

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 prepared and served by a variety of the Emerald Coast’s best local restaurants and bars. 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, and (boozy) popsicles.
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! Its sure to be a BLOODY good time!
Restaurant Participants
If you are interested in participating in the 7th Annual Bloody Mary Festival, please email taylor@proffittpr.com to learn more!
Vendors
If you are interested in being a vendor at the 7th Annual Bloody Mary Festival, please email taylor@proffittpr.com to learn more!
Past 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
Stay and Play – Hotel Rooms/Blocks
Our official lodging partners have reserved blocks of rooms for festival goers who are interested in staying all weekend long! Click below to book your room.



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 parking lot to the festival. The shuttle will begin running at 10:30 a.m. and end at 3 p.m.
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.
You are not required to print out your ticket, however for a faster check-in experience, we do recommend bringing a printout or screenshot showing your ticket barcode that can be easily scanned at Check In.
Yes! For the past two years, we have sold out of all tickets during pre-sale. We highly recommend getting your tickets well before the event date to guarantee everyone in your group is able to come eat, drink, and B MARY!
You don’t need to bring anything will you except your ID. The festival is completely outdoors, so we recommend wearing a hat or sunglasses. You can also bring a foldable lawn/beach chair or blanket to ensure you get a seat on the grand lawn.
If you are interested in being one of our select restaurant competitors, please email Jessica Bracken at jessica@proffittpr.com
We have multiple sponsorship opportunities available for you! If you’re interested in sponsoring or being a part of this year’s event, please email Jessica Bracken at jessica@proffittpr.com
Please refer to the parking section (link).
Our Sponsors & Partners

If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s event, please email taylor@proffittpr.com to learn more about the various opportunities.
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Still Have Questions?
If you have any general questions, please contact us using the contact form.
