Hops & Crops on festive farm

Community takes in savory suds, cool tunes and fun | PHOTOS

Good beer, food and music brought a crowd to the ninth annual Hops & Crops Music and Beer Festival at Mary Olson Farm last Saturday.

People weathered the light rain to take in live music and sample some of the region’s best craft beers.

The festival offered more than 30 craft brews and ciders from local breweries. Live music performances showcased the diverse Northwest music scene, including the sounds of roots, Indie, Americana, soul and funk bands.

People toured the historic farmhouse and participated in classic lawn games.

Proceeds from the event support educational programming at the 67-acre, 1879 family subsistence farm.

The Auburn Downtown Association sponsored the event.

Tanner Cundy, lead singer and guitarist for Will West and the Friendly Strangers, a Portland band, performs a bluegrass number at the festival. MARK KLAAS, Auburn Reporter

Tanner Cundy, lead singer and guitarist for Will West and the Friendly Strangers, a Portland band, performs a bluegrass number at the festival. MARK KLAAS, Auburn Reporter

Chelsea Thompson competes with friends in the lawn version of Jenga. MARK KLAAS, Auburn Reporter

Chelsea Thompson competes with friends in the lawn version of Jenga. MARK KLAAS, Auburn Reporter

Aaron Woods tosses a bean bag in a lawn game at Mary Olson Farm. MARK KLAAS, Auburn Reporter

Aaron Woods tosses a bean bag in a lawn game at Mary Olson Farm. MARK KLAAS, Auburn Reporter

A visitor greets the one of the farm’s friendly inhabitants. MARK KLAAS, Auburn Reporter

A visitor greets the one of the farm’s friendly inhabitants. MARK KLAAS, Auburn Reporter

Visitors take in the historic barn, vintage truck and other features on the farm. MARK KLAAS, Auburn Reporter

Visitors take in the historic barn, vintage truck and other features on the farm. MARK KLAAS, Auburn Reporter