NEED TO KNOW FOR DAY OF THE EVENT:

Bring your valid I.D. and ticket to Check-In on August 10th from 2:00pm-4:00pm to receive your entry wristband, souvenir glass, and festival map. Check-In is located at the Alton Visitor Center, 200 Piasa St. Alton, IL 62002. Beer tasting ends at 7pm, so visit your favorites early so you don’t miss out.

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 from a venue, please bring it with you. If you purchased your ticket online, you will need a printed ticket or a mobile ticket. Please review your email confirmation, follow the prompts, DOWNLOAD YOUR TICKET and HAVE YOUR TICKET READY BEFORE YOU ARRIVE.

DON'T KNOW HOW TO ACCESS YOUR MOBILE TICKET? READ THIS: https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/319355/where-are-my-tickets/

There are several public parking options located within walking distance of Check-In (lot on William St., lot near the intersection of 5th and Piasa, lot at The Lodge at the Lovejoy, lots at Riverfront park, and street parking throughout Downtown).

We encourage you to visit rockthehopsalton.com/2024 for all details of this year's event. Additional details and brewery locations will be updated during the week leading up to the event. You can also get a paper copy of the map at Check-In that outlines the day's band schedule, Artist/Vendor locations, Brewery locations and offerings, and the Shuttle Stop locations. There is a Shuttle Stop at every venue.

This is a rain or shine event! Bring an umbrella, bring your water, bring sunscreen, bring money to eat out and buy art.

Please be respectful to our town, the establishments, and one another. Be cool, ok? Ok.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO DRINK RESPONSIBLY. ALTON'S BEST CABS: 618-578-3344

2024 OFFICIAL VENUES:

For those participating in the craft beer tasting, you must check in at the Alton Visitors Center, located at 200 Piasa St. Shuttle service is for paid patrons. There is a shuttle stop at each venue.

This year’s venues are:

Old Bakery Beer Co. - 400 Landmarks

Flock & Food Truck Park - 210 Ridge St.

The Conservatory - 554 E. Broadway

Bossanova Martini Lounge - 112 W 3rd St.

Ragin Cajun Piano Bar - 210 W 3rd St.

In addition to hosting the festival, all venues will be operating business as usual. There is no cost to come down and enjoy the music and art! In fact, we encourage you to join us! You may order food and drinks from these great establishments as you wish!

WHERE DO I PARK?

There is plenty of street parking located within the festival footprint as well as several lots. Check out the parking lots at: Riverfront Park, Argosy Casino, Broadway and Ridge, William St., Piasa and 5th, The Lovejoy, plus many more!

DO I NEED A TICKET TO COME TO ROCK THE HOPS 2024?

With the purchase of a ticket, you get to take part in the craft beer sampling at every venue, and you receive a commemorative tasting glass and access to the shuttles. You also get the satisfaction that you are directly supporting the musicians and artists in your region!

You do not need a ticket to come out and simply enjoy the music and the art. You can purchase drinks and food as you go at each participating venue.