Hoopla [hoop-la]: bustling excitement surrounding an event
Lagers [lah-gers]: colorful beer styles, exceptional structure, aroma, flavor & finish
A festival for lager lovers by lager brewers celebrating camaraderie, collaboration, & community.
All Welcome.
COPACABANAS 1PM | VIP 1:30PM | GA 2PM | LAST CALL 5:45
Hosted by/at: GABF Brewery of the Year, Local (& Boulder native owned), Wibby Brewing in Longmont, Colorado
Festival tickets include:
CRISP, CLEAN, AWARD-WINNING LAGERS! Unlimited pours from a multitude of craft breweries in a festive, beachy setting with massive floating pools, hammocks, beach games, and island vibes. Harness your inner pirate, parrothead, beach bum, flamingo and bring your best aloha for a refreshing Colorado beercation with your besties!
Getting here is easy: for $2.25 There is the Bound from Boulder (drops off 1.5 blocks away), The Flexfort from FC, Berthoud, Loveland) is also very affordable. And of course ride shares and bikes (we have one pedi-cab for after if you're local)!
FOOD: festive fare with an island twist offered by restaurant partners available for purchase Temaki Tornado Sushi & Sashimi, & Fresh Shucked Oysters on the half shell!
Vending by B.Fresh Gear, Shout out to our sponsors: Root Shoot Malting, Roots Music Project, Brannan Companies, Colorado Materials, LDDA
Moving the sand between your toes to steel drums with a refreshing lager in your hand will bring the island vibrations to anyone.
Sunshine daydreams in the forecast & a refreshing tasting list poured beachside & while you float! 🏝🍻🏖
The #Hooplagers brewery list includes styles by*:
Augustiner Bräu
Schell’s Brewery
4 Noses Brewing Company
Bambei Brewing
Bootstrap Brewing
Berthoud Brewing Co
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Cellar West Brewery
Crow Hop Brewing Co
Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
Fritz Family Brewers
Goldspot Brewing Company
Grimm Brothers Brewhouse
GrĂĽvi Alc-Free Bevs
Jack's Abby Craft Lagers
Knotted Root Brewing Company
Littleton Brewing Company
Mythmaker Brewing
New Image
New Terrain
Odd13 Brewing
Oskar Blues Brewery
Peculier Ales
Seedstock Brewing
Six Car
Strange Craft Beer Company
TightKnit Brewing Co.
Timnath Beerwerks
Upslope Brewing Company
Verboten Brewing
Wibby Brewing
Wild Provisions Beer Project
Woods Boss Brewing
... and more!
*VIP receives specialty pours.
G/F and N/A options will be present.
Breweries are subject to change add/drop etc.
GET THOSE TICKETS BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!
Hooplagers, the lager hoopla!
Lager Fest, #LagerLove and Lager On…
Past events have supported the efforts of Firehouse Art Center, Artwalk Longmont, Bicycle Longmont, Foothills United Way, OUR Center, Out Boulder County, Conscious Alliance, Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley (Longmont, CO), Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley, HOPE for Longmont and more in the spirit of community resilience and vitality.
Please direct all inquiries regarding participation and rare sponsorship opportunities via email to robin @ wibbybrewing.com
Family Friendly:
Kids ARE welcome! However, this is predominantly a 21+ Pool Party. MOST pools are 21+. There will be a smaller pool section with a waterslide, slip & slide, beach space access for those under 21. Minors must have a parent/guardian adult present at all times.
Dogs are not allowed in the pools. Sometimes there are dog pools, but they are usually BYOF (bring your own float)! We will update you if we procure some more! Dogs MUST be friendly, leashed and attended to at all times!
Be Your Fest Self! All attendees must agree to the terms of Brewers
Association Code of Conduct and Colorado Brewers Guild Event Code of Conduct
Festgarten: an Open-Air Pavilion & Parkspace at Wibby Brewing
209 Emery St, , Longmont, CO 80501World-class brewery crafting tasteful, medal-winning lagers to mastery without filtration boasting dynamic performance & event venue spaces. Honored Brewer & Brewery of the Year for the entire country at the Brewers Association's Great American Beer Festival.