Cruise & Brews fundraiser brings community together
The fourth annual Cruise & Brews fundraiser was held on Saturday, August 10, at Hayes’ Public House and Brewery in downtown Buffalo. The all-day event started 10:00 a.m. and ran until 10:00 p.m., with a goal of raising money to support BCAC (Buffalo Community & Arts Center). Community and art centers benefit the city and attract tourism from surrounding areas to the city, creating jobs and opportunities in Buffalo.
The event included a variety of sights, sounds, tastes, and smells. Collector cars lined 1st Street and 1st Avenue downtown, featuring a wide range of vehicles, including trucks and motorcycles, owned by motor enthusiasts from neighboring towns and cities.
A food truck from the Butchery of Maple Lake served-up gourmet BBQ; menu items included pork chops, brats, hotdogs, mac and cheese, and cole slaw. Hayes’ Public House offered a variety of craft beers and seltzers, along with hosting the ever-popular Pin-Up Girl contest, where nine ladies hopped on stage dressed in Rockabilly-style clothing. Those in attendance were given the chance to vote for their favorite.
Live music filled the afternoon air as three bands took the stage, headlined by Jack Knife and the Sharps at 7:00 p.m. Also performing throughout the day were bands The Star Chiefs, and Tate McLane with special guest Pugsey.
People of all ages attended the event to support the Buffalo Community & Arts Center, and their goal of improving arts in the community. For more information about the Buffalo Community & Arts Center, visit their website at: https://www.buffalomn.us/.
