Holler Choir Headlines Roastin' CLT 2026!
Holler Choir will provide the perfect soundtrack for a day of fun and philanthropy on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Divine Barrel Brewing! Led by the lyrical craftsmanship of singer, guitarist, and songwriter Clint Roberts, the distinctly Appalachian, old-time sound of Asheville's Holler Choir hardly conforms to a stereotypical genre. Along with wildly popular opener Hounds of Sound, and up and coming country sensation Buckland, Roastin’ CLT 2026 will be an unforgettable day of great music, great food, and giving back.
Enjoy all-you-can-eat steamed oysters, delicious fried seafood and chicken, craft beer, exciting auction items, and fantastic raffle prizes, all with 100% of the proceeds going to Reelin’ for Research and UNC Children’s Hospital.
Make a real impact on the fight against childhood cancer research as a 2026 sponsor for Roastin’ for Research Charlotte! We’re offering Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Raffle sponsorships, each packed with visibility — from logo placement on shirts and banners to social media credit, Eventbrite links, food tickets, and more. All proceeds go to fight childhood cancer through Reelin’ for Research and UNC Children’s Hospital.
· Volunteer - Selling tickets, merch, shucking oysters, ... It takes a village!
· Sponsor the Event – Several options available!
· Donate auction or raffle items – Services or goods, big or small.
· Monetary donations – 100% of your donation goes to the cause!
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Ken and Lee Conrad were known for their hospitality but it was their huge oyster roasts and fish fry's that really stood out to their friends and family. As the Crew looked for opportunities to support the cause, oyster roasts seemed like a natural fit.
The first oyster roast fundraiser was held in Feb 2016 in a Charlotte back yard. It raised about $1,500 for PANCAN through donations and t-shirt sales. The backyard events grew quickly, though, and were soon too big for the crew's houses. In April 2019, the team held the first Greensboro fundraiser at Libby Hill Seafood, which added live music and a fish fry to help support Reelin' for Research and UNC Children's Hospital.
The team coined the name "Roastin' for Research" in 2020, and joined forces with Charlotte's Divine Barrel Brewing and Greensboro's Bender's Tavern for two big events in November 2021 and April 2022 respectively. Featuring online auctions, raffles, and the first corporate sponsors, the two roasts grossed over $50,000 for childhood cancer research.
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