The Mercer Museum’s annual fall fundraiser Cocktails at the Castle is returning to Doylestown on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 6 to 10 p.m. to support the museum’s education programs, exhibitions and community initiatives.
Guests will enjoy an evening on the grounds of the museum with specialties from Bucks County culinary purveyors, along with craft cocktail creations and entertainment.
The evening begins with a “Pine Street Stroll” cocktail hour, where guests can enjoy a selection of appetizers from Jeffrey A. Miller Catering and the musical sounds of Birdhouse Center, featuring 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 attendees. This year’s partners include Bluestem Botanicals, Chambers 19 Bistro & Bar, Cross Culture Restaurant, Doylestown Café & Catering, Empanada Mama, Genevieve’s Kitchen, Le Macaron French Pastries, Lubertos, McCoole’s, Nothing Bundt Cakes – Warrington, Pennsylvania Soup & Seafood House, Pierre’s Chocolates, Plumsteadville Inn, Simply Fresh by McCaffrey’s, Stone & Key Cellars, Sweet Victory Gluten & Dairy Free Treats, Wycombe Valley Vineyards and more.
Guests can enjoy sampling a curated list of craft cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the evening. They will also dance the night away with music by Philadelphia-based party band Where’s Pete.
A vital 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 includes: a one-week vacation on Vieques Island in Puerto Rico, a romantic getaway at the Joseph Ambler Inn, a private behind-the-scenes tour of the Mercer Museum’s collections, buzzworthy spirit gift baskets, artwork, family outings, local dining and shopping adventures, and more.
Bidders do not need to purchase tickets or attend the event and all can bid on auction items virtually. The silent auction closes at 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 15. All auction items will be available for pick-up at the museum.
Tickets to Cocktails at the Castle are $200 for general admission and $175 for Bucks County Historical Society members. The event is rain or shine. Tickets are limited, non-refundable and non-transferable.
Visit mercermuseum.org/cocktails for tickets and more information. The Mercer Museum is located at 84 S. Pine St. in Doylestown.
