No celebration is complete without delicious food and great company! Join in the party this week at Elmwood Park Zoo’s Beast of a Feast, Bridgeport Carnival 2019 and tons of incredible events coming this week, only in Montco. Check out these suggestions from Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board.
BEAST OF A FEAST
June 20
Elmwood Park Zoo
More than 1,200 guests flock to Beast of a Feast to sample the finest culinary creations from dozens of Montgomery County’s most popular restaurants. Strolling the zoo at sunset, guests will not only experience exclusive animal encounters, they will also encounter Tito’s Handmade Vodka libation stations – five open bars spread amid the Elmwood Park Zoo’s amazing exhibits.
Live music, DJ’s and dancing round out Beast of a Feast – making it not only the area’s must-attend event, but also a Party for a Purpose! This one night of partying raises over $120,000 to support the zoo’s animal care needs, conservation efforts, and dedication to provide free educational programming to low income and special needs learners.
TOOMANYGAMES
June 21 – June 23
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
TooManyGames, the longest running and largest gaming convention in Pennsylvania, will take place June 21 – 23, 2019 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa. With an expected attendance of over 15,000 guests, the 2019 event will be the largest event in the convention’s history.
Friday June 21st 2 PM to 10 PM
Saturday June 22nd 11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday June 23rd 11 AM to 5 PM
TooManyGames is the premier event for anyone interested in video games, board games, CCG’s, and tabletop gaming. TooManyGames is known for its video game music concerts, arcades, chiptunes, industry panels, and panels by famous YouTubers and gamers such as Vinesauce, The Runaway Guys, Scott the Woz, Boogie2988, SomeCallMeJohnny. It also features the highly anticipated Indie Game Showcase where game developers show off their newest creations. This year’s TooManyGames will host concerts by Epic Rap Battles of History, Mc Chris, Crush 40, DAGames, Keith Apicary, Psychostick and more.
Known also for tournaments, TooManyGames will feature an Overwatch National Championship Series Minor Tournament with N3rd Street Gamers. The weekend will also a Super Smash Bros Tournament with a $2,500 pot bonus and various retro game tournaments.
The 2019 marketplace will feature more than 100 vendors selling retro games, new games, board games, crafts, art and more. A variety of ticket options from a single day to three-day pass and group tickets are available on the website.
WINE, DINE & DANCE…UNDER THE STARS
June 21
SunnyBrook Ballroom
Spend a fun night under the stars with friends, on SunnyBrook’s Wedding Garden & Terrace. Enjoy a delicious dinner, house beer, wine & sangria, live music, whiskey tasting & an optional cigar bar!
Hors d’oeuvres: Fresh Fruit Display, Cheese Crudite
Entree: Petite Filet & Blackened Grouper Duel Plate, Rosemary Baby Potatoes, Vegetable Bundle
Dessert: Flambe Station
To see the complete list of events click here.
