BBQ and Brew event to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart

ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. -- The BBQ and Brew Fest returns on August 13, with proceeds from the event benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart county.

Festivities will take place at the Farmstead Inn and Conference Center from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

The festival includes activities for families such as an outdoor big-screen movie on the lawn, and three live musical performances throughout the day.

Burgers and craft beer will be featured and available for sampling or purchase as a part of the 2022 Grill Masters Burger Competition.

More than a dozen local restaurants will craft burgers to be sampled and judged, with the best burger being declared the winner of the competition.

Ticket information is available online at HOME | BBQBrew2022 (bbqbrewfest.com)

ABC57's morning team spoke with Jim Pinkerton, Director of Public Relations for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County to learn more about the event and in what ways the fundraiser will benefit the organization and its members.