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Empire Hops Festival returns; Hill Climb draws hundreds

Empire Hops Festival returns; Hill Climb draws hundreds
One of several crashes into the banks of Wilco Road happened during the curvy time-trialed drag race.

Over 1,000 car enthusiasts descended upon Wilco Road for the Dave’s Garage Empire Hill Climb Saturday. Results are available online.

From one event to the next, as the Empire Hops & Harvest Festival is ready to return Saturday, Sept. 20, marking the first revival of the local festival since 2019.

There will be plenty of food, fun, and libations. Front Street will be closed from noon to 6 p.m. for a celebration that has been five years in the making.

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