GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Hospice of Michigan hosted its third annual Barley, BBQ & Beats event in Grand Rapids. Over the course of three years the event has raised over $500,000 for the nonprofit's Open Access Fund.
The Open Access Fund provides money for end-of-life care to patients.
The Barley, BBQ & Beats event was held at Van Andel Arena on Saturday evening. And it featured tastings from 22 local pitmasters and distillers.
There was also live music, a variety of food and drink samplings and lawn games.
The event's sponsor, CareLinc Home Medical Equipment and Supply, donated $25,000.
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