Sunday November 9, 2014
REGISTRATION
Saturday & Sunday, November 8 & 9, 9:00am-6:00pm
Fairmont Copley Plaza: Lower Lobby Level
You must stop by registration to have your ID checked and receive a wristband for access to all Thirst event. Check in for evening events after 6pm will be at the door of the event.
HOSTED BARS
Saturday & Sunday, November 8 & 9, 9:00am-6:00pm
Fairmont Copley Plaza: Lower Lobby Level
Cost: Complimentary with purchase of any Thirst ticket.
Stop in at have a tipple or two between events at our featured theme bars:
“Bloody Bar” with Absolut Vodka 9:00am-1:30pm
It’s the ultimate eye-opener: the Bloody Mary. Join Absolut vodkas for a fresh take on this morning after must-have.
“Daiquiri Time Out” with Plantation Rum 2:00-6:00pm
Take a moment to enjoy this classic cocktail gone global thanks to Plantation and the Boston-based phenomenon known as the “DTO.”
BOSTON SHAKER POP-UP STORE
Saturday & Sunday, November 8 & 9, 9:00am-6:00pm
Fairmont Copley Plaza: State Suite Foyer
Cost: Complimentary with purchase of any Thirst ticket.
Inspired after that seminar to make a killer cocktail? Stop by The Boston Shaker Pop-Up Shop, located in the State Street Foyer and check out our selection of bar tools and ingredients. Whether you’re a cocktail novice or mixology nerd, we’ve got your favorite must-haves, new gadgets and books to further your education. Come on by and pick up some of the best souvenirs at Thirst – the ones that help you make a cocktail!
NEW ENGLAND CRAFT SHOWCASE
Sunday, November 9, 1:00-4:00pm
Fairmont Copley Plaza: State Suite A & B
Cost: Complimentary entrance with purchase of any Thirst event ticket or $20.00 at the door (includes light bites)
New England is home to some of the world’s best brands, made right here in the region! Meet the distillers and taste an array of unique and delicious spirits, beer and cider from Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Bantam Cider
Berkshire Mountain Distillers
Bully Boy
Cisco Brewers/Triple 8
Damnation Alley
Grand Ten
Mad River Distillers
New England Distilling
Onyx Moonshine
Privateer
Sons of Liberty
Turkey Shore Distillers
Vermont Spirits
BLENDER BENDER
Sunday, November 9, 8:00-11:00pm
Chau Chow City (83 Essex St., Boston)
Cost: $55.00
The 2nd annual Blender Bender is an epic battle between 12 talented bartenders and their Vitamix blenders – and you choose the winner! This fun challenge showcases Boston’s best bartenders as they devise the ultimate brain freeze. Pull out your Hawaiian shirt, neon shades and flip-flops for our 1980s-meets-Tiki themed blender bash! Beer by Red Stripe. Blenders powered by Vitamix. Snacks by Chaw Chau City. Music by DJ Ryan Brown.
