Hamilton – September 10, 2021

City Announces Taste of Bermuda Vendors & Movie Line-Up

The City of Hamilton is excited to reveal the diverse line-up of vendors taking part in this year’s Taste of Bermuda Drive-In Experience:

• Trini Spice
• Speciality Cinema & Grill
• E.F. Group
• Take Five Ltd.
• BGA
• Pitt & Company
• Ashley’s Lemonade
• Mix & Roll
• Four Star
• Glaze Bakery
• Bermy Distributors
• KAMzing Rentals
• Bacardi
• The Pie Factory
• Wacky Waffles
• Chef Lowe

Taste of Bermuda Drive-in Experience will be held in Par-La-Ville Car Park September 24-26, 2021. This bespoke culinary experience has been designed for attendees to enjoy from the comfort of their cars. The public can expect the car park to be transformed into an experiential drive-through event space, featuring cooking demos and loads of giveaways.

The City’s Director of Marketing & Communications Jessica Astwood said: “We are really excited about the response and level of participation we’ve had from Bermuda’s food and beverage community this year. There will be such a wide range of culinary options available; we truly have something to suit every palate and taste!”

Doors will open at 5:30pm on September 24^th and September 25^th for a 6:30pm start.

Doors will open at 4pm on September 26^th for a 4:30pm start.

There will also be new movies shown each night which include:

• Friday September 24^th – Croods: A New Age, Jumanji Next Level
• Saturday September 25^th – Raya and The Last Dragon, Bad Boys For Life
• Sunday September 26^th – Soul

All food vendors will have a valid Safekey. Attendees must remain in their cars at all times and must wear a mask until their car is parked. COVID-19 SafeKeys will be required for those utilizing the restrooms. Please note that a COVID-19 SafeKey is valid only when presented together with a matching identification document such as an identity card, passport, or driver's license. *

To encourage economic activity in our food and beverage industry, the City will require a receipt valued at $25 or more from any City eatery between August 26 and September 26 for entry.

The City reminds the public that entry to the event is only in a vehicle. Pedestrians and bikes will not be granted entry. City officials and ample security will be on-site to ensure that all safety guidelines are adhered to.

Those wishing to attend are encouraged to arrive early to avoid disappointment as this is expected to be a high-turnout event. It should be noted that the best route to enter the venue would be via Queen Street.

The City is thankful for the generous support of sponsors BGA and Pitt & Company at this year’s event.

Any questions about Taste of Bermuda can be sent to events@cityhall.bm

For more information about Safekey or to apply please go to: https://www.gov.bm/safekey

*Those eligible for a Safekey include an individual who has received the complete recommended course of an approved COVID-19 vaccine plus 2 weeks; or an individual who is two years old or older with a negative COVID-19 PCR test. Test-based Safekeys are valid for 72 hours (three days after the test day).  Vaccine-based Safekeys are valid for a month. Children over two-years old do require their own SafeKey, which can be obtained through receipt of a negative coronavirus test result or via vaccination if eligible. Children under the age of 2 years are permitted access to COVID-19 SafeKey services and activities when accompanied by a parent or guardian with a valid COVID-19 SafeKey.

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