Independence Brew-B-Q

09/17/2025

🎉 Celebrating 19 Years of BrewBQ Impact 🎉

The 19th – and final – Independence BrewBQ was one for the books. Beyond the BBQ and brews, this event has always been about community.

This year, we proudly donated $10,000 to our charity partner, Buchanan County Animal Shelter. DBA Otter Creek Animal Shelter 🐾.

In addition, we contributed:
✨ $1,200 to the Buchanan County Four Season Trails Association
✨ $1,000 to the Jon Holland Impact Indee Fund

With these donations, BrewBQ has now given back over $100,000 to local community partners over the past 19 years. 💙

From everyone at BrewBQ – THANK YOU for nearly two decades of support, memories, and generosity. You’ve made a lasting difference in our community.

08/27/2025

🔥🍻 What a send-off! 🍻🔥

Independence BrewBQ 2025 was one for the books 💛

From mouthwatering BBQ to cold brews, a beautiful bike ride, toe-tapping live music, and an amazing crowd, you helped us close out this tradition in the best way possible. 🙌

We’re beyond grateful for the memories made over the years and for everyone who’s been part of the BrewBQ family. 💛

Scroll through the photos below to relive the fun one more time 📸👇

08/25/2025

🎉🔥 A huge congratulations to our 2025 BrewBQ Awards Winners! 🔥🎉

🏆 Best Pulled Pork – Strokers BBQ
🏆 Best Brisket – Back 40 BBQ
🏆 Best Ribs – Miller's Top Fuel BBQ

Thank you to all our incredible pitmasters who brought the flavor this year, and to everyone who came out to celebrate BBQ, brews, and community with us! 🍖🍻

08/24/2025

🎉🍻 Congratulations to our 2025 Craft Brew Zone Winners! 🍻🎉

👏 People’s Choice Award – Clock House Brewing with their Neil Grape San-Jam Sour
👏 Beyond the Brew Award – Garage Fun Beer with their Strawberry Eminade
👏 Brewer’s Choice Award – CRAZE with their Mountain Brew

A huge thank you to all of the incredible breweries, home brew clubs, and wineries who joined us this year and to everyone who came out to sip, sample, and celebrate craft beer at Independence BrewBQ. 🍺🔥

08/23/2025

Our 2025 BBQ winners.

08/23/2025

We've got some tasty options!

08/23/2025

🎶🔥🍻 Join us TODAY for the 19th & FINAL Independence BrewBQ!

✨ FREE entry into the park! ✨
Not planning to go through the Craft Brew Zone but still want to enjoy the live music and mouthwatering BBQ? We’ve got you covered!

👉 In the park, you’ll find cold beverages for sale while you kick back and soak up the fun:
🍺 Beer (served in cans – don’t forget to bring a koozie!)
🥤 Soda
💧 Water

🍖 Food vendors open at NOON – come hungry, grab your BBQ, find your spot near the stage, and enjoy a day of food, music, and community.

💙 Best part? All event proceeds benefit our charity partner, Otter Creek Animal Shelter. 🐾

This is the 19th & FINAL BrewBQ—so let’s make some memories together! 🥳

Visit brewbq.org/event-schedule details!

08/22/2025

🚨 **Last Chance Alert!** 🚨
Today is the **FINAL DAY** to snag your advance Craft Brew Zone passes for the 19th and FINAL Independence BrewBQ! 🍻 Prices go up tomorrow, so don't wait!
Purchases your passes at www.brewbq.org/tickets

Enjoy over 100 craft brews and more when you grab your pass today. If you miss out, don't worry—you can still buy them at the event, but at a higher price.

**Remember**: Admission to the park is **FREE!** Come enjoy live music, delicious BBQ, and a variety of beverages. Don't miss out on the best BBQ and brew festival of the year and help support our charity partner, Otter Creek Animal Shelter!
See you there! 🎶🍻🔥

08/22/2025

🎉🍖 Independence BrewBQ – Saturday, August 23, 2025 🍻🎶

Join us tomorrow for the final BrewBQ at Riverwalk Parks in Independence! Celebrate 19 incredible years with BBQ, brews, bikes, and bands—all while supporting our charity partner, Buchanan County Animal Shelter. DBA Otter Creek Animal Shelter.🐾

📍 Location: Riverwalk Parks, Independence, IA
🎟️ Admission: Free (Craft Brew Zone & R.A.S.H. Ride Too require passes & registration)

Learn more at brewbq.org

Let's make this final BrewBQ unforgettable! Tag your friends and spread the word.

08/22/2025

Make plans to join us for a great afternoon and evening of live music tomorrow!!

THIS SATURDAY!

We're looking forward to an afternoon and evening of great food, brew, and tunes in INDEPENDENCE, IA

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08/22/2025

🚨 Sneak Peek Alert! 🚨

Here’s your first look at this year’s Craft Brew Zone tasting glasses 🍺—yours to sip from and take home when you join us this Saturday!

🎶 Enjoy FREE entry into Riverwalk Parks to catch live music, grab delicious food, and purchase beverages all day long.
🍻 A pass is required for the Craft Brew Zone, where you’ll discover incredible brews from near and far.
🐾 Best part? Event proceeds benefit our charity partner, Otter Creek Animal Shelter.

Come raise a glass for good this Saturday! 🙌🔥

Learn more at www.brewbq.org

08/21/2025

⭐️ Craft Brew Zone Spotlight ⭐️
Help us welcome back Second State Brewing from Cedar Falls, Iowa to the Independence BrewBQ lineup!

With a strong commitment to craft, community, and quality, Second State Brewing delivers well-balanced, flavorful beers that keep people coming back for more. This crew knows their hops—and they’re ready to bring the flavor to the Craft Brew Zone!

🍻 Sip local. 🔥 Savor the BBQ. 🎶 Soak in the music.
It’s the summer vibe you’ve been waiting for!

Learn more at brewbq.org.