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2012 Hop Juice Festival
Two Brothers Brewing Company
Aurora, IL
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Online ticket sales have ended. Tickets are available at the door. General Admission tickets are $5.00 and there are ample tickets available. VIP Tickets Friday at $50 plus tax and 170 tickets available. VIP Tickets Saturday are $75 plus tax annd there are 135 tickets available.


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2012 Hop Juice Festival
**TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR UNTIL SOLD OUT. CURRENTLY THERE ARE 135 VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE AND AMPLE GENERAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE. UPDATED 05/30/2012

This festival is a ticketed event open to all ages.  Tickets are required for general admission, and a limited number of VIP tickets are also available. Children under the age of 12 are free and do not need a ticket.

FRIDAY HEADLINER FREDDY JONES BAND
Local favorites HOSS
Chicago's own Freddy Jones Band


SATURDAY HEADLINER THE JAYHAWKS
Michael Heaton Band
The Hurricane Reggae Band
The Right Now
The Jayhawks

WITH VIP ACCESS YOU GET:
* Guaranteed entry to the festival even if the general admission is at capacity;
* Exclusive Access to the Two Brothers Roundhouse restaurant, tavern and courtyard;
* Live main stage video and audio simulcast;
* Exclusive Access to the VIP Bar;
* Exclusive Access to the indoor Bathrooms;
* A seat to rest your hop lovin' feet;
* 5 complimentary beers for single day VIP (weekend pass receives 5 per day, 21 or older with state-issued ID);
* Unlimited free non-alcoholic drinks;
* Exclusive Access to Specialty Foods Purveyors inside, including cheese, chocolate and other specialty food samplings;
* Food all day long including
** Friday dinner buffet from 6-8pm
** Saturday barbeque lunch from Noon-2pm
** Saturday dinner buffet from 6-8pm
* BUY A WEEKEND PASS AND SAVE

We think this is a pretty dynamite value for anyone who wants the option to get out of the sun and enjoy a beer and some food from the friendly confines of the Two Brothers Roundhouse. Get your tickets while the gettin' is good!

GENERAL ADMISSION ALLOWS:
*Access to the festival grounds
*Access to Two Brothers beers including Hop Juice!
*Access to exclusive guest beers, while they last.

Note: Rain or Shine event-no refunds

Location

Two Brothers Brewing Company (View)
205 N Broadway
Aurora, IL 60505
United States

Categories

Food > Beer, Wine, Spirits
Music > Reggae
Music > Rock
Music > Rockabilly
Music > Singer/Songwriter
Other > Fundraisers

Minimum Age: 0
Kid Friendly: Yes!
Dog Friendly: No
Non-Smoking: No
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes!

Contact

Owner: Jim Ebel
On BPT Since: Apr 27, 2010
 
www.HopJuiceFestival.com

Q&A

Question: does vip include 5 beers each day if you do weekend package
Answer: Yes! The complimentary beers are available each day, so you'll get tickets each day you arrive that can be redeemed for the beer of your choice. Thanks for the question, I'll update the site to reflect. Cheers, Jim
 
Question: I'm bringing my kids who are 3 & 7. Do they also need a ticket?
Answer: No, children under 12 do not need a ticket to attend. Thanks for bringing this up, I'll add it to the page. Cheers, Jim
 
Question: Will hop juice black be available both Friday and Saturday?
Answer: Hop Juice Black will be released at the Festival opening and will be available until sold-out.
 
Question: Is the food included in VIP pass?
Answer: Yes, food is included in the VIP pass.
 
Question: I want a VIP ticket but my wife is pregnant so she will not be drinking. Does she have to pay full price for a VIP ticket or is there a designated driver rate?
Answer: Unfortunately there is no DD rate. However, her tickets can be used to buy beers for anyone, so bring friends!
 
Question: We love Two Brothers, but my wife doesn't drink beer. Can she trade her VIP 5 beers for wine?
Answer: Yes, the tickets can be used for wine in the VIP Section only.
 
Question: Gabe, Why are there not tickets for Saturday on line ?? I see Friday & the weekend V.I.P., but not just Saturday tickets ?
Answer: In the dropdwon box on the main ticket page, select Saturday where you can buy Saturday tickets and weekend passes.
 
Question: General Admission tickets - what exactly is the "festival grounds"?
Answer: We'll have our parking lot fenced to allow beer serving per City ordinance. Inside the fence = festival grounds.
 
Question: Is the venue accessible via the Metra station?
Answer: Yes, it is connected to the Aurora train station.
 
Question: Where is parking located for the festival?
Answer: yes. there are several public free parking locations available during the event.
 
Question: Will there be Hop Juice/Hop Juice Black sales outside of the festival, as there have been previous years?
Answer: yes. you do not need a ticket to buy hop juice. it will be available until sold out.
 
