Riverwalk Fall Get Downtown

Posted on November 16, 2015December 7, 2015 by QuinnProQuo

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale will host its Fall Get Downtown presented by Naked Juice event at YOLO Plaza (located at 333 East Las Olas Boulevard) from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Now in its 17th year, Get Downtown is Fort Lauderdale’s largest outdoor cocktail hour and offers the best flavors of Fort Lauderdale from a variety of local restaurants and bars. Admission includes two complimentary drink tickets to be redeemed at any bar in the courtyard, sponsored by Three Olives Vodka, Premier Beverage and Stephens Distributing; entertainment by DJ Darryl and an array of tastes from some wonderful Ft. Lauderdale dining venues. Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale is continually striving to promote a greater sense of community throughout Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk Park and the Downtown district.

Riverwalk Members: Free admission to our signature Get Downtown events is just one of the many coveted benefits of becoming a member and supporting our mission. Get Downtown provides attendees with an invaluable opportunity to mingle, network, and enjoy the best of Fort Lauderdale … so bring your friends and come “get down” in Downtown!
Riverwalk Members that would like to attend, please send your RSVP to Cristina@GoRiverwalk.com.

Want to be one of the featured restaurants at this event? Click HERE for more information.

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale is the preeminent organization engaged in promoting Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk Park and Downtown community as a place to live, work and play, and our Get Downtown events provide attendees with an invaluable opportunity to mingle, network, and enjoy the best of Fort Lauderdale… so grab your friends and come “get down” in Downtown!

For more information contact Cristina Hudson at (954) 468-1541, ext. 205, or cristina@goriverwalk.com

Riverwalk Fall Get Downtown
Thursday, November 19, 2015
5 pm to 8 pm at YOLO Plaza

Light Up Lauderdale Kicks off with the GET LIT on November 12th

Posted on November 9, 2015January 3, 2016 by QuinnProQuo

Light Up Lauderdale is a ten week celebration of glittering holiday lights and holiday garland presented by Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale and the City of Fort Lauderdale. Join us as we flip the switch to kick off this year’s festive Light Up Lauderdale display at the Get Lit event on Thursday, November 12, 2015. In its seventh year, this free holiday spectacular showcases the two and half mile brick Riverwalk pathway on both sides of the New River in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Parking may be easily found in multiple garages, parking lots or at meters throughout Downtown area.

Get Lit will take place at Esplanade Park on Thursday, November 12th; 6:00pm – 8:30pm. This family friendly kick off to the holiday season will include live holiday musical performances by the Broward Center Spotlights, and the Bobby Rodriguez Orchestra, train rides, sleigh rides, kids crafts, face painting, vendors and more!

We encourage you to bring an unwrapped toy for less fortunate children in our community.

GET LIT
Thursday, November 12, 2015
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Esplanade Park

Bacon Bash

Posted on October 27, 2015November 6, 2015 by QuinnProQuo

Get ready Fort Lauderdale!
There’s going to be some BACON along the New River
#BACONBASH2015

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale and Covenant House Florida are excited to announce the return of BACON BASH on Friday, November 6, 2015 from 7pm to 10pm. As a ticketed, 21 and over event this year, attendees will enjoy bacon inspired dishes, both sweet and savory, from several local restaurants and food trucks throughout Esplanade Park. Prepare to be amazed at what restaurants cook up and prepare to be as “happy as a pig in poo” when you leave. Wear your swine swag and pig out with us at Bacon Bash with DJ Two Story Lori at this rain or shine event.

Prepaid Tickets are available NOW! General Admission tickets ($35 prepaid) will get you access to unlimited delicious bacon infused food tastings. Or, treat yourself to the VIP Biergarten Experience ($75 prepaid) which will cover general admission plus access to unlimited tastings of craft beers from Funky Buddha , Barrel of Monks, Wynwood Brewing Company, Florida Beer Company. and other local breweries as well as bourbon samplings from Angel’s Envy, Michter’s, William Grant & Sons and Woodford Reserve.

