New York BagelFest 2023

Get ready for the 4th Annual New York BagelFest – a celebration of the city’s iconic breakfast staple, tailor-made for bagel lovers and industry professionals alike!

You’ll savor unbelievable bagels, unique spreads, and innovative bagel-inspired creations from the best bagel makers in New York and beyond. Headliners include the famous Utopia Bagels, Montreal’s iconic St-Viateur Bagel, paper-thin-sliced-lox from Acme Smoked Fish, rainbow bagels and cragels from Bagel Point, Starship Bagel from Dallas and Ruby’s Bagels from Milwaukee – both recognized by Bon Appétit as top bagel shops in America, Oatly and Stockeld Dreamery plant-based spreads, Original Sunshine’s gluten-free bagels, and so much more!

In addition to eating, Saturday afternoon attendees will witness world-class bagel rollers going head-to-head in the inaugural Bagel Rolling Championship, and everyone will have a say in the “Best Of” competitions. Your votes, along with the assessments of expert judges, will determine the champions in various categories, including the highly coveted “Best of the Fest” and “Best Bagel” awards, presented on Sunday afternoon.

Highlights

• Sample from 30+ vendors
• Bagels, spreads, lox, coffee & more
• Vote in the Best Bagel Competition
• Witness the Bagel Rolling Championship
• Try Montreal Bagels from the Iconic St-Viateur
• Immerse Yourself in Bagel Art

Hours:
Saturday, October 21st: 9am-3pm
Sunday, October 22nd: 9am-2pm

Schedule of Events
Saturday – Session 1 (9am-12pm) – Be the first to enjoy three hours of bagel-filled delight!
Saturday – Session 2 (12-3pm) – More bagels and activities! This session features the Bagel Rolling Competition
Sunday – Session 3 (9am-2pm) – A longer session with more sampling, plus the grand “Best Of” Awards presentation to honor the finest bagels and vendors

Pre-Festival Events
Thursday (6-8pm) – Bagel Baking Workshop – Learn the art of baking New York bagels. Learn more about our Workshops
Friday (11am-1pm) – NYC Bagel Tour – Explore three of the best bagel shops in NYC. Learn more about our Tours
Friday (5-8pm) – Industry Welcome Mixer – Exclusive networking event for industry professionals and VIPs at the Ludlow House in LES, feature appetizers created by Michelin-Starred Chef Raph Khutorsky and a cash bar (with a bagel-twist!)