Thrive Music Festival

07/28/2026

⛳ 9 WEEKS TO GO! ⛳

The countdown is officially on! In just 9 weeks, golfers from across Illinois and the St. Louis area will come together for one incredible day of golf, camaraderie, and a cause that truly matters.

The Brian Zeiger Memorial Golf Tournament isn't just about birdies and bragging rights—it's about saving lives. Every team that registers helps BZ Memorial Events continue our mission of raising awareness for su***de prevention and supporting organizations that provide hope to those in crisis.

🏌️ September 27, 2026
📍 Acorns Golf Links – Waterloo, IL
⏰ 1:00 PM Shotgun Start

Your team registration includes:
✅ 18 holes with cart
✅ Dinner & drinks
✅ Goody bags
✅ Flighted cash payouts (A, B & C Flights)
✅ Closest-to-the-Pin contests
✅ And much more!

Whether you're playing to win or just looking for a great day on the course, this is a tournament you won't want to miss.

📲 Scan the QR code or visit www.bzmevents.com to register today!

Together, we can make every swing count and every conversation matter.

***dePrevention

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06/20/2026

💙 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our 2026 Thrive Music Festival & Classic Car Show Sponsors 💙

On behalf of BZ Memorial Events, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to every business, organization, and community partner who sponsored the 2026 Thrive Music Festival & Classic Car Show.

Despite Mother Nature throwing us a few challenges throughout the day, our community showed up, stood together, and proved that a little weather can't stop a movement dedicated to saving lives and promoting better mental health.

Because of your generosity and support, we were able to raise a little over **$2,000** to support our frontline partners. These funds will help provide counseling services, educational programs in our schools, su***de prevention resources, and other vital tools that help individuals and families in our community live healthier, stronger lives mentally and emotionally.

Your investment was more than a sponsorship—it was a commitment to making a real difference. Every conversation started, every resource shared, and every person reached was made possible because of businesses and organizations like yours.

Thank you for believing in our mission. Thank you for standing with us in the fight against su***de. Thank you for helping us build a community where people know they are valued, supported, and never alone.

Please join us in supporting these incredible sponsors who chose to invest in hope, healing, and a brighter future for our community.

💙 Thank you for helping Thrive 2026 make an impact.
💙 Thank you for supporting mental health awareness.
💙 Thank you for helping save lives.
💙 Thank you for helping our community Thrive.

06/14/2026

Waterloo… everyone at BZ Memorial Events has hearts that are full and overflowing today.

Thank you to every sponsor, volunteer, organization, band member, and community member who made yesterday possible. Even with the rain delays and the constant schedule shuffling, this town showed up with patience, love, and support for su***de prevention and mental health awareness.

A huge thank‑you to Randy's double r bar and Uncle John's RRR Bar for providing the picnic tables for the festival. Having that seating available for the community made a massive difference, and we are so grateful for your support.

To the bands — Tim Berg & The Kurtz Family Band, Bad Influence Band, and headliner Scattergun Jack — you brought the heart and the energy.
And a special shoutout to Scattergun Jack for rocking out with Raelynn Alyse on stage. We were sad we didn’t get to hear her full set, but seeing her share that moment meant so much to us. Pure magic. Building Better Bands and Run, Forrest, Run — we look forward to hearing you in the future and celebrating your talent with this community.

Even with the weather fighting us, the smiles, the dancing, the generosity, and the spirit of this community never faded. We’re still tallying everything, but one thing is certain: Waterloo showed up for a cause that matters.

Thank you for standing with us.
Thank you for supporting mental health.
And thank you for proving once again that this community is unstoppable.

Together we Thrive!

06/13/2026

Waterloo, we are officially in GO MODE Tim Berg & The Kurtz Family Band are getting ready to hit the stage and we are all SUPER excited, fully caffeinated, and absolutely ready to rock ’n’ roll roll tonight.

06/13/2026

The rain has stopped and Waterloo is DRY again.
Thrive is rolling — come on out and enjoy the afternoon with us!

06/13/2026

Thrive Update: The Show IS Still On!

Waterloo, you can’t rain on our purpose.
We’ve had to reschedule and cancel a few bands due to the weather, but we are thrilled to announce that we are STILL able to host the event today with a few adjustments.

These amazing bands are still taking the stage:
🎤 Tim Berg & Family Band — 4:00 to 5:00
🤘 Bad Influence — 5:30 to 6:30
🎸 Scattergun Jack — 7:00 to 9:00

Bring your chairs, bring your friends, bring your good energy — we’re still here, still thriving, and still coming together for a purpose that matters.

Let’s make the best of this day, Waterloo.
See you downtown!

06/13/2026

Rain or shine, the Thrive Car Show is ON!
Because of the weather, we’re keeping car show registration open longer today.

🕝 Voting ends at 2:30 PM
🕓 Car show ends at 4 PM

Come on out, show off your ride, and enjoy the day with us!

06/12/2026

Scattergun Jack Bad Influence Band Run, Forrest, Run Tim Berg & The Kurtz Family Band Raelynn Alyse Music

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

Early‑bird registration ENDS at MIDNIGHT, and for $15 your ride gets:

• VIP‑level parking 🙃
• A chance to show off like your ride is headlining the festival
• Five classes! Five trophies! - One could be yours!

 Price goes up after midnight! And spots are limited!!

⚡️ Register now. Let your ride live its rockstar destiny.

Register your Car today!Thrive Car Show in Downtown Waterloo, IL ~ June 13 ~ 11 - 4 Join us in spreading Mental Health awareness and Su***de prevention. Rev up for the Thrive Car Show 🚗 and join us as we celebrate community, great cars, and the spirit of Brian Zeiger. Every registration helps fue...