One of the best parts of the Butter Braid® brand has always been the people behind it. From schools and organizations working toward their goals to the dedicated members of our Dealer Network helping make those fundraisers possible, every Butter Braid® Fundraiser is built on community, connection, and the genuine desire to “Share the Good”.
Last summer, we celebrated all the people and places that make us special with the Butter Braid® Pastry Pals’ Summer Road Trip which was featured on our social media pages. Week by week, the Pastry Pals “traveled” across the country to spotlight members of our incredible Dealer Network and the communities they serve.
This post brings those road trip stops together in one place, along with the videos that helped tell each story. We hope it serves as a reminder of the passion, dedication, and heart that goes into every pastry we braid and every fundraiser we support.
Week 1: June 3, 2025
The Butter Braid® Pastry Pals are hitting the road!
We’re kicking off an epic road trip, starting right where the Butter Braid® Fundraising story began: West Bend, IA! This small town is where the dream of helping groups raise funds with hand-braided, premium pastries first took shape.
Now, the Pastry Pals are taking that tradition on the road, bringing sweet success to communities everywhere!
Week 2: June 11, 2025
The Butter Braid® Pastry Pals are back on the road, starting in West Bend, Iowa, traveling through Minnesota and North Dakota, and landing in Nebraska! Along the way, they’re visiting some of our incredible fundraising dealers who help bring sweet success to the groups in their communities.
- Stop 1: Wyhe’s Choice Fundraising – Iowa
- Stop 2: Kittelson Marketing – Minnesota
- Stop 3: Fresh Alternative Fundraising – North Dakota
- Stop 4: 5 Star Fundraising – Nebraska
- Final Stop: J&T Fundraising – Nebraska
Every stop on this journey reminds us why we do what we do—helping groups across the country reach their goals with the deliciousness of Butter Braid® Pastries!
Week 3: June 17, 2025
The road trip continues!
The Butter Braid® Pastry Pals are back on the move; this time they’re heading from the mountains of Colorado to the forests of Oregon! From state to state, they’re visiting more of our amazing fundraising dealerships.
Here’s where the road has taken them:
- Stop 1: Integrity Fundraising – Colorado
- Stop 2: EZ Fundraising – Utah
- Stop 3: Success N Fundraising – Montana
- Stop 4: Precision Pastry – Washington
- Stop 5: Sound Fundraising – Washington
- Final Stop: Oak Tree Fundraising – Oregon
With every mile and every visit, the Pastry Pals are reminded of the incredible impact Butter Braid® Fundraising has had on groups across the country.
Week 4: June 24, 2025
The Pastry Pals are taking on the Southwest next!
The Butter Braid® Pastry Pals are rolling into the sunshine on their sweet road trip, cruising through California, Arizona, and New Mexico! From the coast to the desert, they’re visiting some incredible fundraising dealerships and bringing smiles (and pastries!) every step of the way!
Here’s a look at their latest stops:
- Stop 1: BB West Fundraising – California
- Stop 2: EZ Dough – California
- Stop 3: Excel Fundraising – California
- Stop 4: Dynamite Fundraising – Arizona
- Stop 5: Uplifting Promotions – Arizona
- Final Stop: Golden Rule Fundraising – New Mexico
From the Golden State to the Land of Enchantment, the Pastry Pals are spreading the delicious joy of Butter Braid® Fundraising across the Southwest!
Week 5: July 1, 2025
Yee-haw! The Butter Braid® Pastry Pals are saddling up for a rootin’-tootin’ ride through the South-Central states, spreading fundraising fun and pastry goodness every mile of the way! From cowboy country to the plains, they’re visiting some of the amazing dealers who help groups raise money for what matters most!
Here’s the latest leg of their sweet adventure:
- Stop 1: Bee’s Fundraising – Texas
- Stop 2: Diamond Fundraising – Oklahoma
- Stop 3: Bluebonnet Fundraising – Texas
- Stop 4: First Choice Fundraising – Texas
- Stop 5: Big Life Fundraising – Texas
- Final Stop: Hometown Pastries – Texas
From the wide-open spaces of Oklahoma to the heart of Texas, the Pastry Pals are bringing that Butter Braid® Fundraising joy everywhere they go!
Week 6: July 8, 2025
Rollin’ down the dough-lightful highway! The Butter Braid® Pastry Pals are back on the road, heading north from Louisiana and cruising through the heart of the South and Midwest! From the bayou to the Ozarks, they’re meeting up with incredible fundraising dealers who help bring the joy of Butter Braid® Fundraising to life.