Participants include:
American Social, BurgerFi, Dos Caminos, Grille 401, It’s A Cubano B, Himmarshee Public House, M.E.A.T. Eatery & Taproom, Miami Smokers, The Bacon Jams, The Downtowner, The Filling Station and Garage Bar, Whole Foods Market Fort Lauderdale , Frankey’s Sports Bar and Ten Palms!

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale and Covenant House Florida would like to thank the following integral partners and sponsors: All American Barricades, Angel’s Envy, Barrel of Monks, Big 105.9, Big Mouth Girlz, Brown Distributing, Cadillac, Eye on South Florida, Native Brewing Company, Funky Buddha, Go Riverwalk Magazine, iHeart Media, The Media Lab, Michters, Premier Beverage, Weekend Broward, William Grant & Sons, and Wyndwood Brewing Company.

This 21 and over event will be bigger and better this year with more space and delicious bacon bites
so get your tickets early!

Join in the fun! For vendor or sponsorship opportunities contact Cristina at 954-468-1541 ext.205, or at Cristina@GoRiverwalk.com

BACON BASH 2015
Friday, November 6, 2015
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Esplanade Park along the New River

Smoke on the Water BBQ Feast

Posted on October 4, 2015December 19, 2024 by QuinnProQuo

There’s going to be some SMOKE along the New River!

Join Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, October 18th, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the 3rd annual Smoke on the Water BBQ Feast. Admission is FREE and open to all ages.

Enjoy BBQ items starting at only $5, live music by the Steel Brothers Band, cold beer, and activities for the whole family at Smoke on the Water BBQ Feast. Participants include: Smokey C’s Catering, Pirate Brother’s BBQ, Bare Bones BBQ & Jerk, Mr. Cobb’s Barbecue, Sweet Dewey’s BBQ, Smokin Hot Ribs and Wings and Jerk Juice Bar & Grill

Those 21 and over can enjoy a beer garden provided by Stephens Distributing “The Official Beer Sponsor” of Riverwalk’s 3rd Annual Smoke on the Water BBQ Feast. Pre-sale passes for the beer garden are on sale now for the reduced price of $20. The pre-sales will be available until Friday, October 16th. Passes will also be at the event for $25.

For more information about becoming a Food Vendor , Non-Food Vendor or for Sponsorship Opportunities contact Cristina at 954-468-1541 ext.205, or at Cristina@GoRiverwalk.com We’d love to have you join us on the Riverwalk!

Riverwalk’s Smoke on the Water BBQ Feast
Sunday, October 18th, 2015
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Esplanade Park along the New River

Riverwalk Summer Social Cruise Aboard the Liberty Belle

Posted on July 10, 2015November 12, 2024 by QuinnProQuo

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale will host another Summer Social Cruise. This year’s event is a casual two-hour cruise aboard the four deck, one-of-a-kind mega yacht; the Liberty Belle courtesy of our partners Anticipation Yachts and Riverfront Cruises. This Riverboat Social is $40 PP and includes open bar, food, music and a beautiful sunset cruise along the Intracoastal. Refreshments sponsored by Premier Beverage and Stephens Distributing.

All proceeds benefit 7 local non-profit organizations: Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale ❖ American Lung Association ❖ Greater Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce ❖ Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center ❖ Ft. Lauderdale St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival ❖ Jack & Jill Children’s Center ❖ Historic Stranahan House Museum

Riverwalk’s Summer Social Cruise
Friday, August 7, 2015
Embarks from Pier 66- 2301 Southeast 17th Street

Time: Boarding begins promptly at 6:00pm

We set sail at 6:30pm and return to the dock at 8:30pm

Rain or Shine | 21+ Only

Riverwalk Burger Battle™ VI

Posted on May 4, 2015May 24, 2015 by QuinnProQuo

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale will host Riverwalk Burger Battle™ VI presented by the Pilgram Group on Friday, May 8, 2015 from 7-10pm under the stars along the Riverwalk at Huizenga Plaza.

