TL;DR: Before you plan your September harvest trip to the Northwest, check out our Ultimate Guide to Oregon Hop Harvest. We have details on events and places to stay, eat and drink.
The Willamette Valley is one of the world's premier regions for growing aroma hops, thanks to its unique combination of long summer days, cool nights, fertile soils, and generations of farming expertise. During harvest, visitors have the opportunity to walk the fields, experience hops at peak freshness, tour processing facilities, and meet the growers, breeders, and processing teams behind every bale.
Beyond the farm, Oregon offers countless reasons to extend your stay. Spend an afternoon exploring Portland's renowned beer scene, enjoy world-class Pinot Noir in nearby wine country, hike behind waterfalls at Silver Falls State Park, or take a scenic drive through the Columbia River Gorge or along the Oregon Coast. Harvest season offers the perfect opportunity to experience everything that makes Oregon special.
Of course, no visit to Crosby Hops is complete without spending time at TopWire Hop Project. During harvest, our on-farm beer garden becomes a gathering place for brewers, featuring collaboration beers brewed with Crosby Hops, food trucks, nightly hangouts, and the opportunity to connect with fellow brewers in the middle of the hop fields.
To help you plan your trip, we've created The Ultimate Guide to Oregon Hop Harvest.
Inside you'll find:
Don't Miss the Crosby Harvest Party on 9/20!
Hosted at TopWire, our on-farm beer garden, this annual industry celebration brings together outstanding beer, community, live music (and live band karaoke), food, and guided harvest tours. We’ll also present a check to the Hop Quality Group in recognition of our pledge tied to Estate Grown Thora sales in support of continued public hop innovation. Shuttle service will be available from SE Portland. RSVP here!
Whether you're coming to select hops, reconnect with friends in the industry, or simply experience Oregon during its most exciting season, we hope this guide helps you make the most of your visit.
Download The Ultimate Guide to Oregon Hop Harvest today and start planning your trip. We look forward to welcoming you to the Willamette Valley this harvest season.