Grillin? for Food Gatherers: A Picnic with a Purpose
More than 2,000 guests will gather for a community picnic that features live music, food from more than 50 local restaurants, beer and wine, a silent auction and activities for kids. Now in its 27th year, Grillin’ for Food Gatherers is an event for all ages, hosted at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds (5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road), 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
This year’s band lineup includes blues and rock beats from Grillin’s longtime headliner, George Bedard and the Kingpins. The stage will open with Detroit’s folk troubadour, Chris Buhalis, followed by the Barbarossa Brothers, offering a unique blend of harmony-laden Americana, folk-rock and knee-slapping, acoustic-driven fun. Grillin’ is broadcast live on ann arbor’s 107one with Grillin’s Master of Ceremonies, Martin Bandyke.
More than 250 local businesses are donating to the menu, silent auction, entertainment offerings and through cash sponsorships. Guests can look forward to a menu of grilled gourmet sausages, chicken, corn, tofu, vegetarian burgers, and side dishes from local restaurants, followed by desserts from Zingerman’s Bakehouse, Zingerman’s Creamery and Mity Nice Italian Ice. The bar features Michigan wine and microbrews including drafts from Arbor Brewing Company. Vegan and gluten-free options are also available.
Families can enjoy an area just for kids, with activities hosted by the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, a free photo booth, lawn games, and face painting.
While Grillin’ is a light-hearted, family fun event, its mission is serious: to alleviate hunger in Washtenaw County. The event not only raises awareness and support for Food Gatherers’ food rescue and food bank program, it enables the food bank to distribute 14,000 meals a day to 44,500 adults, seniors and children in need of food.
Adult tickets are $75 in advance and $10 for kids ages 3-13 (kids under 3 are free). Each adult ticket sold provides 150 meals to those in need; each kid ticket provides 15 meals. At the gate, adult tickets are $85; kid tickets are $10. Ticket price includes buffet, dessert and entertainment.
Group ticket prices are available. Food Gatherers offers programs to local businesses that choose to host an employee event at Grillin’.
Buy advance tickets online at www.foodgatherers.org/grillin or call (734) 761-2796. Tickets are also available at ticket vendors: Zingerman’s Bakehouse, Deli and Roadhouse; Bookbound Bookstore; Dexter Picture Frame Company; and Saline Picture Frame Company.
Date and Time
Sunday Jun 12, 2016
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Sunday, June 12, 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor Saline Road, Ann Arbor
Fees/Admission
Adult tickets are $75 in advance and $10 for kids ages 3-13 (kids under 3 are free). Each adult ticket sold provides 150 meals to those in need; each kid ticket provides 15 meals. At the gate, adult tickets are $85; kid tickets are $10. Ticket price includes buffet, dessert and entertainment. Group tickets are available.
Contact Information
Susan Bellinson (734) 761-2796
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