The Farm & Folk Festival is a full day celebration of farming, craftsmanship, music and community. Come spend the day exploring, learning, and celebrating everything that makes our community thrive!

What to expect:

-Live Folk Music with The Riverside
-Artisan Vendors and Local Farms
-Fresh Food by Saults Eclectic Cuisine (Light Breakfast Fare Available from 10am-11:30am) & Seasonal Drinks by Wildcraft Herb Shoppe and Farm Fresh Hop Culture Beer

-Hands On Classes and Demos
Canning & Food Preservation with Shannon Gamache! Shannon is a homesteader with over 15 years of canning and food preservation experience. She will be holding two Canning 101 Lectures with Q & A as well as two hands on waterbath canning classes. Please contact Shannon via email shannagama@yahoo.com to preregister for HANDS ON CLASS, as very limited spaces available the day of!

-Hands On Garlic Planting Class with Darren Cugno, of Cugnos Farm, an organic farm on over 75 acres in Colchester CT. Organic Garlic Seed Cloves will be available for sale for planting in your own garden!

-Fall Gardening Tips

And More…!!

-Family Friendly Activities and Kids Tent with Fall Crafts & Games

Barefoot in Margaritaville: An Acoustic Jimmy Buffett Tribute is bringing the island vibes to Hop Culture Farms & Brew Co. for their Jimmy Buffett Tribute Celebration!

Come kick back with great brews, good friends, and all the Buffett tunes you know and love — from Margaritaville and Cheeseburger in Paradise to deeper cuts true fans will appreciate.

Of course there will be copious amounts of Margaritas and even Margarita flights! Twin Beaks will be on-site for munchies - if you haven’t had their farm fresh chicken then now is your chance!

3 Hours of ZZ classics, deep cuts, great beer, great vibezz and more!

TICKETS HERE

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.

Saturday 9/27/25 Doors 4pm, Show 6pm
$30 in advance/$35 at the door
Kids 14 and under free

*RAIN OR SHINE, TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE*

𝗡𝗢 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗛𝗢𝗟 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗗, 𝗡𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗦. NO OUTSIDE FOOD DURING TICKETED EVENTS. 𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀.

Hop Culture also has primitive camping on-site please see details at: https://hopculturefarms.com/camp

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.

We had a lot of requests to bring back some trivia nights so here you go, come put all that useless knowledge to use! Drinks, food, prizes - we can't wait to hang with you and flex those brains. Free to play, so come play with us!

Connecticut based tribute band Shout presents an 80's vs. 90's dance party at Hop Culture in Colchester, Connecticut on 9/13/2025! If you like to dance, this show is for you so bring your dancing shoes!

All ages and Free Entry! No tickets are required
6PM-9PM on 9/13/2025

E.T. PHONE HOME, but welcome home for a free movie night at the farm! It's time to break out your blankets, Reese's Pieces, and all the feels! Please join us for another unforgettable outdoor movie night. More details below.

Friday September 12th - movie starts at 7:30pm, get here early to grab drinks, snacks and some delish dinner munchies from our food truck. We have n/a options for the littles and n/a options for those not looking for that high octane.

We will have our concession stand going in full swing with candy & popcorn

Please bring your hoodies & a blanket just in case it gets a little chilly out. We have plenty of picnic tables but please feel free to bring your own chairs if you'd prefer.

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.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗖𝗙𝗕!? Hop Culture Farms & Brew Co. of course, yeah you know us! Save the date for our annual Oktoberfest antics. All the beer, all the food, and of course let's be on our wurst behavior. Stay tuned as we unravel some details about what we've got lined up for you. As always, dress to impress - are you even doing it right unless someone screams HOLY SCHNITZEL!?

𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐂!!

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘀: a selection of food trucks, we know not everyone is down with the sausage

𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭:
4:30pm Keg Rolling Relay
5:30pm Stein Holding Contest
6pm Costume Contest
6:30pm Weiner Toss Contest

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 on-site.

We had a lot of requests to bring back some trivia nights so here you go, come put all that useless knowledge to use! Drinks, food, prizes - we can't wait to hang with you and flex those brains. Free to play, so come play with us!

