Upcoming events
Mystic Dead Weekend
Mystic Dead Weekend!
Three days of live music on the farm.
This year's lineup brings back Mystic Dead alongside Z3, Matt Sperzel, Jeremiah Hazed, McNulty's Dead, Jabbawakee, Darren Gallant, and Glaucoma Suspect for a full weekend of music, beer, and good company under the hops.
Plenty of drinks to enjoy (beer, wine, cocktails, cider, slushies, n/a options). 𝗡𝗢 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗛𝗢𝗟 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗗
Food Trucks:
Friday: Pika, Philly’s, Udder Delight
Saturday: Twin Beaks, Signature To Go, Pretty n Pink Bakery
Sunday: Pika
TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION [Kids 12 and under are free]
Music Bingo! *free to play*
If Bingo is your thingo we've got something for you! Bingo leveled up because we're throwing down some Music Bingo hosted by our very own Rich Arsenault! Free to play, prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd.
Plenty of drinks to enjoy (beer, wine, cocktails, cider, slushies, n/a options).
Food Truck: Paki Taco
Mauve Lloyd: Pink Floyd Tribute
TICKETS: Click Here [Kids 12 and under are free]
You're gonna wish you were here...so be here! Join us as we welcome Mauve Lloyd on our stage for a killer night of Pink Floyd tunes and a trippy light show under the stars at the farm. We'll see you on the dark side of the moon!
We have plenty of picnic tables but please feel free to bring your own lawn chairs and blankets!
Plenty of drinks to enjoy (beer, wine, cocktails, cider, slushies, n/a options). 𝗡𝗢 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗛𝗢𝗟 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗗
Food Trucks: Twin Beaks, Pretty n Pink Bakery
TICKETS: Click Here [Kids 12 and under are free]
Open mic/jam Session with Steve Bauer (Copy)
Grab your instruments, bring your vocals and join us for a free, Open Mic/Jam Session with Steve Bauer! You know how much we love to get down with the tunes. Even if you're not into jammin' yourself but love to listen, come on down.
High Fidelity *Free show*
Come spend your Saturday night with us as High Fidelity takes over our outdoor stage! They’re bringing a high-energy mix of rock and pop favorites from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and beyond, with plenty of big anthems, sing-alongs, and songs that’ll get you out of your seat. Grab your friends, grab a fresh beer, and settle in for a great night of live music under the open sky!
Food Truck: Pika
free outdoor movie night: TBD
Our next movie night is Friday, Sept 11th!
Movie still TBD.
Food Truck: Pika
ERAS: A Taylor Swift Tribute
TICKETS COMING SOON
Join us on Saturday, Sept 12th for ERAS: a Taylor Swift Tribute! ERAS is a 9 piece Taylor Swift tribute band from Southeastern CT, committed to bringing you a 100% LIVE Experience!!
Food Truck: Signature To Go
Creamery Station *Free show*
With hundreds of shows under their belt, CREAMERY STATION has evolved into a musical powerhouse with a unique sound that people can't seem to get enough of!
Food Truck: Pika
Music Bingo! *free to play*
If Bingo is your thingo we've got something for you! Bingo leveled up because we're throwing down some Music Bingo hosted by our very own Rich Arsenault! Free to play, prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd.
Plenty of drinks to enjoy (beer, wine, cocktails, cider, slushies, n/a options).
Food Truck: Signature To Go
One Upon a Pint - A Bookfair at the brewery
Come see Colchester’s own Folklore & Fable Booksellers as we host a grown-up book fair! There will be local beers, book shopping, blind dates, bookish crafts, raffles, and more! Don't miss out on the fun!.
Plenty of drinks to enjoy (beer, wine, cocktails, cider, slushies, n/a options).
Food Truck: Dockside Dogs
Start Making Sense
If David Byrne is one of the geniuses of modern times, then Start Making Sense is a tribute to genius. The musicians in this 7-10 piece Talking Heads Tribute take pride in faithfully recreating the music of Talking Heads entire career. Together they bring much of the Heads unique live show to the stage, with front man Jon Braun as a spot-on David Byrne, giving you a "once in a lifetime" experience. Prepare yourself for a rockin', funkin', danceable celebration of the new-wave art punk you loved from the 80's!
