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2021 Cocktails at the Castle

The Mercer Museum’s annual fall fundraiser Cocktails at the Castle returns to Doylestown on Saturday, October 9, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., for a night of culinary delights and tasty cocktails, all in support of the Mercer Museum’s education programs, exhibitions, and community initiatives. Guests will enjoy an unforgettable evening on the grounds of the Mercer Museum with delicious specialties from some of Bucks County’s best culinary purveyors, along with craft cocktail creations and exceptional entertainment. The evening begins with a “Pine Street Stroll” cocktail hour, where guests can enjoy an elaborate selection of appetizers from Jeffrey A. Miller Catering and the distinct musical sounds of Bronwyn Bird and Justin Nawn on guitar and nyckelharpa, a traditional Swedish instrument. After cocktail hour, local restaurant and catering partners will serve their specialties to the attendees. This year’s partners include Chambers 19 Bistro & Bar, Empanada Mama, Edible Arrangements of Doylestown, The Lucky Cupcake Company, Le Macaron French Pastries of Doylestown, McCaffrey’s Food Markets, Nothing Bundt Cake – Warrington, Pierre’s Chocolates, and Sweet Victory Gluten & Dairy Free Treats – with more to come! Event attendees will also enjoy sampling a curated list of craft cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages while listening to the music of the David Gustafson Band. In addition to the event, an important fundraising component of Cocktails at the Castle is the online silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind experiences and unique packages, all to benefit the Bucks County Historical Society. This year’s selection of unique auction experiences and deluxe offerings includes something for everyone: A one-week vacation on Vieques Island in Puerto Rico, a romantic getaway at the Joseph Ambler Inn, a private catered dinner in the Mercer Museum’s original library, a private behind-the-scenes tour of the Mercer Museum’s collections, a 50” 4K Ultra HD Smart Television, buzzworthy spirit gift baskets, brewery tours, golf outings, artwork, family outings, local dining and shopping adventures, and so much more. Tickets to Cocktails at the Castle are $150 for General Admission and $125 for Bucks County Historical Society Members. All tickets include a reserved seat at a community table in the open- sided dining tent, selections from the event’s culinary partners, craft cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages, and musical entertainment.