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Join J.C. Newman Cigar Company for its fourth annual ‘Founder’s Day’ celebration at its historic cigar factory, El Reloj, in Tampa, FL.
On Saturday, May 18th from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., J.C. Newman Cigar Company will celebrate the founding of the company (May 5) and the birthday of its founder (May 26) by opening up the doors to their factory on a Saturday. Visitors can take a free tour of the factory, explore the cigar museum, peruse the factory store, or just celebrate outside by enjoying live music, food trucks, lawn games and more! The event and museum is free and will be open to the public for exploring for the entirety of the day, but we do ask that if you purchase a cigar, you smoke it outside in our designated smoking lounge – ashtrays will be provided! Be sure you are following us on Instagram to get 10% off your purchase in our museum and factory store. There is no charge for tours during Founder’s Day and all are welcome to join and experience the beauty of El Reloj. We will also be selling Sanchez y Haya cigars, a recreation of Tampa’s first cigar rolled in 1886, for a special throwback price of 5 cents each (limit 2 per person) with any purchase of $20 or more.*
J.C. Newman’s main parking lot will be closed for the event but parking will be available and free in the other J.C. Newman owned lots in the El Reloj district. They will be marked with event parking signs. If you are using a GPS to get to the event, we recommend utilizing one of the addresses for our overflow parking lots below:
1509 E Columbus Drive, Tampa, FL 33605
1601 E Columbus Drive, Tampa, FL 33605
1530 E 15th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
If you have any questions about this event, you can reach us through our Contact Form! We can’t wait to host you as we celebrate the founders of America’s oldest, family-owned, premium cigar maker!
*while supplies last
Get ready for a mouthwatering showdown as competitive eaters Miki Sudo and Nick Wehry gear up to take on esteemed local celebrity Drew Garabo of 102.5 The Bone, and the enthusiastic employees of J.C. Newman Cigar Co. in an epic Cuban sandwich eating challenge. With their unmatched prowess and insatiable appetites, Sudo and Wehry are poised to demonstrate their remarkable eating abilities, while the local heroes and familiar faces from the community are prepared to give them a run for their money. Adding the flavorful touch of Cuban sandwiches from the renowned Columbia Restaurant, this gastronomic extravaganza isn’t just about satisfying hunger; it’s about setting a record for the most Cuban sandwiches devoured in a thrilling eight-minute frenzy.
