Category: Charity Partner

BrewBQ Makes Over $10,500 Donations to Local Organizations

We are pleased to announce donations to several local organizations due to the success of our 15th annual Independence BrewBQ event in August. A special thank you to our sponsors, Craft Brew Zone participants, food vendors, many volunteers and wonderful attendees!

Buchanan County Fair Association

Independence BrewBQ made a $8,500 to our 2021 Charity Partner, the Buchanan County Fair Association. This donation will go toward their new 4-H Building/Events Center project.

BrewBQ Committee members L-R front row: Terry Gaumer, Matt Walthart (Buchanan County Fair Assoc.), Jenny Hughes. Back row: Pete Gaumer, Fred Smock, and Craig Coffman

Buchanan County Trails Association

Independence BrewBQ made a $1,170 donation toward the Buchanan County Trails Association. These funds were partially generated through R.A.S.H. Ride Too registrations and will benefit expansion of bike trails in Buchanan county.

Jon Holland Impact Indee Fund

Independence BrewBQ made a $1,000 donation to the Jon Holland Impact Indee Fund. This endowment fund is in honor of one of BrewBQ’s original members, Jon Holland. Gifts from this fund benefit the Independence area through community betterment programs in Jon’s memory.

Save the date for next year’s 16th annual Independence BrewBQ on Saturday, August 27, 2022!!

Buchanan County Fair Association Named 2021 Independence BrewBQ Charity Partner

The Independence BrewBQ is pleased to announce our partnership with the Buchanan County Fair Association for the 15th annual BrewBQ on Saturday, August 28 at Riverwalk Parks. 

The proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Fair Association’s new 4-H Building/Events Center project. The new building will provide ample space for 4-H and FFA groups year-round and will house the Buchanan County ISU Agricultural Extension District office. Community groups will be able to hold classes, meetings, and seminars in the reception space and conference room. The building will also be available as rental space for weddings, conferences and large events.

Building a Fair Future campaign logo

“The Fair Association is responsible for providing the Buchanan County 4-H and FFA organizations with a location for agricultural and STEM education,” said Molly Dennie, Fair Manager. “The current facilities do not meet the needs of these organizations and the Fair Association’s resources are limited because of the minimal income opportunities of the current facilities. We are looking forward to our partnership with BrewBQ and continuing to reach our project fundraising goal.”

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Independence BrewBQ. “We are on track to have a great celebration including breweries and brew clubs who have been long time partners and some new faces,” said Pete Gaumer, Independence BrewBQ Committee Member. “Partnering with local organizations like the Fair Association has always been a priority and a necessity to ensure BrewBQ runs smoothly. We depend on volunteers to have a successful event so we can then provide a meaningful donation.”

About Buchanan County Fair Association

The mission of the Buchanan County Fair Association is to provide fun and educational activities, agricultural endeavors and entertainment to a wide spectrum of citizens in Buchanan County.

Click here to visit the Buchanan County Fair Association’s website.

Click here to visit Buchanan County Fair Association on Facebook.

BrewBQ Makes $10,000 Donation to the Otter Creek Animal Shelter

The Independence BrewBQ recently presented a check to our 2019 charity partner, the Otter Creek Animal Shelter, for $10,000. This marks the largest single donation from Independence BrewBQ to a charity partner to date. Funds for the $10,000 donation were made possible by generous event sponsors, sales of bike raffle tickets, sales of Craft Brew Zone passes and beverage purchases at the event.

“We are thrilled that this year’s event allowed us to make a donation of this kind. There were several factors that helped make this year’s event so successful. The sales were great, but the charity partner worked very hard to provide the number of volunteers we need to make the event run smoothly,” said Terry Gaumer, BrewBQ Committee Member.

A donation of $825 will also be made to the Buchanan County Four Seasons Trails Association. The funds for this donation were generated from R.A.S.H. Ride Too registrations.

Independence BrewBQ is now setting our sights on next year’s 15th Annual event and we will be looking for our 2020 charity partner. Do you know an organization in the area that can provide at least 35 volunteers and help us promote the event? Click here for more information.

Mark your calendars to attend the 15th annual Independence BrewBQ on Saturday, August 22, 2020!

Tandem Bike Raffle to Benefit Otter Creek Animal Shelter

Get your tickets today!

The Independence BrewBQ committee and Otter Creek Animal Shelter are selling raffle tickets to win a Mike’s Hard Lemonade Tandem Bike. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Otter Creek Animal Shelter as the official charity partner of this year’s BrewBQ event.

Ticket Price

Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. You can purchase them ahead of the event by stopping by the Otter Creek Animal Shelter, Circle 8 Cyclery, S&K Collectibles, or Sanity Room.

Drawing

The raffle drawing will be held at Riverwalk Parks during the BrewBQ event on Saturday, August 24. You do not need to be present to win. Winner will need to pick up the bike in Independence.