'Cocktails At The Castle' Offers One-Of-A-Kind Evening In Doylestown

DOYLESTOWN, PA — "Cocktails at the Castle," the Mercer Museum’s annual major fundraiser, returns to Doylestown on Saturday, October 14 from 6 to 10 p.m. for a night of culinary delights and tasty cocktails.

The annual tradition supports the museum’s year-round education programs, exhibitions, and community initiatives. The museum is operated by the Bucks County Historical Society.

According to event organizers, guests will "enjoy an unforgettable evening on the grounds of the Mercer Museum with delicious specialties from a wide array of Bucks County culinary purveyors, along with one-of-a-kind craft cocktail creations, a legendary dessert lounge, and exceptional entertainment throughout the night."

The evening kicks off with the Pine Street Stroll cocktail hour, where guests enjoy pedestrian- only access to a party on Pine Street in the heart of Doylestown’s Cultural District, as well as in the historic quad on the grounds of the Mercer Museum.

Photo courtesy of Kevin Crawford Imagery

Guests will take in stunning views of the museum and the historic Log House, all while enjoying music by D.J. Jenny B. of Mo Better Entertainment. Guests also enjoy the special ambiance of the outdoor fire pits while sampling a tasty selection of food offerings from area restaurants.

After cocktail hour, local restaurant and catering partners serve carefully curated specialty dishes to guests both inside and outside of the Mercer Museum. This year’s current list of culinary partners includes Anna P. Catering, Chambers 19 Bistro & Bar, Cross Culture Indian Restaurant, Doan Distillery, Doylestown Café, Empanada Mama and Nourish by Mama, Jeffrey A. Miller Catering, Le Macaron French Pastries, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Omiza Restaurant, PA Soup and Seafood, Pierre’s Chocolates, Quinoa Peruvian & Mexican Restaurant, Simply Fresh by McCaffrey’s, Sky Roast Coffee, Station Tap House, Sweet Victory Gluten & Dairy Free Treats, and Wycombe Valley Vineyards, with more to come, said organizers.

Guests can dance the night away to Philadelphia band Where’s Pete and cap off the evening with tempting creations in the upscale dessert lounge located in the beautiful indoor/outdoor tent outside of the Mercer Museum’s Great Hall.

“We are thrilled to invite the community to another wonderful Cocktails at the Castle fundraising event this year," said Bucks County Historical Society Chief Executive Officer Kyle McKoy. "Many of the area’s favorite restaurants share their culinary creations with our guests, and we always have exciting new additions as well. Our exceptional historic setting makes it a night to remember, and it supports our year-round work at the Mercer Museum!”

Tickets to Cocktails at the Castle are $250 for general admission and $200 for Bucks County Historical Society members.

In addition to the event, an important fundraising component of Cocktails at the Castle is an online silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind experiences and unique packages. Auction participants do not need to purchase tickets or attend the Cocktails at the Castle event, and all bidding is done virtually.

Cocktails at the Castle is made possible by Presenting Sponsor Wells Fargo Advisors, and generously sponsored by: BLBB Charitable; Lin B. Hodgdon; Penn Community Bank; Quire; William & Laurie Schutt, A to Z Party Rental; C&N Bank; Curtin & Heefner LLP; Dontech; Doylestown Boro Buzz; Susan E. Kane; Karley’s Rentals; Natech Solutions; Fred & Taffy Schea; Univest; Bank of America; Bucks Country Gardens; Doris E. Carr; Bob & Helen Duffner; Dunlap SLK; Eastburn and Gray, PC; Fred Beans; Gail Linenberg & John Ortolf; Michelle Pedersen; Lisa Pretecrum; Scott Marshall & Associates; Ron Strouse & Fred Cresson; Pat Tagliolini, Realtor; and Thompson BMW, with official media partners Bucks County Herald and River Towns Magazine.

Cocktails at the Castle is also supported by this year’s beverage partners Belle de Brillet, Diplomático Mantuano, Tequila Herradura, La Marca Prosecco, Old Forester Bourbon, Reyka Vodka, Riporta, Sonoma-Cutrer, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and Woodford Reserve Rye.

For event and auction information and to purchase tickets, visit mercermuseum.org/cocktails.
The event is rain or shine and tickets are non-refundable.

Photo courtesy of Kevin Crawford Imagery