{"id":2286439,"date":"2026-02-17T22:13:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2286439"},"modified":"2026-02-17T22:13:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:13:03","slug":"hoppy-valley-brewers-fest-returns-for-3rd-year-in-new-location","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/hoppy-valley-brewers-fest-returns-for-3rd-year-in-new-location\/","title":{"rendered":"Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest Returns for 3rd Year in New Location"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest will return for its third year on May 24, 2026. Photo courtesy Happy Valley Sports and Entertainment Alliance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A craft beverage festival is returning to the State College area for its third year with a new location and an expanded variety of offerings.<\/p>\n

The Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest<\/a><\/strong> will be held on Sunday, May 24, at Penn State\u2019s Panzer Stadium, home of the Nittany Lion lacrosse teams, the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance<\/a><\/strong> wrote in a release on Tuesday. Hours will be 1 to 6 p.m. for VIP ticket holders and 2 to 6 p.m. for general admission. <\/p>\n

The festival previously was held at Beaver Stadium for its inaugural edition in May 2024 then moved to the Porter North lot next to Medlar Field at Lubrano Park in July 2025 because of stadium construction.<\/p>\n

While Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest will remain beer-focused, it is expanding this year to include wines, ciders and spirits.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the craft beverage market continues to evolve, we have heard growing interest from both consumers and producers to expand the festival beyond beer,\u201d said John Schaffer, owner of Antifragile Brewing Company<\/a><\/strong>, a founding partner of the Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest. \u201cWhile our roots will always remain firmly focused on craft beer, adding wineries, cideries and distilleries allows producers to collaborate across categories, diversify our beverage offerings and connect with new audiences. <\/p>\n

\u201cThese changes not only enhance the festival experience, but also help drive interest in local taprooms and tasting rooms year-round. We are very excited for what this next chapter of Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest will bring.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to dozens of regional breweries, as well as invited wineries, cideries and distilleries, the festival will include live entertainment and food vendors to be announced.<\/p>\n

\u201cHoppy Valley Brewers Fest is a perfect example of how sports and entertainment come together to create memorable experiences in Happy Valley,\u201d said Eric Engelbarts, executive director of the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance, also a founding partner of the festival. \u201cBy activating a venue like Panzer Stadium and pairing it with live music, local food, and a high-quality festival atmosphere, we are able to showcase State College as a destination for unique entertainment experiences that go well beyond game day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tickets<\/a><\/strong> will go on sale March 2, with VIP, general admission and designated driver options. Prices have not yet been announced. In 2025, VIP tickets were $95, general admission $65 and designated driver $20.<\/p>\n

To receive updates on vendors, entertainment and tickets, visit hoppyvalleybrewersfest.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.statecollege.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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