1. Cocktails that exceed all expectations
2. The House of Suntory Tiny Home inside the Foundry Courtyard
3. Speaking of the courtyard, every corner of this ivy and floral decked space is an IG MOMENT
4. Hand crafted REAL flower crowns made by BOTANIQUE
5. Delicious festival EATS from hit local eateries!
6. **BONUS** The Festival fashion. Best Dressed at Secret Summer gets voted on our IG and the winner gets 2 free tickets to AQUARIUS
Secret Summer, a one-of-kind farm-to-bar cocktail festival, featuring unique food and drinks and musical performances will take place at The Foundry in Long Island City on Sunday, August 4th from 3pm-9pm.
The 5th annual fete and immersive summer garden party, produced by Tyler Hollinger of HighLife Productions, Andrew Maturana of RAPT Hospitality and Allison Du Val of The Foundry, will welcome 1,000 attendees and feature seasonal farm-to-bar cocktails, unique food vendors, and live musical performances throughout the sprawling venue that includes a 3,000 square foot Main Hall, Garden Courtyard, Greenhouse, Albra Room and Terrace.
“This year, we are excited to be partnering with Lani’s Farm and Brooklyn Grange Farm for the first time to supply the Secret Summer festival cocktail program with some of the most beautiful, local ingredients the season has to offer.” said event producer Andy Maturana.
This year’s performers include High & Mighty Brass Band, DJ Dastan, DJ David Hohme and Mira Fahrenheit. Secret Summer has teamed up with LYFT to offer festival goers a discounted ride to and from the fest and this year Empire Cruises is the official SS Party Boat & Ferry. DJ Marcello Ritondo from the legendary House of Ritando will power the cruise that will be offering a signature cocktail, the Secret Summer Slushie, and food on board. Revelers will enjoy the gorgeous skylines as they sail to and from Long Island City. Ferry tickets are available for purchase. http://bit.ly/32aQ5wV
About Secret Summer:
Secret Summer is the nation’s first and only “Farm-to-Bar” cocktail festival. It’s a celebration of sustainable mixology, fresh eats, music, art, dance, fashion and more. Vibrant seasonal sippers are prepared with only raw, peak-season ingredients sourced from local farms and paired with the best quality spirit brands on the market. The Foundry in Long Island City provides the perfect location for the party. The fully restored 19th century building boasts 3,000 square feet of raw space with a lush outdoor courtyard that will be open to ticket-holders offering up stunning views of the Manhattan skyline along with a gorgeous indoor Greenhouse. General admission tickets are $100 and includes unlimited cocktails and beverages, with access to all rooms and performances. For more information, visit www.secretsummernyc.com
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