The beloved annual margarita competition in Downtown Bangor is back for its 4th year! Help us determine who has the best margarita in Downtown Bangor!
Aside from an “official” judging that will be taking place, we will also be holding a PEOPLE’S CHOICE VOTE. The winning bar/restaurant gets a special award plus bragging rights for the year!
Each location will have a QR code that links to an online form where you, the public, can cast your vote for the best margarita and mockarita!
- Blaze Bangor
- Nocturnem Draft Haus
- Portland Pie Company*
- Salt North Taproom
- Seasons Grille and Lounge
- Utopia*
- Benjamin’s Restaurant & Pub*
- 2 Feet Brewing*
- Happy Endings
- Mainely Tacos Dos*
* indicates featured mocktail and margarita
People’s Choice Awards
Each location will have a QR code that links to an online form where you, the public, can cast your vote for the best margarita and mockarita!
- Get your Tasting Team together (highly recommended!)
- Open the Margarita Map
- Visit participating restaurants (ideally sample 3!)
- Have each team member scan the ballot QR code or visit the contest web page to vote
- Cast your digital ballot here: https://forms.gle/kUhTe8v2pwvmhnJd8
- Follow on social on May 6th when we announce the People’s Choice winner
One participating team will be drawn at random for a special prize!
Who will take home the coveted goblet this year?
Past Winners:
2025 Utopia
2024 Benjamin’s
2023 Diamond’s Gentleman’s Club
- Judges will be circulating 4:30-8 so this is the sweet spot for most locations.
- Many of the locations will be open and serving before 4 and after 8.
- People’s Choice voting will close at 1am, May 6.
- The People’s Choice winner will be announced on May 6.
Meet your judges!
- On-air talent from WKIT
- Erin Toomey, Graduating Senior, Husson University
- Melissa J. Cuba, Professor, UMaine