{"id":60932,"date":"2025-06-30T05:00:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T12:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/?p=60932"},"modified":"2025-06-30T09:38:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T16:38:22","slug":"from-hops-to-heart-crestons-hop-to-vine-hustle-brings-the-community-together","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/from-hops-to-heart-crestons-hop-to-vine-hustle-brings-the-community-together\/","title":{"rendered":"From Hops to Heart: Creston’s Hop to Vine Hustle Brings the Community Together"},"content":{"rendered":"

There’s something special about the Creston Valley in July. <\/span><\/p>\n

Maybe it’s the way the vineyards catch the light or the warm breeze that rolls in from the valley floor. But for hundreds of people this summer, July means one thing: the Hop to Vine Hustle<\/a>. Equal parts fun run, wine tasting, brewery crawl, and finish-line dance party, this lighthearted event is helping put Creston on the map as one of BC’s hidden gems for food, drink, and community connection.<\/span><\/p>\n

Returning on July 5, 2025, the Hop to Vine Hustle is organized by the Creston Valley Libation Producers Society and led by Lisa Wood, co-owner of Wild North Brewing Co<\/a>. The event blends fun and fitness with a true sense of community pride. Featuring eight tasting locations spread along an 11-kilometre scenic route and a lively after-party in Millennium Park, the Hustle is one of the Creston Valley’s biggest summer events.<\/span><\/p>\n

“We just want people to have fun. We tell people: take your time, walk, enjoy yourself, enjoy Creston, and come back to visit us again,”<\/span> Lisa shares. <\/span>“We really just hope people finish the event feeling good about themselves!”<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The Hop to Vine Hustle is full of good times and great views in the Creston Valley, BC (photo: Kendra Mottl Photography \/ Hop to Vine Hustle)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sip, Sample, Stroll, and Dance it Out<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Hop to Vine Hustle isn’t your typical race. For starters, it’s not really a race at all. Most participants walk (or dance) the full route, many run it, enjoying eight complimentary libation tastings, snacks, and opportunities to win prizes along the way. Stops include two local breweries, four wineries, a distillery and a bonus \u2018Sangria with a view’ station after the route’s steepest incline. Those providing the libations this year are Baillie Grohman Estate Winery<\/a>, Skimmerhorn Winery and Vineyard<\/a>, Wild North Brewing Co<\/a>., Red Bird Estate Winery<\/a>, William Tell Family Estate<\/a>, Sternwheeler Craft Distillery<\/a> and Columbia Brewery.<\/span><\/p>\n