Fonthill Castle, operated by the Bucks County Historical Society (BCHS), is thrilled once again to host its annual Fonthill Castle Beer Fest fundraising event on Saturday, August 24th, 2024 from 2:00 to 5:00pm in Doylestown, PA.
This fun-filled afternoon welcomes beer enthusiasts over the age of 21 to the spacious outdoor grounds of Fonthill Castle, with plenty of room to mingle outside and enjoy the one-of-a-kind setting while sampling a variety of regional craft brews.
This annual fundraising event supports year-round education, community programs, and conservation efforts at this National Historic Landmark site.
The 2024 Fonthill Castle Beer Fest kicks off with a VIP hour from 1:00 to 2:00pm, and general admission hours from 2:00 to 5:00pm.
Featured breweries to date include Aristaeus Craft Brewing, Artifact Brewing, Athletic Brewing Co., Atomic Dog Hard Cider, Bald Birds Brewing Co., Bitchin’ Kitten Brewery, Broad Street Brewing, Free Will Brewing, Geronimo Brewing, Manic Minds Brewing Co., Mudhen Brewing Co., Round Guys Brewing Company, Sly Fox Brewing Company, Two Rivers Brewing, Vault Brewing, Warwick Farm Brewing, and Wissahickon Brewing Co. Additional breweries are still being announced as the event approaches.
This year’s Fonthill Castle Beer Fest features delicious light bites by THE Catering Company and the musical talents of Billy & Miles from Where’s Pete Band. A commemorative beer-tasting glass for VIP and General Admission ticket holders serves as a perfect keepsake for those supporting Fonthill Castle’s preservation and educational initiatives.
“We are happy to be able to present this wonderful fundraising event for Fonthill Castle again this year!” says Kyle McKoy, Chief Executive Officer of BCHS. “It has never been more important to support local cultural institutions, and what better way to do so than at an outdoor fundraiser on the grounds of a castle in the heart of Bucks County.”
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Kerriann Ruane, Development Manager for BCHS, adds, “It is a joy to create an event that brings together so many talented breweries to our National Historic Landmark and offer a relaxing day for our attendees as we raise funds in support of Fonthill Castle.”
Tickets for this fundraising event are $175 for VIP, $75 for General Admission, $65 for BCHS Member General Admission, and $25 for Designated Drivers.
Information and tickets are available at mercermuseum.org/beerfest.
Valid I.D. is required by law; no one under 21 years of age will be admitted to the event. Please note that no outside alcoholic beverages are permitted.
Located in Doylestown, Bucks County, PA, the Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle are historic castles celebrating the legacy of Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930), American archaeologist, anthropologist, ceramicist and scholar. Both sites are operated by the Bucks County Historical Society (BCHS).
The Mercer Museum, one of Bucks County's premier cultural attractions and a Smithsonian affiliate, features both local and national seasonal exhibits as well as a core museum collection of over 17,000 pre-Industrial tools. This permanent collection offers visitors a unique window into pre-Industrial America through sixty different crafts and trades and is one of the world's most comprehensive portraits of American material culture. The museum also features a research library that is a center for local history related to Bucks County and the surrounding region, with its roots dating back to the founding of the Bucks County Historical Society in 1880.
Fonthill Castle was built between 1908-1912 and was the home of Henry Chapman Mercer. Mercer built Fonthill Castle as his residence and showplace for his collection of tiles and prints. The castle serves as an early example of reinforced concrete and features forty-four rooms, over two hundred windows, and eighteen fireplaces. Fonthill Castle's interior features Mercer's renowned, hand-crafted ceramic tiles designed at the height of the Arts and Crafts movement.
The Mercer Museum is located at 84 South Pine Street, Doylestown, PA, 18901. Fonthill Castle is located at 525 East Court Street in Doylestown, PA, 18901. The Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle are open Tuesdays – Sundays from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For up- to-date ticket and schedule information, please visit www.mercermuseum.org.