The 16th Annual Blues & Brews at Mount Hope

Guests can savor the taste of a summertime Maryland feast without the drive: Hard Shell Crabs, Steamed Shrimp, BBQ Pork, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Garden Pasta Salad, Hush Puppies, Fresh Fruit, and Dessert. Beer from the Swashbuckler Brewing Company will round out this summertime feast. All the amazing food you can eat, unlimited drinks, and live music with one admission ticket.

Blues & Brews

Date, Times & Tickets

Date: July 12, 2025
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Two Sessions: 12PM-3PM OR 5PM-8PM
General Admission: $67.45 ($64.95 Ticket + $2.50 Service Fee)
Children (5-11): $25.45 ($22.95 Ticket + $2.50 Service Fee)

  • Tickets are session specific and must be reserved in advance. There are a limited amount of tickets per session and they may sell out.
  • To allow our staff to communicate the necessary quantities with our crab supplier, we adhere to a ticket purchase deadline. Ticket sales end at 4PM, Friday July 11th.
  • Tickets are available for purchase on the Virtual Box Office.
  • Blues & Brews is a Rain or Shine Event
  • Please check back to the website closer to the event and follow us on Facebook @PaRenFaire or join the Royal Email List for news and updates.
  • A change to the ticketing system brought about by US FTC Regulation taking place May 12, 2025 requires that both the ticket price and the service fee are combined in the overall ticket pricing. Please review your order during the purchasing process. On the initial screen of the ordering process, the ticket will display the sum of the ticket price + the service fee with those prices broken out and listed underneath.

Group Reservations

Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more through Mount Hope's Group Sales Department. This unique and exciting experience makes the perfect setting for any group outing!

Ticket Exchange Policy

  • Tickets are non-refundable.
  • Following the World Health Organization's declaration on May 5 to the end the COVID global health emergency and the Public Health Emergency (PHE) expiring on May 11, 2023, the ticket no-refunds policy is being upheld in cases of positive Covid testing. Tickets may be exchanged per the Ticket Exchange Policy if applicable.
  • Exchange Requests must be made via the Ticket Exchange Request Form or the online Box Office Help Request. The order number and new date must be provided at the time of request.
  • Exchange Requests will be reviewed during Box Office hours, Mon-Fri, 9AM-4PM.
  • Exchanges cannot be made into a sold-out performance day.
  • Exchanges will not be made from one event to another.
  • Tickets do not transfer from one year to a future year. Unused expired tickets are null and void.
  • Approved Exchange Requests will be processed and an email confirmation with new ticket links sent to the associated box office account email.
  • Exchange Requests will not be honored after the date appearing on the tickets.
  • Complimentary Tickets cannot be exchanged.
  • Outdoor Events at Mount Hope are rain or shine events. Exchanges will not be made due to weather.

Carding Policy

Please Note: No matter what your age, please be prepared to show proper identification in order to consume alcohol. Valid ID includes a state issued driver's license or state issued ID card with photo, a passport, or a United States military identification card with photo. We are unable to accept any foreign driver's license. Note that the identification cannot be expired at the time of the festival.

TICKETS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Tickets can be purchase online on the Virtual Box Office closer to the date of the event. Please check back to the website closer to the event and follow us on Facebook @PaRenFaire or join the Royal Email List for news and updates.

Blues & Brews Entertainment

Jimmy Blue Band

Jimmy Blue and the Jilted Playboys

Lancaster's music scene has a vibrant new player: Jimmy Blue and the Jilted Playboys. Fronted by the commanding Jim Phipps—better known as Jimmy Blue—this fresh blues outfit is already turning heads with their gritty, heartfelt sound that merges both classic and modern blues vibes. The band's dynamic lineup includes Dave Franklin on guitar, whose sharp, emotive riffs perfectly complement Jimmy's powerful vocals; Larry Penner on keyboards, bringing depth with vintage-inspired, rhythmic layers; Alex Mazzucca holding down a steady bass groove; and Connor Stoehr on drums, driving the rhythm with an infectious energy that keeps audiences hooked. As they carve out their place in the local scene, Jimmy Blue and the Jilted Playboys promise a captivating blend of talent, passion, and raw blues storytelling.

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