Guests enjoyed craft beer from more than 55 local breweries at the Thread City Hop Fest.

WHAT: The Thread City Hop Fest, an annual food and craft beer tasting event, will take place at Jillson Square in Willimantic on May 18, 2025. Attendees will enjoy samples from more than 50 breweries from throughout New England. This event is rain or shine. Organized by the Willimantic Brewing Company on behalf of Willimantic Renaissance, Inc., proceeds from the Hop Fest benefit more than 15 charities including the Covenant Soup Kitchen, WAIM, No Freeze Shelter, Horizons, Holy Family Shelter and WDNA. Event is 21+. No children or pets allowed.

See more information and purchase tickets here.

See highlights from last year’s event here.

WHEN: May 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

WHERE: Jillson Square, 645 Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226.