Hoots & Hops

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Nature comes alive in the nighttime! This beloved summer event features local beer tastings, food bite samples from area restaurants and caterers, activities, food trucks, live music, and so much more.

This event is a fundraiser for Cincinnati Nature Center and all revenue earned goes towards our mission of Inspiring Conservation.

Tickets on Sale June 2!

Friday, July 18, 6–10 pm

Individual ticket price of $50 includes:

• Feast on complimentary food bites that highlight Cincinnati’s vibrant local food scene or purchase a meal from one of two local food trucks.

• Sip on a selection of unique beers from five different Cincinnati craft breweries. Select complimentary beer samples are included in the ticket price. Additional beer, wine and a foraged cocktail will be available for purchase.

• Live music on the Krippendorf Terrace from Dan Van Vechten from 6:30-9:30pm.

• Stroll the Nature Center trails and engage in interactive activities that highlight the wild side of nature!

• Get up close and personal with local birds of prey from our partners at RAPTOR, Inc. as well as several of Cincinnati Nature Center’s own resident wildlife ambassadors. Raptor, Inc. will be located in the Cabin Field from 6:00-9:00pm.

Note: Guests will receive 4 beer/wine-tasting tickets and 4 food bite tickets, as well as a 5-oz. commemorative Hoots & Hops mug upon arrival. Additional beer-tasting tickets, as well as full-size beer, wine and foraged cocktail tickets are available for purchase. Cash and credit cards will both be accepted for purchases.

Preregistration required. Ages 21 and older. Must show ID. Limit is ten event tickets per person.

To enjoy free alcohol samples or to purchase alcohol, you must be 21+ and present your valid ID at Registration to receive an alcohol wristband.

Please note: Pets are not permitted at any Cincinnati Nature Center program or event.

For registration questions, please contact our Registrar at (513) 831-1711 or email registrar@cincynature.org.

View Frequently Asked Questions

This event is generously sponsored by:

Presenting Sponsor

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For a full list of event sponsorship benefits and information, please contact Kylee Alter at kalter@cincynature.org or call (513) 965-4249.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where will this event be held?

Hoots & Hops will take place at Cincinnati Nature Center’s Krippendorf Lodge. Krippendorf Lodge is located at our Rowe Woods location at 4949 Tealtown Rd., Milford, OH, 45150.

What time is this event? Do I need to stay the whole time?

This event begins at 6:00pm and goes until 10:00pm. It is open house style, meaning you can arrive and leave at any time and stay as long as you want. Please note: We will not begin admitting patrons into the event space until 5:45 in order to allow our staff, volunteers, and musicians time to get properly set up. Please do not arrive before this time.

Does this event take place outside?

This event largely takes place outdoors and will go on rain or shine. The live music, food bites, and most of the beer stations will be located at the Krippendorf Lodge terrace under a large tent. These activities will be covered in case of rain. However, many of the other festivities are located along the trails. Please come dressed and prepared for the weather. We would only cancel in the event of inclement weather, such as dangerous winds or lightning. In this case, event attendees would be notified day-of and a full refund would be issued.

Can I get a refund?

All sales are final. Refunds are not issued unless Cincinnati Nature Center must cancel the event due to inclement weather or other reasons. You are welcome to give your ticket(s) to someone else in the event that you are no longer able make it. To do so, share your receipt with the QR code with the new ticket-holder so they can show it at Registration for admission in your place.

Is this event family-friendly?

No, this event is for adults 21+. A valid ID must be presented upon entry.

Can I bring my dog?

No. Registered service animals only, please.

Is parking provided?

Yes, there is plenty of free parking at the Krippendorf Lodge.

Can I bring in my own food and drink?

No. With the exception of water bottles, absolutely no outside food and drink will be allowed.

Will there be food and drink at this event?

Yes, there will be two food trucks with food for purchase, complimentary food and drink samples, and additional beer, wine, and a foraged cocktail available for purchase.

Will there be non-alcoholic options available for purchase?

This is an alcohol-focused event, so most of the beverage options will be alcoholic. However, select soft drinks and water bottles will be for sale at the bar.

What beers will be featured at this event?

There will be 5 local breweries featured at this event. Each brewery will bring 2-3 different beers. There will be plenty of variety and something for everyone!

Will credit cards be accepted for food and drink purchases?

Yes, all major credit cards will be accepted, as well as cash.

What happens when I run out of food and drink tickets?

When you have used up your four, 5oz. drink tickets, there will be additional drink tickets for purchase at the bar. You can also purchase full-pour (12oz.) beer tickets at the bar. There will be wine and a foraged cocktail for sale at the bar, as well. Due to extremely limited quantities, there will NOT be additional food bite tickets for purchase. Each person will be limited to four food bite tickets a piece.

Will there be seating at this event?

There will be tables and chairs set up by the food trucks for eating, as well as a limited number of chairs by the musician. Many of the activities at Hoots & Hops are spread out along the trails and will require standing and walking.