On Tap for CASA 2024: A Day of Beer, Community, and Over $64,000 Raised for NH's Kids
On Tap for CASA 2024: A Day of Beer, Community, and Over $64,000 Raised for NH's Kids
If you were here for On Tap for CASA last Saturday, you know what an extraordinary day it was. And if you missed it, this is your motivation to register early next year. The 2023 edition of this annual fundraiser raised $64,200 for CASA of New Hampshire — and the 2024 event continues that momentum. Manchester Ink Link covered the event and called it one of the most entertaining fundraisers in the state, noting everything from the stein-hoisting championship to Dan Lagueux's personal commitment to shucking oysters for the cause.
Eleven Years and Still Going Strong
New England's Tap House Grille has been open for eleven years, and we've hosted On Tap for CASA for most of that run. In that time, CASA of New Hampshire has recognized our support not just as a venue, but as a genuine partner. The event has raised more than $250,000 in total since its 2017 debut — a number that represents real advocacy for children who have no one else in their corner. Dan personally shucked oysters throughout the day, donating $1 to CASA for every one he shucked. That's the kind of event this is: a bar full of people competing, laughing, raising money, and meaning every minute of it.
What Makes On Tap for CASA Unlike Any Other Fundraiser
The format — teams pledging to occupy a barstool for 10 straight hours while competing in hourly activities — sounds absurd on paper and is completely magical in practice. Trivia. Stein hoisting. The lip sync battle (which is exactly as theatrical as it sounds). Local breweries offering free samples. A special event menu. Live music. And at the end of the night, an announcement of the winning team and the total raised. The energy in this room during On Tap for CASA is something you have to experience to understand. We're proud to be the home for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money has On Tap for CASA raised in total?
Since its debut in 2017 at New England's Tap House Grille in Hooksett, NH, On Tap for CASA has raised more than $250,000 for CASA of New Hampshire. The 2023 event alone raised $64,200. The event is held annually, typically in March.
When does On Tap for CASA take place each year?
On Tap for CASA is held annually at New England's Tap House Grille in Hooksett, NH, typically in March. The event runs for 10 hours (usually noon to midnight). Registration opens several months in advance at casanh.org or taphousenh.com.
How does On Tap for CASA benefit children in New Hampshire?
On Tap for CASA raises funds for CASA of New Hampshire, a nonprofit that trains community volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. CASA volunteers are the only adults in court whose sole job is to advocate for the child's best interests. Funds raised through the event support volunteer training, supervision, and the organization's statewide advocacy operations.
Thank you to every team that showed up, every guest who ordered a beer, and every person who donated. See you next year — registration opens in the fall. Stay connected at taphousenh.com and casanh.org.