Live music, food and fun will take center stage at the 2021 BBQ & Brew Fest to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County has been an important part of the lives of young people during the pandemic and it’s providing even more opportunities for members this summer and fall.
BBQ & Brew takes place Saturday, August 14 on the grounds of Farmstead Inn in Shipshewana.
Musical performances will feature David Evans, Surf Inc. Band and Whiskey Highway. People who attend can taste burgers prepared by more than a dozen local teams representing businesses and organizations from around the county and cast votes for their favorite burger in the 2021 Grill Masters Burger Competition. The festival will include a child-safe, alcohol-free zone with activities throughout the day, including an evening outdoor big screen movie.
Advanced VIP wristbands allow access to all entertainment, food and drinks. They’re $75 for adults, $40 for designated drivers, $20 for students and children 12 and under are free. Tickets are available at www.bbqbrewfest.com.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County began operations in 1956, and today the Clubs provide programming and services for the most at-risk boys and girls within the community. Each day, the Clubs provide powerful relationships with the youth they serve and open avenues of opportunity for young people across their community by offering safe places where young people can learn, grow and succeed.