Bloody Mary Festival Returns to Denver Nov. 8 for 10th Year
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Denver will put its Bloody Mary scene to the test this November as the city’s annual festival returns for its 10th year. More than 700 cocktail fans are expected to gather at Reelworks for tastings from local bars, restaurants, and bottled-mix makers. Attendees and judges will both help determine which drink earns the title of Denver’s best Bloody Mary.
The Denver edition of The Bloody Mary Festival will take place Sunday, November 8, at Reelworks, with general admission tickets starting at $54.94 and VIP tickets priced from $73.07, according to a press release from the event’s organizers. The festival will feature two tasting sessions, with attendees voting for a People’s Choice winner while a judging panel selects the official Best Bloody Mary in Denver.
Now in its thirteenth year nationally, the festival travels to five cities in 2026 and continues to highlight local cocktail/hospitality talent and small businesses in each market. The Denver event has become a standout stop on the tour, hosted at Reelworks in 2017 – 2019 and 2022 – 2025.
“The event brings together Denver’s top bars and restaurants to showcase their most creative and unique Bloody Mary recipes,” says Evan Weiss, Festival Founder. “Denver loves a great Bloody Mary, so It’s no wonder that we’re still going strong, 10 years later.”
The nominees for best Bloody Mary in Denver will be announced in the coming weeks.
Denver Bloody Mary Festival 2026 Details
Date & Location:
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Location: Reelworks, Denver, CO
Sessions:
VIP Session: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
General Admission Session: 12:15 PM to 2:30 PM
About The Bloody Mary Festival
The Bloody Mary Festival is the nation’s largest celebration of the iconic brunch cocktail. Each event brings together the most creative and craft-driven Bloody Marys from top local bars, restaurants, and artisanal bottled mixes – all under one roof, for one unforgettable day.
Since its launch, the Festival has grown into a nationally recognized platform, drawing thousands of attendees each year across multiple cities while staying deeply rooted in local hospitality communities. Now in its thirteenth year, The Bloody Mary Festival will tour to five cities in 2026: New York City, Austin, Portland, Twin Cities, and Denver.
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