About the event
Get ready to EAT, DRINK, and B MARY at The Market Shops!
This fall fest features unlimited tastes of unique, hand-crafted bloody marys made with Distillery 98’s Half Shell Vodka and prepared by a variety of the Emerald Coast’s best local restaurants, bars, and catering companies. From grilled cheese sandwiches to sushi, the toppings are always over the top while the bloody mix ranges from spicy to smokey.
You don’t want to miss a SIP of the action because in addition to unlimited brunch beverages, you’ll also enjoy local fare, craft brews, champagne, spiked seltzer, mocktails, and more.
The grand lawn and courtyard will be bustling with shopping opportunities, a cigar bar, interactive photo booth, live music, and SEC football live streaming on the big screen so you can cheer on your favorite team!
So, what are you waiting for? There is something for everyone (21+ older) to enjoy at The Market Shops Annual Bloody Mary Festival, powered by Step One Automotive Group! It's sure to be a BLOODY good time!
Restaurant Participants
If you are interested in participating in the 11th Annual Bloody Mary Festival, please email [email protected] to learn more!
Vendors
If you are interested in being a vendor at the 11th Annual Bloody Mary Festival, please email [email protected] to learn more!
Past Winners
2025 Winners
The Market Shops 10th Annual Bloody Mary Festival raised $28,000 for Habitat for Humanity – Walton County.
2024 Winners
The Market Shops 9th Annual Bloody Mary Festival raised $37,600 for Habitat for Humanity – Walton County
2023 Winners
The Market Shops 8th Annual Bloody Mary Festival raised $41,000 for Habitat for Humanity – Walton County
2022 Winners
2021 Winners
The Market Shops 6th Annual Bloody Mary Festival raised $30,000 for Habitat for Humanity – Walton County
2019 Winners
The Market Shops 5th Annual Bloody Mary Festival raised $25,000 for Habitat for Humanity – Walton County
2018 Winners
The Market Shops 4th Annual Bloody Mary Festival raised $8,500 for Habitat for Humanity – Walton County
2017 Winners
The Market Shops 3rd Annual Bloody Mary Festival raised $7,500 for Habitat for Humanity – Walton County
2016 Winners
The Market Shops 2nd Annual Bloody Mary Festival raised $5,000 for Sinfonia Gulf Coast
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3rd – Marie’s Bistro
2015 Winners
The Market Shops Inaugural Bloody Mary Festival benefitted Sinfonia Gulf Coast
The Impact
Over the past six years, the annual event has raised over $80,000 for local charities. Money raised during the seventh annual event will benefit Habitat for Humanity – Walton County, a local nonprofit housing organization that works toward building and improving homes in partnership with individuals and families in need of a decent and affordable place to live. Habitat for Humanity - Walton County partners with people in the community to help them build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. With your support, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and for their families
Volunteer
Want to get involved? Click below to sign up as a volunteer for the 11th Annual Bloody Mary Festival. Whether you're checking guests, setting up, managing the crowds, or cleaning up - your time and energy will help this event be the best yet! Volunteering comes with great vibes, new friends, and the satisfaction of knowing you're making a real difference - one Bloody Mary at a time! Click below to sign up now and cheers to helping other in the community.
Parking
Parking is available at The Market Shops on a first come, first serve basis. Overflow parking is available at The Beach House, which can be accessed through the South gate of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. We will have a complimentary shuttle to take guests to and from the The Beach House parking lot to the festival. The shuttle will begin running at 10:30 a.m. and end at 3 p.m.
Please note, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort does not allow motorcycles on their property. If you plan to bring your motorcycle to the festival, we strongly encourage arriving extra early to get a parking space at The Market Shops. If all spaces are taken at the center, we unfortunately do not have any additional areas for motorcycle parking. To be safe and avoid added stress, we recommend arriving by vehicle or using a ride-sharing service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start counting down the days until the ultimate tailgate party! You’ll enter the festival at the center of the shopping center in between Ben & Jerry’s and Parlor Doughnuts. The doors will not open until 11 a.m. Upon check in, you’ll receive a custom wristband that grants you access to unlimited sips of the best bloody marys in town, plus a token to vote for your favorite bloody out of the bunch. We’ll have tasting guides available to show you where all the bloody booths are located as well as shopping opportunities, food booths, and additional bubbles and brews.
Our Sponsors & Partners
If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s event, please email [email protected] to learn more about the various opportunities. More Information here
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Still Have Questions?
If you have any general questions, please contact us using the contact form.
