Thread City Hop Fest Tickets

Thread City Hop Fest is Willimantic’s signature annual craft beer celebration, taking place at Jillson Square (645 Main Street) in Willimantic, Connecticut. Hosted by Willimantic Brewing Company on behalf of Willimantic Renaissance, Inc., this 21+ festival brings together 50+ regional breweries, cideries, and distilleries for a day of tastings, live music, and community impact. Proceeds support 15+ local charities, including Covenant Soup Kitchen, WAIM, No Freeze Shelter, Horizons, Holy Family Shelter, and WDNA.

Whether you’re a beer aficionado or a casual enjoyer, Thread City Hop Fest offers a relaxed, friendly environment to explore new brews, meet the people behind them, and contribute to a worthy cause. Rain or shine, plan to spend an afternoon in Willimantic’s lively downtown, with Wild Rice Entertainment providing the soundtrack to your tastings.

Dates for future editions will be announced as part of Thread City Hop Fest’s ongoing commitment to community and craft. Remember: this event is 21+, ID required, and designated-driver tickets are available. VIP experiences include exclusive access for veterans, with a dedicated hour in the VIP tent from 12:00–1:00 PM. A true insider tip: secure your seats early to ensure you can roam Jillson Square’s festival footprint and sample from 60+ breweries, cideries, and distilleries that join the celebration each year.

Follow Thread City Hop Fest for updates and behind-the-scenes looks at the brewing community, and stay connected with the festival’s partners and performers via official channels below.