Hops on the Rock

We’re having a ton of fun planning this inaugural craft beer festival for Sterling, Illinois! Hops on the Rock will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM in downtown Sterling, on West 2nd Street, between Avenues A & B. A private VIP session will take place from 2:00-3:00 PM. The Main Entrance will be at Avenue A and W. 2nd Street, near the Farmer’s Market. Parking will be available in the municipal lot surrounding the Sauk Valley Area Chamber and Twin City Farmer’s Market, and in the County Market parking lot on the north side of West 3rd Street. Walk, bike or drive, we encourage responsible alcohol consumption. Designated drivers are encouraged. There is a DD ticket option available on the ticketing page, and a designated DD pickup/drop off area set aside near the event entrance, for DDs not attending the event. We’re lining up our breweries now and will release the full list as soon as its available. This is a 21 and older event only. Every person walking through the gate much be 21 years of age or older on the date of the event, and must present a valid photo ID to gain admittance. Sorry, no pets. While we know of few dogs who have stolen a sip of beer or two, we’re keeping this festival to the humans. This will be a rain or shine event so plan accordingly! There will be food vendors onsite. No outside food or beverage will be permitted. VIP TICKETS – $40 100 Available Early admission at 2:00 PM for VIP Hour Limited edition glass & t-shirt 20 sampling tickets Event Program Swag Bag of goodies **VIP Tickets available in Advance only and will NOT be available at the gate** GENERAL ADMISSION Tickets - $25 in advance / $30 at the gate 400 Available Admission to the festival from 3-6 PM Branded 4.5 oz. tasting glass 12 sampling tickets Event program DESIGNATED DRIVER Tickets – $10 DD tickets will be available for purchase during General Admission ticket sales. DD ticket sales close once the festival has sold out. Designated driver ticket holders do not receive a tasting glass or drink tickets. **DDs must be 21+ and preset a valid ID to enter. All DDs must wear a red event wristband and will not receive drink tickets or tasting cups. Any persons witnessed to be in violation while wearing this wristband will be escorted off the event premises immediately. Additional Sampling Tickets – 2/$1 Additional sampling tickets will be available onsite during the event only.