Can you believe it's been 10 years since the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral in 2014? But that doesn't mean people have stopped suffering from this horrible disease.
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On June 2, 2024, Blue Barn Cidery will donate 100% of the proceeds from Blue Barn draft products to the ALS Association!
Help us make a difference by joining us on June 2nd for Lou Gehrig Day at Blue Barn Cidery.
The MLB announced June 2nd is known as “Lou Gehrig Day". The annual, league-wide event will be a time not only to honor and celebrate the legacy of the Hall of Fame first baseman but to raise awareness and funds to fight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the awful disease that ended Gehrig’s life and informally bears his name.
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Often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, ALS is a fatal neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Those afflicted lose their ability to walk, talk, eat, and, eventually, breathe. ALS can affect anyone, anywhere, at any time, and while
scientists are making some strides in understanding the disease and there are several potential treatments in late-stage clinical trials, there is no cure.
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According to the ALS Association, more than 5,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with ALS each year, with an average life expectancy of just two to five years.
OUR WHY
If you visited our farm any day from 1987 through 2012, you probably met Craig. He could usually be found out in the orchards, or talking to customers, all with a big smile and a hearty laugh. When he wasn't farming, he loved coaching Greece Little League, golfing, skiing, or fishing with family and friends.
Craig passed away in 2012 after a courageous battle with ALS; a battle he fought with spirit and dignity, without ever losing his incredible sense of humor.
Craig dedicated 25 years of his life to his love of farming and the outdoors. We continue to remember Craig by collecting donations for the ALS Association, in hopes that someday science will find a cure for this devastating disease.
BALL PARK THEMED MENU
BLUE BARN PLATE
Choice of two meats: hamburger, cheeseburger, or hot dog.
Sides: mac salad, home fries, meat hot, Texas toast
ZWEIGLES’S HOT DOG
with fries
CHEESEBURGER
with lettuce, tomato, & onions
FRIED DOUGH
with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar
DIPPIN’ DOTS
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Cookie ’N Cream, Cool Mint Crunch, Cotton Candy, Icee Cherry ’N Blue Razz, Ultimate Brownie Batter
Featured Cocktail:
"Iron Horse"​
Loganberry Gin + soda water + rhubarb syrup + splash of lemonade
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Lou Gehrig was nicknamed the "Iron Horse" during his time in the MLB. A nickname that reflected his toughness and work ethic!
LIVE MUSIC
5 Second Rule
3:00-5:00pm
*This event will NOT have a cover charge
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Not your average boy band, Max Doud & Brennan Dornberger.
You might know Max, an 18-year-old recording artist in Rochester, NY. A former student of Elvio Fernandes’ Roc Star Academy, he’s played live music venues all over his hometown since the age of 13.
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Want to learn more about 5 Second Rule? Check out their Instagram @5secondrule
ALS ASSOCIATION DONATIONS
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Not able to make it to our Lou Gehrig Day Event? But still, want to help us raise money for ALS?
Per request, we accept donations for the ALS Association online! 100% of donations made online will go directly to the ALS Association!
Thank you to everyone who has supported us every year for our Lou Gehrig Day/ALS Fundraiser, we can't express our gratitude enough!
THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE
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Blue Barn Cidery is family-friendly! We welcome you to bring your families to this event to celebrate Lou Gehrig's legacy and raise money for the ALS Association!
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No reservations are needed for this event. All tables are available on a first come first serve basis, blankets and lawn chairs are always welcome in our lawn area!
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Blue Barn Cidery is pet-friendly! For more information about our Pet Policy please click here!
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We can't wait to see you at Blue Barn on June 2nd! - The Blue Barn Team