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Athens Party Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks & Nightclub Access
**Get ready to hop from bar to bar, sip on unlimited drinks, and dance the night away at the Athens Party Pub Crawl - it's gonna be legendary!**
## Highlights
* Feel the rush of excitement of **meeting new people** and dancing the night away
* Opt to include an **open bar for 1 hour**, including beer and wine or long drinks
* Be led by **experienced and fun local hosts** and explore Athen's nightlife
* **Dance, drink, and mingle** with fellow party enthusiasts from around the globe
* Breeze past long lines at the nightclub and relax knowing **entry is covered**
## Full description
Experience the ultimate night in Athens with 1 FULL HOUR of Unlimited Drinks (8€ - 35€+ Value!)\*, free shots, and Free Nightclub Access (10€ Value!) while meeting nightlife lovers from around the world!
Get ready to celebrate like never before with the Best Pub Crawl in Athens! Embark on an epic pub crawl through Athens' hottest nightlife spots. Dance, drink, and mingle with fellow nightlife enthusiasts from around the globe. Enjoy an hour of unlimited drinks and free shots at each\* venue, while our energetic party hosts lead you through the night. Skip the lines and get access to the city's best clubs. Book now and make your night in Athens unforgettable!
**\* We offer three ticket options:**
1\. The **Sober Owl Ticket**: Does not include an open bar \| Includes: A Free Shot at each Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club
2\. The **Tipsy Owl Ticket**: Includes 1 hour of unlimited beer or wine\. \| Also includes: Free Shot at 1st & Last Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club
3\. The **Drunken Owl Ticket**: Includes 1 hour of unlimited long drinks \(Gin/Vodka/Rum/Tequila\)\, beer\, and wine\. \| Also includes: Free Shot at 1st & Last Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club
## Includes
* Local Experienced event host(s)
* Bar crawl: Visit 2 Bars & 1 Nightclub
* 1 hour of unlimited drinks (depending on ticket option chosen)
* 2-3 Free Shots (depending on ticket option chosen)
* Discounts in Cocktails (1st Venue)
* Skip-the-line & Free entry to Nightclub
## What to bring
* Your Best Mood 🤩
* Comfortable shoes for dancing 🕺💃
* Camera
* Charged Smartphone
## Not allowed
* Intoxication
## Know before you go
* This is an Adults only event. 18+ years old
## Booking Terms & Conditions - Code of Conduct
By participating in any event (including pub crawls) organised and hosted by Athens Party Pub Crawl, you the participant & every person your booking is consisted of, agree to the following terms and conditions without restriction: [https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct](https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct "https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct")
Co-Working Wednesday for Digital Nomads & Remote Workers! @BIOS
ATHENS NOMAD FEST and ATHENS FUN & CONNECTION present :
CO-WORKING WEDNESDAY, a weekly co-working event for Digital Nomads and Remote Workers!
Keeping the ATHENS NOMAD FEST spirit alive every week 🚀
if you want to go far, work alone, if you want to succeed, work together!👊🏼
let's gather every Wednesday together from 10am to 2pm (or later) to connect, collaborate and keep building Athens Nomad community together!
Every Wednesday a different place.
Check meetup for the updated location 🙏
Ask the staff to find us or send me a message on Whatsapp: +32486805343
Looking forward to working with you
Michaël & Christina
Wednesday Basketball Pickup Game in Athens. Sign up at www.basketble.com
Book your place at www.basketble.com
Time: 17.00-18.30 (Athens Time)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: 10 Euros (payment at the basketball court)
Facilities: Underground parking
Game Setup (depending on the number of players)
3 teams of 5 players playing against each other
Winner stays on but maximum 2 games
7 minute games
You can play in the same team with your friends or we will place you in a team
Come Out and Play!
foobar.i/o #9: Data Streams, LLMs, Kafka Queues
What happens when **Data** **Streams**, **Kafka Queues** and **LLMs**
walk into a meetup in Athens?
See for yourself!
