Raise Your Glass, History on the Rocks returned to West Palm Beach’s Yesteryear Village with its food & spirits tasting experience.

November 18th, 2022

Simply a great night out for food and libations, Yesteryear Village with the backdrop of twinkling lights and its historic buildings reimagined a typical adult’s night out. Those partaking on the annual event got to enjoy more than 20 stations serving a variety of light bite samples and drinks from local chefs, foods, farmers and local drink brewers. That combination along with live entertainment from The Brass Evolution Band and Victoria Cardona combined for some incredibly mellow vibes.

“This year we made a point to make the lights quaint and really pretty, kind of a Hallmark feel to it,” said Becky Brashear, Director of Business Development. “Each year we try to bring something a little bit different and exciting to the event. Just the assortment of vendors and seeing what they’re going to bring is really exciting, however everybody is always excited to try the mainstays, the retired Firefighters chili.”

“Four years ago, myself and a couple of board members came up with the idea of creating something that focuses on history with a food and beverage pairing to it, said Vicki Chouris, President & CEO at the South Florida Fair.

So far, those efforts have paid dividends as each year attendance has continued to grow.

Beyond the food, beverages and entertainment, visitors also had a chance to holiday shop at the Storm Tight Windows MarketPlace showcasing local vendors, specialty goods and items as well as the Village’s General Store. Special selfie stops were also available to create memorable photos.

Those that upgraded to VIP enjoyed an early 6pm admission, $750 table of 10, reserved table, specialty food/beverage gift, two bottles of wine per VIP table, unlimited tastings at food/beverage stations, early shopping in the MarketPlace and General Store

For more info. visit www.southfloridafair.com/historyontherocks and be sure to check out Yesteryear Village, which is open year-round at the South Florida Fairgrounds.

ABOUT
The Brass Evolution Band is a South Florida 11-piece hot brass party band where Michael Buble meets Chicago, Earth Wind and Fire, Santana and more, with plenty of room for groups like Bon Jovi, Journey and other great musical blasts from the past.

South Florida native Victoria Cardona is a guitarist, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, one-woman jam band. Her loop performances are a sonic and visual experience that take the audience on a ride through the mind of an improvisationalist.