BBQ & beer to fund college scholarships thanks to Rotary

Noblesville Rotary Club’s popular BrewBQ returns next month. The food and fun will fill Federal Hill Commons from 4 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20.

“We’re excited to formally announce the sixth annual Noblesville BrewBQ to be held on Saturday, Aug. 20 at Federal Hill Commons!” Noblesville Rotary Club President Carrie Dixon said. “This is a fun charitable event that allows the community to come together to support a great cause, while also sharing their love of BBQ and beer.”

This is not just a fun event for the community to enjoy the outdoors and music. Proceeds go to supporting local students who attend Ivy Tech Noblesville Campus with scholarship funds.

“There are not many scholarships available to students in technical fields of study,” Dixon said. “We are passionate about providing opportunities in these fields especially with Noblesville’s focus on economic development.”

Ivy Tech Hamilton County Chancellor Stacy Atkinson said she is grateful for the ongoing partnership.

“We are so thankful for our partnership with the Noblesville Rotary and grateful for their support,” Atkinson said. “The BrewBQ is a great event to support their efforts of providing scholarships for local students to attend IVY Tech. We are thankful for the long-standing relationship that the Noblesville Rotary has experienced with IVY Tech and look forward to many continued years.”

The BrewBQ holds a BBQ tasting contest with an opportunity for attendees to taste some of the best BBQ around. The contest will feature an immense array of unique recipes, from BBQ’ers across Noblesville and Indiana alike.

Music throughout the evening will be from local bands with returning headliner That’s What She Said from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Beer will be on tap from several local vendors. The Bier Brewery will be back this year and has won multiple medals at prestigious brewing competitions, including The Indiana Brewers’ Cup, the Great American Beer Festival, and the World Beer Cup.

“Bier Brewery has participated in the BrewBQ for the past five years and what a great event!” said Jerry Connor of Bier Brewery. “The fun, camaraderie, the community spirit is just so enjoyable. Bier Brewery would not miss this great event.”

Sun King Brewery is a new and exciting addition for this year as well. For those who enjoy wine, Blackhawk Winery and Vineyard, 28153 Ditch Road, Sheridan, will return this year. They are a family-owned farm, home to a winery with 10 acres of vineyard. In addition, Spencer Farms Winery from Noblesville will return for a second year.

There is no shortage of sponsors for this year’s BrewBQ.

“The entire Associated Drywall Partner’s crew is proud to support Noblesville Rotary and this year’s BrewBQ event!” said Joe Carnavale with Associated Drywall Partners – Co-Title Sponsor. “Great music, mouthwatering BBQ and craft beer – what could be better on an Indiana summer evening?”

This year, The UPS Store serves as the other Co-Title Sponsor. Other committed sponsors include Meyer-Najem Construction, USI Consultants, Claussen Dixon Insurance, Wessler Engineering, Gaylor Electric, Heritage Woods of Noblesville, Talk To Tucker – Andy Liechty & Associates, Garmong Construction and Blades Audio Visual.

Sponsorships are still being accepting; Noblesville Rotary Club is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Cook-off

For those interested in participating in the cook-off, registration is available by visiting noblesvillerotaryclub.org/brewbq.

Tickets

Advance tickets are available for $50 each and designated driver tickets are available for $35. Tickets will also be available for $60 at the gate on the day of the event. Tickets include unlimited beer, wine, and BBQ from 4 to 10 p.m. The designated driver ticket features water and soda instead of beer. Tickets can be purchased at this link.