We're stoked to welcome Double Tiger to our stage, come jam with us with this reggae powerhouse. Good vibes, good beer, food trucks.

Saturday 8/30/25 - Double Tiger starts at 7pm

𝗡𝗢 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗛𝗢𝗟 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗥 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗕𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗦.

*𝙍𝘼𝙄𝙉 𝙊𝙍 𝙎𝙃𝙄𝙉𝙀, 𝙏𝙄𝘾𝙆𝙀𝙏𝙎 𝘼𝙍𝙀 𝙉𝙊𝙉-𝙍𝙀𝙁𝙐𝙉𝘿𝘼𝘽𝙇𝙀*

DOUBLE TIGER BIO: Brooklyn-based artist/producer Double Tiger (aka Jay Spaker) is no stranger to critical acclaim. Known for his contributions with trendsetting reggae powerhouse John Brown’s Body, as well as his role as half of Tour De Force, and co-founder of Dub Stuy Records, Spaker is also recognized for his past collaborations with legendary artists such as Luciano, Johnny Osbourne, Sly & Robbie, Rankin Joe, Brother Culture, Omar Perry, Al Campbell. Lutan Fyah, Eek A Mouse, and Scientist.

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.

We had a lot of requests to bring back some trivia nights so here you go, come put all that useless knowledge to use! Drinks, food, prizes - we can't wait to hang with you and flex those brains. Free to play, so come play with us!

Join us Sunday, August 17th from 2-5pm as we partner with The Relative Fools, great music and superior food & drink - all while raising money to fight cancer! That's right - buy all the beers, because Hop will be donating $1 from each one sold to the American Cancer Society!

Possibly the best vocal band you’ll see this year. Featuring multiple talented vocalists and musicians and playing many varied genres of music the Fools are the antithesis of “same old” stuff. Treat yourself to an afternoon of the great outdoors, superior food and drink and one of the most entertaining bands you’ll have the pleasure of seeing this year.

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 on-site.

Goat Yoga is back by popular demand! Join us for this happy hoppy hour with goat yoga. Come for yoga, stay for drinks with friends!
$30/person includes an hour of goat yoga and a drink ticket

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!

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.

Please join us for a night of magic and warm light at the farm. Kathleen Lorraine from An Angel's Window will be with us offering readings for any of those seeking some clarity.

*Readings are $30 each, first come first served - Kathleen will take payment on-site *

About Kathleen Lorraine:

" I am just a normal person blessed with an extraordinary gift. Although I have worked in the corporate field most of my life, my true love is working in in the spiritual world. I believe that God and the universe guides us through our lives with the help of spirits and angels to keep us on track. Since childhood, I have had numerous events and occurrences that have led my way and opened my heart and mind to the spiritual realm. I am blessed with the gift of connecting with the spiritual world, and love having the opportunity to connect my clients with their loved ones. My main focus is to bring love, healing and awareness to others and teach them how to open up to their own true potential. Just Believe and Watch the Magic Happen" - Kathleen Lorraine

Checkout her website for more info!
https://www.anangelswindow.com/

TICKETS HERE

Because life is short but sweet for certain, we're stoked to welcome The Dave Matthews Tribute Band to Hop Culture!

Friday 8/8/25 - 7pm

𝙋𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙎𝙀 𝘼𝙍𝙍𝙄𝙑𝙀 𝙀𝘼𝙍𝙇𝙔 𝙎𝙊 𝙒𝙀 𝘾𝘼𝙉 𝘾𝙃𝙀𝘾𝙆 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝙄𝙉, 𝙋𝘼𝙍𝙆 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙂𝙀𝙏 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝙎𝙀𝙏𝙏𝙇𝙀𝘿 𝙄𝙉
Hop culture Farms & Brew Co.
144 Cato Corner Rd Colchester, Ct
$25 in advance, $30 at the door

NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL PERMITTED OR WILL BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OUTSIDE FOOD/SNACKS ARE ALLOWED.

