North Liberty Blues & BBQ took this summer off while construction of Hy-Vee Center & Amphitheater in Centennial Park wraps up, but the festival’s signature VIP event —Pig & Pint presented by Veridian Credit Union — is still on! 

We’ve rented out Field Day Brewing for this private event. Here’s all you need to know.

Field Day Brewing is located at 925 Liberty Way, North Liberty, IA. Onsite parking is free. Please arrange for a designated driver if you plan on drinking.

• 6:15 p.m. — Doors open
• 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. — Buffet
• 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. — Open bar
• 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. — Live music
• After 9:00 p.m. —  Bar open for purchase

Check-in

Please arrive anytime after 6:15 p.m. There is no need to bring a ticket — we’ll have your name on a list. When you arrive, please check in with the staff at the front of the brewery and they will hand you a commemorative event pint glass. If you reserved a table, staff will direct you to an assigned, labeled table. If you purchased individual tickets you can find a seat at any unlabeled booth.

Mouthwatering Barbecue

The buffet will be open from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Meat prepared by Jimmy Jack’s — Blues & BBQ’s 2018 Best BBQ Champion

• Pulled pork: smoked for 12 hours and hand pulled
• Beef brisket: hickory smoked with Jimmy Jack’s spice rub for optimum bark and hand carved
• Sauces: Original, Chicago Fire, Cowboy and Carolina Mustard

Sides and dessert prepared by Field Day Brewing

• Mac n’ cheese: rotini pasta, cheddar cream sauce and toasted herb breadcrumbs
• Baked beans: bacon, onion, garlic, red pepper and Field Day’s tangy BBQ sauce
• Cole slaw: shredded red and green cabbage, bell pepper, carrot, red onion and cilantro-lime dressing
• Honey-butter glazed cornbread
• Chocolate chip cookie

Beverages

Beverages are included from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Be sure to try Centennial Smash, Field Day Brewing’s new strawberry kiwi sour, and considering purchasing a 4-pack of the the fruit-forward, vibrant and juicy sour on your way home as sales benefit Building North Liberty’s Next Stage capital campaign to develop Centennial Park.

Here is what’s on tap:

• Bromance // IPA – American
• Two West Friends // IPA – American
• Juice Belly // IPA – New England / Hazy
• 1/2 Mile Churro // Stout – Milk / Sweet
• Cinder & Silk // Stout – Oatmeal
• Ruby AF // Wheat Beer – Fruited
• Guava Llama Drama // Sour – Fruited Berliner Weisse
• Centennial Smash // Sour – Fruited
• Featherweight // Lager – American Light
• Featherweight Lime // Lager – American Light
• Czech Dark // Lager – Tmavé (Czech Dark)
• Czech Premium // Pilsner – Czech / Bohemian
• Vienna // Lager – Vienna
• High Pint Pils // Pilsner – Czech / Bohemian
• Field Day Pils // Pilsner – German
• Pillow Top // Lager – Pale
• Jefferson County Ciderworks // Eazy Apple – Cider – Sweet
• Daydreamer
• Soft Drinks

Attendees are welcome to continue the fun at Field Day after the event concludes at 9 p.m. Drinks will remain available for purchase but the kitchen will be closed.

Entertainment

Enjoy James Tutson and the Rollback on the lawn from 7 to 9 p.m.
Tutson is known for emotive and raw vocal performances, tight musical arrangements, and resonant songwriting, which has been described as a “gift for exploring the intersection between joy and sorrow.” His career has taken him to local backyards, dive bars, theater stages, music festivals and NBC’s The Voice. James was named one of the 2023 National Endowment for the Arts Iowa Fellows and has had the privilege of performing with great artists like Lake Street Dive, The Dip, The War and Treaty, Marc Broussard, Joanna Connor, Jordy Searcy and more. He has recorded seven studio albums including his most recent “Fool For You.” 

Capture the evening with several photo opportunities:

• Illuminated PIG & PINT marquee letters
• Event photobooth
• Custom Blues & BBQ face cutouts

Games will also be open for your entertainment:

• Life-sized Jenga, Connect 4 and cornhole, provided by Veridian Credit Union.
• Four duckpin bowling lanes will be open for the duration of the event.

Tickets

A limited number of tickets are still available for purchase online for $70 per ticket or $550 for a table of eight. Proceeds will support free programming, such as Blues & BBQ, in Centennial Park in 2026. Only $70 tickets will be sold at the door for exact cash, check or with a credit card with processing fees. 

Event partners

We’re grateful for the longtime support of North Liberty Blues & BBQ’s presenting festival sponsor — and this summer’s Pig & Pint presenting sponsor — Veridian Credit Union.

Veridian is a not-for-profit financial cooperative owned by its members. That means excess earnings are returned to its members in the form of higher returns, lower loan rates and better services. Veridian is committed to making members feel welcome and helping them create successful financial futures. Building relationships with members allows Veridian to anticipate members’ needs and exceed their expectations. The credit union embraces the philosophy of “people helping people.” With that in mind, it partners with local organizations, supports community events, grants funding and provides scholarships for deserving students.

This year’s Pig & Pint event would also not be possible without the support of Field Day Brewing. North Liberty’s only brewery has prioritized community engagement since opening their doors in 2023 and their partnership on Centennial Smash is a testament to commitment to the area.

Blues & BBQ returns in 2026

Over the past decade, we’ve hosted Blues & BBQ, giant-kite festivals, circus acts and other performances and community events in Centennial Park. That experience laid the foundation and support for a four-phase development of the the park. Coming community amenities includ an event center and amphitheater; premier splash pad; expanded and accessible play structures; an open-air pavilion; expansive plaza spaces and pathways to connect amenities; an honor garden; and restrooms, shelters and additional parking. Learn more here.

The largest and first phase — Hy-Vee Center & Amphitheater and its surrounding plaza — broke ground after the festival in 2024 and construction continues this summer with expected completion this fall. Reservations are now being accepted for private celebrations November 2025 through December 2026.

The festival will return bigger and better than ever on July 11, 2026. Stay in the loop by following Centennial Park’s Facebook page.