Enjoy unlimited beer samples from local breweries along with live music, food trucks and fun in our scenic Henderson Meadow!

Join us on October 18th for one of the preeminent beer festivals in the Upstate! Our 4th annual Hops & Herons will feature over fifteen local breweries, along with food trucks, live music, and family-friendly fun in an unrivaled natural setting. Come experience a beer festival in a location like no other, inside our Nature Preserve on a scenic, hilltop meadow, shaded by giant oak trees!

You'll be able to sample over 20 different beers + a cider or two (in a custom Hops and Herons glass) from some of the best breweries in South Carolina, while listening to LIVE music from The Brooks Dixon Band. Food will be available for purchase from food trucks (The HipTruck from HipBurger, Half Rooted, Healthy Food Truck, Local Pie Pizza Co. and Churro Masters!) onsite.

This event is family and dog friendly, and fun outdoor activities will be provided for all ages!  Kids will be entertained by face painters, a corn pit, giant bubbles and other games. You're encouraged to bring your own picnic blankets or folding chairs, if you please!

Grownups can enjoy drinks from 16 different breweries and vendors. Check out the line-up of participating breweries below:

The unique setting of Hops and Herons, surrounded by nature in the heart of Conestee Nature Preserve, makes for an unrivaled experience you won’t want to miss. And all proceeds support the work of our nonprofit organization!

Tickets are required for everyone attending, including children and designated drivers 

Early bird (until 9/16)
21+ and drinking = $58
Designated drivers = $20
Kids (under 21) = $10 (Kids are welcome, and activities will be provided!)
9/15 - 9/27
21+ and drinking = $65
Other ticket costs remain the same.

*This is a rain or shine event! Refunds will not be offered due to weather.

Event Address and Parking - (there are 3 options for parking!)
Hops and Herons will take place in Henderson Meadow (#7 on our Map!). Please see below for more details.

OPTION 1 - Purchase a On-Site parking pass for $5
This will allow you to park at the base of Henderson meadow or in the lots at 601 Fork Shoals Rd, Greenville, SC 29605. Parking here is LIMITED, so you must purchase a pass to utilize these spots. These parking areas are a VERY short walk to the event in Henderson Meadow. 

OPTION 2 - Take the Beer Trail! This short walk in on our trails is less than 1 mile.
Just prior to the event, we will send an e-mail communicating your parking area. From here, you will embark on the Beer Trail, sponsored by The Whale: A craft beer collective. The Beer Trail will feature (3) drink stations, as well as an activity to keep you and your group engaged on your nature jaunt to the festival.

OPTION 3 - Use Uber/Lyft/or other rideshare service
There will be a designated drop-off and pick-up spot at 601 Fork Shoals Rd, Greenville, SC 29605. The event is a very short walk up the trail from here. 

Hops and Herons Beer Festival t-shirts!
You can no longer pre-order, but don't worry, we'll have these shirts for sale at the event! This year's amazing shirt was designed by local artist and graphic designer - Secret Society Goods!

Presenting Sponsor

Supporting Sponsors

Contributing Sponsors

Bugay, Watson & Associates (Ameriprise)
Grateful Brew
Hudson Lambert Parrott, LLC.
Public Strategy, LLC.
Radium Architecture
Rocky Creek Dental
RVMax
The Graphic Cow Co.
United Community Bank