Hops & Harvest Festival @EmpireStatePlaza w/live music & local breweries' beers.

"Hops & Harvest Festival

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE Admission
Location: Empire State Plaza
The Highlights: A stellar lineup of New York craft brews, giant Jenga, competitive cornhole, and the fan-favorite Pie-Eating Contest hosted by Steve Barnes, the Times Union’s premier restaurant columnist and theater critic.

Event & Concert Lineup
The festival features a dynamic multi-stage setup bringing you some of the finest bluegrass, roots, and jam music in the country.

Schedule of Events
5:30 p.m. | Wyatt Ellis (Main Stage)
6:30 p.m. | Bronwyn (B Stage, East Patio)
7:30 p.m. | Pie-Eating Contest with Steve Barnes (West Patio)
7:45 p.m. | Leftover Salmon (Main Stage)
About the Artists
Headliner: Leftover Salmon
For 35 years, Leftover Salmon has been a massive force in American music, earning their stripes as true pioneers of the modern jamband scene. Emerging as a progressive bluegrass outfit fearless enough to add drums and mix in highly combustible styles, they bridge the gap between traditional music of the past and forward-thinking, genre-bending improvisation. They remain a massive influence on the festival circuit, bringing unmatched energy and fun to every stage they touch.

Featured Artist: Bronwyn
A celebrated instrumentalist, bandleader, and frontwoman, Bronwyn is a Grammy-winner and two-time IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year. When she isn't touring the country with Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, she is fronting her own acclaimed solo work. Chart-topping singles like "Can't Live Without Love" and "Trip Around The Sun" showcase why she is one of the most respected fiddle players in bluegrass today.

Gather your friends, grab a local brew, and settle in for a fantastic night of incredible picking, soaring fiddle tunes, and harvest-time fun!"

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