"Cocktails At The Castle" To Offer Unforgettable Evening In Doylestown

DOYLESTOWN, PA — The Mercer Museum’s annual fall fundraiser, "Cocktails at the Castle," returns to Doylestown on Saturday, October 15 from 6 to 10 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 Bucks County 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
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 the
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, and Wycombe Valley Vineyards –
with more to come.

Guests will enjoy sampling a curated list of craft cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the evening. The Mercer Museum’s volunteer event committee is excited bring the annual Cocktails at the Castle tradition to the Doylestown Cultural District.

Attendees will dance the night away with musical acts that set the festive mood including
Philadelphia-based party band Where’s Pete to keep the party hopping until the last note is
played.

Bucks County Historical Society Chief Executive Officer, Kyle McKoy notes, “We are thrilled to welcome our community supporters and friends to another wonderful Cocktails at the Castle event this year. With so many regional favorites returning to share their culinary creations, as
well as exciting new additions to the roster, all in an exceptional historic setting, we know it will
be a year to remember!”

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 behind-the-scenes tour of the Mercer Museum’s collections, buzzworthy spirit gift baskets, artwork, family outings, local dining and shopping adventures, and so much more.

Bidders do not need to purchase tickets or attend the event and all can bid on auction items virtually. The silent auction will close at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2022. All auction items will be available for pick up at the Mercer Museum.

Tickets to Cocktails at the Castle are $200 for general admission and $175 for Bucks County Historical Society members. All tickets selections from the event’s culinary partners, craft
cocktails and non-alcoholic mocktails, and musical entertainment.

The event is rain or shine. Tickets are limited, non-refundable, and non-transferable.

Cocktails at the Castle is presented by Wells Fargo Advisors, and generously sponsored by: BLBB Charitable; Tom & Bob Hebel of Bucks Country Gardens; Lin B. Hodgdon; Karley’s Rentals; Penn Community Bank; Quire; William & Laurie Schutt; ESCA Blast; Pat Tagliolini, Realtor; Univest Financial; Doris E. Carr; Dunlap SLK; Eastburn and Gray, PC; Natech Solutions; Brian & Louise McLeod; Michelle Pedersen; Fred & Taffy Schea; Shelly Law Offices, LLC; Stark & Stark Attorneys at Law; Ron Strouse & Fred Cresson; Thompson BMW; Susan J. Smith, Esq., on behalf of Williams Family Law, P.C.; and the official media partners Bucks County Herald and River Towns Magazine.

For event and auction information and to purchase tickets, visit mercermuseum.org/cocktails.