Cedar Rapids Bourbon & Bowties

Get ready to sip on some fine bourbon (+ other beverages) and show off your bow/bowtie at Cedar Rapids Bourbon & Bowties event!

Sip, savor, and connect at an unforgettable evening with Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) at the new Mercury Diner & Drinks (formally Chrome Horse). Join Cedar Rapids’ young emerging professionals and community leaders for a night of bourbon, wine, and cocktail tastings—all while raising awareness and critical funds to advance Type 1 Diabetes research and move us closer to a cure.

This bowtie/bow optional (yes—there will be prizes for the best looks!), business casual event features a souvenir tasting glass, curated bourbon, cocktail, and craft beer samples from distillers and brewers, delicious appetizers, and LIVE music by Jonah Seymour. Enjoy exclusive access to the venue and a sneak peek at the Rhapsody (Mercury's neighbor bar coming soon) menu, a cash bar, small silent auction and the perfect opportunity to mix, mingle, and build meaningful connections with professionals from the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City communities—all for a powerful cause.

• Date/Time: Thursday, March 5th, 2026 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm

Additional notes – All aged 21+ are welcome to attend. Bourbon, Bubbly & Bowties is a 3rd party event to benefit Breakthrough T1D. All net proceeds are for the benefit of Breakthrough T1D.