Tickets available for SCCF’s annual Beer in the Bushes
Known as the unofficial end-of-season celebration for the islands, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation’s 10th annual Beer in the Bushes will return on March 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the SCCF’s newly restored headquarters on Sanibel.
“It feels really good to be sharing our new HQ with the Beer in the Bushes revelers,” SCCF Events Manager Jeff Siwicke reported. “Coming together after all we have been through — it feels like exactly the celebration we can all use right about now.”
Wimmer Communities will again serve as the presenting sponsor for the event.
Headlining the outdoor festivities will be Railroad Earth with its bluegrass soul and rock ‘n’ roll spirit. For over two decades, the band has captivated audiences with gleefully unpredictable live shows and elevated studio output. The SCCF noted that it regularly sells out hallowed venues like the Red Rocks Amphitheater and Sony Hall and it returns annually to longstanding music festivals.
“Railroad Earth will take the stage as our biggest production ever, with lighting and a level of live performance unpredictability that will make our 10th annual a very memorable celebration,” he said.
“Thanks to our good friends and returning band sponsor, The Marcums, we are taking the music and production up to a level we have not seen before,” Siwicke added. “This will be a show not to be missed.”
The event will feature its namesake craft beer from regional breweries and a diverse selection of food trucks. Attendees will be able to enjoy a variety of food and beverage options, including beer and wine tastings, soft drinks and water, snacks, and dinner offerings.
Representing coastal communities from Tampa to Naples, the nine breweries include the Bone Hook Brewing Co., Hopsized Brewing Co., Fort Myers Brewing Co., Millenial Brewing Company, Palm City Brewing Co., Point Ybel Brewing Co., Swamp Cat Brew Co. and Tampa Bay Brewing Co., plus the island’s own The Great White Grill offering special selections.
Sponsored by The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company, Food Truck Alley will be lined with an assortment of dishes from Price Panzarotti’s, Sweet Cheesus, Tia’s Kitchen, Wicked Streatery and Yo Samara’s.
“We have plenty of space for roaming about our Food Truck Alley and craft breweries, dancing, and for quality time with friends — new and old,” he said.
Tickets are $125 per person and include beer samples, wine, soft drinks, water and light snacks. Each ticket also includes $15 in “TruxBux” that are redeemable for dinner choices from the food trucks.
For this year’s “Back to the Bushes” theme, the suggested attire is camo cool/safari chic.
The funds raised will support the SCCF’s mission to protect and care for Southwest Florida’s coastal ecosystems. The SCCF family of nonprofits includes the Sanibel Sea School and Coastal Watch.
Additional event sponsors include:
– Brewmasters: A Friend of Our Islands, Bailey’s, Captiva Cruises, Barbara and Tom Dunham, Deborah La Gorce, Jill and Dan McCormack, Kay and John Morse, Becky Mulka, Roberta and Philip Puschel, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, Kelly Smith-Powers and Sam Powers, and The Island Store
– Keg sponsors: AIP Outfitters, Cathy and Jim Cryder, Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille, Sherry and Doug Gentry, Judy and Ray McCormack, and The Health Whisperer
– Growler sponsors: Anonymous, Susan and Cliff Beittel, Nancy and Bob Brooks, Tory and Bill Burch, Dorothy and Seth Hemming, Huxter’s Market, Deli and Liquors, Louise and Tim Huyck, Mark McQuade General Contractor, Stephanie Rahe, Nancy and Chip Roach, Sanibel Carts, Superior Title, The Burton Family, Timbers Restaurant & Fish Market, and Mary and Ted Wiedeman
– Pint sponsors: Robin and Christopher Christian, Allison and Chauncey Goss, Gail and Jim Greenwood, Hangar 41 Winery Brew Shop, Island Inn, Elissa and Nik Khakee, Barbara and Robin Lee, Lisa Ann and Bob Miller, Judy and Bob Otterbein, Outlier Brands, Rapid Response Team, Joyce and Don Rice, Sanibel Air & Electric, Laura and Shawn Shaffer, Sandy Shepard — In Loving Memory of Ann Smith, Pamela Spann, Kris and Pete Squibb, and Linda and Tom Uhler
For more information and tickets, visit https://sccf.org/events-programs/.
The SCCF’s headquarters is at 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel.
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IF YOU GO
What
10th annual Beer in the Bushes
When
March 30 from 6 to 10 p.m.
Where
Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation headquarters, 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel
Details
Tickets are $125 per person