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Hops 'n Props on the River in Manistee

September, 2023

The Annual Hops & Props on the River is an event not to be missed. It’a held in downtown Manistee and focuses on the city’s rich boating history, plus the popularity of Michigan craft beer, cider, and wine. Over 100 varieties of locally crafted beverages will be available for sampling. There will also be food trucks and cornhole available.

The Century Boat Show rounds out this event and is from 10am-4pm with the tasting event running from 1-6pm. Tickets are $30 each in advance which includes a Hops & Props glass (approx. 6oz) and 6 beer samples. Advance tickets can be purchased at mynorthtickets.com. Tickets bought online on the day of the event from 12am-6pm and tickets bought at the door (cash only) are $35 . Designated Driver & Minor General Event Admission is $5 per person at the door (cash only).

2022 Participating Breweries Included:

  • Arbor Brewing Company
  • Atwater Brewery
  • Bell’s Brewery
  • Big Buck Brewery
  • Big Lake Brewery
  • Blake’s Hard Cider Co.
  • Brew Detroit
  • Farmhaus Cider Co.
  • Foggy Mountain Distillery
  • Founder’s
  • Grand Armory Brewing Company
  • Grand River Brewery
  • Griffin Claw Brewery
  • Iron Fish Distillery
  • Leelanau Winery
  • Long Road Distillery
  • Ludington Bay Brewing Co.
  • Middle Coast Brewing Company
  • North Channel Brewing
  • Northern Naturals Cider
  • Odd Side Ales
  • Old Nation Brewery
  • Pigeon Hill Brewing Co.
  • Reed City Brewery
  • Saugatuck Brewing Company
  • Short’s Brewing Co.
  • St. Julian Winery
  • Unruly Brewery
For more information on Hops & Props on the River, please contact the event organizers:

Manistee DDA & Manistee Visitors Bureau

(231) 398-3262

manisteehopsandprops.com

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