The Campground

A project in by Christopher Ciesiel
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Our goal with The Campground is to create an intimate and welcoming beer and cocktail lounge in the heart of Midtown, Kansas City.
Backers: 134
Average Pledge Per Backer: $155

Funded: $20,721 of $20,000
Dates: Jun 18th -> Aug 2nd (45 days)
Project By: Christopher Ciesiel
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Latest News

An evening at the original Campground!

July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings, folks! If you are receiving this message that means that you've believed in us enough to put your hard cash into our dreams. For that we will be forever grateful. Since it seemed like a rather popular option, I expanded the availability of... (Read More)

THANK YOU!

July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to everyone that come out to support- either as guests or as workers- us at our Guerrilla Cocktail Party this past weekend! You all know who you are. We couldn't have done that without you and your hard work.  THANK YOU!  (Read More)

The Pitch!

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Why did we crowdsource?  http://www.pitch.com/FastPitch/archives/2015/07/23/the-campgrounds-christopher-ciesiel-talks-crowdsourcing-ahead-of-saturdays-pop-up-fundraiser  (Read More)

The Campground's Christopher Ciesiel talks crowdsourcing ahead of Saturday's pop-up fundraiser

July 23rd - via: pitch.com
Christopher Ciesiel and Cristin Llewellyn have been entertaining guests in their backyard since 2011, when the husband-and-wife team built a bar in their shed and started stocking the booze. In the years since, Ciesiel has slowly built a reputation around his craft cocktails — thanks, in part, to a few off-site gigs and guest-bartending spots at local bars. (Read More)

The Campground: A Cocktail Party

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, everyone! We're hosting a big cocktail party along with some of our closets friends. You should join us! https://www.facebook.com/events/585136978290853/  (Read More)

This is KC

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
http://www.thisiskc.com/2015/07/spirited-sips/  (Read More)

50%

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We're at 50% thanks to you guys! You have NO idea how much your support means to us. Seriously, you guys are the best!  (Read More)

Recommended Daily

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
The good man, Jonathan Bender, kindly wrote about our endeavor for Recommended Daily and shared it with the online publication, Flatland. So awesome! http://www.recommendeddaily.co/the-campground-is-looking-to-set-up-camp-in-westport/  (Read More)

Crowdfund Cocktails and Craft Beer

July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
The folks over at This Is KC wrote a nice ditty on crowdfunding including us and Crane Brewing Co. If you aren't aware, Crane had a crowdfunding campaign to raise $40,000 for their new brewery, and the successfully met their goal (and then some)! We... (Read More)

Feast Magazine - Midwest

June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Our friend, Jenny Vergara, was awesome enough to write some kind words regarding our endeavor. If you can spare a moment check it out here: http://www.feastmagazine.com/the-feed/article_90823534-1d9d-11e5-a7d8-b39d4d490783.html#.VZGw8PRCTrU.facebook... (Read More)

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