Over 1,000 cocktail lovers, hospitality professionals and community members will join together in April to celebrate the eighth Bloody Mary Festival in Austin.

What you need to know

Throughout the course of the one-day festival, guests can sample 15 bloody marys and vote for their favorite. The event will also feature curated tastings, interactive programming and live music from Austin-based band Pendulum Hearts.

All Bloody Marys will be crafted with local Goodnight Loving Vodka.

The local vendors and craft mix producers featured at the festival include:

In addition to bloody marys, attendees can also sample offerings from a variety of other businesses, such as Blue Owl Brewing and Tequila 512.

Proceeds from this event will benefit Girls Empowerment Network.

One more thing

The festival is celebrating its 13th year, and its eighth in Austin. This year, the festival will also make stops in New York City, Portland, Twin Cities and Denver.

“Attendees can expect bold flavors, creative garnishes, and a true snapshot of Austin’s cocktail scene,” Bloody Mary Festival founder Evan Weiss said in a news release.

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