Letter: Over $20k raised for Lake Tahoe Boys and Girls Club at Brewfest

South Lake Tahoe’s first ever Brewfest last month was such a huge success that it ran out of beer and raised over $20,000 for the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe.

The brain child of Cold Water’s Deb Brown, the Tahoe Brewfest was made a reality on Saturday June 10, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets were sold online starting at the beginning of May and early bird tickets were sold out well before the festival was underway! With all proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, the success of the event skyrocketed with supporters from all over the Tahoe Basin and beyond with over 80% of attendees from out of town.

“The craft beer industry is booming in Tahoe and this was an amazing opportunity to celebrate the great beers we have on offer at the Lake and also to benefit the children of our community” said Deb Brown, lead sponsor of the event and owner of Cold Water Brewery. “We are so proud of what we achieved with this event and look forward to making it even bigger and better next year”.

The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe would like to give a shoutout to the wonderful supporters of the event who kick started what is sure to become a major south shore event each summer.
- Cold Water Brewery
- Gabbart & Woods Structural Engineering
- Sustainable Community Advocates
- Tahoe Party Rentals
- Tahoe Beach Retreat & Lodge
- South Tahoe Lodging Association
- Blue Riders
- ABC Fire
- Sysco
- South Tahoe Refuse and Recycling
- Tahoe Production House
- Tahoe Brew Tours
- SMG Consulting

“We hope that the Brewfest will soon become the primary fundraiser for the Club” said Jude Wood, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe. “We strive to serve as many children as possible, and keep our prices affordable for everyone. But with mounting expenses and saving for a new building, we need to significantly increase our annual fundraising. Deb has provided us with an incredible opportunity and we are proud to be part of this event.”

FNCTN assisted with social media exposure, marketing, and live music, and the event could not have happened without all our local breweries coming together to give their time, beer and expertise to raise money for a great cause in the community.

“We are excited to grow this opportunity for a great event in South Lake Tahoe and the partnerships with all of the breweries within the Tahoe Basin and beyond,” stated Kili Ongoy, Development Manager and Event Coordinator.

The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, with FNCTN and Cold Water, are already planning for 2018 and are looking into larger venues, more attendees, and MORE beer for future Tahoe Brewfests.

Kili Ongoy
Development Manager
Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe
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