This year, the NFL Draft will take place in Nashville, Tennessee for the first time in its long history. There will surely be many passionate NFL fans making the trip from all over to see the draft. However anyone who doesn’t make the trip will be able to take in some Ravens specific draft festivities starting on Thursday, April 25, 2019.
The Ravens announced some of the events on their website earlier this month. All of the events are free for the general public.
The first event, “Flock Party – Draft Edition” on April 25 at Hightopps Backstage Grill starting at 6 p.m. Hightopps Backstage Grill, located at 2306 York Road in Lutherville-Timonium, is a well known Baltimore County hotspot famous for its Dirty Banana, a custom drink made with banana rum and Kahlua.
The party will feature a live broadcast on 98 Rock and WBAL Radio. The Ravens also announced that former players Justin Forsett, Jarrett Johnson and Brad Jackson are scheduled to attend the event along with the Ravens Cheerleaders and Poe, the team mascot. They will sign autographs and will be available for photo opportunities.
The party continues on Saturday, April 27 with the Ravens Draft Fest at the Inner Harbor in McKeldin Square from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. wuth food trucks and fun activities. Fans will have the opportunity to see the Ravens make their picks on the final day of the draft. The team’s first-round pick will be on hand along with Forsett, Jarrett Johnson, Jacoby Jones, Jermaine Lewis, and Tom Zbikowski for photographs and autographs.
The event will also feature an on-stage presentation for the grand prizewinner of the Touchdown for Teachers program. The three finalists will be honored before the winner is named.
There are a limited number of tickets available to attend the free event.
For tickets, visit: www.Baltimore Ravens.com/DraftEvents.
The annual sale at the Ravens retail outlet store located on the South Concourse at M&T Bank Stadium will also take place on Saturday. Fans can park for free in Lot D and enter through Gate D before making their way between sections 126 and 132. The sale will feature Ravens merchandise by New Era, Nike, and Under Armour at discounts between 40 and 50 percent.
Take advantage of an opportunity to enjoy the draft with the Ravens!