Here’s the next batch of stops on their flavorful road trip:
- Stop 1: Dough Fund Me Fundraising – Louisiana
- Stop 2: All Star Fundraising – Arkansas
- Stop 3: Emch Fundraising – Kansas
- Stop 4: Show Me Dough – Missouri
- Stop 5: High Profit Fundraising – Missouri
- Final Stop: Your Fundraising Friends – Missouri
From the bayous to the rolling hills, this leg of the journey is full of flavor, fun, and plenty of pastries.
Week 7: July 16, 2025
Still rollin’ and raisin’ dough! The Butter Braid® Pastry Pals are keeping the wheels turning as they head into the next sweet stretch of their journey! After jammin’ in Tennessee and swingin’ through Kentucky, they’re now Georgia-bound to catch up with more amazing dealers who make fundraising a flavorful success.
Here’s where they’re headed next:
- Stop 1: VIP Fundraising – Kentucky
- Stop 2: Music City Fundraising – Tennessee
- Stop 3: Smoky Mountain Fundraising – Tennessee
- Stop 4: Tasty Twisters – Tennessee
- Final Stop: Daily Bread Fundraising – Georgia
From the hills of Tennessee to the peaches of Georgia, the Pastry Pals are on a roll, and there’s more delicious fun ahead.
Week 8: July 22, 2025
The Butter Braid® Pastry Pals are cruisin’ up the Southeast! From sunny Florida to the Carolinas, they’re spreading sweet smiles and sharing the joy of Butter Braid® Fundraising with the incredible dealers who help groups raise money for what matters most.
Here’s the lineup for this flavorful stretch of the journey:
- Stop 1: SunCountry Fundraising – Florida
- Stop 2: Sweet T Fundraising – Georgia
- Stop 3: Spunky Peach Fundraising – South Carolina
- Stop 4: Sweet Manna Fundraising – South Carolina
- Stop 5: The Pastry Lady, LLC – North Carolina
- Stop 6: Carolina Fundraisers – North Carolina
- Final Stop: Seasons of Fundraising – North Carolina
From warm, southern hospitality to the scenic beauty of the Carolinas, the Pastry Pals are on a roll, spreading sweetness and celebrating the power of fundraising along the way!
Week 9: July 31, 2025
The Butter Braid® Pastry Pals are heading north! From the charming towns of North Carolina to the heart of the Midwest, they’re continuing their sweet adventure and continuing to connect with the amazing dealers who help bring Butter Braid® Fundraising to life.
Here’s where they’re stopping on this leg of the trip:
- Stop 1: Big Sky Fundraising – Virginia
- Stop 2: Freckled Moose Fundraising – Pennsylvania
- Stop 3: Stoller Fundraising – Ohio
- Stop 4: Liberty Fundraising – Ohio
- Final Stop: Thumbs Up Fundraising – Michigan
From mountain views to Midwest charm, the Pastry Pals are keeping the momentum rollin’ and sharing the joy of Butter Braid® Pastries with every sweet stop!
Week 10: August 5, 2025
One last ride for the Butter Braid® Pastry Pals!
The road has been long and delicious, and now it’s time for the final stretch! The Pastry Pals are making their last sweet stops through the heart of the Midwest then it’s back home to West Bend, Iowa.
Here’s where they’re cruisin’ to wrap up this amazing journey:
- Stop 1: LaBraid, Inc. – Indiana
- Stop 2: 1st Class Fundraisers – Indiana
- Stop 3: Rite Bite Fundraising – Illinois
- Final Stop: Partners for Profit Fundraising – Iowa
From coast to coast, the Butter Braid® Pastry Pals have loved meeting our incredible fundraising partners and spreading sweet success across the map. Thanks for coming along for the ride!
Week 11: August 13, 2025
Home sweet home!
After miles of memories, pastries, and smiles, the Butter Braid® Pastry Pals have officially parked the truck back where it all began: West Bend, Iowa!
From coast to coast, mountain peaks to sunny streets, we’ve loved every minute of this sweet journey. Whether you followed along for the dealer visits, the fundraising inspiration, or just for the ride, we’re so glad you came along!
To all the amazing dealerships who welcomed us with open arms and to everyone who cheered us on from afar: thank you for being part of the Butter Braid® Fundraising family. Your passion, dedication, and community spirit are what make this adventure so special.
Now that the truck is parked and the road trip is complete, it’s time to keep that momentum rolling. Happy fundraising season to all!
