THE BOOTHS
Experience the ultimate fizzy fun at Brooklyn Seltzerfest! Sip on iconic egg creams from Brooklyn Seltzer Boys, sample top seltzer brands like le seltzer, and explore mouthwatering treats from NYC favorites like Peter Pan Donuts and U-Bet’s chocolate syrups.
Discover seltzer history at the Brooklyn Seltzer Museum, test your seltzer knowledge with interactive games, and explore your inner seltzer artist at the watercoloring station.
With exclusive tastings, hands-on activities, and special giveaways, this is a one-of-a-kind celebration of all things bubbly!
Sample seltzer from brands like:
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La Croix
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Kirkland Sparkling
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Chi Forest
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Spindrift
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Vintage
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Liquid Death
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Hal’s New York
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San Pellegrino
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Saratoga Sparkling Water
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Waterloo
- Seagrams
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Schweppes
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Polar
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Poland
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Perrier
- … and many more
Sample food from vendors like:
Explore seltzer culture from organizations like:
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Brooklyn Seltzer Museum: Come explore 2,400 years of seltzer history. Games, puzzles, art, antique machinery, and more. Pick up your SeltzerFest voting ballot.
- BagelUp: Offering an interactive bagel experience.
- The Workers Circle: Visit the seltzer carnival. Play games and win prizes. Merch.
- Museum at Eldridge Street: Arts and crafts projects and educational materials. Merch.
- Ken Rush Art: The author illustrator of the picture book The Seltzer Man will have prints from his book and do hand drawn, seltzer images of bottles.
- Franklin Foundation: Explore unique flavors from last year’s winner of the Egg Cream Invitational.
- The SeltzerFest Store: Shop for unique event merch, custom items from the Brooklyn Seltzer Museum and Brooklyn Seltzer Boys, and even a special egg cream hard candy.
- The Flavored Seltzer Challenge: Can you beat the Flavored Seltzer Challenge? Sample three flavored seltzers in a blind taste test and see if you can guess more flavors than others.
- Brooklyn Pop: This immersive exploration of the iconic pop cultural of Brooklyn will feature their collection of Brooklyn celebrity seltzer siphons.
- Cathedrals of Industry: The new book “Cathedrals of Industry” explores America’s industrial heritage in a breathtaking—and moving—photo book, featuring the Brooklyn Seltzer Boys. Meet photographer Michael L. Horowitz, purchase a book, talk about NYC history, buy a print to take home.
- The Spirit of Eli Award: Come learn about Eli Miller, whom the NYTimes called the “sultan of seltzer,” and meet this year’s recipient of The Eli, the inimitable Walter Backerman, seltzer delivery man extraordinaire.
- ART YARD BKLYN: View original water color seltzer paintings and create your own seltzer bottle paintings with this not-for-profit arts organization.
THE SELTZERFEST COMPETITION
What seltzer brand will walk away with the 1st ever Brooklyn SeltzerFest Award? Attendees will assist our expert judges, which includes:
Jeffrey Yoskowitz, Co-founder, The Gefilteria
“Not only did my Polish relatives own and operate a pre-war Seltzer plant, but I’ve gotten into fights with my siblings over choosing the wrong seltzers for family celebrations.”
Liz Alpern, Co-founder, The Gefilteria
“I own a Gefilte fish company, primarily because I am publicly devoted to the continuation of a vibrant New York Jewish food culture!“
Matthew Selsky, Owner, MattyEats
“I am a seltzer fanatic, basically drinking it more than regular water.”
“I’m a devoted seltzer enthusiast. This isn’t just a casual drink for me, it’s a way of life! I start my day with seltzer and end my night with a glass on my nightstand. I have strong brand loyalties, a refined palate when it comes to carbonation, and I refuse to drink seltzer that comes in plastic bottles. Only the best will earn my vote at SeltzerFest!”
Richard Boccato, Owner, Dutch Kills Bar
“My establishments serve tens of thousands of cocktails every year with Seltzer as an ingredient.”
Tommy Holiday, Owner, B’klyn Basements
“I have been drinking Seltzer all my life and I have it delivered to my house!“