Bitter is back with the Hops & Harvest Festival!
We hope to be celebrating Friday, October 2 from 6-10pm and all day Saturday, October 3 in downtown Empire! Check back for updates regarding our availability to congregate this fall.
Details to come
Free Parking—two blocks north of Front Street in Johnson Park.
Check out the 2019 Schedule!
Friday, October 4th
6-10pm: traditional Pig Roast by Art’s Tavern under the big tent on Front Street in Empire!
Friday admission is $5 | Dinner is $13.00 per person and includes:
Pulled Pork Sandwich, Baked Beans, and Coleslaw
Beer & Homemade Beer Brat Chili will be available for purchase
Entertainment
Stellar Association will perform on Friday evening
Saturday, October 5
12pm-10pm: Music, food & beer under the big tent on Front Street in Empire
Live Music Lineup
12pm-1pm: Wild Horse Music
2pm -4pm: Stellar Association
4pm-6pm: Jackpine
6pm-8pm: 5th Gear
8pm-10pm: The Benzie Playboys
Featured Beverages
Local Food Vendors
Be a Volunteer
Volunteer to show your love for hops! Pour your favorite brew, take tickets or help with security. For a four hour shift your receive a volunteer shirt, commemorative glass, drink tickets, and more!
You can sign-up to volunteer here.
Sponsored By
The event will be 100% recycled thanks to our friends at Bay Area Recycling in Traverse City.