Get ready to shake things up! In celebration of the 49th Annual Norfolk Harborfest® Music, Food & Maritime Festival—taking place June 6–8 at Town Point Park—Norfolk Festevents is thrilled to introduce the inaugural Harborfest Mix-Off, a signature drink competition. This contest invites local Norfolk businesses to craft their own interpretation of a Harborfest signature cocktail for a chance to win prizes and special recognition during the event.

HOW TO ENTER

To participate, businesses must upload a photo of their signature drink to their Instagram and/or Facebook accounts using the hashtag #HarborfestMixOff. Entries will be accepted through Monday, May 26 at 11:59 PM.

RULES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a Norfolk establishment to enter
• Must include the hashtag #HarborfestMixOff in the post (Instagram and Facebook only)
• Must include a photo or video of the signature cocktail and an ingredient list in the post
• Must use tequila, vodka, or whiskey as the base spirit
• May use a maximum of four (4) ingredients
• Must be sold at the place of business
• One (1) submission per business
• Frozen drinks are not permitted

VOTING

Public voting begins on Tuesday, May 27 at 10 AM via polls on the Festevents Instagram stories (@Festevents). The winner will be notified and announced on Friday, May 30.

PRIZES

The winning cocktail will be featured at one of Harborfest’s themed bars throughout the weekend (June 6–8), with the business name and/or logo prominently displayed on the drink menu. Additional prizes include:

• Ten (10) VIP tickets to Harborfest (Valid for 1-Day)
• A customizable social media graphic to commemorate the win
• Recognition in a Festevents Instagram/Facebook social media post (90,000+ followers) and email blast (40,000+ subscribers) 

IMPORTANT DATES

Submission Deadline: Monday, May 26 at 11:59 PM

Voting Begins: Tuesday, May 27 at 10 AM on Festevents Instagram stories (@Festevents)

Winner Announced: Friday, May 30 at 10 AM