Another year down! Thank you so much to this year's sponsors for believing in RTH: Piasa Body Art, West Star Aviation, Jim Harper Creative, Alton Tattoo Company, Liberty Bank, Cope Plastics Inc , Nautilus Fitness Center, Argosy Casino Alton, and All Around Alton, Illinois. Thank you to our dedicated crew of volunteers: Megan, Sasha, CyRhen, Dan, Ben, Cara, Leann, Kelly, and Ellen. Thanks to our harding working team of sound engineers: Bart, Justin, Andy, Jared, Rick, Peter, and Joshua. Thanks to The Big Z - 94.3 FM and Dennis for all the excellent coverage. Thanks to our BANDS, ARTISTS, AND BREWERIES and the venues owners & staff and shuttle drivers!! Thank you to ALL OF YOU for your interest in and support of local music, art, and craft beer. And huge shout out to Megyme Productions for kickin' out this rad video! Thanks, Meg! Music by Pono AM. Hope & Therapy, Ace Of Wands, Koerner Distributor, Inc.. Donnewald Distributing Company The Old Bakery Beer Company Chez Marilyn Germania Brew Haus Elijah P's Bottle and Barrel Hops House Alton Peel Brewing Company The Langaleers Jabberwock Emporium Destihl Brewery Scribble Carson Clayworks Company Biggar and Shaw Polyshades A Glass of Harmony Renessa Urban Sewing Rocky Pardo Cope's Country Creations Outsider Art by Renee Raub-Ayers Amuse Foosh Hanna Herbals Grafton Winery & Brewhaus Sherry Hope Drew

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NEED TO KNOW FOR DAY OF THE EVENT (SATURDAY): Bring your valid I.D. to Check-In/Will Call on August 19th from 1:45pm-4:00pm to receive your entry wristband, souvenir glass, and festival map. Check-In/Will Call is located at the Alton Visitor Center, 200 Piasa St. Alton, IL 62002. Every person redeeming a ticket for a glass/wristband MUST be present at Check-In and show valid ID. In other words, we will not hand out 4 glasses to one person because they bought the tickets. If you purchased your ticket online, you will need a printed ticket or a mobile ticket. Please review your email confirmation, follow the prompts, and have your ticket ready before you arrive. For those who selected "physical tickets", your name will be on the Will Call List at check-in. TICKETS WILL BE FOR SALE AT THE DOOR, while they last, for $30. Come early! There are several public parking options located within walking distance of Check-In (lot on Williams St., lot near the intersection of 5th and Piasa, and street parking throughout Downtown). You will receive a map at Check-In that outlines the day's band schedule, Artist/Vendor locations, Brewery locations and offerings, and the Shuttle Stop locations. Water is your friend. Stay hydrated. Bring sunscreen. Positive attitude? Pack that in your satchel as well! Money for things like lunch, dinner, vendor wares and band merch! This is a rain or shine event! Bring an umbrella if you're worried about the possibility of rain. Please be respectful to our town, the establishments, and one another. PLEASE REMEMBER TO DRINK RESPONSIBLY. ALTON'S BEST CABS: 618-578-3344

TWO MORE DAYS 'till Rock The Hops 2017!!

Rock The Hops returns to Downtown Alton, IL for its 3rd year! A celebration of music, art, and craft beer taking place over multiple venues. Awarded Best Festival of 2016 by All Around Alton, Illinois. BUY TICKETS ONLINE: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2989197 OVER 40 STYLES of craft beer! 28 local bands! Artists & Vendors!

Not too many tickets left online, folks! Be sure to snatch yours up while you still can! http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2989197

Here's the full lineup for Rock The Hops 2017 - a celebration of music, art, and craft beer! Over half of the tickets have already been sold, so don't wait - get yours today! Tickets: rockthehops.bpt.me

Get 'em while they're hot! Ticket sales are up from this time last year so don't wait and be left out of the fun! Grab your tickets at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2989197

If you've RSVP'd to Rock The Hops 2017, then you're probably aware that Biff K'narly and the Reptilians have been announced to play at this year's event. In fact, several other bands have been announced, too! (...Seashine, HOOKiE, The Fade, Hideous gentlemen...) Come join the event page so you don't miss out on these important updates! And hey, guess what? We're on Instagram (@rockthehops) and Twitter (@rockthehopsil) as well. Goooooo, social media!