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Inspired by the traveling salesmen who wetted the whistles of Eckley mining families, Hooch Wagon Brew Fest celebrates NEPA’s craft beer, wine, and cider. Support local history, hawk your wares, and enjoy an evening of music, food, and good times on Eckley’s 19th-century main street.

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While we would greatly appreciate you donating your product, we can offer a stipend of up to $200 to offset expenses. To qualify, beverage vendors must bring enough product to serve 3-4 oz. samples for the duration of the event.

Proceeds from this fundraiser support Eckley’s preservation and programming and help us tell the story of the people who fueled America’s industrial rise.

Event Details

  • Hooch Wagon Brew Fest will be held from 4pm-8pm on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
  • Set-up will begin at 2pm, and you should be ready to pour by 3:45pm.
  • No vehicles will be permitted at the festival location during the event.
  • Eckley will provide each beverage vendor with one table, two chairs, ice, and two complimentary tasting glasses.
  • We will allocate space for one 10’x10′ tent (not provided) to each vendor. If you require a larger tent, a trailer, or other accommodations at your location, please notify the event coordinator in advance.
  • At event check-in, ticket holders will receive tasting glasses for free samples. Vendors with an LCB license for off-premise sales are invited to use our bottle-check system to sell to-go products. Inquire for details.
  • Tear-down will begin at 8pm and must be completed by 9pm. Vehicle traffic will be restricted until the event area is cleared of visitors. Eckley staff will collect bagged trash from designated areas at 9pm.
  • Eckley Miners’ Village, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation, and event sponsors are not responsible for any liability resulting from loss, damage, or personal injury.
  • The deadline for registration is May 11, 2026. Check-in instructions and a final ticket count will be provided at least three days prior to the event.