Upcoming Events
Course Dinner with Watershed Distillery
You are invited to our exclusive dinner featuring a delectable menu paired with spirits from Watershed Distillery. Indulge in a culinary journey where each course is expertly paired with handcrafted drinks. Learn about the distillation process and the artistry behind each spirit from our friends at Watershed. Tickets are required and can be purchased by calling Fort at (419) 208-5625, emailing eat@forteightyeight.com, or through the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/course-dinner-with-watershed-distillery-tickets-1056585428459?aff=oddtdtcreator
Candle Making with Katy
Katy will be leading a candle making class! Grab a friend, a cocktail and let's make a candle. Cost is $35 and includes all candle making supplies and a cocktail! Seating is limited. Tickets are required and can be purchased following the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/candle-making-with-katy-tickets-1056603993989?aff=oddtdtcreator or through your server.
Drinksgiving
Who is ready to catch up with friends and family over cocktails?! Join us for live music with City News from 7 PM til the music stops!
Black Friday Brunch
We're opening early on Black Friday so you can eat before you shop! Full brunch menu will be available along with coffee, mimosas, and Bloody Marys. Bring a receipt in from a local shop and get $1 off a cocktail.
Holiday Wreath Making
Grab your friends and enjoy a cocktail while you design your own wreath. Tickets include all wreath making supplies and a cocktail.
We're hosting on a Sunday this year with an instructor, more room, more greenery, and decor!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-wreath-making-tickets-1056610764239?aff=oddtdtcreator
Dinner Club - Halloween Edition
The culinary team has put together a carefully curated menu of ghoulishly good dishes, inspired by classic Halloween movies and seasonal ingredients. Six or seven courses, depending on how the kitchen is feeling for $75, gratuity and alcohol are not included. Tickets are required and can be purchased by calling Fort (419) 208-5625, emailing eat@forteightyeight.com or through the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinner-club-halloween-edition-tickets-1056548909229?aff=oddtdtcreator
Kids' Pumpkin Carving or Painting
We're celebrating Halloween all week long! Bring your kids or borrow one and come carve/paint pumpkins at Fort on Tuesday, 10/29 at 6 PM. Bonus - kids eat free with the purchase of an entree.
Fort's Halloween Party
Join us as we celebrate Halloween! Live music with Devan Steward, tarot card readings, themed cocktails and food specials. Costumes are encouraged!
Fortoberfest
Raise your steins and let's celebrate our first Fortoberfest. Pretzels, sausage, German potato salad, and more! Ticket includes dinner, your first beer, and a commemorative beer stein. Tickets are required and can be purchased from your server, by calling Fort (419) 208-5625 or online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1008523178977?aff=oddtdtcreator
You don't need to dress up but lederhosen are highly encouraged ;)
Ride, Wine and Dine - Fall Edition
Meet at Fort 88 at 8:30 AM with your pedal bike for a featured White Shutter beer or glass of wine. We'll bike to the winery for snacks and drinks before heading back to Fort 88 for a buffet brunch. Grab your friends as there is room for everyone! Don't drink? No worries, we have room for you as well! Ticket includes three drinks, snacks, brunch, and a shirt.
Tickets can be purchased following this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/728286674047?aff=oddtdtcreator
If you would like to receive your shirt the day of the event, please be registered before Sunday, September 15th.
Music with Violet Vinyl
Order some sauerkraut balls and a beer, grab a friend and join us for music with one of our favorites - Violet Vinyl!
Halfway to St. Patrick's Day
We're bringing back all your St. Patrick's Day favorites for one week! Reubens, sauerkraut balls, shepherd's pie, Guinness and other fun drink specials.
Upper's First Thursday - Back to School
Grab your DORA drink and shop local! Weather permitting we will put the bounce house up with outdoor games.
We are rolling out our Cocktails for a Cause - stop in and find out how to support your local schools.
Back to School Drop Off and Drink
Let’s celebrate back to school! We will open EARLY for Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas at Fort from 7:30 - 9 AM. Drop off your kids and celebrate.
Summer Concert Series - Double Time Jazz
Relax on the patio before the school year begins with our Columbus friends - Double Time Jazz.
Kids' Trivia - Disney
If you have kids 12 and under, we’re hosting trivia just for them! With the purchase of a meal, kids’ receive mac and cheese or grilled cheese for free.
