Yard Goats to host first G.O.A.T. Tacos, Tequila & Taps Festival at Dunkin’ Park

The Hartford Yard Goats Baseball Club, the Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, in partnership with 360 Marketing & Events, announced that it will host the first-ever GOAT Tacos, Tequila & Taps Festival at Dunkin’ Park. The festival will benefit Hartford’s Camp Courant and Hands on Hartford. The event will kick off on Thursday, July 24th (5-8 PM) with the Happy GOAT VIP Preview Night, and continue with a Grand Tasting Session on Friday, July 25th (5-9 PM), and two Grand Tasting Sessions on Saturday, July 26th (1-5 PM & 6-10PM). The event will include a vibrant and festive atmosphere filled with music, entertainment, delicious food, and fun activities for all. There will be a Mexican flair with plenty of cultural delicacies to enjoy from local and regional chefs, along with music that will sing to your soul.
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The event will take place at locations on the concourse, YG Club, Luxury Suites, Party Decks, and on the field. The first-ever GOAT Tacos, Tequila & Taps Festival will feature Tacos & Mexican inspired dishes from local chefs. There will be local, regional, national, and international tequilas and dozens of craft beers, spirits, ciders, and wine along with culinary kitchen demonstrations and fun contests.
“We are really excited to host our first G.O.A.T. Tacos, Tequila & Taps Festival at Dunkin’ Park” Yard Goats President Tim Restall said. “We look forward to a fiesta at the field for all to enjoy a weekend filled with vibrant culture, delicious food and lively entertainment.”
Schedule of Events
Thursday, July 24th 5:00-8:00 PM Happy GOAT VIP Preview Night
Friday, July 25th 5:00-9:00 PM Grand Tasting Session 1
Saturday, July 26th 1:00-5:00 PM Grand Tasting Session 2
Saturday, July 26th 6:00-10:00 PM Grand Tasting Session 3
Ticket information
Happy GOAT VIP Preview Night: $95 Designated Driver: $30
Grand Tastings (Friday & Saturday) $60 (online) $70 purchased (gate) Designated Driver: $30
Tickets include admission, 20 beverage tastings, 2 food redemptions, culinary kitchen demonstrations, live music, DJ & entertainment. Designated Driver Ticket includes admission, 2 food token redemptions, culinary kitchen demonstrations, live music, DJ & entertainment.
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