𝙍𝘼𝙄𝙉 𝙊𝙍 𝙎𝙃𝙄𝙉𝙀, 𝙏𝙄𝘾𝙆𝙀𝙏𝙎 𝘼𝙍𝙀 𝙉𝙊𝙉-𝙍𝙀𝙁𝙐𝙉𝘿𝘼𝘽𝙇𝙀

DMTB is a celebration of the music of the Dave Matthews Band - a time machine to a funky tea party in the 90’s, a boisterous era of tape trading, sing-alongs, and exploration into a new sonic landscape spearheaded by complex guitar riffs, soaring violin melodies, smooth sax lines, and explorative-explosive drumming.

The attention to details, love for the music, and sense of community creates an atmosphere that causes concert goers to say “...wow, if I close my eyes, it's like I’m there!”

We had a lot of requests to bring back some trivia nights so here you go, come put all that useless knowledge to use! Drinks, food, prizes - we can't wait to hang with you and flex those brains. Free to play, so come play with us!

TICKETS HERE

$35 in advance/$40 at the door

Badfish is a vibe. Badfish is a sonic house party complete with plenty of gyrating fans sipping libations and enjoying various extracurricular activities. Badfish is feel-good music.

Saturday 8/2/25 - Badfish starts at 7pm, Glaucoma Suspect opening.

Location: Hop Culture Farms & Brew Co.
144 Cato Corner Rd Colchester, CT

𝙉𝙊 𝙊𝙐𝙏𝙎𝙄𝘿𝙀 𝘼𝙇𝘾𝙊𝙃𝙊𝙇 𝙋𝙀𝙍𝙈𝙄𝙏𝙏𝙀𝘿 𝙊𝙍 𝙒𝙄𝙇𝙇 𝘽𝙀 𝙍𝙀𝙈𝙊𝙑𝙀𝘿 𝙁𝙍𝙊𝙈 𝙋𝙍𝙀𝙈𝙄𝙎𝙀𝙎. 𝙊𝙐𝙏𝙎𝙄𝘿𝙀 𝙁𝙊𝙊𝘿/𝙎𝙉𝘼𝘾𝙆𝙎 𝘼𝙍𝙀 𝘼𝙇𝙇𝙊𝙒𝙀𝘿.

𝙍𝘼𝙄𝙉 𝙊𝙍 𝙎𝙃𝙄𝙉𝙀, 𝙏𝙄𝘾𝙆𝙀𝙏𝙎 𝘼𝙍𝙀 𝙉𝙊𝙉-𝙍𝙀𝙁𝙐𝙉𝘿𝘼𝘽𝙇𝙀

Glaucoma Suspect is an eight piece roots reggae band based in Westerly, RI. They cover the music they love and have a deep respect for the origins & social message of reggae music.

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.

TICKETS HERE!

Saturday 7/26/25 - 2-6pm

$35 in advance/$40 at the door

NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL PERMITTED OR WILL BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OUTSIDE FOOD/SNACKS ARE ALLOWED.

𝙍𝘼𝙄𝙉 𝙊𝙍 𝙎𝙃𝙄𝙉𝙀, 𝙏𝙄𝘾𝙆𝙀𝙏𝙎 𝘼𝙍𝙀 𝙉𝙊𝙉-𝙍𝙀𝙁𝙐𝙉𝘿𝘼𝘽𝙇𝙀

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!

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 on-site.

BEEP, BEEP! Time for a Jeep social hosted by New England Jeep Convoys.

Beer, cocktails, cider, n/a options. Food Truck, live music and all the good vibes.

Lets meet up for a fun night! All jeeps welcome, see you there.

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.

We had a lot of requests to bring back some trivia nights so here you go, come put all that useless knowledge to use! Drinks, food, prizes - we can't wait to hang with you and flex those brains. Free to play, so come play with us!

On-Site Participant: $40
Virtual Participant: $25
Sign Up Here

A Run For Underachievers.
A Couch Potato Fun Run.
A Run For The Rest Of Us.

It goes by many names, and now you can take part in one, if you snag one of the 150 entry slots before they are gone! This 0.5K "Run" (Yes, really 0.5K = 1/3 Mile = 546 Yards = 1640 Feet) will only take you about 7 minutes to complete if you walk it, and then you get rewarded with a beer and a donut!