# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hops on the Rock 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Beer tastes better downtown!

Grab your friends and join us on Saturday, October 10th for Hops on the Rock 2026 - Sterling Main Street's annual craft beer festival and fundraiser at the Sterling Marketplace.

Spend the afternoon sampling incredible craft beers from regional breweries and homebrewers, enjoying live music, great food, and celebrating everything we love about fall in Downtown Sterling—all with a celebratory Red, White & Brewed twist!

**🍺 VIP:** 2–3 PM
**🍻 General Admission:** 3–6 PM

✨ Craft beer tastings
🎶 Live music
🌮 Food trucks
🍂 Fall fun & hometown vibes

Whether you're a seasoned craft beer fan or just looking for a fun afternoon with friends, this is one event you won't want to miss.

21+ event. Designated Driver tickets available.

Stay tuned—we'll be announcing breweries, entertainment, and more in the weeks ahead. Until then...Cheers to being **Red, White & Brewed!** 🍻

Tickets on sale September 1st!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sterling/hops-on-the-rock-2026/200030503349501
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Festivals, food-drinks, Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 57

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Sterling
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 111 W 2nd St, Sterling, IL 61081, United States
- **lat**: 41.7873
- **long**: -89.69822
- **full address**: 111 W 2nd St, Sterling, IL 61081, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Hops on the Rock 2026
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Hops on the Rock 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Hops on the Rock 2026 takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 111 W 2nd St, Sterling, IL 61081, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Hops on the Rock 2026?
  - **A:** Hops on the Rock 2026 is organized by Sterling Main Street.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Hops on the Rock 2026 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sterling, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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