The Benefit at Bozeman Beach (BBB) is an outdoor fundraiser which originated as the brainchild of Devon Gwynn and Jake Becker. At its inception, it was an event that sought to bring together their love of volleyball and sportsmanship with a desire to do well by their community. Initially, they sought to raise funds for the Blueprint Continuum, which supports young adults in the Gallatin Valley experiencing homelessness with a lack of family support. They not only succeeded in doing so the first year by raising $5,000, they exceeded their expectations by almost doubling that the following year, with a net of just under $10,000. As this event continues to grow, the organizers hope to continue this trend by setting a goal of doubling their benchmarks once again in 2023 and raising $20,000 for the youth of Gallatin Valley. Although the organizers have dedicated these funds to the Blueprint Continuum for three years (since this issue is near and dear to their hearts), the funds will always go to a community program which the organizers deem as most in need of those funds. The fundraiser will always take place at the Glen Lake Rotary Park, as the BBB has been grandfathered into being the only large-scale event allowed to take place at this venue; it will showcase local art, athletics, food, and comradery. While it may have begun as a volleyball tournament, we have endeavored to expand it to a day-long series of events including workshops, performance arts, musical acts, local artisans, and community nonprofits endeavoring to better us all as a community.

If you are looking for something for you and your family to do on July 8th in Bozeman, please consider the Benefit at the Bozeman Beach. The day will begin at 8am with a volleyball tournament, local food trucks, beer garden, family/kid friendly activities, a local artisan marketplace, and local nonprofit services you may or may not have heard of offering services to you and others in our community. 

Enjoy performances by Emma and The Ledge, DJ J-Beard the Wizard, Sausalito Ferry, and an evening performance by STiLGONE. The event begins at 8am and ends at 10pm. For more info about HRDC’s Blueprint Continuum, or to find out how you can help,    visit www.bznbeachbenefit.com