The Festival
Location: Anderson Park - Bristol, Tennessee
Something Different
Imagine a festival where all the beer is something unique, something you have never tasted before, and likely never will again. The Hoppy Possum in Northeast Tennessee features only the best amateur brewers from around the country, serving exciting beer, cider, and mead they created. Brewers and their offerings are carefully selected by festival staff to bring you the best and most unique libations.
You
Decide
How do we make sure to attract the best brewers? We offer $10,000 in cash prizes and carefully select each brewer. Festival attendees will vote on their favorites. The top 5 beer entries and top 3 non-beer (cider, mead, etc.) entries will move on to final judging. For more information about serving at Hoppy Possum and how the competition is structured, click HERE.
Lodging
Our official hotel partner will be announce in Spring 2025
Music
No celebration is complete without great music. Each year we feature a full day of live music. Musical acts will be announced in Spring 2025.
Food
Northeast Tennessee has no shortage of amazing food trucks. Our 2024 food truck lineup included The Whiskey Kitchen, Blunt Pretzels, Kickin’ Chicken Shack, Tin Can Diner, Risin’ Vibes Kitchen, Vintage Vixens, and The Land Shark.
Vendors
If you are interested in participating as a vendor, please complete the short form HERE.