The entertainers were impressive at the Rock The Hops event in Downtown Alton on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Michael Weaver)

An overview of one of the Rock The Hops destinations on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Michael Weaver)

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ALTON - Hundreds of people swarmed Downtown Alton Saturday for Rock the Hops.

Old Bakery Beer Company, Elijah P's Chez Marilyn, Tony's Vogue Room, Bottle and Barrel, Germania BrewHaus and Hops House at the Argosy all opened their doors and stages to let the community's creative shine.

The day featured live music from bands like Bastard and the Crows, True Friends, Biff Biff K'narly and the Reptilians, Polyshades and included several other local artists and vendors.

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Read Cory Davenport's full article on this year's Rock the Hops and hear what organizers Drew and Hope Mader think about the creative culture in Alton on Riverbender.com.