Friends of the Fox River has rescheduled its sixth annual fundraiser No Clean Water No Good Beer, to Monday, Aug. 16. River lovers from across the Fox River watershed will convene outside in the back patio at Bandito Barney’s, 10 N. River Street, in East Dundee, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Tickets are $45. at the door, but available for $35. each or $60 per couple on the Friends of the Fox River website friendsofthefoxriver.org/event/no-clean-water-no-good-beer-or-wine. The proceeds support watershed education, a Friends of the Fox River mainstay for 31 years.
This year there will be beer from at least six breweries, including Penrose, Pollyanna, Windy City, Crystal Lake, Riverlands, and Lagunitas . Besides beer samples, by popular demand, there will be a wine-tasting, featuring: Giesen Sauvignon Blanc, Hess Shirttail Cabernet and Pinot Noir and William Hill Chardonnay. And Gigawatt Coffee Roasters will provide samples of their fresh-roasted decaf to keep the crowd on their toes.
The local business community and other national supporters generously have donated gift cards, certificates, baskets, and services to be raffled. Silent auction items include an Arizona condo stay, Patagonia gear, Glider rides, Elgin Symphony package, kayak and canoe trips.. Everyone can go home a winner!
—Friends of the Fox River