One of the best ways to enjoy a fall day is to be outside soaking up the cooler temperatures and relishing times with friends and family. CoFestCo and the Brewers Association of Maryland have joined forces to host the 2nd Annual Hops & Harvest Festival, set to take place at the Columbia Lakefront (10227 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, MD 20144) on Saturday, September 30 from 12 noon- 9 pm.

The festival will feature unlimited tastings from a combination of 30 breweries and other craft beverage producers. In addition, there will be over 25 artisans and craft vendors as well as fresh local food, games, and live entertainment. Tickets range from $10-$40.00 with two “sessions” from 12-4 (Midday) or 5-9 (Twilight). Tickets can be purchased at www.hopsandharvestfest.com. The event will take place rain or shine.

Participating craft beverage producers will include Mad Science Brewing Company, Calvert Brewing Company, RavenBeer, Brookeville Beer Farm, Manor Hill Brewing, Ocean City Brewing Company, Hysteria Brewing Co., Full Tilt Brewing, Pub Dog Brewing Co, Black Flag Brewing Co., Flying Dog Brewery, Oliver Brewing Co., Heavy Seas Beer, 7 Locks Brewing, The Brewer's Art, Smoketown Brewing Station, Push Brewing Company, Jailbreak Brewing Company, DuClaw Brewing Co., Twin Valley Distillers, Tobacco Barn Distillery, Gray Wolf Craft Distilling, McClintock Distilling, MISCellaneous Distillery, Lyon Distilling Co., Olney Winery, Tenth Ward Distilling, Royal Rabbit Vineyards, Great Shoals Winery, and Dragonfly Farms- Sangria.