The Great Bloody Mary Mix Off - Peoria IL

PEORIA, Ill. - April 4, 2014 - PRLog -- PEORIA, IL April 4, 2014 –Comprehensive Bleeding Disorders Center (CBDC) will

host the inaugural Great Bloody Mary Mix Off on May 4th 2014 at the Gateway

Building in downtown Peoria from 1-4p. The event will consist of eight local

bars/restaurants competing to determine who has what it takes to crown

themselves the best Bloody Mary maker in Central Illinois. All proceeds from the

event go towards benefiting CBDC’s Community & Minority Outreach Programs.

Bartenders from Crusens, Jimmy’s Bar, Kelleher’s Irish Pub & Eatery, Kouri’s Pub,

One World Café, The Publik House, Salt, and TNT’s will compete for the titles of

“Best Dressed Bloody” (most creative garnish), “Spiciest Bloody”, and the

coveted “Best Overall Bloody”.

Attendee’s are encouraged to try a Bloody Mary from each competitor and

cast his or her vote for the winner of each category. All are welcome to enjoy

hors d’oeuvres from Cracked Pepper, live music provided by local band

“Sidetracked”, and an afternoon on the riverfont.

A silent auction, cash bar, and Virgin Marys will be available.

Early Bird Ticket prices are as follows, $30 per ticket or $150 for a six-pack of

tickets. The event also sells tickets for $15 for designated drivers or patrons who

do not wish to drink or are not of legal drinking age.

Early Bird Tickets are available for sale in person at CBDC’s Peoria Office, by

phone (during normal business hours) at (309)688-1345, and online at

www.greatbloodymarymixoff.com. Tickets will be available at the door for an

additional $5/ticket.

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ABOUT CBDC

Comprehensive Bleeding Disorder Center – CBDC – was founded in 1996 as a

non-profit organization devoted solely to treating children and adults with

bleeding and clotting disorders. CBDC is based in Peoria with a permanent

satelite clinic in Springfield and outreach locations throughout the state of Illinois.