It’s almost time to harvest hops for beer brewing, a favorite pastime here in the South, and in the true fashion of celebrating all things ‘hoppy’, our partner, Terrapin Beer, will be hosting their 4th annual Hop Harvest Festival to benefit Dogwood Alliance!

Saturday, October 19th from 4:30pm-8:30pm Terrapin Brewery 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens GA 30607

For entertainment, Terrapin will be breaking out a number of specialty casks and hop backs to tempt your taste buds, discussing the difference between home brewing and professional brewing. There will be reps from a few different hop farms to discuss the dirty secrets of hop growing, multiple bluegrass bands, food, and more!

Pre-sale glass vouchers are on sale now!A portion of your glass purchase will be donated to Dogwood. Reserve your spot at the Hop Harvest Festival today! Pre-sale glass vouchers are available in Terrapin’s brewery gift shop and online. Not only will you get to have fun and drink beer, but you’ll be helping protect our Southern forests, too!

Amanda Rodriguez

Amanda is a first generation Cuban American. As a child in West Virginia, she saw first-hand the impact of forest destruction. Now, she helps others support Dogwood Alliance’s vital mission and applies her skills to online and web marketing. A poet, essayist, and fiction writer, Amanda is also the filmmaker of Dogwood’s "Stories Happen in Forests" documentary. She holds a Masters degree from Queens University of Charlotte and a BA from Antioch College. Amanda has been with Dogwood Alliance since 2010.