Question: Will the event "sell out"?; as in, should I buy tix ahead of time to guarantee myself in the fest?
Answer: This is the first year we've held the Fest in Aurora, so we don;t know if it will sell-out. We anticipate with the advertising. With the advertising starting next week we anticipate a sellout but of course don't know.
 
Question: Will this festival "sell out" either day?; as in, am I okay w/ purch. tix at the entrance as opposed to online?
Answer: This is the first year we've held the Fest in Aurora, so we don't know, but do anticipate a sell-out. Tickets will be available day of the event if they are available.
 
Question: If we buy general admin tickets in advance, can we STILL be excluded from the festivities on Saturday if the even is at capacity? If so, how do we get a refund?
Answer: If you buy GA or VIP tickets in advance you are guaranteed entry.
 
Question: how much is food (like the Friday dinner buffet) for general admin people?
Answer: the buffet is only for VIP. GA tickets will have a variety of foods available for purchase between $4 and $6, sandwiches, brats, snacks
 
Question: My boyfriend is a whiskey drinker, and does not ever drink beer. I would like for him to join me at the festival, as I am an avid beer drinker myself. Does he have access to whiskey if we buy GA tickets?
Answer: No, we do not serve any spirits in the general admission areas.
 
Question: Once we have purchased our general admission, is there a fee for beers? If so, how much per cup and how many ounces?
Answer: Yes, beer is $4/pint; $6/9 oz. for hop juice and Saturday's specialty guest beers.
 
Question: I have two sets of friends coming- one pair on Friday, and one pair on Saturday. Will they be able to split the VIP pass? There was only one ticket for the weekend, so I want to make sure I can hand them to my second set of friends.
Answer: Yes, you can split the weekend VIP tickets.
 
Question: If we buy two adult VIP tickets and we bring our kids with us that are under 12 can they come into the VIP section with us and stay for the evening?
Answer: Yes, children under 12 can accompany their parents into the VIP sections.
 
Question: It looks like the standard delivery tickets will not arrive in time. Can we purchase and pick up tickets at 2 Brothers in warrenville inadvance, or do we have to upgrade to Special Delivery?
Answer: It is getting late for standard delivery tickets. They may arrive in time, but not necessarily. Unfortunately we have no way to sell tickets from the Roundhouse or Tap House. You can buy tickets at the door, if available, or get express delivery. Currently it looks like there are ample tickets left for walk-up purchasing, but the venue is size restricted by the City of Aurora.
 
Question: What happen to the tickets --- the website is saying Presale tickets for this event are not available from Brown Paper Tickets at this time.
Answer: Tickets are again available. Tickets should be sent using express delivery to ensure tickets arrive for the event. There is no will call, but tickets are avaialble at the gate.
 
Question: What happen to the tickets --- the website is saying Presale tickets for this event are not available from Brown Paper Tickets at this time.
Answer: Tickets are again available. Tickets should be sent using express delivery to ensure tickets arrive for the event. There is no will call, but tickets are avaialble at the gate.
 
Question: Are presale tickets currently sold out? This disclaimer was at the top of the page while I was visiting - Presale tickets for this event are not available from Brown Paper Tickets at this time.
Answer: Tickets are again available. Tickets should be sent using express delivery to ensure tickets arrive for the event. There is no will call, but tickets are avaialble at the gate.
 
Question: Is there somewhere I can go in person to purchase tickets in advance, or can I only buy them online?
Answer: Advance tickets are only available online. Tickets will be available at the gate until sold out.
 
Question: Hello, are there areas to sit down or should people bring their own lawn chairs?
Answer: It's suggested that you bring a chair. You can view the items allowable in the festival at http://www.hopjuicefestival.com/
 
Question: Your response regarding Hop Juice Black is troubling. So for those of us who bought VIP tickets for Saturday, if Hop Juice Black runs out Friday, there will be none left to try? Are you going to save some product for those coming on Saturday?
Answer: We will hold some back for sales on Saturday but cannot guarantee availability.
 
Question: My husband and I just found out about the event, and we were wondering if there was any possible way we could still enter our beer into the competition?
Answer: Unfortunately the judging is done.
 
Question: Where is the Art Fair and stage for the band located? Is that covered under a general admission ticket?
Answer: Yes, both the Art Fair and Stage are in the general admission areas.
 
Question: Is re-entry permitted with a VIP pass?
Answer: Yes, as long as you still have your wristband re-entry is allowed.
 
Question: Today's the day! Any word on the local craft brewers that will be there?
Answer: Ready? Tight Head, Emmett's, Metropolitan, Gordon Biersch, 5 Rabbit, Haymarket, Rock Bottom, Wild Onion, Lucky Monk, Stockholms, Lunar, Goose Island and Finch
 
Question: If we purchase general admission tickets can we go have dinner first at the restaurant?
Answer: No, the entire building is set aside for VIP.
 
Question: I am planning to attend on Saturday. If I came down and bought tickets at door around 1pm or so - can I come back later at around 6 to re-enter?
Answer: Yes, re-entry is allowed if you still have your wristband


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