The Twin Cities is having a Bloody Mary competition this weekend and wouldn't you know it, a local three-time Bloody Mary champ is showing up to the contest to in a way defend their title of best Bloody in Minnesota. The Red Rooster, Genola, will be competing against some pretty big names, so this should be fun to see who comes out on top Saturday.

Saturday morning the Bloody Mary Festival - Twin Cities kicks off at 9:30am, and it will feature some big names from Twin Cities eateries, but also at least one familiar name to Central Minnesotans. The Red Rooster from Genola is competing in the contest, along with:

  • Hell’s Kitchen
  • Moonridge Brew Pub
  • Northern Tap House
  • TC400
  • Garage Bar & Bowl
  • Craft and Crew
  • Holman’s Table
  • 1881
  • Kickled Mary
  • Mad Badger

The online invitation for the event states:

From the St. Paul to Minneapolis, and beyond - we’ve scoured Minnesota for the craftiest, most creative Bloody Marys. We proudly present the 6th annual...

The Bloody Mary Festival - Twin Cities

Your ticket Includes The Twin Cities' most delicious Bloody Marys, created by the finest bars, restaurants, & craft bottled mixes around. Also includes spirit tastings, local food & beverage tasting from artisans, live music, more!
The Red Rooster won the Fargo contest earlier this year, followed by winning up at Breezy Point. Last year the Red Rooster won People's Choice at the Twin Cities Bloody Mary Festival.
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The event is being held in St. Paul at the Union Depot. You can learn more about the event, and get tickets by heading here. 

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