ABOUT BBQ & BREW FEST

FOOD

Taste burgers prepared by more than a dozen local teams representing businesses and organizations from around the county and cast votes for your favorites as they compete in the 2022 Grill Masters Burger Competition! Quench your thirst with craft beer by local brewers and libations from the full-service open bar.

FUN

BBQ & Brew Fest includes a child-safe, alcohol-free zone. Activities for families and children are available throughout the day and including an evening outdoor big screen movie showing on the lawn of the beautiful Farmstead Inn. Axe throwing is back for 2022! Get instruction on how to throw axes and medals awarded to top 3 finishers!

FRIENDS

Enjoy stellar musical performances from Island Breeze, Surf Inc. Band and ShakeDown. With VIP Wristbands priced at just $75 for adults, $40 for Designated Drivers, $20 for students, and children 12 and under admitted free, BBQ & Brew Fest truly offers something for everyone.

GRILL MASterS BURGER COMPETITION

Watch as teams representing businesses and companies from around the county compete for the title of “2022 Grill Master” while raising funds to support Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County’s Middlebury and Elkhart Clubs.

Our panel of local celebrity judges will determine the Judges' Favorite Award winner by sampling burgers on the day of the event. However, YOU control which team walks away with the title of Fan Favorite! 

SPONSORS

BBQ & Brew Fest is not only a great time, it supports a great cause! After costs, all event proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County's Middlebury and Elkhart Clubs! 

With multiple levels of opportunity, our event sponsors help make BBQ & Brew Fest a success in the community. Gifts are tax-deductible and our sponsors names are included on promotional tools and media. 

Top sponsors receive complimentary VIP Wristbands for the event!

LIVE MUSIC

Enjoy live musical performances and quench your thirst with craft beer by local brewers and libations from the full-service open bar. BBQ & Brew Fest features a child-safe, alcohol-free zone with activities for families and children available during the event hours from 4 to 10 p.m.