Independence BrewBQ Makes Largest Donation in Event History to Charity Partner

Thank you for making this year’s Independence BrewBQ one of our best events yet! The weather shut us down a little early, but we still had a great turn out. Because of the generosity and support of our sponsors, craft brew zone brewers, attendees, BBQ vendors and our charity partner, the Otter Creek Animal Shelter, we were able to make our largest donation yet.

We are pleased to announce that Independence BrewBQ has donated $12,000 to the Otter Creek Animal Shelter!

Photo Courtesy of Independence Bulletin Journal

The Buchanan County Four Seasons Trails Association was able to raise approximately $775 from R.A.S.H. Ride registrations. These funds will continue to support various projects to maintain and expand bike trails throughout Buchanan County.

Independence BrewBQ was also able to make a donation of $1,000 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.

Mark your calendars to attend next year’s Independence BrewBQ on Saturday, August 26, 2023!

2022 Craft Brew Zone Winners

It was a great day in the Craft Brew Zone! Thank you to all who were able to join us and take part in the voting for Best Craft Beer and Best Home Brew. And a special thank you to ALL of our participating breweries and home brew clubs. This event would not be possible without all of you!

Congratulations to the 2022 winners!

2022 Best Craft Beer

Lark Brewing – Berry Porter & the Order of the Peaches (Fruited Pastry Sour)
Photo Courtesy of: Independence Bulletin Journal

2022 Best Home Brew

MADCO – Peach Cider (Cider)
Photo Courtesy of: Independence Bulletin Journal
R.A.S.H. Ride Prizes

Register and Participate in R.A.S.H. Ride for Your Chance to Win Prizes!

Our R.A.S.H. Ride participating stops have donated some great prizes (around $500 worth) for riders this year!

Follow the below steps to participate and win some goodies!

  1. Register for R.A.S.H. Ride online ahead of the event or during check-in at Riverwalk Parks starting at 7 a.m.
  2. Pick up your SAG/route handout AND prize punch card at check-in at Riverwalk Parks from 7 -9:30 a.m.
  3. Enjoy your ride and stop into the participating route locations – make sure they punch your prize card!
  4. After stopping into all route locations make sure to return to Riverwalk Parks for BrewBQ. Complete your contact information on the back of the prize card and drop it off at the Tap Truck/beverage sales counter.
  5. Winners will be drawn during the event. Only completed cards (all punches) with contact information will be eligible to win prizes.

Proceeds from R.A.S.H. Ride benefit the Buchanan County Four Seasons Trails Association.

2022 Official BrewBQ T-Shirt

Check out this year’s official BrewBQ t-shirt! Online sales are now open (make sure to grab a Craft Brew Zone pass too) through August 9 for the shirts to guarantee your size is ready at Will Call on Saturday, August 27. Proceeds from this year’s event benefit our charity partner Otter Creek Animal Shelter.

2022 BrewBQ t-shirt