
Join the Volunteer Associate Board for a casual indoor/outdoor, day-to-night beer tasting, food sampling, star gazing and 5K run, benefiting the summer programs at the Museum! Enjoy high powered local music acts as you sample more than two dozen micro and craft beers, paired with fresh-prepared foods. Wine and malt beverages will also be available, as well as soda and bottled water.
NEW for 2011 – Start your weekend off right with a one-of-a-kind happy hour at an Adults Only (21+) Preview Party on Friday, June 24 from 5:30-10:00 p.m. Rock to local favorite Velvet Crush, and enjoy great beers and amazing foods.
On Saturday, June 25 from 7:00-11:00 p.m., explore the grounds of the Museum as you make your way from the Observatory to the Trails and Treehouse, with multiple stops along the way both indoors and out. Featuring plenty of food and several bands, this evening will offer additional family-friendly activities, including a 5k run for adults (6:30 p.m.) and a one-mile “fun run” for younger guests (6:15 p.m.).
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Admission for both dates is all-inclusive*. No pets or coolers, please. 937.275.7431, ext. 144.
Admission:
Friday - $50/adults (21+), all-inclusive ($55 day of event)
Saturday - $40/adult (15-105), all-inclusive* ($45 day of event)
$7/children (2-14)
*All-inclusive admission includes five (5) drink tickets, good for any beer, wine or malt beverage. Unlimited water and soda are available at each venue. $15 of each adult ticket is tax deductible.
Online sales for Hops Over the Moon have ended. Reservations can still be made in person at the Museum or by phone until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 25. Call 937–275–7431, ext. 120. Tickets may be purchased upong entry to Hops Over the Moon.
A valid photo ID with proof of age is required for adult admission; non-alcoholic beverages available. No coolers or pets are permitted at the event.. In the event of inclement weather, HOP inside the Museum…. We’ll be HOPping rain or shine!
NOTE: ALL race participants must also download and complete the race form below.
Click here to download the Race Registration Form.
Click here for the 2011 Hops Over the Moon 5K Race Results.

Parent/guardian must complete the race form for children participating in the one-mile fun run or the children's division of the 5K.
Online reservations for Friday evening may be made until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 23.
Online reservations for Saturday evening may be made until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 24.
Menu and complete list of Beer Available at Hops 2011:
"Grow Your Garden" at the Outdoor Beer Garden (Friday and Saturday)
Craft Beer Feature Menu Items
Samuel Adams Boston Lager Black Angus Burger Bar
Samuel Adams Summer Ale Marinated Grilled Chicken Sliders
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Portabella Mushroom Fries
Sierra Nevada Summerfest Grilled, Chilled & Marinated Vegetables
Magic Hat #9 Cheese & Broccoli Bites
Stella Artois Hard & Solft Pretzels w/Spicy Mustard
Goose Island Summertime Spicy Santa Fe Chicken Turnovers
Goose Island 312 Beer Soaked Sauerkraut Balls
Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold
Great Lakes Eliot Ness
Great Lakes Burning River Pale Ale
Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter
Great Lakes Commodore Perry IPA
Great Lakes Holy Moses White Ale
Great Lakes Lake Erie Monster Imperial IPA
'Grow Your Garden" at the Indoor Beer Garden (Friday and Saturday)
Craft Beer Feature Menu Items
Blue Moon Belgian White Ale Rustic Bruschetta w/Tomatoes,
Blue Moon Summer Basil, Kalamata Olives & Asiago Cheese
Pale Moon (Blegian Style Pale Ale) Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup Shooters
Leinenkugel Summer Shandy Creamy Red Pepper Hummus
Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat w/Pita & Crackers
Leinenkugel Red Lager Fresh Arugula, Spinach & Pear Salad
Leinenkugel Original Lager w/Mango Vinaigrette
Herb Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Herbal Teas: Cool Mint & Tropical Garden
"Dip Into the Milky Way" at the Junior Observatory (Friday and Saturday)
Craft Beer Feature Dessert Buffet
Ommegang Hennepin A Dippable River of Milk, Dark &
Chimay Tripel White Chocolates, with:
Duvel Marshmallows, Oreos, Bananas,
Goose Island Matilda Apples, Pineapple, Shortcake,
Leffe Blonde Fresh Picked Strawberries, Cream Puffs,
Bud Lite, Plastic 16 oz Potato Chips, Pretzel Rods, and more!
"Drink It In" in the Education Lobby (Saturday Only)
Craft Beer Feature Menu Items
Harpoon IPA Sushi on the Rhine:
U.F.O. Hefeweizen Bite Sized Sushi Rolls w/ Beer Friendly Flavors
Harpoon Summer (Kolsh Style Ale) Hand Tossed Lightly Breaded Shrimp
Harpoon Cider w/ NOLA Barbeque, Worcestershire
Harpoon Bohemian Pilsner Spiked Butter Sauce, Champagne Mustard
Miller Lite and Historic Remoulade
Island Seasoned Smoked Grouper
w/Homemade Allspice & Thyme Pickles,
and Nutmeg Lime Foam Mustard
Cold Salad of Water Cress, Cucumber
Slices and Crispy Wonton Strips
w/Asian, Sesame Orange Vinaigrette
"Tap Your Senses" at the MeadWestvaco Tree House (Saturday Only)
Craft Beer Feature Menu Items
Sierra Nevada Torpedo Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork
Brooklyn IPA Mesquite Smoked USDA Prime
Goose Island IPA Black Angus Beef Brisket
21st Amendment Black IPA *Served with Sweet, Spicy & Carolina Style
Bud Light Plastic 16 oz. Dijon BBQ Sauces & Silver Dollar Buns
Open Faced BLT Rounds
w/Apple Wood Smoked Bacon
Smoked Domestic & Imported Cheeses
Seasonal Fresh Fruit
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