A press release from the Rotary Club of McHenry:
Blues, Brews & BBQ’s sponsorships available
McHENRY — Rotary Club of McHenry members are counting on businesses and individuals to partner with them for Blues, Brews & BBQ’s again this summer.
The Chicago Blues Brothers played one year.
A number of ways to help exist, with everything from $100 Friends of Rotary sponsorships to an overall event naming-rights investment of $5,000. All donors will be recognized; the greater the contribution, the greater the exposure.
Adams Auto Body and Service Center, The State Bank Group and Two Fat Guys Gourmet Sauces are among sponsors already on board.
Blues, Brews & BBQ’s is scheduled Aug. 18-20 this year so it will not compete with the McHenry County Fair — an aspect that is expected to enhance turnout beyond the 6,500 already routinely attending annually.
The crowd at Peterson Park.
The fest takes place at Petersen Park, and the cost for tickets will remain $10 at the gate, with discounted tickets available for those buying in advance.
“This is the club’s only major fundraising activity of the year,” said Donna Schaefer, who co-chairs the event with Don Tonyan.
“Sponsors help defray the cost of running it, including paying the performers, paying the tent providers and other costs. That way, more of the money made at the gate makes its way back into the community.”
The Rotary spends funds raised during Blues, Brews & BBQ’s on a number of causes, including everything from scholarships to area food and diaper bank support, global disaster relief efforts and direct grants to local agencies like TLS Veterans and Public Action to Deliver Shelter.
“Sponsoring Blues, Brews & BBQ’s is a great way to show you’re invested in your community, and to associate your business name with a fest that more and more people are really excited about attending,” said Tonyan, event co-chairman.
Detailed sponsorship information is available at mrbbb.com. A video touting the benefits of sponsorship may be viewed at http://tinyurl.com/kvjcrhh. Those interested also are welcome to email Cynthia Wolf at cynthia@wolfwordsmithing.com or call her at 815-388-5793.
For other fest information, call Schaefer at 815-482-8805 or Tonyan at 815-482-0746. Or find Blues, Brews & BBQ’s on Facebook.