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Independence is famous for being the historic hop capital of the world. The Hop & Heritage Festival continues to celebrate our community's hop history showcasing Independence's unique heritage and vibrant community.
The festival begins at 12:00 while enjoying beer tastings. Purchase a pint glass and receive a passport of local businesses hosting craft beer tastings (21+). At Riverview Park the whole family can enjoy the Heritage Stage, a Kid Zone featuring Young Entrepreneurs and Vendors. There is also a Beer Garden for adults and of course live music throughout the day.
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Image courtesy of the Heritage Museum
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
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2025 Hop & Heritage Map
2025 Hop & Heritage Schedule
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Live Entertainment: Enjoy a full day of live music on the Main Stage and Heritage Stage, featuring local talent and tribute bands. From classic rock to 90s hits, there’s something for everyone.
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Vendor Marketplace: Explore vendors offering food, art, and handcrafted goods. Don’t miss the Young Entrepreneurs Plaza, where aspiring young business owners showcase their creations.
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Heritage Stage: Will include a display of farm equipment, fiddlers, flint makers, weavers and spinners as well as glass making.
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Hop Head Hundred
The "Hop Head Hundred" begins and ends in historic Independence, Oregon, once known as the "Hop Capital of the World." Riders traverse scenic backcountry roads with views of the Coast and Cascades, passing active hop farms and crossing the Willamette River via the iconic Buena Vista Ferry.
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Presented by Pacific Source Insurance, this annual event supports the Oregon MTB League, a non-profit organization fostering youth development in mountain biking for 6th-12th graders across the state. Founded in 2017 as part of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA), the league emphasizes participation, camaraderie, and positive sporting behavior over competition for more than 300 youth athletes.
Young Entrepreneurs
The Independence Downtown Association loves celebrating and supporting our community's young entrepreneurs. We will be providing youth with an opportunity to exhibit and sell their own creations at the festival. Spots are limited, register today!
To register, click here.
2025 CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
Time: 12PM Registration/Bags fly at 2:00 PM
Tournament Information: The tournament is open to anyone. Space is limited to 16 teams of two. All entries will be processed in order of receipt and subject to availability. The tournament bracket will be selected randomly by event organizers. Bags fly, rain or shine.
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How to Enter and Fees: Register online or the day of the tournament. $30 per team. Winners gets half the entry fee, the other half helps to support the Hop & Heritage Festival.
Interested in a cornhole board sponsorship? Click here.
Hop & Heritage Vendors
We have a few more vendor spots available, click the link below to register.
Hop & Heritage Sponsors
The community supports the festival in many different ways, but without our official sponsors, much of what we offer wouldn't be possible - thank you to those who financially support the Independence Downtown Association and the Hop & Heritage Festival!
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