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JBFA winner Sherry Yard to lead BagelFest West judges

This cohort comprises industry experts, media figures, culinary aficionados and previous BagelFest winners.

Jeremy Motley, Starship Bagel’s primary bagel maker, keeps finding new ways to improve the baking process.

The festival invites bagel shops and enthusiasts to gather and commune over their shared love of bagels.

Founder Oren Salomon has found a sustainable business model selling traditional New York bagels, generating big business and national acclaim.

The annual bagel event, normally held in New York City, heads to Los Angeles for the first time on April 12.

The Lone Star State bakery has made a name for itself by emphasizing the quality of its award-winning classic bagels.

Named in honor of The Wizard of Oz, the Atlanta bagel shop has blossomed from a pop-up to an acclaimed two-storefront business.

Standout flavors at BagelFest 2025 include fermented chili, kimchi scallion, ube and jalapeno.

From Honolulu to Madrid, bagel makers descended on the Big Apple, all in celebration of the art of bagel making.

The 31-judge lineup includes seasoned professionals, culinary enthusiasts and bagel aficionados alike.

The BagelFest Growth Lab is an incubator for emerging bagel makers to present their products to an audience of industry pros.

The sandwich combines Ess-a-Bagel’s business reputation with Sam’s modern take on bagel culture.