Bats & Brews Benefit
October 21, 2023, 7-11pm
Thank you for supporting the Bats & Brews Benefit!
Seatuck’s Bats & Brews Benefit, which began as a humble bat lecture, has grown into the organization’s primary annual fundraiser – and one of the hottest tickets in town!
The benefit, which is held on the wooded grounds of the historic Scully Estate in Islip, features craft beer from Long Island’s best breweries, an expert bat lecture, live music, beer-friendly food from local restaurants and more. It’s a one-of-a-kind event that’s not to be missed!
2023 event planning is in full swing. Tickets on sale now! Sponsorship opportunities available below.
Seatuck Supporter Ticket – $200
- Exclusive Bats & Brews Teku Glass
- Bats & Brews Taster Glass
- Grand Prize Entry**
- Event Program Listing
- Express Check-In
** Seatuck Supporter ticket holders get a chance at winning a curated case of beer from participating Bats & Brews breweries, plus a brewery tour & flights for 4 at Sand City!
Standard Ticket – $150
- Bats & Brews Taster Glass
Thank You to our 2023 Sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunities
Presenting Sponsor – $7,500
- Logo on tasting glass (given to all attendees)
- Signage at entrance, beer tent and throughout event
- Recognition on event webpage, social media & eblasts
- Full-page listing in Bats & Brews Program
- 10 tickets
Lecture Sponsor – $5,000
- Signage at entrance and lecture tent
- Recognition on event webpage, social media & eblasts
- Full-page listing in Bats & Brews Program
- 8 tickets
Stage Sponsor – $2,500
- Signage at entrance and on music stage
- Recognition on event webpage, social media & eblasts
- Half-page listing in Bats & Brews Program
- 6 tickets
Bonfire Sponsor – $1,000
- Signage at entrance and bonfire area
- Recognition on event webpage, social media & eblasts
- Quarter-page listing in Bats & Brews Program
- 4 tickets
Supporter – $500
- Signage at entrance
- Recognition on event webpage
- Listing in Bats & Brews Program
- 2 tickets
The Bats
Dr. David Boerma, PhD., who will be giving this year’s lecture, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Pace University and a Research Associate in the Department of Mammalogy at the American Museum of Natural History.
David’s recent research has focused on learning how bats recover from aerial stumbles and how their landing maneuvers have evolved in concert with the physical properties of their roosts. The overall goal of his research program is to resolve traits that drive species diversification by studying the evolutionary links among animal anatomy, biomechanics, and ecology.
The Brews
Bats & Brews features craft beer from Long Island breweries, as well as from breweries based in Brooklyn, Queens, and the Hudson Valley. Seatuck is proud to support and promote these local companies and encourage their use of locally sourced ingredients and sustainable practices. Participating breweries include the following:
Not Just Beer...
Thanks to our friends at NY Cider Company, we are excited to be serving Craft Cider at this year’s event.
We are also happy to offer a Wine Bar for our non-beer drinking friends thanks to the generosity of Costa Verde Hospitality.
Thanks to our Lead Sponsor, Cornucopia Natural Foods, delicious mocktails will be available for your drinking pleasure.
The Band

No strangers to the Long Island music scene, the members of Easy Chief have a long history of playing with one another in various bands and musical adventures. An American roots music band, Easy Chief taps into the many genres of American Music, including blues, jazz, rock & roll, bluegrass, and country to bring a high energy show.
With Thanks
Seatuck would like to thank the following individuals for their generous donations to our 2023 event:
James Conversano, from Dang3r Noodle Light & Sound ENT, for our AV needs.
Keenan Boyle, the “Tall Mutha Shucker” for shucking oysters all night.
Jeanine Amato, from
Country Village Florist, for the beautiful display.
Questions? Please contact Jessica @ jhallahan@seatuck.org.