Illinois Brews @ Bowes Creek - 2024

General admission tickets will be available at the door at 4 p.m (but they'll cost more, and we might sell out!!)

Saturday, September 7, 2024
3 p.m. - Early entrance for VIP ticket-holders
4 p.m. - 8 p.m. - General admission

Our goal is to raise $40,000 through sponsorships and ticket sales, and we invite you to partner with us to support local youth who are most in need. All monies raised go directly to providing access to recreational programs and services for Elgin children who otherwise could not participate.

EXCLUSIVE for VIP Ticket Holders:
*More Brewing will be debuting a new beer, Henna: Chocolate Covered Marshmallow, which is set to release the following week.
*Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. will be pouring their Bottled in Bond Bourbon, Bottled in Bond Rye, and an exclusive pour of a single barrel offering.
*Monaco Cocktails will be pouring Monaco Knockout Punch and Monaco Grapefruit Crush, as well as their new seltzer, Bikini Island, in the following flavors: Blue Razz (vodka-based), Citrus (vodka-based), Pineapple (rum-based), and Watermelon (tequila-based).
*Otter Creek Wine and Spirits will be pouring Hatozaki Small Batch Whiskey, Torabhaig Scotch (which pairs well with cigars), Watershed Four Peel Gin, and wine.

We're buzzing to announce the following confirmed breweries:
*More Brewing Co. will be pouring Moreover and Coral Riff.
Penrose Brewing
Half Day Brewing
Crystal Lake Brewing
Pollyanna Brewing Company
Riggs Beer Company
Forged Irish Stout
Obscurity Brewery
Short Fuse Brewing Company
Press Premium Alcohol Seltzer
Mighty Swell
Monaco Cocktails will be pouring their newest seltzer, Bikini Island, (while supplies last) as well as Monaco Knockout Punch and Monaco Grapefruit Crush.
Two Brothers Brewing
Black and Gray Brewing Company
Revolution Brewing will be pouring beer and their new hop infused non-alcoholic sparkling water, SuperZero.
Phase Three Brewing
Art History Brewing
Lena Brewing Company
Sew Hop'd Brewery
Otter Creek Wine and Spirits
Brother Chimp Brewing will be pouring their gold medal award-winning Vienna Lager, Ludwig, as well as one of their core brews.
Energy City Brewing
Half Acre Beer Co
Athletic Brewing (Non-alcoholic)
Blue Raptor Tap House
Midwest Coast Brewing Company
Moors Brewing
Silverado Home Brew

Stay tuned as we update our list of participating breweries.

Shop for IL Brews gear at https://stores.inksoft.com/il_brew_elgin/shop/home. *Event pickup only! Must place order at least two weeks prior to ensure delivery at the event. Ordered gear, but can't make IL Brews? We can coordinate local pickups as needed.

Thank you for your generosity and dedication to this great cause. The Foundation Board and the many at-risk youth who enjoy our programs are grateful for your past, present, and future support.

Cheers to beers for a great cause!

Questions? Email Cumpata_M@cityofelgin.org or call 847-531-7013!