Hops & Props on the River in Manistee, West Michigan

Hops & Props on the River in Manistee

September

The Annual Hops & Props on the River is an event not to be missed. It focuses on the city's rich boating history, plus the popularity of Michigan craft beer, cider and wine. Over 100 varieties of beer will be featured from 30 breweries. Wooden boat parade and live entertainment round out this annual festival. Music in 2018 was provided by Hannah Rose & the Gravetones and 100 Proof.

Participating Breweries in 2018:

Arbor Brewing Company
Atwater Beer
Bee Well Meadery
Bell's Brewery
Big Hart Brewing Co
Blake's Hard Cider Co
Boatyard Brewing Company
Douglas Valley Winery
Ellison Brewery + Spirits
Farmhaus Cider
Founders Brewing Co
Iron Fish Distillery
Latitude 42 Brewing Company
Liberty Street Brewing Company
Love Wines Winery
Ludington Bay Brewing Company
The Mitten Brewing Co
Mountain Town Brewing Co
New Holland Brewing
Perrin Brewing Co
Ridge Cider Company
Right Brain Brewery
ROAK Brewing Co
Rochester Mills Beer Co
Saugatuck Brewing Company
Short's Brewing Company
Starving Artist Brewing Co
Stormcloud Brewing Company
Tapistry Brewing
Uncle John's Hard Cider
Virtue Cider

Here's the schedule for 2018. The 2019 schedule will be posted as it becomes available:

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Saturday

Boat Show, 10am-7pm.
Craft Beer Festival, 2pm, over 30 participating breweries. Each entry ticket ($25 in advance, $30 at the door) includes a commemorative tasting glass and includes 5 tasting tickets. Additional tasting tickets are available for purchase. Tickets are available at the Manistee Chamber of Commerce, Visitors Center, and North Channel Brewing Company. In Ludington, purchase tickets at Ludington Bay Brewing Co.
Tap Takeover-After the festival, head to a local restaurant for the tap takeover. Participating businesses include Bluefish Kitchen & Bar, TJ's Pub, River Street Station, Famous Flynns Craft Pizza and Beer House, and the Fillmore of Manistee.

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