IOWA CITY, IOWA (August 13, 2025) — Block party season is here — and Big Grove Brewery is bringing the good vibes and good deeds. From Friday, August 15, through Sunday, August 17, all Iowa Big Grove locations will host the Neighborhood Block Party weekend — a celebration of our local neighborhoods and powering community projects. This three-day locally-inspired bash will spotlight and support community causes with every Neighborhood Beer sold making an even bigger difference. For every pint poured or to-go pack sold of Neighborhood Beer, Big Grove will double its usual good-giving donation through the weekend, helping strengthen the communities it calls home.
The Neighborhood Beer, Big Grove’s “beer that gives back,” funds Neighborhood micro-grants through the Big Grove for Good Foundation, providing direct support to individuals and organizations focused on community betterment projects. Big Grove For Good is an independent, private 501(c)(3) organization committed to strengthening neighborhoods and communities where Big Grove operates and has a presence.
“By providing funding, we support initiatives that make a meaningful impact, fostering positive change and empowering organizations dedicated to improving lives.” — Big Grove For Good Foundation
To make the impact even greater, 7G Distributing will match Big Grove’s donation in Eastern Iowa up to $5,000.
“This weekend isn’t just about enjoying great beer and food, it’s about coming together to support local organizations that are doing amazing work and making a meaningful difference,” said Mikala Demet, Executive Director, Big Grove for Good Foundation. “Since the launch of our Neighborhood Beer, we’ve distributed over $20,000 in micro-grants, with each organization or person receiving between $250 to $1000.”
One of this year’s grants was awarded to the Solon American Legion to support the heartfelt tradition of honoring our nation’s veterans at the Solon Oakland Cemetery. The $600 micro-grant enabled the group to line the graves of 200 valiant service members with flags during Memorial Day weekend, a poignant tribute to their bravery and sacrifice. This project is a clear example of the mission of Big Grove’s Neighborhood Beer, celebrating inspiring neighbors, empowering people to bring positive change, and recognizing that strong communities are the result of small acts of kindness and connection.
Get ready to raise a glass to a weekend of fun, food, and community. For more details on each location’s unique Neighborhood Block Party, including a full schedule of activities and entertainment, please visit the following links:
- Iowa City Neighborhood Block Party
- Solon Neighborhood Patio Party
- Cedar Rapids Neighborhood Block Party
- Des Moines Neighborhood Block Party
About Big Grove for Good Foundation
The Big Grove for Good Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) organization that manages The Neighborhood Beer program, which provides micro-grants to individuals and organizations working to improve their neighborhoods. The foundation also administers sponsorship and in-kind donation requests, its Beers for a Cause program, plus “Good Giving” grants to support nonprofit organizations in Big Grove’s three core categories: Trees, Trails, and Water; Equity and Equality; and Our Backyard.
While inspired and founded by the values of Big Grove Brewery, the Big Grove for Good Foundation operates independently, ensuring a dedicated commitment to community impact.
Site: biggroveforgood.com
Neighborhood Micro-Grant Program: biggroveforgood.com/neighborhood-beer-micro-grant/
About Big Grove Brewery
Big Grove Brewery is among Iowa's top beer producers and ranks in the top 75 for barrel production nationally. In 2013, the brewery started as a 3.5-barrel brewhouse in Solon, Iowa, and focused on freshly-made craft beer and elevated pub cuisine. The brewery now operates taproom locations in Iowa City, Des Moines, and Cedar Rapids. An Omaha location is slated to open this fall. Big Grove has received multiple craft brewing medals, including a Great American Beer Festival (GABF) gold medal for Easy Eddy, its flagship Hazy IPA, as well as medals for Citrus Surfer Fruited Wheat, and a GABF silver medal for Festbier, a Bavarian-style Märzen.
Site: biggrove.com
