
GA: 11:15 AM – 1:30 PM
Session 2
VIP: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
GA: 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM
Session 1 VIP is $81 and includes:
- 45-minute early entry
- Unlimited Bloody Marys
- Food and drink samples
- 1 vote for the People’s Choice Award
Session 1 General Admission is $62 and includes:
- Unlimited Bloody Marys
- Food and drink samples
- 1 vote for the People’s Choice Award
Designated Driver tickets are $47. All the fun, none of the booze.
There are also additional ticket options, including discounted 4 packs available at thebloodymaryfest.com/austin-4-4-26.
Location
Fair Market
1100 E 5th Street
Austin, TX 78702
Participants
- Vinaigrette
- Snooze AM
- Laurel
- Texas Card House
- Cisco’s
- Carpenter Hall
- Eureka!
- Industry
- Tumble 22
- Phoebe’s Diner
- Fat E’s Spicy Motor Mix
- The Pretty Farmer
- Lee Lee’s Bloody Mary Mix
- Zing Zang
- Burt’s Bloody Mary Mix
- Desmadrito Michelada
More participants will be announced soon.
Sponsors
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Why This Is One of the Best Austin Festivals This Spring
If you’re searching for Bloody Mary Fest Austin, things to do in Austin in April, Austin food festivals, or Fair Market events, this is one to lock in. You get unlimited tastings, interactive experiences, and local restaurant representation, and you’re supporting a meaningful cause at the same time. That’s a win across the board.
And if you can’t make it, don’t worry. I’ll be dropping full recap content across Instagram, Threads, and the blog with detailed reviews of each Bloody Mary I try.
Grab your tickets now before sessions sell out, and make sure you’re following along for the full behind-the-scenes coverage. If you see me at the festival, come say hey. Let’s find the best Bloody Mary in Austin together.
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