Hops on the River
The City of Salisbury will host its fourth craft beer tasting event, Hops on the River, on Saturday, April 13. Enjoy unlimited samples of more than 30 craft beers from local breweries along the Wicomico River. The event also includes live music by Bravenoise and games.
New this year is our King of Wings competition, sponsored by Mountaire Farms (learn more below). In addition, attendees can purchase food from food trucks and browse handmade goods from craft vendors that will be on-site. Thank you to The Ross for sponsoring our games section.
Hours: Hours are 2-5 p.m. for regular attendees and 1-5 p.m. for VIP attendees.
Location: This year's event will take place in the area between Unity Square and Riverwalk Games Park in Downtown Salisbury.
Tickets: Tickets will be sold online and at the gate.
- Early Bird General Admission (available through Friday, April 5, at 11:59 p.m.): $35
- General Admission: $45
- VIP Ticket: $55
- King of Wings Ticket: $10
Packages:
General Admission Package includes:
- One admission ticket to Hops on the River
- One Hops on the River exclusive tasting glass (sponsored by The Brick Room)
- Opportunity to add on a King of Wings ticket (only 200 available)
The Early Bird special of $35 is active until Friday, April 5, at 11:59 p.m. After that date, prices will jump to $45.
VIP Package includes:
- One admission ticket to Hops on the River
- One Hops on the River exclusive tasting glass (sponsored by The Brick Room)
- One Hops on the River T-shirt
- One hour early access to the event (beginning at 1 p.m.)
- Opportunity to add on a King of Wings ticket (only 200 available)
There are limited VIP packages available. If they are not sold out, the last day to buy a VIP package is Friday, April 5, at 11:59 p.m. (extended!)
Breweries participating with reps:
- Big Truck Farm Brewery
- Burnish Beer Co.
- Evolution Craft Brewing
- RAR Brewing
- Sinepuxent Brewing Company
The following breweries/cider and seltzer companies will also have drinks on site:
- 2SP Brewing Company
- Austin Eastciders
- BC Brewery
- Cape Charles Brewing Co.
- Dewey Beer Company
- Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
- Downeast Cider House
- DuClaw Brewing Co.
- Evil Genius Beer Company
- Flying Dog Brewery
- Flying Embers
- Heavy Seas Beer
- First State Brewing Company
- Forward Brewing
- Mispillion River Brewing
- New Belgium Brewing
- Oliver Brewing Company
- Pherm Brewing Company
- Port City Brewing Company
- Stone Brewing
- Sweetwater Brewing Company
- Tired Hands Brewing Company
- Union Craft Brewing
- Untitled Art
- Wild Basin Hard Seltzer
Food Vendors:
All attendees must be 21 or older. No vertical IDs will be accepted.
Additional information: There are no DD tickets, although non-drinkers ages 21 and older can attend at no charge and not taste any alcohol. The event is weather-permitting; the rain date is Sunday, April 14. Tickets are non-refundable.
In this new wing competition, sample 10 wings from participating restaurants and vote for your favorite to be this year's King of Wings. The cost is $10, and you can participate without a Hops on the River ticket.
Participating restaurants:
Parking
Drink responsibly and don't drink and drive. Parking is free on the weekends and you are free to leave your car overnight and get a ride from a DD, taxi, Uber or Lyft.
