Independence BrewBQ debuts new logo AND V.I.P. brew zone option

Beer fans rejoice! For the first time ever, Independence BrewBQ is offering limited V.I.P. craft brew zone passes. Enter the Craft Brew Zone a full hour before other eager tasters to sample exclusive V.I.P. offerings and get a first crack at the full list of brews. “This is an exciting new addition to our event. By offering a limited number of V.I.P. Brew Zone passes we can offer our patrons a smaller crowd for tasting, a great opportunity to interact with our brewers, and a few surprises to make it even more special,” said Independence BrewBQ board member, John Hougen.

A limited number of V.I.P. passes are available for purchase online only. Click here to purchase your V.I.P. pass for $35 or an early regular pass for $25 into the Craft Brew Zone.

The Independence BrewBQ also received a facelift this year with a new logo. “The BrewBQ pig has been featured on our tasting glasses and t-shirts for the last 11 years. While we will always have a special place in our hearts for the pig, we are definitely looking forward to embracing a new look for our marketing pieces and merchandise,” said Jenny Yoder, Independence BrewBQ board member. “We have a lot of exciting new things planned for this year’s BrewBQ and the new logo is just one element.”

The Independence BrewBQ is slated for Saturday, August 26 at Riverwalk Parks in Independence. The Bike Ride Too will begin at 9 a.m. from the park. Vendors will open at noon with the V.I.P. Craft Brew Zone time starting at 3 p.m. Regular pass holders for the Craft Brew Zone are invited in starting at 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Live music will kick off at 3 p.m. with Williams and Wallace and PHILO will be on stage from 6 – 9 p.m. Admission into the park is free for those who would like to enjoy live music and purchase from food and beverage vendors.

NEW! Exclusive V.I.P. Craft Brew Zone Pass

Craft Brew Zone patrons have an additional option for this year’s Independence BrewBQ. We have added a V.I.P. tasting pass option for the Craft Brew Zone! This pass will allow a limited number of brew enthusiasts early entry into the Craft Brew Zone. You will have an additional hour to taste some exclusive V.I.P. items as well as a first crack at the full line-up! Patrons will also receive a commemorative tasting glass and some good one-on-one time with the brewers. The V.I.P. hour will begin at 3:00 p.m. with the full Craft Brew Zone open at 4:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m.

The V.I.P. passes are first-come and there are a limited number. Make sure to purchase your pass online today!

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Indee Native Set to Headline 12th Annual Independence BrewBQ

Who says you can’t go home? Certainly not Brock Cole, a 1996 Independence graduate and front man for the band PHILO. The group is set to headline this year’s 12th Annual Independence BrewBQ on Saturday, August 26 at Riverwalk Parks.

Hailing from many parts of the U.S., members of PHILO came together in 2010 to form a high-energy rock, pop and R&B cover band in Mobile, AL. “We are thrilled to be this year’s headliner,” said Brock.” I’m really looking forward to bringing the band to my hometown and enjoying some fantastic craft brews!”

PHILO performs a variety of songs from all of your favorite bands of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s as well as a great selection of current music. “Our guests are going to love PHILO! We want to extend a huge thank you to our entertainment sponsor, Ohl Iowa Realty agent Kathy Cole. Without her, we would not have been able to offer this type of performance to our guests,” stated Jenny Yoder, Independence BrewBQ board member.

Click on the following button to purchase Craft Brew Zone tickets and also register for the Bike Ride Too!
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Craft Brew Zone Pass Information (Will Call and Purchase)

Thank you for your interest the 11th Annual Independence BrewBQ.  In an effort to make the event more enjoyable by reducing wait time at the Craft Brew Zone (CBZ) entrance, we have made a change to the pass purchase and will call location.  Details are listed below:

CBZ Pass Purchase

To purchase a CBZ pass on the day of the event (sales open at 12pm), proceed to the ticket pavilion in the park.  Any of the lines selling tickets for beverages, will also be able to sell a CBZ Pass.  After ID check and purchase of your pass, you will receive your CBZ wristband and 2016 tasting glass.  Any time after the CBZ is open (3pm-7pm), you only need to show your CBZ wristband to gain entry.

CBZ Will Call (Including bike ride participants)

To check in for CBZ Will Call, proceed to the ticket pavilion in the park.  There will be a line marked with a sign for “CBZ Will Call”.  Tell the volunteer your name and they will check the list and your ID, then mark you off.  Then you will get your CBZ wristband and 2016 tasting glass.  Any time after the CBZ is open (3pm-7pm), you only need to show your CBZ wristband to gain entry.

NOTE:  For those that purchased multiple passes, each person will need to go to the CBZ Will Call line, give the name of the purchaser, have their ID checked, and get their CBZ wristband and 2016 tasting glass.  We cannot hand out wristbands and glasses to one person for a group.

If you have any questions about the process, send an email to info@brewbq.org, or speak to one of the committee members at the event (they will be wearing the green BrewBQ shirts).