If there’s one thing to know about a New Yorker, it’s that we looove our bagels, so it’s no surprise that we have our very own BagelFest, a full-day festival dedicated to these round, doughy pieces of heaven. And guess what New Yorkers, the best day of the year has come: BagelFest returns tomorrow, Saturday, September 28th!
What began as a small gathering of 300 bagel enthusiasts in Bushwick in 2019 has grown into the bagel industry’s most important event, attracting thousands of attendees each year. And, now in its 5th year, BagelFest will head to Citi Field this weekend to bring New Yorkers 50+ bagel-related vendors to enjoy throughout three hours of bagel bliss. The lineup includes:
- Utopia Bagels
- Starship Bagel
- Olmo
- St-Viateur Bagel
- Ess-A-Bagel
- & more!
And for bagel enthusiasts the festival is about way more than just stuffing your face–beyond sampling bites from the top bagel artisans from around the globe, guests will be fully immersed in the world of bagels with exciting experiences, from hands-on classes to panel discussions, bagel rolling competitions, and even the chance to cast your vote for your favorite bagel.
Plus, two time BagelFest Best Bagel Winner, PopUp Bagels, will be making a special appearance where BagelFest VIPs can get an exclusive taste of their sesame and salt bagel with limited edition Butterfinger Schmear made with Butterfingers!
Tickets are available for two sessions: Session 1, from 10 am through 1 pm, and Session 2, 1 pm through 4 pm. Tickets are $49 per session and include unlimited samples, industry talks, bagel rolling competitions, photo booths, and more! VIP & Bundle ticket holders enjoy exclusive perks, including a complementary drink and guided Citi Field stadium tour.
More info and the full lineup of food vendors can be found on their website. And, beyond the festival itself, you can always jump in on one of BagelFest’s year-round NYC Bagel Tours!
📍 Citi Field – Piazza 31 Club
🗓 Saturday, September 28
⏰ 10 am – 4 pm