STATE COLLEGE — Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest organizers have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2026 edition of the festival scheduled for May 24 at Panzer Stadium.
Organizers stated that many factors made it impossible to move forward with a quality event as envisioned. Industry challenges and economic concerns resulted in lower and slower ticket sales. This left organizers with two choices: cut costs to make Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest a lower caliber but economically feasible event or cancel the festival.
Even cancellation was chosen because organizers want to continue in the tradition of putting on a first-class festival that leaves attendees with positive, memorable experiences. No decision has been made about whether Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest will return next year.
In bringing any new event to the market, the HVSEA and HVAB are committed to ensuring a premier, high-quality event that can grow in a manner that provides maximum value to the community, attendees and participants.
