EVENT PRESS RELEASE
The Henricus Foundation Presents Hops in the Park 2026
Chester, VA -October 27th, 2026 — The Henricus Foundation will host its annual fall festival, Hops in the Park, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Road, Chester, VA 23836. Blending 17th-century Virginia history with the Commonwealth's thriving craft beverage scene, this family-friendly fall festival is free and open to the public.
Set along the scenic bluffs of the James River, the event will feature:
Local Craft Beverages: A wide selection of Virginia craft beers, ciders, meads, and wines. Entertainment & Food: Live music, food trucks, and a local artisan marketplace. Living History: Firsthand 17th-century Virginia history with costumed interpreters. Admission is free; attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Beverage sales are cashless (credit/debit only). Money raised from beverage proceeds benefits the Henricus Foundation, supporting the park and hands-on history programs for regional students. This year’s festival is proudly supported by Southside Petroleum Marketing, the Emerson Family Fund, Cedar Investment Group (CIG), and Dominion Energy.
To volunteer, sponsor, or learn more, visit henricusfoundation.org/hops-in-the-park
Set along the scenic bluffs of the James River, the event will feature:
Local Craft Beverages: A wide selection of Virginia craft beers, ciders, meads, and wines. Entertainment & Food: Live music, food trucks, and a local artisan marketplace. Living History: Firsthand 17th-century Virginia history with costumed interpreters. Admission is free; attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Beverage sales are cashless (credit/debit only). Money raised from beverage proceeds benefits the Henricus Foundation, supporting the park and hands-on history programs for regional students. This year’s festival is proudly supported by Southside Petroleum Marketing, the Emerson Family Fund, Cedar Investment Group (CIG), and Dominion Energy.
To volunteer, sponsor, or learn more, visit henricusfoundation.org/hops-in-the-park
Media Invitation & Broadcast Opportunities
For the first time this year, the festival will feature wine—and to kick it off, we are hosting an exclusive wine and cheesecake pairing.
On-Site Coverage: Journalists and photographers are invited to cover the event. Contact us in advance to secure complimentary media parking passes for quick, hassle-free entry. To request media passes: boardmember@henricusfoundation.org
On-Site Coverage: Journalists and photographers are invited to cover the event. Contact us in advance to secure complimentary media parking passes for quick, hassle-free entry. To request media passes: boardmember@henricusfoundation.org