Blues Artist Larry McCray to Perform at Summer Swelter
July 1, 2019
Larry McCray is bringing the blues to Beverly July 13! Stop by Horse Thief Hollow Brewing Co. for a live concert featuring McCray and his band at Summer Swelter, our annual street party, starting at 7:00 pm. The acclaimed musician will play two sets of soulful and scalding blues on Horse Thief’s outdoor stage. No […]
Summer Swelter Kicks Off With Bags Tournament
July 1, 2019
We’re pumped about bringing bags, brews, and blues to our Summer Swelter outdoor party this year. Join us Saturday, July 13, at Horse Thief Hollow to compete in our bean bags tournament and win our top prize of $500! Or come for all the other fun, including a beer release, Hawaiian themed barbecue, and live […]
Summer Swelter Luau & Bags Tournament is July 13
June 21, 2019
Mark yer calendars for Summer Swelter on July 13! It’s our annual street party filled with sudsy craft beer and delectable treats from the Horse Thief kitchen. This year, we’re having a Hawaiian pig roast and a cornhole tournament. And special treat for you blues fans: we’ll have Larry McCray perform live on our outdoor […]
Horse Thief Celebrates Summer Swelter 2018 on July 21
July 10, 2018
When you’re knee deep in summer, there’s not much else to do but embrace the heat. Join us on Saturday, July 21, as your pals at Horse Thief Hollow host our annual parking lot party and homage to the season! Summer Swelter 2018 will be our most family friendly party ever, with events for the […]
Sweaty Summer Swelter Thanks
July 25, 2017
Our Horse Thief customers truly represent the best of Chicago’s South Side. On Saturday, they came out in droves to our annual parking lot party Summer Swelter. A great, big sweaty Summer Swelter thanks to all who made our celebration so memorable. You came to support local craft breweries–not just us, but also our friends […]
Top 10 Reasons to Join us for Summer Swelter
July 21, 2017
Still not convinced to attend Horse Thief’s parking lot party TOMORROW, July 22, 5:00-10:30 pm? A la Mr. Letterman, here are our Summer Swelter Top 10 reasons to join us. 1. Beer We’re tapping our signature brew for this event–Summer Swelter, a lemon radler. Plus Baderbrau and Blue Island Beer Company will be pouring with […]
Summer Swelter Artisans Market Showcases Local Wares
July 8, 2017
One more reason why Horse Thief Hollow is the place to be on July 22: the Summer Swelter Artisans Market! Our outdoor summer parking lot party will feature a popup market with beer-themed handcrafted wares from local artists and artisans. Come and check out these vendors and their goods: Jane Zia’s Our Secret Garden crafts […]
Pouring for a Cause at Summer Swelter
July 5, 2017
A cold beer on a hot summer day is one of life’s simple pleasures. And it’s why HTH is hosting Summer Swelter on July 22, with local craft breweries, live music, and a market featuring unique handcrafted wares made by local artisans. But our outdoor festival also doubles as a fundraiser for a worthy local […]
Cool Off at Summer Swelter with Bluegrass from The Leadfoot Band
June 19, 2017
Headlining our Summer Swelter outdoor festival on July 22 is The Leadfoot Band! They’re an acoustic quintet that delivers big sound. The Leadfoot Band serves up a high-octane blend of bluegrass, roots, and rock that tantalizes the senses and gets the feet moving. The band includes Steve Haberichter on mandolin, Mike Vanier on acoustic guitar, […]
Summer Swelter Sneak Peek: The Pack Drumline
June 14, 2017
Just a little tease for our upcoming Summer Swelter festival on July 22. One of our musical guests is The Pack Drumline & Dance Crew. These guys are exhilarating to watch, and we hope you will come out and enjoy them at Horse Thief! A cool thing about The Pack is the service work they […]