Las Vegas has had to wait two years to host the NFL Draft it was promised, and now that the time has come, the Strip is ready to party across many of its nightclub and pool club properties.
But if you’re asking on-again, off-again NFL star Rob Gronkowski, there’s really only one party you need to attend. He’s back for another round of Gronk Beach at Encore Beach Club, and he’s hoping the entire 2022 draft class will show up to celebrate.
We emailed with Gronk to get the heads up on his party plans, why pro football is a perfect fit in Vegas and whether his gridiron days are over or not.
Do you remember the first time you hosted a club party in Las Vegas? I’ve been going to Vegas for years. Not sure I remember the first time I ever hosted an event, but I definitely have a ton of Vegas memories. My favorites are with my buddy Mojo [Rawley]. I remember one time we went to Encore Beach Club for David Guetta and we got reckless and started dancing on one of those daybeds in the pool. Everyone was splashing water, and the bottle girls came out on a fire truck. … It was epic. We’re going to do all of that but on a whole other level at Gronk Beach!
What do you think of the NFL’s impact in Las Vegas so far? I mean, I love it! Vegas already had enough going on, so when the NFL announced the draft was coming to Vegas, I knew it was time for the next Gronk Beach. I can’t wait to see what the league is building. I heard they are even shutting down the Strip.
What separates Gronk Beach from other events? I want to be clear—this is not some event I am hosting. This is my party that I am throwing on draft weekend for my fans and all the new rookies entering the league. I have said this a bunch, but I mean it when I say it—I am personally inviting every single draft pick to come celebrate at Gronk Beach with me.
What can we expect to see and do at Encore Beach Club?Thanks to some of my brand partners like Pepsi Stronger Together, Emsculpt Neo, and Alkaline88, we are Gronkifying Encore Beach Club like never before with larger-than-life Gronk decor, tons of luau performers, The Chainsmokers behind the decks and so much more. We even have an Alkaline88 dunk tank, where I will be dunking my brothers and fans all party long.
We’re also adding a brand new section this year dedicated to beauty and glam led by the one, the only, the extremely beautiful—my girlfriend—Camille Kostek. Fans can get their hair and makeup touched up, check out Adore Me’s clothing, use the photo booth and more.
I am pumped! This is going to be big. I also just love the Wynn and am excited to be back on property hosting Gronk Beach at Encore Beach Club.
You recently challenged the Rock to a wrestling match, but how are you feeling right now about coming back for another season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? Not sure yet ... maybe Tom [Brady] will show up to Gronk Beach, who knows?
GRONK BEACH FEAT. THE CHAINSMOKERS With Kim Lee, DJ Five & Deux Twins. April 29, noon, $55-$100+. Encore Beach Club, 702-770-7300, wynnsocial.com.
