Where:
Bantam Cider Company Taproom
40 Merriam Street
Somerville, MA 02143
Admission:
$10
Categories:
Alcohol, Date Idea, Festivals & Fairs, Food, LGBT, Meetup, Music, Nightlife, Party, Performing Arts, Sports & Active Life
Event website:
https://bantamderbyparty.eventbrite.com
Can't make it to Churchill Downs? Come and experience 'The Run For The Roses' Somerville style. We'll be celebrating the Kentucky Derby and the launch of this year's Hibiscus Mint at our taproom with music, southern fare and great company.
Date:
Saturday, May 5th | 5pm to 10pm
Cost:
**Advanced sales available-tickets will be available at the door until we sell out**
$10 will get you in the door to watch the most exciting 2 minutes in sports, live music and to enjoy one of the first 16 oz cans of Hibiscus Mint to come off the line this year!
Talk Derby to Me:
-Each guest will receive a refreshing 16oz can of Hibiscus Mint at the door
- Cold Chocolate, a Boston born, Americana band will be playing from 7-9pm, fusing bluegrass, folk and rock with their original tunes
-Food for purchase: The Smoke Shop BBQ - Kendall Square will be serving up southern food all night with their burnt ends and pulled pork sandwiches, while Sweet Teez Bakery has you covered with gourmet cupcakes
-The first 50 to order our crafted Cider Mint Juleps will take home an official 144th Anniversary Kentucky Derby glass
-New Englanders always dress to impress, so awesome prizes will be awarded to the best hat & best bow tie
Day of Schedule:
5pm Doors Open & the 2018 Hibiscus Mint is tapped
6:46pm Kentucky Derby Race
7pm-9pm Live Music by Cold Chocolate
8pm Best Bow Tie & Derby Hat Awards
9:45pm Last Call
Fine Print:
*Bring your ticket. You must be 21 to enter, we will be checking ID's. Sorry little ones, big kids only.
*Space is limited, so purchase your tickets through Eventbrite before they all run out!
*Street parking is limited, so we suggest hitching a ride with Uber or Lift if you're not within walking distance. Please do not park at Target, they will tow.
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