TICKETS: Click Here
Food Truck: Mexi Peru
Luna Moth Felting Class with Menagerie by Lori
Needle felt this fun and easy 6” wool Luna Moth wall hanging with all materials, use of tools & step-by-step instruction included. Suitable for all levels of experience even if you have never needle felted before!
Food Truck: Elo’s Hibachi
More Info & Tickets: Click Here
Max Creek w/Creamery Station at Hop Culture!
POSTPONED to August 9th and now with Creamery Station!
Tickets: Click Here!
1:00-2:30pm - Creamery Station
3:00-6:00pm - Max Creek
Get ready for an epic show with Max Creek at Hop Culture! For over 50 years, this iconic band has been spreading peace, love and music across the Northeast, blending rock, folk, reggae and jazz into their soul stirring jams. Known for their free spirited live shows and their loyal community of fans, Max Creek embodies the essence of the jam band scene, having shared the stage with legends like the Grateful Dead. Come vibe with us at our farm brewery where the music flows as freely as the craft beer. Peace, love and Max Creek-see you there!
Besides craft beer we have cider, wine, cocktails and other non-alcohol options. NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL PERMITTED.
Food Trucks: Whey Station, Issa Catering, A Cupcake For Later
Double Tiger *Canceled*
** CANCELED - Check your email for refund details **
Double Tiger Live at Hop Culture Farms & Brew Co.
Brooklyn reggae comes to the farm. Double Tiger — the sound of Jay Spaker, known for his work with John Brown's Body and Dub-Stuy Records — brings his roots-and-riddim energy to Colchester for one night only.
Grab a pint, grab your people, and settle into an evening of deep bass lines and island grooves under the summer sky.
📅 Saturday, August 8th
Doors at 5pm
🕗 Music starts at 8pm 🎟️ $15
Full bar and food available. Come early, stay late — the vibe is good and the beer is cold.
Besides craft beer we have cider, wine, cocktails and other non-alcohol options. NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL PERMITTED.
Food Truck: Twin Beaks
** CANCELED - Check your email for refund details **
Open mic/jam Session with Steve Bauer
Grab your instruments, bring your vocals and join us for a free, Open Mic/Jam Session with Steve Bauer! You know how much we love to get down with the tunes. Even if you're not into jammin' yourself but love to listen, come on down.
Food Truck: Pika
Stained Glass Mushroom in the Moonlight Sip and Solder
Stained Glass Mushroom in the Moonlight Sip and Solder
Come join Dawn of DAB STAINED GLASS LLC for a wonderful evening of learning stained glass! This is a BEGINNER FRIENDLY Stained Glass CLASS.
No Experience necessary bring only an open mind and your creativity!
Class is limited to 20 students. NO SIGN UPS THE DAY OF.
All materials are included in the class Fee. Fee is 65$ per person includes everything you need to finish and take home your very own Stained glass work of art!
Food Truck: Paki Taco
More Info & Tickets: Click Here
Dave Matthews Tribute Band
Sometimes the best of what's around isn't far at all — it's right here on the farm. The Dave Matthews Tribute Band, the only nationally touring DMB tribute in the country, is coming to Hop Culture for one night of soaring violin, smooth sax, and the live improv that makes every DMB show feel like a moment you had to be there for.
Doors 5PM | Set 8-10PM
Food Truck: Red Lion Burger
Tickets: Click Here
Tell me lies: Fleetwood mac experience
TELL ME LIES — LIVE
The breakup album that became a masterpiece. The harmonies. The drama. The songs you know every word to whether you admit it or not.
Tell Me Lies brings Fleetwood Mac roaring back to life for one night — 90 minutes of dreams, chains, and rumours, played the way they were meant to be heard. Loud, and right in front of you.
Come for the hits. Stay for the ones that wreck you a little.
🗓 July 25th 🕖 7PM ⏱ 90-minute set
Go your own way... straight here.
