Art of the Bloody Mary
CALLING ALL BLOODY MARY ENTHUSIASTS!
The Art of the Bloody Mary presented by Badger Liquor and Destination Lake Winnebago Region will be held at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts on Sunday, February 15th, 2026. (IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE DURING STURGEON SPECTACULAR AND IS THE SUNDAY AFTER SUPER BOWL SUNDAY).
We need you to come help crown the People’s Choice Best Bloody Mary in Fond du Lac!
THERE WILL BE 18 PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS COMPETING IN 3 CATEGORIES, PLEASE COME TO SUPPORT YOUR FAVORITES!
1. 18 Hands Ale Haus – 18 E. Division Street, Fond du Lac
2. 1836 Renegade Taproom – 103 S. Main Street, Fond du Lac
3. Blue Line Tavern – 88 S. Main Street, Fond du Lac
4. Bob’s on the Avenue – 689 Fond du Lac Avenue, Fond du Lac
5. Coliseum Sports Bar & Grill – 91 S. Main Street, Fond du Lac
6. Fond du Lac Beer Company – 21 4th Street Court, Fond du Lac
7. Honey Bee Mobile Beverage – Fond du Lac
8. JP’s 4-Mile House – W7051 Hawes Ct., Fond du Lac
9. Loaded Dice Bar – 234 N. Main Street, Fond du Lac
10. O’Davey’s Pub – 36 4th Street, Fond du Lac
11. Salty’s Seafood & Spirits – 503 N. Park Avenue, Fond du Lac
12. Sweet & Salty Pig – 99 W. Pioneer Road, Fond du Lac
13. The Dog House – 228 N. Main Street, Fond du Lac
14. Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts – 51 Sheboygan Street, Fond du Lac
15. Three Sheets – W4809 Golf Course Drive, Fond du Lac
16. Whispering Springs Golf Club – 380 Whispering Springs Drive, Fond du Lac
17. LaClare Creamery – W2994 Cty Rd HH, Malone
For date/time information – CLICK HERE
Event will be determining three winning categories, please see below…
Most Creative:
Competitors will create a Bloody Mary display that will be judged by a panel of third party judges on uniqueness and visual appeal (presentation, color, garnishes). NO ONE WILL BE DRINKING/EATING YOUR BLOODY MARY. IT IS FOR DISPLAY ONLY. Bloody Marys will be on display for a period of approximately 2 hours. Winner will be announced at the completion of the event and on this page, through social media, and awarded a $500 prize along with the Most Creative Travelling Trophy.
Best Taste:
Competitors will create a Bloody Mary mix that will be judged by a panel of third party judges on achieving a harmonious mix that’s refreshing and has a preferred balance in consistency and umami. Each judge will be tasting a non-labeled 1 oz pour of your mix only (No alcohol or ice will be added). Winner will be announced at the completion of the event and on this page, through social media, and awarded a $500 prize along with the Best Tasting Travelling Trophy.
People’s Choice:
This is where you come in… Competitors will be judged by the attendees of the event on both creativity and taste, so tell all your friends to come be a part of this event. We ask that you bring 2 gallons of your mix only (No alcohol or ice will be added) to be distributed into 1 oz cups. Event attendees will each receive one entry and will choose only one top choice. Winner will be announced at the completion of the event and on this page, through social media, and awarded a $500 prize along with the coveted People’s Choice Award.
Stick around after the competition to enjoy live music from 5 Card Studs and we look forward to seeing you on Sunday, February 15, 2026!