* One adult meal = one free kids’ meal
Flower Bouquets with Anna
Anna is teaching us how to make market bouquets! Tickets are limited and required. Tickets include learning how to arrange and wrap a market bouquet, all flowers, supplies and a cocktail. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/957773124197?aff=oddtdtcreator or from your server.
Summer Concert Series - City News
Our favorite brothers are back on the patio! Grab a drink, a friend and join the fun.
Upper's First Thursday
Grab a DORA drink and shop local! If weather permits, we’ll break out the bounce house and outdoor games.
Summer Concert Series - The Reason You Came
Join us for music on the patio! Grab a friend, a drink and sit back and relax.
Deck the Shelves with Birch Tree Bookery
It's never too early to start your Christmas shopping! Our friends from Birch Tree Bookery are joining us for a Christmas in July book fair. Grab a cocktail and peruse their selection of books.
Donuts & Beer Pairing
What’s not to love in this fun pairing?! Join us for a fun evening of everyone’s favorite weekend treat paired with beer! Tickets are required and can be purchased by calling Fort (419) 208-5625, from your server, or following this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/donuts-beer-pairing-tickets-935531488867?aff=oddtdtcreator
Fort Dinner Club
Dinner Club is back! Chef Adam has designed an all American themed menu for this six course dinner that you don’t want to miss. Tickets are required and can be purchased by calling Fort (419) 208-5625 or from your server.
Summer Concert Series - Fred Neal
Join us for music on the patio! Grab a friend, a drink and sit back and relax.
Upper's First Thursday - Christmas in July
Dress in your best Christmas attire, grab a DORA drink and shop local. If weather permits, we'll break out the bounce house and outdoor games. Themed cocktails and Christmas desserts!
Low Country Boil
Get ready for a fun-filled evening of Southern charm at our low country boil! Shrimp, kielbasa sausage, corn, red potatoes, cheddar biscuits, and salad. Devan Steward is joining us for live music. Tickets are limited, required and can be purchased following this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/low-country-boil-tickets-914860280727?aff=oddtdtcreator or by calling Fort (419) 208 - 5625.
Summer Concert Series - Violet Vinyl
We’re celebrating the summer solstice the best way we know how - with Violet Vinyl! Join us for music, drink, food and good friends.
Kelsey's Cocktail Class
Join Kelsey as she guides you through the making of four delicious cocktails. Pricing includes four cocktail samples. Tickets are required and can be purchased following this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kelseys-cocktail-class-tickets-914805476807?aff=oddtdtcreator or calling Fort (419) 310 - 0720.
Father's Day Brunch
Treat your dad this Father’s Day to brunch! We’re cooking up specials perfect for your favorite guy.
Summer Concert Series - Wes Garcia
Music is back on the patio! Wes Garcia is joining us for the third weekend of our Summer Concert Series. Grab a drink, some food and enjoy the music.
1980's Murder Mystery Party
You are invited to a roller party that’s to die for - pay attention to the clues and other party guests as there is a murderer in attendance. Is it you? Hors d’oeuvres, an 80’s cocktail and dessert are included with your ticket. Tickets are limited and be purchased using the link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/80s-murder-mystery-party-tickets-914782327567?aff=oddtdtcreator or calling Fort (419) 208-5625.
Upper Sandusky's First Thursday
We’re celebrating summer this First Thursday! Join us for summery cocktails, tie dye, bounce house and ball bit.
Kids' Trivia - Percy Jackson
If you have kids 12 and under, we’re hosting trivia just for them! With the purchase of a meal, kids’ receive mac & cheese or grilled cheese for free.
*One adult meal = one free kid’s meal
Ride, Wine and Dine
RMS Cyclery, White Shutter Winery and Brewery, and Fort 88 have partnered to bring you the Third Annual Ride, Wine and Dine! Meet at Fort 88 at 8:30 AM with your pedal bike for a featured White Shutter beer or glass of wine. We'll bike to the winery for snacks and drinks before heading back to Fort 88 for buffet brunch. Grab your friends as there is room for everyone! Don't drink? No worries, we have room for you as well! Ticket includes three drinks, snacks, brunch, and a gift.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ride-wine-and-dine-tickets-894057679587?aff=oddtdtcreator
Summer Concert Series - James Adkins
Music is back on the patio! James Adkins is joining us for the second weekend of our Summer Concert Series. Grab a drink, some food and enjoy the music.