Arlington, VA - Buzzy Spelling Bee @ Punch Bowl Social

New year. New intentions. Same chaotic spelling. 🥂

Kick off the year with Buzzy Bee: New Year New Words Misspelled, where resolutions are optional but mispronunciations are guaranteed. Hosted by Ya’Sean A. Alexander, this January edition is all about fresh starts, bold energy, and spelling that gets worse with every sip.

Whether you’re stepping up to compete or just watching the buzz unfold, expect laughter, libations, and a whole lot of confidently incorrect letters. It’s a celebration of new beginnings and beautifully broken words.

Ticket Info

$10 Contestant Ticket

Compete for prizes, bragging rights, and one complimentary drink (beer, wine, or well). Limited to 21 contestants.

$0 Spectator RSVP

Cheer, sip, and enjoy the chaos. No spelling required.

What’s Brewing This Round

Round 1: Fresh Starts Fumbled (Team Play)

Words inspired by resolutions, goals, glow ups, and things we swear we’re changing this year.

Round 2: Sip Happens Again (Head to Head)

Boozy words and party phrases because spelling correctly is not part of the resolution.

Round 3: The Rebrand Finale

The toughest, funniest words of the night to crown one ultimate spelling champion.

Bonus Tips

Dress like your new year fantasy sparkles white fits glow up energy encouraged.

Hydrate responsibly water is growth champagne is confidence.

Judges will be chosen from the audience and awarded official bee bling.

Limited tickets available.

Start the year buzzing, misspell magnificently, and maybe walk away crowned Their Royal Honeyness.

New year. New words. Same buzz. 🐝✨