Event · Flushing Meadows
At Citi Field in Queens, NYC: BagelFest Returns Nov. 15, Tickets Sold Out
BagelFest, billed as the world's premier bagel competition, returns Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026, to Citi Field in Queens. Dozens of top makers, live competitions and unlimited samples are promised. Tickets are sold out.
By NBT Editors · 2026-11-08
BagelFest, the festival that bills itself as the world's premier bagel competition, returns to Citi Field in Queens on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026. The official site describes an event where visitors taste, vote on and celebrate the best bagels in the world.
The format is simple: dozens of top bagel makers, live competitions and unlimited samples. The organizers pitch it as the Super Bowl for people who love bagels. The site also carries pages for the lineup, schedule and a panel of expert judges.
The 2025 edition drew makers from well beyond New York. Starship Bagel of Dallas was among the names to come out of it, and its owner says on the festival's site that BagelFest has been the best thing ever for his business. King Arthur Baking is the presenting sponsor, with brands including Manischewitz and Philadelphia also listed as supporters.
Tickets are now sold out. The festival also takes volunteers: work one session and attend the other as a guest.
The organizers run a West Coast edition too. BagelFest West is set for April 2027 at Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. For New Yorkers, though, the main event is the one at Citi Field, a short ride out on the 7 train.
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