Frequently Asked Questions

    

 

When do taps shut down?
Is there any food on site?
Is smoking allowed?
What about designated drivers?
What if I purchase a Non-Tasting ticket, but decide I want to drink?
What if the person I'm with doesn't drink? Do they have to pay $30?

Where is Hop Scotch held?

The event is held indoors at Fremont Studios, which is located at 155 N. 35th St., Seattle, WA 98103, in the heart of Fremont. The event is close to a large selection of restaurants, bars and shopping. Click here for directions

When is Hop Scotch held?

March 30 and 31, 2012

Where can I find parking?

Fremont has lots of street parking available. There are also many U-park lots in the vicinity.  

The following paid parking lots will be available during the event.

Lot at 34th and Evanston, behind the Red Door.

Getty Images underground parking garage on Canal St., Lot closes at 11p.m.

U-Park Lot at 900 N. 34th. U-Park Lot at 720 N. 35th

U-Park Lot at 910 N. Northlake Way U-Park Lot at 173 N. 35th St.

U-Park Lot at 3420 Stoneway Ave N. U-Park Lot at 606 N. 34th St.

U-Park Lot at 501 N. 34th St.

U-Park Lot at 600 N. 36th St.

U-Park Lot at 1050 N. 34th St.

What public transportation is available?

Take a bus: To find a route nearest you click here.  

Take a Cab:

Yellow Cab: 206-622-6500

Gray Top Cab: 206-282-8222

Orange Cab: 206-552-8800

Redtop Cab: 206-789-4949

How much does it cost to get in?

It depends on how many beer/wine tokens you want to start out with and if you are interested in the single malt Scotch Sampler or the Whiskies of Washington Sampler. Save when you buy tickets in advance.

$30 General Admission: Admission, 5 oz. commemorative tasting glass and five beer/wine tasting tokens. $25 in Advance

$35 Grand Admission: Admission, 5 oz. commemorative tasting glass and ten beer and wine tasting tokens. $30 in Advance  

$15 Non-Tasting Admission: Admission and four tickets good for water or soda redeemable at the Hop Stop booth. Available at the door and online in Advance

  All tickets are good for one day only.

$15 Spirit Sampler: Includes a flight of six- 1/4 oz. single malt Scotches or Whiskies of Washington tastes. Purchase of Admission Required. 

Can I buy advanced tickets?

Yes! Advance tickets go on sale six weeks before the event. At the event, present your ticket at the door for a 5oz commemorative tasting glass and five beer/wine tokens for wine or beer tasting. We will still have to check your ID at the festival when you present your ticket. Commemorative tasting glasses are available while supplies last.

What are the benefits of buying advance tickets?

When you buy tickets in advance, you can save money and time in line at the event.

What is the appropriate ID to get in?

The WA Liquor Control Board will accept 1) a driver's license with a photo from any state; 2) a current passport; 3) a DMV identification card; and 4) a military card. The state identification card and/or the military card must bear a picture of the person, the person's name, address, date of birth, a physical description and the signature of the person.

What is Hop Scotch's Guest Conduct Policy?

The festival has a strict alcohol policy that is designed to protect the guests and the public from alcohol related incidents. All festival guests are expected to maintain responsible and appropriate behavior at all times. Any behavior defying the guest conduct policy as determined by event management can result in ejection and possible arrest.

Event management has the right to refuse entry to any guest deemed intoxicated upon arrival to the Festival.  Additionally, the festival has the right to remove any guest from the premises who is intoxicated or causing a disturbance or is potentially dangerous to himself/herself or other guests.

Ejected guests will not receive a refund for their tickets or be compensated in any way.

Inappropriate behavior includes, but is not limited to:
  • Drunk and disorderly conduct
  • Fighting or challenging others to fight
  • Bringing weapons of any kind in to festival
  • Interference with the event, or participants of the event in any way
  • Throwing, tossing, or discharging any object
  • Standing on chairs/seats
  • Taunting or using offensive language
  • Disturbing other guests enjoyment of the event
  • Failure to comply with festival personnel
  • Violating festival rules, regulations, and policies
  • Violating any local, state, or federal laws
  • Alcohol brought from outside the festival
  • Attempting to enter the festival with a fraudulent ID
 
The festival reserves the right to deny entry or eject from the facility guests displaying inappropriate behavior, as determined by event management.

Does Hop Scotch accept credit cards or checks?

Hop Scotch accepts cash, Mastercard and Visa. Hop Scotch does not accept checks.

Is there re-entry at Hop Scotch?

Hop Scotch is a No Re-Entry Event. We will provide a variety of food options and access to a smoker's patio connected to the event. Please plan accordingly as you will not be able to return to the festival after you leave.

Can I bring my child?

No. This is a 21 and over only event.

What is the deal with glasses and tokens?

Okay, so you're in. Now what? Well, in order to sample beer or wine at the festival you must have the official commemorative tasting glass. Servers will not pour beer or wine into anything else. Admission includes a commemorative tasting glass that holds 5oz. Servers do not accept cash. Tokens for beer/wine are included in General and Grand Admission. Additional tokens can be purchased at the Hop Stop booth inside the event. Tokens cost $2.00 each and one token (unless otherwise noted) will get you one taste of your choice of beer or wine. Tokens are non-refundable. *If you loose your glass you can purchase a new one for $5 at the Hop Stop inside the event.

What if I just want to do the Scotch or Whiskey tasting?

You will need to purchase a Non Tasting Admission to get in the event with your Spirit Sampler ticket. If you decide to later do beer or wine tasting, you can purchase a glass for $5 and tokens at the Hop Stop booth.

When do admission and extra token sales cease?

On both Friday and Saturday admission and tokens sales will stop at 11:00pm, precisely one-half hour before the taps are closed at 11:30pm. Be aware of this when scheduling your visit to the festival. We want you to be happy. So arrive early and allow yourself plenty of time to enjoy the festival.

When do taps shut down?

Taps will shut down at 11:30pm. The event will announce a last call at 11:15pm. No beer will be served after 11:30pm. The festival closes at 12:00am.

Is there any food on site?

Yes! White Linen Catering will be selling delicious food at the Hop Stop Cafe.

Is smoking allowed?

There is no smoking allowed inside the festival but there is a smoking patio available for guests. We ask that you do not litter and use the cigarette cans located on the smoking patio. Remember that Hop Scotch is a no re-entry event.

What about designated drivers?

If you are part of a group and plan to drink, assign a designated driver or take a taxi. Designated drivers can purchase a Non-Tasting Admission for $15 at the door or online in advance. This admission receives water and soda tickets.

What if I purchase a non-tasting admission, but decide I want to drink?

You may purchase a tasting glass and tokens at the Hop Stop booth located inside the event.

What if the person I'm with doesn't drink? Do they have to pay $30?

Guests (including designated drivers) who are not drinking pay a $15 non-tasting admission fee. This can be paid at the door or online in advance.

 

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