03/20/2026
It’s the most wonderful time of year 🍻
🍺 Thread City Hop Fest 2026! Tickets Are LIVE! 🍺
The countdown to one of Willimantic’s most beloved traditions has officially begun — tickets for the 2026 Thread City Hop Fest are on sale starting TODAY!
🎟️🎟️GET YOURS HERE: https://events.beerfests.com/e/thread-city-hop-fest/tickets?utm_source=promoter&utm_name=kevin-mardorf-default&utm_campaign=kevin-mardorf-default&utm_id=6202a6e0b4d04042b174468b0ad1e02d
Join us on Sunday, May 17 from 1–5 PM at Jillson Field in Willimantic, CT as we celebrate 11 years of craft beverages, community spirit, and the biggest outdoor party of the year!
Your ticket gets you access to an incredible afternoon featuring 60+ breweries, cideries, meaderies, wineries, and distilleries from across Connecticut and New England. Add in food trucks, lawn games, grassroots vendors, and music from DJ Keith C. Rice of Wild Rice Entertainment and i98.3, and you’ve got the perfect way to spend a spring Sunday with friends!
Even better, 100% of Hop Fest profits support local organizations that provide aid services, resource training, and cultural enrichment in our community. Organized by Willimantic Brewing Company under the fiscal umbrella of Willimantic Renaissance Inc., the festival has proudly donated $338,000 to local causes over the past 10 festivals!
🎟 General Admission: $50 + fee (advance)
🚪 $65 + fee at the gate if tickets remain
⚠️ This event often sells out, so don’t wait!
🚗 Designated Driver tickets: $10 at the gate (cash only)
(Please note: There will be no VIP ticket option in 2026.)
Gather your crew, bring your thirst for great craft beverages, and help us raise a glass for a great cause. Secure your tickets now!
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