Irish Christmas 2022
Irish Christmas 2022
Holiday fundraiser honoring the late Bob McCarthy set for Dec. 9 at EBC
ELLICOTTVILLE - We just got a big taste of winter before Thanksgiving which reminds us that one of the best holiday traditions unique to the area is just around the corner. Through the generosity of our friends at Ellicottville Brewing Company, the 16th annual Bob McCarthy Irish Christmas will take place Friday, December 9 beginning at 6:00pm.
This fun event reflects the generosity and compassion of our tight-knit community as many turn out to support the cause. Hosted by The Bob McCarthy Foundation, this event serves to raise funds for our main initiatives - Santa’s Workshop and the Sheriff’s Santa Program. Proceeds also provide funding for our year-round family support services as we strive to level the playing field for those less fortunate in our community.
McCarthy, a master craftsman, the voice of Ellicottville and a friend to all is honored each year by the community togetherness embodied by Irish Christmas. The auctioning of baked goods, handcrafted items and neat finds from local businesses allow both Santa’s Workshop and the Sheriff’s Santa Program to provide holiday presents and meals to local families in need.
Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas is back LIVE in the great new beer hall at EBC. The fun starts promptly at 6:00pm with an energetic performance from South Buffalo, Peter Zalocha and Charlie Coughlin of Crikwater. Their music conjures scenes of gritty smokey Irish pubs, whiskey, pints of stout, and good craic. You can enjoy the multi-part vocal harmonies, engaging fiddle tunes, and intricate musicianship while browsing the new Irish Basket Raffle. Grab some great food as local restaurants are serving up some specialties for the “Taste of Ireland” where for a small donation you can enjoy some fabulous dishes, special Irish coffees and Tom Kneeland’s famous bread pudding. Rumor has it that Brewmaster Dan Minner is brewing up some McCarthy’s Irish Red and a special Stout to help the cause.
The traditional live auction will start at 7:30pm and will be hosted by Brooks LeFeber. The auction treasures include some of Bob McCarthy’s woodworking originals and special creations from Ed Frederickson, Mike Timkey and others. All auction items are accompanied by a homemade pie or baked item keeping with tradition. We are excited as the new Irish basket raffle means that all can participate with many lucky winners, taking home great gifts for a minimal donation. Live Auction items and the Irish basket raffle choices will be revealed weekly on our website at www.bobmccarthyfoundation.com/events.
The Foundation hopes that Ellicottville’s unshakably generous community will open its heart and donate at www.bobmccarthyfoundation.com/donate or via snail mail at The Bob McCarthy Foundation, PO Box 101, Ellicottville, NY 14731. A little goes a long way!
Bob always found a way to make the holidays magical… and this year is no exception. Make sure you mark your calendar as Friday, December 9 will be one you won’t want to miss! Learn more about the Bob McCarthy Foundation, Irish Christmas and other fundraising events at www.bobmccarthyfoundation.com.