Food Truck: Mexi Peru
Tickets here
Quasi Kings & Solgyres
Reggae Night at Hop Culture: Solgyres & The Quasi Kings Two rising reggae acts, one night on the farm.
Solgyres: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Quasi Kings: 8:00 - 9:30 PM
Food Truck: Chef O’s Streatery
Tickets Click Here
Music Bingo! *free to play*
If Bingo is your thingo we've got something for you! Bingo leveled up because we're throwing down some Music Bingo hosted by our very own Rich Arsenault! Free to play, prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd.
Plenty of drinks to enjoy (beer, wine, cocktails, cider, slushies, n/a options).
Food Truck: Whey Station (until 6pm), Eatgypt (6-9pm)
Creamery Station *Free show*
With hundreds of shows under their belt, CREAMERY STATION has evolved into a musical powerhouse with a unique sound that people can't seem to get enough of!
Food Truck: Grill By Kay
Mauve Lloyd Trio *Free show*
Join us for a night of Pink Floyd with the Mauve Lloyd Trio
Food Truck: Chef O’s Streatery
free outdoor movie night: jaws
YOU’RE GONNA NEED A BIGGER BOAT!
Sink your teeth into the ultimate summer thriller under the stars! Join us for an outdoor screening of Jaws — bring your beach chairs, blankets, and nerves of steel for a night of suspense, laughs, and classic movie magic.
Food Truck: Pika
higby mountain bluegrass band *Free show*
Come by July 5th for the Higby Mountain Bluegrass Band - playing traditional & newer bluegrass from Bill Monroe to Billy Strings.
Food Truck: Wayne’s Wings
Open mic/jam Session with Steve Bauer
Grab your instruments, bring your vocals and join us for a free, Open Mic/Jam Session with Steve Bauer! You know how much we love to get down with the tunes. Even if you're not into jammin' yourself but love to listen, come on down.
Mystic Dead
A Night with The Mystic Dead - $15 presale, $20 at the door
We're carving out a night for that here at the farm. The Mystic Dead brings the music. You bring whoever you want to share it with. Just a field, a band, and a crowd that already feels like family — even if you haven't met them yet.
Music Bingo! *free to play*
If Bingo is your thingo we've got something for you! Bingo leveled up because we're throwing down some Music Bingo hosted by our very own Rich Arsenault! Free to play, prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd.
Plenty of drinks to enjoy (beer, wine, cocktails, cider, slushies, n/a options), BYOF or order locally from our plentiful amount of small businesses.
Creamery Station *Free show*
With hundreds of shows under their belt, CREAMERY STATION has evolved into a musical powerhouse with a unique sound that people can't seem to get enough of!
Open mic/jam Session with Steve Bauer
Grab your instruments, bring your vocals and join us for a free, Open Mic/Jam Session with Steve Bauer! You know how much we love to get down with the tunes. Even if you're not into jammin' yourself but love to listen, come on down.
My Druthers & Bards of Gungywamp
There's something about live music outdoors on a spring afternoon — and on Saturday, May 30th, we've got a full day of it.
My Druthers takes the stage from 2–4pm, then Bards of Gungywamp picks it up from 5–7pm. Together they bring a rich mix of sea shanties, Celtic music, and bluegrass — the kind of songs with stories in them.
Food by Twin Beaks, cold pints from the brewery, and music on the house. Come hang!
free outdoor movie night: BAck to the future
GREAT SCOTT!
Where we're going... we don't need roads — just a blanket and some snacks! Hop in the DeLorean and join us for a FREE outdoor movie night under the stars featuring the 1985 classic that started it all: Back to the Future!
Friday, May 29th - 8:30 PM sharp (1.21 gigawatts of fun!)
FREE — no flux capacitor required
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, snacks, and your favorite McFly. Whether you're Team Marty, Team Doc, or just here for the hoverboard dreams, this is one night you won't want to miss.
If my calculations are correct, when this movie hits the screen... you're gonna see some serious fun.
See you there, McFly!
