{"id":70796,"date":"2025-03-16T15:51:30","date_gmt":"2025-03-16T14:51:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/?p=70796"},"modified":"2025-03-16T15:51:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T14:51:30","slug":"join-j-c-newmans-founders-day-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/join-j-c-newmans-founders-day-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Join J.C. Newman&#8217;s Founders Day 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">J.C. Newman Cigar Co. was founded in May of 1895. This year, they are celebrating their 130th anniversary! Join them for a special day celebrating the history and legacy of America\u2019s oldest family-owned premium cigar company at their historic El Reloj Cigar Factory. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, from 11 AM to 3 PM, as they host their fifth annual Founder\u2019s Day Celebration in Tampa, FL.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">What to expect:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Free factory tours \u2013 discover the rich history of J.C. Newman and explore their museum and factory.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Cuban sandwich eating challenge \u2013 featuring 10 time Nathan&#8217;s Hot Dog Eating Contest Champion Miki Sudo and last years Cuban Sandwich Challenge reigning champion Nick Wehry, also known as The Hungry Couple in an exciting competition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Family fun activities \u2013 enjoy live music, lawn games, and MOSI Children\u2019s science experiments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Meet the Misfits of Ybor \u2013 learn about and interact with the rescued chickens and roosters from <span class=\"s3\">The Ybor <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jcnewman.us19.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=57bb6c487fe271ada7d283d9b&amp;id=f1e6d95fa2&amp;e=87b2526896\"><span class=\"s3\">Misfits Microsanctuary<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Local food trucks and stands \u2013 a variety of local vendors will be on-site throughout the day.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Exclusive cigar deals \u2013 purchase their Sanchez y Haya cigars for just $0.05 each (limit 2 per person) with any $20 purchase.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Designated outdoor smoking lounge \u2013 while cigars may be purchased inside, all smoking must take place in their designated outdoor smoking area, where ashtrays will be provided.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This event is free and open to the public, and they invite everyone to come and enjoy a day filled with history, tradition, and community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For more details and updates, please visit their event page: <a href=\"https:\/\/jcnewman.us19.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=57bb6c487fe271ada7d283d9b&amp;id=fb91217630&amp;e=87b2526896\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Founder\u2019s Day Celebration<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Location &amp; Parking:<\/span><span class=\"s4\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Event parking will be available at designated J.C. Newman lots in the El Reloj district. Please see the event page for more details.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>J.C. 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