Ellicottville:
The 2nd annual 42 North HillTap at Holiday Valley will be hosted atop Spruce Lake this weekend, Saturday, July 23rd. This day-long experience will allow guests to experience the natural beauty of Spruce Lake combined with music, food, drink, and outdoor recreation! Holiday Valley is collaborating with local brewery, 42 North Brewing Company, local musicians, and events at Spruce Lake. HillTap was the first of its kind of event at Holiday Valley, lasting all day long (12pm-6pm). In addition to a full day of music, festival admission includes day-long chair lift rides, and vendors from across the region. Whether you want to bring the family, the girls, or the guys; whether you want hike, bike, or grab a ride on the chairlift, this festival is for you!
“HillTap is truly a one-of-a-kind event. The opportunity to, again, host an event at the top of the mountain is truly unique. There is no better spot to merge craft beer, roots music, and adventure,” said 42 North Brewery Founder, John Cimperman.
Niki Klein, Director of Resort Services at Holiday Valley adds, “It’s great to partner with 42 North on this event. Their adventurous spirit fits our DNA. We encourage attendees to spend the morning hiking and biking the trails and then spend the afternoon up at Spruce Lake”.
The music line-up for HillTap will feature two regional artists. Big J Blues will bring his blues to the Cabin Porch Stage at 1 pm, followed by the Meadville, PA based, Sunday at the Station. Sunday at the Station will be performing its high-energy Americana, folk, and bluegrass in Ellicottville for the first time at the HillTap Festival. The vendor line-up at HillTap includes SUP Erie Adventures, Mud, Sweat & Gears, Tom’s Pro Bikes, Holiday Valley E-Bikes, 716 Fly Fishing, the Hatchet & Hops! Attendees are encouraged to bring their adventure gear to try stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking, and axe throwing. Additionally, Fat Bob’s BBQ and Nani’s Mountainside Food Truck will be on-site during the festival.
Advance tickets are $30 and include free parking, a lift ticket up to Spruce Lake, and a full day of music and adventure demos and clinics. Additionally, a $40 ticket will be offered for those looking to transport their mountain bike up to Spruce Lake. Children, 10 and under, are free when accompanied by an adult ticket holder.
The event runs from 12pm until 6pm. For tickets and more information on HillTap, log onto www.hilltapfestival.com or visit www.holidayvalley.com and click on the Events tab for ticket information.
Some quick FAQs: 1. What’s included in my ticket? Access to event, one 12oz beer, music, vendor demos, chairlift ride & parking. 2. Is the event Dog-Friendly? Yes! (Except NO chairlift access for the dogs so you must hike) 3. Is this a Family-Friendly event? Yes (Children 10 and under FREE w/ Paying adult) 4. BRING ID! 21+ only to drink. 5. What are the hours the lift will be running? The lift will run from 12-7pm.