Thank you to all who attended Barley, BBQ & Beats in Ann Arbor!

We hope you left with full bellies and a deeper appreciation for vital end-of-life services that Arbor Hospice provides in our communities.

Proceeds from Barley, BBQ & Beats support Arbor Hospice’s Open Access Program, which helps ensure end-of-life care to all, regardless of age, diagnosis, or financial circumstances.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2025

Revel Run

555 S Dancer Rd, Chelsea

5pm – 9pm

THIS EVENT IS 21+

$65/PERSON
$75/DAY OF EVENT
Each Barley, BBQ & Beats ticket includes 3 servings of BBQ and 3 hand-crafted cocktails. Tokens for extra servings will be available for purchase.

CHECK OUT THE ONLINE AUCTION

Ann Arbor Distilling

Bier Distillery

Eastern Kille

Iron Fish Distillery

Mammoth Distilling

Michigan Moonshine

New Holland
Brewing Company

Resist Spirits

Traverse City Whiskey

Bone Heads Bar-B-Que

Hallboy BBQ

Knight’s Steakhouse

PB&J’s BBQ

Satchel’s BBQ

The Moveable Feast

Vegan Baddies

Zingerman’s Roadhouse

— OTHERS —

BEARCLAW COFFEE

Schultz Concessions

Motor City Josh

The Ragbirds

THE HEISMAN HEROES FOOTBALL

Learn more about this special piece of football history in our blog or contact Emily Olson at emolson@arborhospice.org

AUCTION DETAILS

- Preview & early bidding opens September 1
- Remote bidding available
- Winners need not be present

PREVIEW & BID

Introducing a one-of-a-kind collector’s item: the Heisman Heroes Football, signed by 24 Heisman Trophy winners, including Michigan’s own Desmond Howard and the first trophy recipient in 1935, Jay Berwanger.

This extraordinary piece was donated by Whitney Prince in memory of his sister and in tribute to the compassionate care she received from Arbor Hospice. Rooted in the legacy of Willard B. Prince—decorated World War I veteran and the man who conceived of the idea for the Heisman Trophy—this football continues a proud family tradition of giving back.

All proceeds support specialized veteran care at Arbor Hospice as a part of our commitment to We Honor Veterans.

This one-of-a-kind football headlines the silent auction at Barley, BBQ & Beats on September 11, 5–9 PM at Revel Run in Chelsea. Additional auction packages include a Breitling Ocean Heritage Timepiece, Fuego F24C professional grill, premier Michigan bourbon & rye basket, concert tickets to Ann Arbor’s favorite music venues, and more!

A young man sits on a stoop. Superimposed: A gold medal on one side, dog tags on the other side.

Willard B. Prince (1888–1949) was a man of vision and service. During World War I, he served with distinction as a Sergeant Major and mapmaker in the U.S. Army’s 5th Division.