**Viktor Gamov** \- Principal Developer Advocate \(Confluent\) **and**
**Sandon Jacobs** \- Developer Advocate \(Confluent\)
will be dropping by to talk about:
* **The Missing Protocol: How MCP Bridges LLMs**
**and Data Streams** \- Viktor Gamov
* **What you can do with a Kafka Queue** \- Sandon Jacobs
Join us for an exciting and insightful evening, get to know the growing community while geeking and networking!
📍 You will find us at **ImpactHub Athens,** Karaiskaki 28, Athens 105 54
🕡 at **6:30 pm**
📅 on the **22nd** of **April**
Big shoutout to **Confluent** for making this event happen!
Their active support is what helps the community grow even bigger! 💪
Data Streams, LLMs, Kafka Queues
Please RSVP at https://www.meetup.com/foobar-io/events/313218808/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=seven_day_v6&dispatch_id=69e11709a749e966cdb4404b0593cc94
What happens when **Data** **Streams**, **Kafka Queues** and **LLMs**
walk into a meetup in Athens?
See for yourself!
**Viktor Gamov** \- Principal Developer Advocate \(Confluent\) **and**
**Sandon Jacobs** \- Developer Advocate \(Confluent\)
will be dropping by to talk about:
* **The Missing Protocol: How MCP Bridges LLMs**
**and Data Streams** \- Viktor Gamov
* **What you can do with a Kafka Queue** \- Sandon Jacobs
Join us for an exciting and insightful evening, get to know the growing community while geeking and networking!
📍 You will find us at **ImpactHub Athens,** Karaiskaki 28, Athens 105 54
🕡 at **6:30 pm**
📅 on the **22nd** of **April**
The Mental Peace lab
The Mental Peace lab is a weekly meditation class where
you get to tune in to peaceful mental states, which is the core
of Buddhist meditation. Different approaches allow to do this, which
we'll explore together. The class each time consists of a guided meditation, a practical and interactive Buddhist teaching and concludes with a nice collective meditation that draws from this teaching.
After this, for those who wish, tea is served and we can chat :)
The class is taught in English by an experienced meditator and translated sequentially into Greek.
Wearing confortable clothes is advised. Seating is on chairs or on cushions.
There is a suggested donation of 5 EUR which can be paid in cash or by REVOLUT/IRIS.
Hoping to welcome you !
Adventure Sports Events This Week
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🔥 Thursday Social + Language & Culture Exchange @ Mint Bar 🔥
Meet, Talk, Laugh
Jump in our whtsapp group,introduce yourself, start connect,put your ideas and lets hangout and make friends
https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsllt
Athens, let’s make Thursday night about connection that actually matters.
This is a social language exchange designed for real conversations, cultural exchange, and meeting new people—set inside the warm, lively atmosphere of Mint Bar ✨
Whether you want to practice English, Greek, Spanish, French, or simply meet people from around the world, this space is built for easy, natural interaction.
No pressure. No judgment. Just conversation, laughs, and good energy.
🌊 How the Night Works
• We gather around big shared tables 🪑
• Start with small, natural conversations 💬
• Every 15–20 minutes, people naturally rotate and meet someone new 🔄
• Share languages, cultural stories, travel experiences, or ideas 🌍
• Some people dance 💃🕺, some relax 😌, some do both
• Stay as long as you like, move at your own pace ✨
The structure is light and flexible—enough flow to keep things dynamic, enough freedom to keep it relaxed.
This is conversation in motion.
🤝 Who You’ll Meet
Locals, expats, travelers, creatives, and curious minds ✨
People who enjoy learning, sharing, and connecting beyond surface-level small talk.
I’ll be there all night 👋
Introducing people, connecting groups, and keeping the energy flowing ⚡
Coming alone? Perfect.
This event is designed so solo guests blend in easily and leave with new connections 🤍
🍷 Community Drink Deals
• Sangria — €3 🍷
• Shots — €2.5 🥃
• Cocktails — €7 🍸
• Beer — €5 large / €4 small 🍺
Affordable, social, and stress-free.