This sizzling event will pit sixteen (16) top burger joints and restaurants against one another as they show off their creative juices and grilling skills to 1200+ guests along the scenic New River. Check out our Burger Eating Contest Sponsored by Stevens & Goldwyn, P.A., with burgers provided by BurgerFi. The Battle brings together South Florida burger aficionados for an evening of gourmet burger creations, cocktails, beers and fun, while raising funds to support the Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale’s mission of building and nurturing a vibrant community connected by the New River. Live music by “That Band”.

Who will take the Trophy? A team of restaurant industry judges will award the custom Riverwalk Burger Battle™ trophy and guests will also select a Fan Favorite with their custom Burger Battle Chip.

For more information, contact Cristina at 954-468-1541ext.205|Cristina@GoRiverwalk.com

BBVI CONTENDERS: ★Champion American Social ★B. Bar & Grille ★Beauty & the Feast ★Big Bear Brewing Company ★Big City Tavern ★Bokampers Sports Bar & Grill ★Frankey’s Sports Bar ★Georgie’s Alibi ★Grill Republic ★Gulfstream Park ★MEAT Eatery and Taproom Boca ★Mind Your Manors ★Rivals Waterfront Sports Grille ★Shooters Waterfront ★Timpano Italian Chophouse ★Tucker Duke’s Lunchbox

In addition to the unlimited burger tasting, all event goers will be treated to a French-Fry Bar sponsored by The Downtowner. Each guest will receive three drink tickets for use at either the Jack Daniels cocktail stands & the Barefoot Wine & Bubbly tent provided by Premier Beverage and beer stations supplied by Stephens Distributing to complement their burger.

EAT DRINK VOTE

$ 40. General Admission includes 16 Burger Samples, 3 Drink Tickets & French Fry Bar
$125. VIP Corral ~ a one of a kind VIP burger experience: VIP admission for 1, INCLUDES: Admission to the event at 6:30pm, unlimited burger samples from all burger contest contenders and the french fry bar; specialty VIP burgers sponsored by The Tilted Kilt; full open bars and craft beer tastings; specialty tables and seating; tasty frozen treats, Sweets from Whole Food Market® Fort Lauderdale.
$1250. Slider Sponsor: INCLUDES – VIP admission for 10 with your own reserved table in the VIP area ~ a one of a kind VIP burger experience with 9 of your closest friends, coworkers or clients! Includes all benefits of the VIP Corral above.

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Riverwalk Blues and Music Festival Weekend

Posted on December 2, 2014May 24, 2015 by QuinnProQuo

Join us on the Riverwalk at the 25th Annual Riverwalk Blues and Music Festival held at Esplanade Park on President’s Day Weekend February 14 and 15th, 2015. With Performances by Guy Davis, Walter Wolfman Washington and the Roadmasters, Seth Walker, Josh Smith Band, Albert Castiglia Band, JP Soars and Gypsy Jazz, Iko-Iko, David Shelley and Bluestone, Jeff Prine and 3 generations of Blues featuring Kat Riggins, Rita Wilburn and Juanita Dixon, Josh Rowand and Pitbull of Blues Band, Otis Cadillac and the El Dorados, Rachel Coba, Joey Gilmore (CD Release Party), and Famous Frank Ward All Star Jam.

New this year: Premier Beverage Company and Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale host the VIP area with reserved seating on the Riverwalk, a VIP area under the canopy of the trees, complimentary Bites and Cocktails (BBQ on Saturday sponsored by Smokey C’s Catering & Brunch on Sunday). Purchase a one day pass for either day for $50 or a two day pass for $80.

Purchase your VIP Tickets HERE

25th Annual Riverwalk Blues and Music Festival

February 14th and 15th, 2015

Esplanade Park

400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale

Tickets are on sale now HERE>>

$25 Saturday Concert
$45 Two-Day Ticket

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale

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Author: QuinnProQuo