Open mic/jam Session with Steve Bauer
Grab your instruments, bring your vocals and join us for a free, Open Mic/Jam Session with Steve Bauer! You know how much we love to get down with the tunes. Even if you're not into jammin' yourself but love to listen, come on down.
3rd annual Green Beats Earth Day Celebration *free entry*
SAVE THE DATE! MORE DETAILS COMING!
Get ready to vibe with Mother Nature at our 3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration! Join us for a day of beats, eats and sustainable treats as we celebrate our planet in style.
Eco Educators: Learn from the best in the biz as our eco educators share tips, tricks and insights on sustainable agriculture, composting and more.
Eco Friendly Vendors: Shop til you drop at our marketplace where you'll find eco friendly vendors showcasing earth friendly products to help you live your best green life.
🌎Sustainable Market
🌎Plant Sale
🌎Live Music
🌎Conservation Districts
🌎Education
🌎Keynote Speakers
🌎Kids Area
🌎Beer/ Cocktails
🌎Food Truck
🌎MORE!
Come hang with us while we take a day to be conscious about our impact on Mother Earth and celebrate those helping preserve her.
St Paddy's Day Celebration
Don't miss St Paddy's at the Farm- FREE ENTRY
Get ready for a full day of Irish cheer, great vibes, and unforgettable memories! Join us for a St. Paddy’s celebration packed with:
Live music ALL day long – from lively Irish-inspired tunes to crowd-favorite jams that’ll keep the energy high from start to finish.
Bards of Gungywamp: from southeastern CT playing styles from Celtic, Sea Songs, Punk, Old Times & more, Set 2-5pm
Pipe Dream: Bagpipes and Rock coming your way with this trio, Set 6-9pm
Delicious food specials – hearty, festive bites that pair perfectly with a pint from Wayne's Wings
Exclusive beer releases – including limited-edition pours you won’t want to miss.
Themed cocktails – creative, festive drinks crafted just for the occasion.
Whether you’re coming for the music, the food, the beer, or just the good company, this is your spot to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style. Wear your green, bring your friends, and let’s make it a day full of luck, laughter, and cheers!
Sláinte!
ST PADDY'S DAY TRIVIA WITH BEST TRIVIA EVER
St. Paddy’s Day Trivia Night!
Think you’ve got the luck of the Irish and the brains to match? Join us for a St. Patrick’s Day themed Trivia Night full of fun questions, great beer, and a little friendly competition!
Free to play
Enjoy festive beers
Trivia rounds with prizes for the winning teams
Bring your smartest (or luckiest) friends
Wear your green, grab a pint, and see if your team has what it takes to claim the trivia crown!
Tag your trivia crew and start studying your Irish facts now!
Free live music: Chris marra
Join us for an electrifying afternoon with Chris Marra, rocking the classic hits that set the perfect vibe at the farm!
Please feel free to BYOF or order locally for delivery during the cozy season.
Free Live Music: Acoustic Duo Grateful Dead tribute in honor of Bob Weir
A tough blow this week for one of our favorite bands, The Grateful Dead. In honor of Bob Weir's passing we'll be hosting two amazing local musicians as they come together and play an Acoustic tribute set at the farm. We hope you can join us and unite with the universal love language, music.
We don't have food trucks on-site during January - please feel free to bring your own food or order locally for delivery as you know we love all things local.
Plenty of drink options as you sink into the music - beer, wine, cider, cocktails, mocktails, more n/a options as well. Please don't BYOB...we'll have to confiscate it and share it with the staff after hours.
Music Bingo! *free to play*
If Bingo is your thingo we've got something for you! Bingo leveled up because we're throwing down some Music Bingo hosted by our very own Rich Arsenault! Free to play, prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd.
Plenty of drinks to enjoy (beer, wine, cocktails, cider, slushies, n/a options), BYOF or order locally from our plentiful amount of small businesses.
free live music: eddie gautier
Join us for some free live music at the farm with Eddie Gautier: Veteran, songwriter with a distinct southern voice, not of the beautiful NE area. Hailing from Texas, sings classic and original songs about life.