Hops for Houses Craft Beer Festival, supporting Williamson County Habitat for Humanity
February 22, 2025 – Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail, Taylor, TX
Tickets are on sale NOW!
Hops for Houses Craft Beer Festival fundraiser is back this February to raise funds for Williamson County Habitat for Humanity and raise a bunch of beer toasts to fun while they’re at it!
Austin-area breweries do not shy away from opportunities to connect and proudly give back to causes of many shapes and sizes. Nicole Vommaro, Development & Marketing Director for Habitat for Humanity Williamson County notes, “We are super excited to be able to bring back the Hops for Houses Craft Beer Festival fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County at the Williamson County Expo Hall!”
What is Hops for Houses Craft Beer Festival?
This fundraiser festival features craft beer from 20+ Central and North Texas breweries as well as delicious food trucks, live music, a silent auction, games, and more! Festival participants are in for such a treat receiving beer sample tickets (3 oz pours) from participating breweries. Commemorative “House That Beer Built” pint glasses as well as additional sampling tickets will also be available to purchase on-site at the event. Expect awesome bands throughout the day. Keep an eye out on their website for further announcements.
VIP Admission is from 1 pm-6:30pm and General Admission from 2-6:30pm. VIP tickets are PRE-SALE ONLY!
VIP Tickets: $75
- 1 Hour early entry for VIP Happy Hour with unlimited beer and wine tastings, as well as complimentary cuban cigars! (from 1pm-2pm only)
- 8 Complimentary Tasting Tickets (to be used AFTER 2pm)
- Commemorative tasting cup
- Access to the VIP Lounge, which features exclusive VIP beer and wine tastings & catered bites
- Access to food trucks (food purchased separately), vendors, silent auction, and more!
General Admission (GA) Tickets
Regular: $30
At the door: $40
- Entrance to the event and 8 Tasting Tickets
- Commemorative tasting cup
- Access to food trucks (food purchased separately), vendors, silent auction, and more!
Admission: Designated Driver $0.00
Designated Driver Tickets are available at no cost to those 21+. DD’s will receive a DD Wristband upon arrival.
*Each sample ticket is redeemable for a 3-ounce pour. Limit is in accordance with TABC code. Festival attendees will be able to purchase additional sampling tickets at the festival.
**Note: The Hops for Houses Craft Beer Festival is a 21+only event. Identification will be verified for ticket sales and festival entry.
If you have further questions, please check out their FAQ page.
Vommaro concludes, “Hops for Houses Festival goers/supporters can expect a great event with great beer and great music with good friends for a great cause!”
Are you a local brewery that’s interested in participating in this exciting event? You can register for the festival HERE!
Hops for Houses Passports (Dec. 1, 2024- Apr. 30, 2025)
Can’t make it to the festival? You can purchase a Hops for Houses Passport ($25) and keep the fun going through the end of April! Enjoy a complimentary beer when you visit each of the 16 participating Central Texas businesses, plus the opportunity to be entered into our raffle drawing if you visit ALL 16 locations. Proceeds directly support Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County and its mission to provide affordable housing to individuals and families in need in Williamson County.
Passports can be purchased HERE!
Craft Beer Austin Commentary
I’ve been going to this event every year – this will be my 4th time! The event is indoors, with an open air “backyard” section featuring food trucks and other vendors. It’s on the smaller side of beer festivals, and considering the distance from Austin it tends to be less crowded than the larger festivals like TCBF, which means short lines and plenty of time to relax and enjoy the beers. Considering the low ticket price, and the fact that 100% of it goes directly to Habitat for Humanity, I encourage you all to make the trip to Taylor!
We also love beer passports, and Hops for Houses is one of the best ones – $25 for 16 drinks is a great deal. The catch is that most of these locations are north and a bit spread out – so if you live in that direction and like exploring, I highly recommend signing up! Just 4 visits or so and you will have earned its value. (Phantom Warrior is on the list, and they’re one of my favorite breweries I visited last year, don’t sleep on them!)
