Vine Street Brewing Co. Announces Hip-Hops Hooray! Midwest's First Hip-Hop Beer Festival
Kansas City, MO – Vine Street Brewing Co. is excited to announce Hip-Hops Hooray!, the first hip-hop beer festival in the Midwest, set to take place on October 25 & 26, 2024. This two-day event will be held across both buildings on the 2000 Vine campus, home to Vine Street Brewing Co. and the expansive 2-acre outdoor space. The Vine Street taproom will remain open throughout the festival, ensuring a continuous flow of craft beer and festivities.
Friday Night: Brass & Boujee (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Join us for a night of big band grooves and spooky moves with Brass & Boujee! Dress in your finest Halloween attire for a costume competition with exciting prizes. Enjoy live music from Brass & Boujee, a 20-piece hip-hop big band that topped the Jazz Billboard in 2018. The evening will also feature a special panel discussion with industry experts.
Saturday: Hip-Hops Hooray! Beer Festival (12:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Dive into our hip-hop beer festival with over 25 national, regional, and local craft beer brands, including several Black-owned breweries. Each hour, a different pillar of hip-hop—MCing, DJing, breakdancing, graffiti, and knowledge—will be showcased, providing a rich cultural experience. Enjoy outdoor games, food vendors, and live music throughout the day.
Ticket Options:
- Brass & Boujee (Friday): $20
- Hip-Hops Hooray + Brass & Boujee (Friday & Saturday): $65
Hip-Hop’s Hooray! Beer Fest, 2018
Woodie Bonds, co-founder of Vine Street Brewing Co. and founder of Hip-Hops Hooray, expressed his excitement, "Starting Hip-Hops Hooray! was a dream born from my passion for both hip-hop and craft beer. Seeing it reborn as the first hip-hop beer festival in the Midwest is incredibly fulfilling. We can't wait to bring this unique experience to Kansas City."
Kemet Coleman, co-founder of Vine Street Brewing Co. and Creative Director of the festival, emphasized the event's cultural significance, "Hip-Hop is a direct result of jazz music, and hosting Hip-Hops Hooray in the 18th & Vine Jazz District symbolizes our dedication to honoring tradition while paving the way for the future. Just as jazz-influenced hip-hop, we're here to blend music and craft beer, creating a vibrant community experience."
Join us for an unforgettable weekend filled with music, beer, and Halloween fun. Secure your tickets now and get ready to celebrate with us at Vine Street Brewing Co.!
Learn more about the origin story of Hip-Hops Hooray! here. For tickets and more information, visit:
“I like having a beer fest like this where maybe some kind of moment happens. Maybe two paths cross that would have never crossed. Maybe this changes the way a person feels about craft beer or hip-hop music or they way they feel about each other.”
About Vine Street Brewing Co.
Vine Street Brewing Co. is Missouri's first Black-owned brewery, dedicated to crafting innovative and delicious beers while celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Kansas City. We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive space that fosters community, pride, and belonging.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Maria Pepito
Vine Street Brewing Co.
816-588-1636