🎶 Music & Atmosphere
Upbeat enough to keep the energy alive 🎧
Soft enough to actually talk 💬
A warm, inclusive vibe where people—not noise—are the focus ✨
📍 Event Details
📅 Every Thursday
🕣 20:30 – 00:00
📍 Mint Bar → https://maps.app.goo.gl/thKjPZDwyEvegVWD9
🎟 Entry: FREE (just say you’re with the community)
🌟 Why This Night Works
• Meet people from all over the world 🌍
• Practice languages through real conversation 🗣️
• New faces every week, familiar energy every time 🤍
• A social setting that feels easy, open, and human
• Start your night with connection—and let it unfold naturally 🔥
💫 Final Thought
Thursday nights don’t have to be random.
They can be social.
They can be intentional.
They can be fun and meaningful.
Come for a drink 🍸
Stay for the conversation 💬
Leave with stories, smiles, and new friends 🤍🔥 Thursday = Mint Bar Social & Language Exchange
See you there.
Mamad – The organiser of Athens locals&Travellers events
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Creatives Brunch
**Looking for your people in Athens?**
We are back this weekend with our third Creatives Brunch here in Athens! A space designed to meet interesting and like minded people, share ideas and build authentic friendships — over good food and good energy at one of Athens' most stunning rooftop settings.
We are excited to host our third rooftop brunch at Hyper Astro Bar! Kick your weekend off in a relaxed environment with a small group of like-minded creatives at Astro Hype Bar, with the Acropolis right on your doorstep.
No agenda, no pressure — just good company, great views and real conversations.
**📅 Saturday 25th April**
**⏰ 2:30pm — 5:30pm**
**📍 Astro Hype Bar, Athens** - **limited to 15 spots**
We would love to see you there!
NestJS Meetup #1 - From Request to Response & Clean CQRS
**🎉 Our very first NestJS Meetup!**
Join us for an after-work technical meetup focused entirely on the **NestJS Framework**.
Connect with fellow engineers over drinks and snacks, and dive into practical, architecture-focused sessions designed to level up your backend development. Whether you're exploring the framework or deploying it at scale, this event is built for you.
**Talk 1: From Request to Response – Observing Fastify in NestJS**
* **Getting Started:** Core concepts, project scaffolding, and leveraging NestJS's modular architecture for scalable applications.
* **The Request Lifecycle:** A deep dive into the execution flow. Understand the exact ordering of Middleware, Guards, Interceptors, Pipes, Exception Filters, and Controllers.
* **Observability with Interceptors:** Implement cross-cutting concerns (logging, metrics, payload transformation, error tracking) cleanly without polluting business logic.
**Talk 2: Clean CQRS with Pipelines**
* **CQRS Implementation:** Build clean and maintainable CQRS architectures using pipeline behaviors for commands, queries, and events.
* **Centralized Logic:** Encapsulate logging, correlation IDs, authorization, and validation in reusable components.
* **The Outcome:** Achieve decoupled event flows, consistent validation, and significantly improved system maintainability.
**Event Details**
* Two technical deep-dives + Q&A + Networking
* Drinks & Snacks provided
* Backend Engineers. All NestJS experience levels welcome!
Come learn, share your architectural insights, and help grow the local NestJS engineering community. We look forward to seeing you!
Founders Running Club :: Athens
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome.
More about FRC global:
🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
🌍 Now in 55+ cities
📅 Running + Networking events + Community
**Join the community**
[http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)
[http://instagram.com/frcathens](http://instagram.com/frcathens)
**Stay updated**:
Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)
LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)
Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)
Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)
Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)
Yoga, Breathwork & Food
Join us for Yoga, Breathwork & Food Wellness Event — a nourishing experience for your body, mind, and soul ✨
This session is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and reset your energy in a supportive, beautiful space.
We’ll begin with body-based practices and guided breathwork to release stress, clear emotional weight, and regulate the nervous system.
Expect deep relaxation, emotional release, and a sense of grounding and clarity.
After the breathwork, we’ll connect over a delicious brunch, creating space for integration, conversation, and community.
