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 cornhole tournament, craft beer and soda, hop history, and more!

The festival begins at 12:00 while enjoying beer tastings. Purchase a pint glass and receive a passport of local businesses hosting craft beer tastings (21+). At Riverview Park the whole family can enjoy the Heritage Stage, a Kid Zone featuring Young Entrepreneurs and Vendors. There is also a Beer Garden for adults and of course live music throughout the day.

Passport beer tasting with downtown businesses - $25 each, tastings, coaster, and glass included.

Heritage stage performances 12-4 PM
Vendors Open 12-8 PM
Kid Zone Open 12-5 PM

1 PM: Cornhole Tournament Opens
$25 per team (limit to 16 teams)

2-8 PM: Beer Garden opens in the park

4 PM: Nina and the Rebel Rockers open main stage

6 PM: JFK takes the main stage

Festival is Free to attend; Kid zone is included.