Event to feature local distilleries, pit masters and musical performances; proceeds support access to not-for-profit hospice
ALPENA, Mich. (March 8, 2024) – Hospice of Michigan’s Barley, BBQ & Beats fundraising event is returning to Alpena from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4 at The Aplex.
Barley, BBQ & Beats is the not-for-profit’s signature fundraising event featuring hand-crafted cocktails (and mocktails) from local distilleries, mouthwatering barbecue courtesy of local pit masters and restaurants, and live musical performances – all to support access to not-for-profit hospice. The fundraiser has grown every year since its inaugural event in Grand Rapids in 2016, expanding to Detroit in 2018. In 2024, the fundraiser will also be in:
- Detroit – 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 17 at Saint Andrew’s Hall
- Grand Rapids – 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 at DeVos Place
- Ann Arbor – 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5 at Revel Run
- Traverse City – 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 at Jacob’s Farm
Tickets for all Barley, BBQ & Beats events are on sale now, and can be purchased for $65 in advance at hom.org/bbb or at the door of each event for $75. Ticket holders will be provided tokens at check-in valid for three servings of BBQ and three hand-crafted cocktails. Extra tokens will be available for purchase. Alternative samplings will be available if guests have dietary restrictions.
All those who donate during the Detroit event will have the opportunity to double their generosity thanks to the Steve and Amy Van Andel Foundation. The “Make it a Double” Matching Gift will match all event donations up to $25,000. Proceeds from Barley, BBQ & Beats support Hospice of Michigan’s Open Access Program, which helps ensure end-of-life care to all, regardless of age, diagnosis or financial circumstances.
“Barley, BBQ & Beats is back and better than ever,” said Barbara Anderson, statewide director of philanthropy for Hospice of Michigan. “Our Alpena event will have everything – the best local food, drinks and music, plus a wonderful cause. Attendees will certainly enjoy their time with us, and will have an opportunity to support access to not-for-profit hospice for Every Person, Every Time. Last year, these events sold out fast, so we encourage community members to purchase their tickets early!”
Barley, BBQ & Beats guests are encouraged to pay tribute to a deceased loved one by posting a photo or sharing a memory at the event.
Statewide Barley, BBQ & Beats sponsors include CareLinc Medical Equipment, Fifth Third Bank, Hansen/Balk Steel Treating Company, Miller Welding Supply & Industrial Gases and Pioneer Construction.
For tickets and more information, visit hom.org/bbb. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Kim Streich at kstreich@hom.org.
About Hospice of Michigan
A nationally recognized leader in end-of-life care, Hospice of Michigan (HOM) is the original – and largest – hospice in the state. A founding member of the NorthStar Care Community, the not-for-profit delivers the highest quality of care, raising more than $5 million each year to cover costs for the uninsured and underinsured. HOM offers a broad range of services to enhance the quality of life at the end of life. HOM also provides grief support and counseling, as well as caregiver education and support. A member of the NorthStar Care Community, HOM also provides palliative care through NorthStar Palliative Care, pediatric hospice care and compassionate support services through Jo Elyn Nyman Anchors Programs for Children, and education programs for physicians and health care professionals through the NorthStar Institute. The NorthStar Care Community also includes Arbor Hospice. In total, NorthStar Care Community members serve more than 6,100 patients annually across Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. For more information, call 888-247-5701 or visit www.hom.org.