Food, presence, and connection are part of the healing.
Perfect if you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply craving a moment to breathe, reset, and nourish yourself — inside and out.
✨ Come as you are. Leave feeling lighter, calmer, and more aligned.
COWORK & RESET
Athens Fun Connection is teaming with TenTwenty club for a new weekly event.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rm36LxdydYFgu4yn7
Imagine a day where you can combine working and taking care of yourself!
What is CoWork & Reset?
\- It's a full day of work from 10 to 17h designed for remote workers\, digital nomads\, and entrepreneurs\, or everyone who wants to have a good day\. For those who wish to stay longer\. The club is open until 23h
\- set in a beautiful location with access to a gym\, sauna\, ice barrel\, tennis/padel courts\, and the beach
\- with a free workshop most of the week\, learn something new every week
\- work inside or outside\, in a more natural environment
This week's workshop is: Build as you go.
Improv tools for confident communication and dynamic teamwork with Lena Ivros
Lena Ivros
Improv theater teacher and founder of Lena’s Improv Place
Tag: @lenasimprovplace
You can choose between 2 packages:
25€: Free lunch (1 savoury + 1 sweet from the menu), UNLIMITED coffee or tea, access to the gym, sauna, and :ice barrels, free workshop, access to the beach, and everything the club offers.
30€: everything included in the 25€ + 1hour rental of a tennis, padel, or pickleball court.
Mention Athens Fun at the reception, and they will guide you.
See you there for a productive and reset day,
Athens Fun & Connection team
Saturday Social at Mint Bar – Meet, Talk & See Where the Night Goes
Jump in our whtsapp group,introduce yourself, start connect,put your ideas and lets hangout and make friends
https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsllt
✨ Start Your Night With People, Not Noise ✨
Saturday night at Mint Bar isn’t about standing alone with a drink 🍸
It’s about arriving somewhere you’re already expected 🤍
This is a social meetup where people actually talk 💬 laugh 😄 move around 🚶♂️🚶♀️ and connect—naturally, without forcing anything ✨
Think of it as the starting point of your night 🌙
A place to warm up 🔥 meet people 🤝 feel the vibe 🎶 and see where the evening wants to go ✨
🌊 How the Night Flows
We gather around the big tables first 🪑🪑
Easy group conversations 💬 No pressure. No “who do I talk to?” 🙌
From there, the night opens up ✨
• People rotate naturally 🔄
• Small chats turn into bigger ones 🗣️➡️🗣️🗣️
• You meet someone new without trying too hard 😊
• Sometimes we dance 💃🕺 sometimes we don’t 🚶♀️
• The vibe decides 🎧✨
You’re free to move 🚶 stay 🪑 join 🤝 step back 🌿 rejoin 🔄
Nothing is fixed. Everything is fluid 🌊
🤍 You’re Not Walking In Alone
I’ll be there the whole night 🙋♂️
Welcoming people 👋 introducing faces 🤝 connecting energy ⚡
If you come solo 🚶♂️ you won’t stay solo—unless you want to 😊
This event brings together people from multiple social networks & platforms 🌍📲
Different backgrounds 🌎 different circles 🔵🟢🟣 same open mindset ✨
Every week:
New faces ✨
Familiar smiles 🙂
Easy connections 🤍
🎶 The Atmosphere
• Social & warm 🤍
• Music that supports conversation 💬 then lifts the room 🎶
• Open-air space 🌿 room to breathe 😌
• Friendly, curious, respectful people ✨
Easy to join 🤝
Easy to stay 🪑
Easy to feel part of it 🤍
🍹 Community Drink Prices
Vodka Portokali / Whiskey Cola / Gin & Tonic — €7
Sangria — €3 🍷
Shots — €2.5 🥃
📍 Logistics
📌 Mint Bar
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ffi2B7Riw73TJM4Q9
🕤 Start: 21:30
⏳ End: when the night naturally evolves ✨
🎟 Entry: FREE
Just say you’re with the community 🤍
👕 No dress code
Comfort > fashion 😌
🚇 Getting Around
Saturday nights in Athens run smoothly 🌃
🚇 Metro all night
🚌 24h buses
Safe, easy, stress-free travel ✨
🌟 Why This Works
No plan needed 🧠
No friends required 👥
No pressure to stay 🕊️
Come for one drink 🍸
Stay for the people 🤍
Leave with a smile 😄
For many, this becomes:
✨ The start of the night
✨ The place they meet their people
✨ The reason the night turns memorable
💫 Final Thought
Some nights start with music 🎶
Better nights start with people 🤍
This is where we gather 🤝
Connect ✨
