2026 Bags & Brews
Join us on the lawn of the BCPA in Bloomington on August 7, 2026, for a fantastic evening of fun, food, and fundraising!
Event details
Date: August 7 2026
Location: Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts | 600 N East St, Bloomington, IL, 61701
Time: 4pm-10pm— Bags Tournament starts at 5pm
Join us!
Dinner
Menu is coming soon!
Bags Tournament
Grab a partner, test your skills and compete in our bags tournament. Registration is only $50 per team!
PRIZES:
$300 for 1st | $200 for 2nd | $100 for 3rd
Live Music
We’ll have live music from How Rude! — bringing you all the best ’90s hits, from pop to grunge. Get ready for a night of sing-alongs, nostalgia, and one big party!
Get Involved
Help us support our students & schools
All proceeds benefit Beyond the Books Education Foundation
The Beyond the Books Educational Foundation is a local non-profit dedicated to enriching the learning experience for students in Unit 5 and District 87. By providing various grants to educators, the foundation helps turn innovative classroom ideas into reality—projects that fall outside the reach of traditional public school budgets. Your support directly impacts students by:
Funding Innovation
Providing “venture capital” for teachers to pilot creative curriculum and new technology.
Enhancing Literacy & STEM
Equipping classrooms with specialized resources that spark curiosity and critical thinking.
Investing in the Future
Ensuring every child in our community has access to a modern, engaging, and high-quality education.
Every dollar raised through this event helps bridge the gap between basic schooling and an extraordinary education. Together, we can empower our teachers and inspire the next generation of leaders right here in our community.
We can’t do it without our sponsors
If you are interested in sponsoring Bags & Brews, please let us know! We guarantee we have an opportunity that will work for you!