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Tuesday, Feb. 16:  Fat Tuesday at Fat Tony's
Celebrate Mardi Gras at the annual Fat Tuesday bash at Fat Tony's!  We'll have beads, king cake, beads, authentic Pat O's hurricanes, beads, the New Orleans sound of Mike Wolfe and the Wolfe Gang, beads, party favors, and more beads!  All at the downtown location, with the Racine location celebrating with king cake and hurricanes (and beads!).Live music starts at 8 P.M.

 

Friday, Feb. 19:  2010 Great Guinness Toast
Fat Tony's celebrates the Great Guinness Toast like no one else in town.  We'll have lots of giveaways at this annual kick-off to the St. Patrick's Day Season -- which also brings our famous Guinness brisket platter of corned beef slow-cooked in Guinness, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and a roll.  All that for only $10.99 per plate!  We'll participate in the attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records mark for the most people toasting simultaneously. Cheers!  The party starts at 9:00 P.M. at both locations, with the toast at 11 PM.  The Racine Drive location will feature music from the Blarney Broughs.  Racine will also have a "Liquor Luge" (we're testing this idea for some upcoming events) and both locations will have lots of giveaways and fun.  If you don't have any "Guinness Gear" for the St. Patrick's season, you'll want to come to this event to score some swag.  The great folks at the Atlantic Shores Distributing Company have donated some items that were provided to them directly from Guinness -- and we plan to give it all away!  If you want more information on this fun-filled evening, give us a call at either location.  See our ad in encore magazine!

Tuesday, Feb. 23:  Taste of the Town
A Theatre. A Map. A Taste Expedition. Try a sample of Wilmington's best restaurants and visit several fun shops. But before starting the restaurant journey, participants will spend a few minutes with Thalian Hall's Executive Director, Tony Rivenbark and get a sneak peak at the amazing renovations underway at the Hall. This year, Fat Tony's is joined by 14 restaurants to give provide a taste of their good food:  Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 the day of the event. Patrons must start at Thalian Hall to pick up their "pass" at 5:30pm on Feb 23. Call 910.343.3664 for more information.

As in years past, Fat Tony's will push the envelope!  We strive to be THE premier stop on the tour.  So if you're hungry -- I mean REALLY hungry -- come to Fat Tony's first.  Or last.  Just don't miss it!
 

Saturday, February 27:  Wilmington Wine and Beer Walk
Come to downtown Wilmington on February 27 for the annual Winter Walk.  You can sample beers and wines at about 16 different establishments in downtown Wilmington for one low price. 

Ticket sales limited to 350, so you'll want to buy your tickets early.  Please call the downtown Fat Tony's at 910-343-8881 for ticket info. 

Fat Tony's is participating again, which means you're in for a treat!  We'll be sampling some great North Carolina craft beers from microbreweries around the state.  We'll have a fantastic representation of some great brews.  See you there!  The event is from 1:00 - 6:00 P.M. Tickets are $15.00 each, or 2 for $25.00, and can be purchased online at Etix.com

Sunday, March 7: 15th Annual "Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown" Wilmington NC
Each year the Cape Fear Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau puts together this amazing day for local residents of New Hanover County.  Once again, Fat Tony's Downtown location is participating with a great offer!

Get a "taste" of the Haunted Pub Crawl and hear eerie tales that will both shiver ye timbers and make ye laugh out loud; starting at noon on the hour every hour with the last one at 6 P.M. All ages welcome; stories censored to suit audience. Prizes for kids.  Call 910-343-8881 for more info.  Or click here.

 

Saturday, March 13: St. Patrick's Day Festival:  Get Lucky in 2010
ABSOLUTELY THE BIGGEST PARTY OF THE YEAR.  Racine Commons Shopping Center will host the next big Wilmington Festival  Brought to you by the people who organized the Wilmington Oktoberfest, the Wilmington St. Patrick's Day Festival promises to offer something for everyone.  Visit www.WilmingtonStPatricksDay.com for information on when the festival starts, where to go, and who will be there!

Downtown Announcement:  Party starts after before the parade in downtown Wilmington.  The parade starts at 11:00 A.M.  We'll be open early.  Come before for a headstart, and come afterwards for some Guinness Brisket!

Wednesday, March 17: St. Patrick's Day

This is our biggest day of the year! 

Announcing the 1st Annual St. Patrick's Day pool tournament at the Orton Pool Room, sponsored by Liberty Tax.  8-ball tournament, single elimination.  Win a FREE TAX PREPARATION!  6-9 PM  Just when you thought this day couldn't get any bigger!

Announcing the return of LONGSTREET'S IRISH PUB.  After a brief intermission to make some necessary repairs, Longstreet's will return on Friday, March 12 -- just in time for the big weekend and St. Patrick's Day celebration.

www.WilmingtonStPatricksDay.com

St. Patricks Day Wilmington NC

 

Friday, April 9 - Sunday, April 11: NC Azalea Festival
Fat Tony's downtown is THE place to be for Azalea Fest.  We're right in the middle of all the action!  Stay tuned for more details.

Friday, April 16 - Sunday April 18: Rims on the River Weekend
Bigger and better!  This year we'll have lots of bands and a Sunday brunch!

Saturday, April 17: Rims on the River
Brought to you by Fat Tony's Italian Pub! Rims on the River is an annual event that takes place this year on Saturday April 17th, 2010, (the rain date is Sunday April 18th). The show is in Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. Cars and motorcycles dating 1980 and older line the streets of the historic downtown area, with the Cape Fear River and the diverse collection of retail stores as their backdrop.
This event has grown into a premier show, drawing a wide array of cars from the entire southeast region of the state, as well as a few neighboring states, totaling approximately 500 vehicles on display last year!  The event will be south on Front St. all the way down to Orange St. We will also expand North on Front St. to Cape Fear Community College. As Fat Tony's is the premier sponsor, we will be headquarters for the event, with a variety of live music and happenings. 

Wednesday, April 28 - Wednesday, May 5: Wilmington Restaurant Week
The Spring 2010 edition of Wilmington Restaurant week will be the best yet.  Stay tuned for all the details.  Save the date!  Click here for more info.

Saturday, June 26: Second Annual Summer Beer Fest
The 2010 edition of Summer Beer Fest will be held at Racine Commons Shopping Center.  Check out SummerBeerFest.com for all the details!

 

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