Are you or your friends an aspiring chef? Do you like to grill? We are LOOKING for contestants like YOU! Apply today for the Traeger Most Excellent Griller contest at BrewBQ! https://www.brewbq.org/traeger-excellent-griller-contest/
Independence BrewBQ Joins Forces with the Buchanan County Animal Shelter
The Independence BrewBQ is pleased to announce the selection of the Buchanan County Animal Shelter as its 2015 charity partner. “We are extremely happy to be working with the volunteers from the Buchanan County Animal Shelter,” said Terry Gaumer, BrewBQ board member. “They are a dedicated group of individuals working to improve the lives of animals throughout our county and we look forward to this partnership.”
The Buchanan County Animal Shelter is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding homes for misplaced animals in Buchanan County. Their new facility is located just North of Hazelton on Hwy 150.
The volunteers from Buchanan County Animal Shelter will be joining Independence BrewBQ volunteers during the August 22. They will also be assisting with the Independence Farmers Market on the following dates:
- Saturday, June 20th
- Saturday, July 11th
- Saturday, August 8th
You can learn more about the Buchanan County Animal Shelter on their website at www.bucoas.org.
Thank you for attending the 2014 BrewBQ!
The Q Crew would like to extend our appreciation to all who were able to make it to the 9th Annual BrewBQ on Saturday, August 23rd. We had a fun crowd with great vendors and plenty of brews to sample in the Craft Brew Zone.
Traeger Most Excellent Griller Contest: Chopped Edition
Congratulations to Brian Sonksen who nabbed first place in the contest this year. Brian was assisted by his wife Maegan and their daughter Emilia.
Click here to check out more photos from the contest.
Vendor Awards
Pulled Pork Champ
Chocolate Hog BBQ and Catering Company
Brisket Champ
Chocolate Hog BBQ and Catering Company
Ribs Champ
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2014 Charity Partner Announced!
BrewBQ is proud to announce our 2014 Charity Partner for this year’s event will be the Buchanan County Volunteer Co-Op. We are looking forward to their involvement with the event & providing funds for a worthy cause.
Buchanan County Volunteer Co-op has been providing extended preventative home visitation and support services since 1984. These services are meant to strengthen and empower families with children, at no cost, that reside in Buchanan County. Emergency and Crisis Child Care Services are also available at no cost to county residents
Read the KWWL “Someone You Should Know” segment featuring Brenda Ristvedt and the Buchanan County Volunteer Co-op.