Despite the cancellation of The Market Shops 11th Annual Bloody Mary Festival due to hurricane-related weather concerns, the community’s generosity made a lasting impact, raising approximately $21,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Walton County through event sponsorships and donations.
Special thanks go to the festival’s sponsors and supporting partners, including presenting sponsor Beach Liquors along with BankPlus, Buffalo Rock, Community Bank, Compass Builders, Good Grit Agency, Esteem Wealth Partners, Hand Arendall Harrison Sale, Howard Hospitality, Legendary Marine, Mariner, Patriots Point Landmark Foundation, Rebuilders Group, Saltaire, Winn Dixie, United Community Bank, and Visit South Walton. Their contributions and continued support made a meaningful difference for Habitat for Humanity of Walton County.
The Market Shops also recognizes the restaurants and competitors who committed to participating in this year’s festival, including Aja 30A, Big Bad Breakfast, Cafe Nola, Cajun Corner, Iron and Grape, Island Wing Company, La Crema, Que Pasa, Red Bar and Louis Louis, The Ruby Slipper, Shrimp Basket, Surf Hut, The Perfect Pig, Uncle Buck’s FishBowl and Grill, The Village Door, and Winn Dixie.
Through sponsorships and donations, The Market Shops 11th Annual Bloody Mary Festival raised $21,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Walton County. These funds will directly help the local organization’s mission to build and provide homes for working families in the area.
“While we were deeply disappointed that the Bloody Mary Festival had to be canceled, we are incredibly grateful for the generosity and understanding of our sponsors, vendors, volunteers and community partners,” said Teresa Jones, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Walton County. “Seeing our community rally together after the hurricane to care for our neighbors, especially those most vulnerable, has been truly inspiring. That spirit of compassion is at the heart of Habitat’s mission, and your continued support helps us build homes, hope, and stability for families right here in Walton County.”
The Market Shops would also like to thank the vendors and community partners who helped bring the event to life behind the scenes including official vodka partner Distillery 98 as well as 30A, 30A Girls Who Eat, 30AEats, 30A Television, 850 Foodie, Aria Gaffrey, Ben & Jerry’s, Catalyst, Clean Juice, Coast 93.3, Disposal Services, DJ Dad, Dozer Custom Trucker Hats, Edward Jones, Emerald Coast Luxury Transportation, Epic Photo Co., Escapology, Extreme Business Center, Favori Boutique, Foil + Pin Parlour, Frill Seekers Gifts, Good Grit Magazine, Idyll Hounds Brewing Company, JAW Creative, Jalapeno Mexican Grill Express, Jon Smith Subs, Life Media Group, Maple Street Biscuit Company, Mingle, Palm Folly Hard Seltzer, Parlor Doughnuts, Pizza by the Sea, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Scarlett Magazine, Shore Thing Cigars, SoWal.com, Sun, Surf and Sand Insurance Services, Tallahassee Magazine, The Scout Guide, To Do In Destin, UPS, VIP 30A Magazine, VIP Destin Magazine, and Z96. Their willingness to support the festival and its charitable purpose reflects the strength of the local hospitality community and its dedication to giving back.
The Market Shops 12th Annual Bloody Mary will return on Saturday, October 9, 2027. For more information, visit http://themarketshops.com.