On July 4th, you’re likely going to be pressured into exuding every bit of patriotism you can muster, and perhaps you’ll spend the evening watching things explode in the sky. On July 5th, we’d like to offer those of you in the Washington D.C. area a chance to celebrate America in a different way; talking baseball and drinking beer.
On that Sunday evening, from 6 pm to 9 pm, we’re hosting a gathering at The RFD Bar. The event will be a mix of hanging out, along with a couple of formal Q&As, including:
General baseball discussion with SiriusXM’s Mike Ferrin, BrooksBaseball founder Dan Brooks, and myself.
Washington Nationals discussion with members of their front office.
The cost of the event is just $10, and that includes a ticket for one free drink at the bar. The private room we’ve reserved can comfortably hold roughly 100 people, so I’d strongly suggest buying your tickets sooner than later, as the odds of a sellout are pretty high. We’ve always enjoyed doing these events, and look forward to hanging out with all of you guys in a month’s time.
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Nooo! I’m going to be there July 3rd for Nats/Giants and the 4th for the Foo Fighters concert but am leaving before this happens. =[
And I’ll be flying up to DC July 17-19. Timing!!!!
Sweet. I’ll be there. Sounds awesome.
YESSSSSSSS. RFD is a solid choice, too: decent beer selection, lots of space, easy to get to.
Only thing that would make this better is if Eno shows up.
Great beer selection, the food is gross, though.
“Gross” is an exaggeration. Maybe a bit overpriced for the quality, but the burgers at least are solid. And can’t argue with the convenience, at least for those of us Metroing in from the burbs
Ticket Purchased.
You have to be 21 to attend?
Just curious, who from FanGraphs is going to be there?
21+ only or can I come and not drink?
i was thinking the same thing
I can’t speak for this event specifically, but every time I’ve gone to RFD (even at off-peak hours), I’ve been carded at the door to get in. So unfortunately I’d guess you’re SOL.
so excited something like this is finally coming to dc. so in. amazing beer selection too
If anybody cant make it, I would love to be able to go
Looks like tickets sold out, anyone have an extra?
Looking for a sponsor for the event?… My Podcast, THE NatsGM Show would be interested if so.