Volunteers Needed!

As you may already know, the Independence BrewBQ is fast approaching on Saturday, August 26 at Riverwalk Parks. We are in search of volunteers to help make this year’s event a great success!

Proceeds from the event will go toward our charity partner, the Jon Holland Impact Indee Fund. We are passionate about contributing to the establishment of this endowment fund and are excited about the types of local projects it will help for years to come!

But, we need your help. Like so many of the amazing events Indee has every year, the Independence BrewBQ relies on volunteers just like you to make it great.

Most volunteer shifts for the day of the event are just a couple of hours. If you are unable to help during the event, please consider assisting in set up on Friday, August 25 and/or tear down on Sunday, August 26.

Please click here or on the below button to check out available shifts. Thank you in advance for all you do and for your help! It’s going to be a great time!

Please feel free to share this information with others you feel may be interested in helping.

Many hands make light work.

Mouthwatering BBQ on the Menu for 2017 BrewBQ!

The 12th annual Independence BrewBQ promises to delight your taste buds with award-winning barbecue and other delights offered by the following vendors.

Jim’s Smokin’ the Wheels on the Grill Barbecue – Evansdale, Iowa

Dizzy Daddy BBQ and Catering – Center Point, Iowa

Sweet n’ Saucy – Fairfield, Iowa

BBQ4U – Independence, Iowa

How Sweet It Is – Non BBQ food vendor

Vendors open at noon on August 26 and will be serving throughout the afternoon/evening. Make sure to stick around for live music starting at 3:30 with our headliner PHILO taking the stage at 6pm!

2017 Craft Brew Zone Participants

Make sure to check out this year’s Independence BrewBQ Craft Brew Zone!

Delightful brews will be available from the following participants. Make sure to check back as we continue to add to the list!

Breweries

Brew Clubs

Distributors

Local Favorites

  • The Sanity Room from Independence – serving their Sane Mary and unique craft beers

 

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Do you operate a brewery or participate in a brew club? We would love to include you in the Independence BrewBQ Craft Brew Zone! Please contact us at board@brewbq.org to inquire about how you can get involved and share your brews.

Proceeds from 2017 Independence BrewBQ will benefit the Jon Holland Impact Indee Fund

Earlier this year our community lost a good friend, Jon Holland. Jon was a founding member of the Independence BrewBQ and a very important part of so many community activities. He was truly a “Professional Volunteer”.

The Independence Celebrations Committee board of directors (who also oversees Independence BrewBQ) has established the Jon Holland Impact Indee Fund to continue Jon’s legacy by creating a perpetual income stream to make a positive impact in Independence. “The best way to honor Jon is to encourage people to get involved by offering their time and talents to better Independence,” said Pete Gaumer, Independence BrewBQ board member. “On behalf of the Independence BrewBQ committee, I’m excited to announce that our 2017 charity partner will be the Jon Holland Impact Indee Fund. Proceeds from this year’s Independence BrewBQ will be donated to the fund.”

For each of its 11 years the BrewBQ has sought to benefit local organizations and projects that make our community a great place to live. This year we are proud to again direct money to a worthwhile community endeavor that honors the memory of a dear friend.

The Jon Holland Impact Indee Fund is a permanent fund with the Community Foundation. The annual distribution from the fund will support community betterment projects and programs in Jon’s memory. The program areas include financial support for secondary education endeavors and projects to enhance the Independence Community.  If you are interested in donating to the Jon Holland Impact Indee Fund or would like more information about it contact Terry Gaumer at tgaumer@cfniea.org or 319-243-1354.

The Independence BrewBQ will be held Saturday, August 26 at Riverwalk Parks in Independence. Click here to purchase your craft brew zone tickets in advance.