Giant Jones Bike the Barns Fundraiser Team
Join our Bike the Barns fundraiser team!
Bike the Barns is Sunday, September 20, 2026, starting in Verona. Bike the Barns is a full-day cycling adventure that embodies the mission of FairShare. Whether you’re a casual rider or a seasoned cyclist, you’ll travel scenic country roads throughout the ride and stop at local farms to enjoy farm tours, gourmet local food, craft libations, and live music.
But Bike the Barns is about more than just the ride – it’s about supporting local farmers and making fresh food accessible to all. Bike the Barns is FairShare’s largest fundraiser, supporting our work and the Partner Shares Program, which helps low-income households afford farm-fresh veggies.
Here’s how to join us in raising funds to support FairShare’s mission!
Join the team!
- Sign-up as a fundraiser rider for Bike the Barns
- Join the Giant Jones online fundraising team through Raisely
- Each rider must raise at least $80. Our fundraising goal will be equal to or greater than the $80 minimum per rider.
- Help promote the fundraiser to your own network
- Help organize and support a team fundraiser event hosted at Giant Jones!
GJ team rider perks:
- Monthly Saturday or Sunday ride (a casual/social meet up) – Possible ride dates: 6/27 or 28, 7/25 or 26, 8/29 or 8/30Team riders can meet up at Giant Jones before the ride, or come by after the ride to re-fuel. First beer for team riders is on us (for group ride dates).
- Get to know other riders/community members before the Bike the Barns ride!
- Team Merch – we’re hoping to get some gear ordered for the team. Team riders will get a discount on any bike gear we order!
Can’t ride? Donate to our team to help us reach our goal!
Join us for a grassroots fundraiser in support of Dina Nina’s campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly!
Date: Saturday, November 15th
Time: 4:00-6:00pm
Location: Giant Jones Brewing Company
(931 East Main Street, Madison, WI 53703, Entrance on S Brearly St)
Suggested individual contribution: $25
All donations gratefully accepted.
Dina is a small business owner and food service worker who made history in 2023 as the first transgender woman elected to the Madison Common Council. Now, she’s running for the Wisconsin State Assembly to fight for affordable housing, healthcare, and our democracy.
Every dollar counts in our campaign to fight for the working class and bring bold, progressive change to Wisconsin. Can you make a contribution today and join us on November 15th?
Join us for an evening of music and more for Palestine Solidarity! Hear from beloved Madison musicians Camela Widad, Blasfemme and Clare Norelle. Shop for beautiful Palestinian embroidery and jewelry from Women in Hebron Cooperative in the West Bank, and from Madison’s own Teta’s Treasures.
Baked goods, Yard signs and more. This even is free and open to the public, donations will be collected for families in Gaza and the rural West Bank communities of Masafer Yatta, and Middle East Children’s Alliance.
Please mark your calendars and check back for more details!
The Middle East Children’s Alliance is a nonprofit organization working for the rights and the well-being of children in the Middle East. MECA supports dozens of community projects for Palestinian children and refugees from Syria. Since 1988 we have delivered $31 million in food and medical aid to Palestine, Iraq, and Lebanon. MECA welcomes the support of all people who care about children and their future.
Join us for a special Wednesday Pizza Night as we host a May Day Pizza & Music Benefit for Humanitarian Aid to Gaza. This benefit for MECA is presented by Madison-Rafah Sister City Project.
As usual, we will have pizzas available from our neighbors at ORIGIN Breads starting at 5pm.
We will also have a local cake bake sale to also help raise money.
Live music will start at 5pm as well.
This event is free, there is a suggested donation of $10 (or whatever you can spare).
