Sponsored: Support the Hospice of Michigan mission at Barley, BBQ & Beats event [Video]

Hospice of Michigan provides quality end-of-life care for all, regardless of age, diagnosis, or financial circumstances.  Their signature fundraiser, Barley, BBQ & Beats, is returning to Grand Rapids in May. Barbara Anderson from Hospice of Michigan and local barbecue guy Mike Saladino from Saladino Smoke stopped by to tell us more about the event.  It’s a craft cocktail (specifically whiskey), BBQ and music festival, featuring local BBQ vendors, Michigan whiskey distillers making and live bands.  Tickets are $65 pre-sale (or $75 at the door) and each ticket entitles the holder to 3 visits to barbecue vendors and 3 visits to cocktail vendors with the opportunity to purchase additional tastings.  The event is Saturday, May 18th at DeVos Place from 5-9 pm.

Local BBQ vendors include:American Char, The Grilling Company, Saladino Smoke, Dr. Rolf’s BBQ, Two Bones BBQ, Bier Distillery, Vegan Baddies, Dickey’s BBQ Pit, Smokin’ Butts BBQ, Mission BBQ and …