Independence is famous for being the historic hop capital of the world. The Hop & Heritage Festival continues to celebrate our community's hop history!

Concentrated in Downtown Independence, the Hop & Heritage Festival showcases Independence's unique heritage and vibrant community.

The festival is a family friendly event. You can look forward to live music, a sensory garden, a cornhole tournament, craft beer and soda, hop history, and more! 

2023 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE 

9AK: Elk's Lodge Community Garage Sale Opens

11AM: Information Booth Opens

12PM: Festival Opens!

Oregon Dancing Horses (Riverview Park)

Coleman Hops Aroma Dome Opens

Hi Ho Beer Garden & Taylor's Soda Garden Open

Ash Creek Art Center Activity Station Opens

Cornhole Tournament Registration Opens

12:30PM:

Heritage Stage: Homebrew 101 with Gail Oberst

Brew: Molly and the Berries (music)

1PM: Cornhole Bags Fly

1:30PM: Heritage Stage:

Woodworking with Evan Scrutin Lathos

2:30PM: Heritage Stage:

3PM: Brew: Tuesday String Band (music)

Elk's Lodge Community Garage Sale Closes

3:30PM: Heritage Stage: VIP Strings

4:30PM: Heritage Stage: Pie Eating (register at info booth)

5PM: Main Stage: Ty Curtis

Heritage Games and Ash Creek Art

8PM: Festival Closes

Date: September 16, 2023: 12pm-8pm

Location: 240 Monmouth St, Independence, Oregon

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