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Independence BrewBQ Partners with Cedar Valley Hospice for 2023 Event

We are happy to announce our 2023 charity partner will be Cedar Valley Hospice!

Cedar Valley Hospice has served hundreds of patients and families every year from Buchanan County for over 30 years. From grassroots efforts, Cedar Valley Hospice has grown and developed into a professional health care agency with experts who are committed to providing comprehensive end-of-life care and support services. They continue to meet the unique needs of individuals with advanced-stage illnesses, their families and those who grieve with their staff of over 120 professionals and 350 volunteers.

Cedar Valley Hospice Group Photo

“Cedar Valley Hospice is so excited to partner with BrewBQ 2023! As a not-for-profit organization we value our community connections and feel this partnership will help us fulfill our mission “To enrich lives with knowledge, respect and compassionate care”, said Suzanne Benda, Development Director of Cedar Valley Hospice. “We are eager to provide additional education with Buchanan County about Cedar Valley Hospice and the important services we offer. Life can be filled with amazing moments – but sometimes we are blindsided by news we don’t want or did not expect to hear. Cedar Valley Hospice is here to help in those unpredictable times, providing the extra support and professional resources your family will need on that difficult journey.”

Independence BrewBQ has always been dedicated to giving back to the communities within Buchanan County through proceeds raised during the annual event. BrewBQ committee member, Pete Gaumer, added, “Over the last 16 years we’ve been able to donate nearly $67,000 to area organizations. We look forward to our partnership with Cedar Valley Hospice for the August 26, 2023 BrewBQ and hope to see all of you there.”

For more information about Cedar Valley Hospice and their services visit: cvhospice.org

See a full list of previous Independence BrewBQ charity partners here.

Independence BrewBQ and R.A.S.H. Ride Join Forces

Mark Saturday, August 24 on your calendars now. Two of the best events in Buchanan County will combine to bring you a day of beer, BBQ, bikes and bands!

The day will start with the R.A.S.H. Ride Too! bike ride departing from Riverwalk Parks in Independence and traveling a 25 mile route throughout eastern Buchanan county. Riders are invited back down to Riverwalk Parks in the afternoon to partake in delicious BBQ for purchase from our award-winning vendors. The Craft Brew Zone will open up at 3 p.m. for V.I.P. pass holders and 4 p.m. for regular pass holders. Craft Brew Zone participants will have the chance to sample from more than 100  home brews and craft brews until 7 p.m.

R.A.S.H. Ride is a non-profit annual ride that helps raise money for the Buchanan County Four Seasons Trail Association. The trail association consists of a diverse group of citizens working to develop a recreational trail system within Buchanan County which can become a component in the statewide trails of Iowa. The ride derives its name from veteran area bike teams (Rawhide Riders, Team Native, Subtle Savages and Team Fish) who have helped co-sponsor the event since its inception over 15 years ago.

The Independence BrewBQ is a one day outdoor festival featuring BBQ vendors, live music, a Craft Brew Zone, a bike ride and is a fundraiser for charity at the same time. This is the event’s 14th year and we are excited about the addition of R.A.S.H. Ride Too! Admittance into Riverwalk Parks is FREE with the opportunity to purchase delicious BBQ and brews on tap. Everyone can enjoy live music from Cedar Junction and our headliner, Crazy Delicious. Those wishing to check out the Craft Brew Zone can purchase brew tasting passes in advance or the day of the event. You must be a pass holder to enter that area of the event.

Click here to learn more about this year’s event, register for the bike ride and purchase Craft Brew Zone passes.