From a humble gathering of friends and breweries in 2017, Hops on the Rock has blossomed into the premier Destination Beer Festival on the West Coast. This iconic block party continues to grow and now includes an exciting lineup of vendors.

This year’s festival on Nov. 9, 11 a.m., boasts more than 25 beer, wine and cider producers, all made in Washington state (see 2023 breweries: https://www.hopsontherock.com/beer-list)!

Breweries in attendance will include exciting projects like Structures, Stemma and El Suenito, among many others, all showcasing their brews alongside local bands and culinary talents from Orcas Island.

Tickets are priced at $50 and are available online. To learn more about the event and to secure your tickets via the website at: www.hopsontherock.com, but act quickly as they’re expected to sell out!

The Hops on the Rock Committee is composed of local businesspersons, including Becca Gray (Island Hoppin’ Brewery), Tim Coffey (The Lower Tavern), Regan Vaughn (Smokestack Services), Carey Eskridge (Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce), Cole Sisson (Doe Bay Wine Company), Jacob Linnes (Island Market) and Rick Hughes (Ray’s Pharmacy and Island Life). They all believe that November is the most underrated time of the year to visit Orcas Island and that enjoying beer is the most underrated excuse to do so.