Yup, thats right! The rumors are true!! BKLYN Yard is OFFICIALY back this Summer 2010!

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Check out the press release below for all our NEW additions!!

:: BKLYN YARD ::
BUILT BY MEANRED

April 19th, 2010 — (Brooklyn, NY) On May 29th, the outdoor music venue, BKLYN Yard, is re-opening for Summer 2010. From Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend, BKLYN Yard will host BBQs, dance parties, live concerts, festivals, benefits, and family-friendly activities at our waterfront venue.

The history of the venue reads like an old crime novel: a toxic canal, a lawless harem, illegal squatters, giant cement blocks (“mafia toe tags”), packs of wild dogs, arson, etc. But with a little luck and a lot of love, things have changed. The canal-front property now hosts a grove a trees that draw toxins out of the soil. The two silos – once illegal oil transfer stations – have been converted into studios. And four years ago, MeanRed came and turned the space into an outdoor music venue.

Four years later, here we are, kicking off another summer at the spot where industrial meets bucolic. We are bringing back signature events – the beloved Sunday dance party, the Brooklyn County Fair, the Truck Food Festival, the Pop Up Free Store, the Red Hook Lobster Bake – as well as unveiling some new programming treats:

BEER GARDEN FRIDAYS : Hosted by Flavorpill
Each Friday evening, BKLYN Yard becomes a waterfront Beer Garden. Locals can stop in to enjoy a rotating selection of hand-crafted beers, music provided by local DJs and bands, and, of course, Margarita’s famous tacos & huaraches. No cover, 6pm – 2am, 21+

SUMMER SATURDAYS
Each Saturday, we are opening our doors for a full day of lazy lounging along the Gowanus canal. Summer Saturdays will pair notable music with locally curated food. We are excited to showcase emerging talent and local foodies in a low-key atmosphere that is fun for the whole family. No cover, 2pm-2am, all ages.

HAPPY HOUR
FRI  6pm – 8pm
SAT 2pm – 4pm
SUN 2pm – 4pm
Drink Specials:
2-for-1 house beers, $5 hand-crafted ales, $3 sangria (red & white!)

OTHER TREATS
This summer, precision-sport enthusiasts will rejoice — we are adding a new Bocce Ball court! And after a day of sweaty athleticism, you can quench your thirst at our fully stocked bar (we recommend the “Yargaritas”, the Sangria, and our Dark & Stormy cocktails) or rest at one of our new custom-made picnic tables.

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