The Chain O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a brand new event called the B4 Summer Festival! Bands, bacon, bourbon and beer will be the theme with a goal to raise money for four local nonprofit organizations listed further in this letter.

What makes this festival special is that the festival grounds will be the Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove creating a unique opportunity to be a sponsor for a highly anticipated event. They will be opening some of their family-friendly activities just for the fest, such as their 700ft zip line, a 50ft observation tower, giant jumping pillow, playground, and giant slide to enhance the experience.

Entertainment includes live music from staple headlining bands like Modern Day Romeos, 7th Heaven and Serendipity. Many of our beer selections will be represented by local breweries. Nine local food trucks will be placed throughout the property with a wide assortment of both bacon, and non-bacon, themed food options. A separate private bourbon tasting will provide novice and developed palates a great experience.

The four local nonprofit organizations you will be helping will be: Allendale Association, offering a variety of therapeutic programs and services for children and their families with emotional and behavioral challenges. Save-a-Pet, one of the largest no-kill cat and dog rescues in Lake County that operates a full-time adoption center for abused, neglected, injured or lost animals. Elderwerks, providing help with any type of senior housing or elder care solutions, for you or your loved ones, free of charge. Jeeps on the Run, philanthropic Jeep owners that raise money for the community supporting Toys for Tots (with almost $1,000,000 in donations) as well as raising money for breast cancer, heart disease, St. Baldrick's, St. Jude and local food pantries.