As the temperatures begin to rise and we put away our snow shovels and watch the plants begin to sprout our thoughts turn to...

Beer Festivals.

Hickory Hops is one of the earliest NC beer festivals of the year and a pretty darn good one if we so say so ourselves! The 9th annual Hickory Hops will be held on Saturday April 16th from 1pm to 7pm. Breweries will be coming from NC, TN, SC, and GA and bringing some of the best beers in the area! There will also be great live music and some of the most fun and interesting festival goers anywhere.

A General Admission tickets grants access to over 40 breweries and beer sampling, live music plus a souvenir tasting glass. Designated Driver tickets are also available. No glass or sampling for these good-hearted folks, but they will still get to hear great music and have the chance to talk with some of the most talented brewers in the Southeast! 21 and older only (this includes the Designated Driver tickets) and no pets allowed in the festival area. The event is under tents, so it's rain or shine. If there are any tickets left they will be available at the door for $35 General Admission and $10 Designated Driver. Or save yourself anxiety about availability - pick up tickets in Hickory, NC at Olde Hickory Tap Room or Amos Howards for $30 General Admission, $10 DD. You can also purchase tickets online and find out more info at www.hickoryhops.com.

Cheers!