The biggest new event of 2015, Frontstretch Fest will be a Southern celebration of horse racing, quality bourbon and craft beer and will feature artisanal food, hand-rolled cigars, live music, interactive entertainment and art and much more.

Patrons can buy early to lock in advance rates and special offers before February 1!

Frontstretch Festwill kick off as the official infield affair of the 64th annual Stoneybrook Steeplechase at Carolina Horse Park in Raeford, N.C., and will then bring the excitement of the world’s most famous horse race to Nashville as the world’s largest viewing party during the 141st running of the Derby. Frontstretch Festwill feature “Bourbon Bend” and “Craft Beer Boulevard,” offering tastings and classes from local and national distilleries and breweries alongside “Cuisine Corner,” which will showcase the best local chefs and food trucks.

WHEN & WHERE
April 4, 2015 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Carolina Horse Park
2814 Montrose Rd, Raeford, NC 28376

May 2, 2015 from 1 p.m.–6 p.m.
Nashville Farmers’ Market
900 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208

TICKETS
General public tickets are on sale now at frontstretchfest.com or by calling 1-800-514-3849. All General Admission tickets purchased before Sunday, Feb. 1, will include three (3) extra food and drink sample tokens!

Frontstretch Fest in Raeford, North Carolina

• General Admission: $39 in advance/$49 at the door (includes 15 food and drink tokens plus an additional three tokens if purchased before Feb. 1)
• VIP (access to exclusive tastings, catering, private brewing and distillery classes, private restrooms and more): $89 in advance; $99 at the door (includes unlimited food and drink samples)
• Designated Driver: $20 (includes eight food tokens)
• General Admission Package (including admission to both Frontstretch Fest and Stoneybrook Steeplechase): $49 until February 1; $59 after
• VIP Package (including admission to both Frontstretch Fest and Stoneybrook Steeplechase): $99 until February 1; $109 after
  All prices subject to taxes and fees. Patrons must present a ticket for both Frontstretch Fest and Stoneybrook Steeplechase for festival admission. 

Frontstretch Fest in Nashville, Tennessee

• General Admission: $49 in advance/$59 at the door (includes 15 food and drink tokens plus additional three tokens if purchased before Feb. 1)
• VIP (access to exclusive tastings, catering, private brewing and distillery classes, private restrooms and more): $99 in advance; $109 at the door (includes unlimited food and drink samples)
• Designated Driver: $20 (includes eight food tokens)
  All prices subject to taxes and fees.

Featured Vendors and Brands
Fronstretch Fest in North Carolina will feature: Woodford Reserve, Woodford Reserve Double Oak, Jack Daniel’s, Gentleman Jack, Old Forester, Old Forester Signature, Southern Pines Brewery, Dirtbag Ales.

Fronstretch Fest in Nashville will feature: Yuengling Brewery, Blackstone Brewery, Flat 12, Belle Meade Bourbon, Beachtree Distillery, Red River Bourbon, Blacktree Farm, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, The Row, Smokin’ Buttz, Walker Creek Toffee, Bib & Tucker.

Stay tuned, many more brands will be announced in the coming weeks!

Frontstretch Fest is a unique festival series celebrating Southern culture and the time-honored tradition of horse racing. With a mission to build community and boost tourism within festival cities while complementing popular horse racing events, the festival series will capitalize on Southern enchantment by providing a space where quality bourbon, craft beer, comfort cuisine and a celebration of the renowned equine sport embody the spirit of the South and create an authentic Southern experience. For more information visit frontstretchfest.com.