And let the night take shape 🌙
See you Saturday 💫
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Trails & Ales! Blendon Woods Metro Park / Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
**History**
The history of [Blendon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blendon-woods/) began long before its 1951 opening, rooted in a landscape of rugged ridges and deep ravines that made the land unsuitable for traditional farming. In 1945, a report proposing a metropolitan park system for Franklin County specifically highlighted these cliffs of Bedford Shale as some of the "wildest land in the vicinity". Following this recommendation, the recently formed park district purchased the first 229 acres in early 1949. Because the terrain was so uneven, developers had to cut a mile-and-a-half-long roadway through dense woods just to bring in heavy equipment. This initial preservation effort ensured that the mature second-growth hardwood forests remained largely untouched by the urban expansion spreading toward Westerville.
Opening day arrived on Labor Day, September 3, 1951, marking Blendon Woods as the second park in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks system. The final push to open was a frantic race; the State Highway Department only finished the primary gravel access road four days before the gates opened. Early staff members, consisting of just four full-time employees, had to hand-dig pit toilets and learn construction skills on the fly to build the first picnic shelters. Despite the dusty conditions and limited facilities, the park was an immediate success, drawing massive crowds from across Central Ohio. By the end of the 1950s, annual visitation had already climbed to over 190,000 people.
As the surrounding suburbs grew in the 1960s, the park faced severe overcrowding that threatened its natural habitats. In response, Franklin County voters passed the first Metro Parks levy in 1960, providing the funds necessary for a decade of steady expansion. During this era, the park nearly doubled in size, growing from 264 acres to over 570 acres by 1968. Planners also addressed a critical water shortage by collaborating with the U.S. Soil and Conservation Service to build a lake in 1964. This body of water originally served as a temporary reservoir before its role shifted toward conservation and wildlife support.
The 1970s marked a transition toward the specialized wildlife and educational focus for which the park is known today. In 1971, the Walden Waterfowl Refuge was established around the 11-acre Thoreau Lake, creating a sanctuary that remains restricted to provide a quiet habitat for migratory birds. A formal nature center was also developed during this period, expanding on the guided Sunday walks that had been a park staple since the early 1950s. The park’s famous "Monarch Mansion" also became a prominent fixture, starting a long tradition of raising and releasing thousands of monarch butterflies each September. These initiatives cemented the park’s reputation as a premier destination for birders and nature enthusiasts.
In more recent decades, Blendon Woods has continued to modernize while maintaining its wilderness character. The 10-acre Natural Play Area was added in 2017, encouraging kids to explore the ravines and woods off-trail. This was followed by the opening of a $1.5 million inclusive playground in April 2025, designed to accommodate children of all physical abilities. The nature center also underwent major renovations to include immersive, three-dimensional exhibits and a new butterfly house. Today, the park encompasses 653 acres, preserving a unique geologic and biological corridor amidst the bustling Westerville and Northeast Columbus area.
**Map of the Park**
Here is a map of [Blendon Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BLN_map_Inclusive-Playground-and-Butterfly-Trail_May-2025_1980px.png).
**Summary**
For this event, we will hike the Lake View, Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook, Brookside, and Sugarbush Trails. This sounds like a lot, but it will really be only a little over five miles. Blendon Woods has a few hills here and there, but it's not one of the more strenuous metro parks.
