4th Annual Christian Yelich's Home Plate Charity Concert
Milwaukee Brewers™ outfielder Christian Yelich and the Yelich family are proud to host their fourth annual “Home Plate” charity event, presented by American Family Insurance. This year’s event will take place on May 21st, 2026, at Milwaukee’s Newest Music Venue, Landmark Credit Union Live.
Headlined by country star Jake Owen, a multi-platinum artist known for chart-topping hits like “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” and “Beachin’,” whose timeless songs have captivated millions, the evening’s entertainment also features:
Special guests Nicotine Dolls & Isaac Slade
Laughs from standup comedian Charlie Berens
Tickets from the 2026 Home Plate Charity Concert benefit causes that are near and dear to the Yelich Family: The Brewers Community Foundation and Visit Milwaukee.
Brewers Community Foundation harnesses the pride, passion and commitment of Brewers fans, players and other supporters to positively impact the lives of children and their families in Greater Milwaukee and Wisconsin.
Funding efforts shall strategically extend financial support to nonprofits that provide quality programming in the areas of health, education, recreation and basic needs, with a particular focus on low-income and disadvantaged youth and their families.
About Visit Milwaukee
Visit Milwaukee creates economic impact and supports a stronger, more inclusive community by promoting the Greater Milwaukee area as a premier tourism destination. Your contribution to Visit Milwaukee's foundation supports scholarships for local students specializing in the hospitality industry at Milwaukee area colleges and universities. Funds raised will also help the organization create a new emergency relief fund for local small businesses, beginning in late 2024.
Presenting Sponsor
6:50 PM · CONCERT OPENS
Landmark Credit Union Live
Concert begins
Opening Act The Nicotine Dolls
Second Opener Isaac Slade (formerly of The Fray)
8:15 PM – 10:00 PM · MAIN PROGRAM
Landmark Credit Union Live
Words from guest host Charlie Berens
Beneficiary acknowledgements
Live auction
8:30 PM – Special musical performance by Jake Owen
10:00 PM – Closing remarks and final thoughts from Christian Yelich
Event concludes
10:00 PM – MIDNIGHT · AFTER PARTY
Trade Hotel — Founders Ballroom
Music, late-night food, and drinks
Event gift bag pick-up
Star Performances
Jake Owen
Before becoming a country music sensation, Florida-born Joshua “Jake” Owen dreamed of becoming a professional golfer until a wakeboarding incident led to reconstructive surgery and left Owen unable to keep playing. He borrowed a neighbor’s guitar and began teaching himself to play, eventually playing country covers in bars before writing his own material and moving to Nashville. There he met producer Jimmy Ritchey and eventually executives at Sony BMG, who signed him to RCA Records and put out his debut album Startin’ with Me in 2006, producing the single “Yee Haw.” Owen toured in support of Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, and excited ticket holders with his baritone voice and lively tunes. He also opened for Kenny Chesney, Sugarland and Keith Urban. His second album Easy Does It in 2009 and spawned three more singles, “Don't Think I Can't Love You,” “Eight Second Ride,” and “Tell Me.” In 2011, Owen’s third album Barefoot Blue Jean Night was released, and both the title track and single “Alone with You” hit No. 1 on the country charts. 2013 saw a US concert stretch with Jason Aldean and his newest single “Days of Gold,” which precedes his fourth studio album of the same name due out in December.
Isaac Slade
Isaac Slade, best known as the former frontman of the Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum band The Fray, steps back onto the stage after four years with his first-ever solo tour in 2026. The Songs I Know tour will take audiences through his emotionally resonant songwriting and the life journey that shaped his music. Slade’s performances bring listeners into his intimate, cinematic vocal style, featuring formative songs and stories, his genre-defining hits, and the music that inspired him through the years. With new music releases on the horizon, Slade will share his latest work, reflecting a powerful evolution that invites listeners into something honest, timeless, and evocative.
Adam Miszewski
The Nicotine Dolls
Nicotine Dolls is a New York City-based pop/rock band formed in 2017 with lead singer Sam Cieri, guitarist John Hays, bassist John Merritt, and drummer Abel Tabares. The band has been steadily releasing singles and EPs since 2019. The band has released a string of singles including “The Madness” and “Burning a Good Thing” throughout 2019, along with self-produced music videos. They have built a devoted and strong base through their successful social media engagement. The band's most recent release, “What Makes You Sad,” was able to garner over 19,000 pre-saves and opened at number five on the iTunes all-genres chart. The band prides itself on their raw live shows. Nicotine dolls are the ones who stand outside smoking all night because they are too afraid to go inside but can’t bring themselves to leave.
Meet the Chef
Adam Pawlak
Chef/ Owner - Egg & Flour Pasta Bar
Adam Pawlak was born and raised in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Growing up in an Italian family jump-started his love of food and cooking from a very young age. Adam has worked in restaurants all over the city, ranging from classic American, Italian, international, and world cuisine. His specialty is high-end Italian cuisine with a lot of French influences. Working in different cities and traveling often, Adam learned techniques and influences from around the country. Working through the ranks early on, Adam has had every position in the restaurant industry to inevitably bring him to owning multiple locations of his popular fast-casual pasta bar, Egg & Flour. He also does high-end private classes, events, in-home, and off-site corporate events for hire. Adam hopes to take his skills and experiences to a fine dining destination of his own and show the case the beautiful skills and techniques he has acquired over his career.
Event Beneficiaries
Visit Milwaukee creates economic impact and supports a stronger, more inclusive community by promoting the Greater Milwaukee area as a premier tourism destination. Initiatives include education and job training programs and disaster relief for Milwaukee-based, independent businesses. The Yelich family has chosen to support Visit Milwaukee! as part of their continued commitment to the Milwaukee community.
Brewers Community Foundation harnesses the pride, passion and commitment of Brewers fans, players and other supporters to positively impact the lives of children and their families in Greater Milwaukee and Wisconsin.
Funding efforts shall strategically extend financial support to nonprofits that provide quality programming in the areas of health, education, recreation and basic needs, with a particular focus on low-income and disadvantaged youth and their families.
Adam Miszewski