**Where We'll Meet**
We'll meet just in front of the Nature Center. This is about a mile into the park from the main entrance. You have to go past the Ranger Station and the Shadblow Reservable Area to get to it, so don't stop too early at the Ranger Station and get it confused with the Nature Center.
**After the Hike**
Afterward, we will head over to [Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/) at Easton for [drinks](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/#dinner-menu) and [food](https://forbiddenroot.com/wp-content/uploads/Cbus-Food.pdf). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.
The brewery's actual address is [4080 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4080+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88388a86d10b6619:0x4d42b470a5cf11d3?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111); however, I recommend pointing your GPS to the [Worth Garage](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Worth+Garage/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388b4df6082825:0x17582f0eccd9dda1!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11rzfvvv8b?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) across the street. Parking in this garage is free as long as you're not on the first floor, and it is literally right next to the brewery.
Hike High Banks - 9:30 AM START
Hike approx 4.0 miles at approx. 17 minute mile pace. Meet in front of the Nature Center.
Hike High Banks
Hike approx 4.0 miles at approx. 18 minute mile pace. Meet in front of the Nature Center.
Hike Chestnut Ridge
We will hike the Ridge Trail and Meadows Trail twice, for a total of 3.8 miles. There are some pretty good inclines so plan on getting a cardio workout :). This is a loop which is pretty easy to follow; thus faster walkers can take the lead and the rest (like me) will bring up the rear at a slightly slower pace. You could also just do the loop once for 1.9 miles. No one left behind.
Optional lunch to follow in Canal Winchester.
I'm working through the metro parks - this is the third one!
Saturday Bonfire Comedy Experience With 2 other groups
if you’re **tired of doing the same boring thing** every weekend, this is your excuse to **do something different.**
This is **not just a comedy show.**
It’s a full **Saturday night experience** at Shadybowl Speedway — a **BYOB** potluck cookout, **live racing,** a late-night **bonfire**, open mic **comedy under the stars**, and **free camping** if you want to stay the night.
We’re basically **throwing a party in the middle of nowhere** — about an hour west of Columbus and an hour north of Dayton
### The experience
**Start early with the cookout**
Come out around **4:00 PM** for a potluck-style cookout. Bring something to share, hang out, have a few drinks, and meet people before the night gets rolling.
**Then head into the races**
Racing starts around **7:00–8:00 PM** at Shadybowl.
**Bring a chair** and sit with us in **Turn 4** — best seats in the house. **in front of concrete spots** 58,59 **ask for Chance**
Think **racing isn’t your thing?**
That’s fine. **Bring something to drink** and come for the atmosphere, the noise, and **the wrecks.**
**Then the real vibe kicks in**
Once the races wind down, we head back to the fire for **Late Night Bonfire Comedy** starting around **11:30 PM**.
This is open mic style, so you might catch comics traveling through, a local favorite, somebody trying stand-up for the first time.
Either way, **you’re getting laughs around a bonfire** with drinks, good people, and nowhere else to be.
**Stay the night if you want**
No rush. No long drive home if you don’t want it.
**Free camping on-site** — bring a tent, **sleep in your car,** or just **hang out late by the fire.**
### What to know **Saturday, May 9, 2026**
* **Cookout starts around 4:00 PM**
* **Racing starts around 7:00–8:00 PM**
* **Bonfire comedy starts at 11:30 PM**
* **BYOB, No glass inside the race.**
* **Free camping, Bring a chair**
* **Shadybowl admission is $15 cash only.**
* **Free parking**
### How to reserve your spot
This is a **ticketed group experience**.
A **$5 reservation** helps us organize the night, reduce no-shows, and make sure the people coming are actually coming.
Send **$5 per person**. Send **$20 and i will get your Admission ticket for the races.**
**Venmo preferred / PayPal, Cashapp accepted**
**@WiseUnlimitedLLC $WiseUnlimitedLLC**
Include your **name + event name** in the note.
Links will be posted in the comments.
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Come for the cookout. Stay for the races.
Laugh around the fire.
Camp if you want.


















