Presented by West Virginia Botanic Garden

Harvest Hops: An Oktoberfest Celebration — September 19

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Registration ends Sunday, 09/13/2026 12:00pm EDT

About This Event

Mark the official opening of Oktoberfest with an inspired evening celebrating the harvest at the Terrace. Chef Hilary Clovis of Rising Creek 2 and Tutto Gelato brings her signature creativity to a menu featuring German-inspired flavors, paired with live music and craft beer for a festive, unmistakably Oktoberfest experience.


Tickets: $85 per person, two drink tickets included; cash bar available.

 

Chef Hilary Clovis brings creativity, versatility, and a strong sense of seasonality to every menu she designs. As the chef behind Rising Creek 2/Tutto Gelato, she is known for blending global inspiration with local ingredients, resulting in dishes that are both playful and deeply rooted in place. Her work reflects a passion for craft, balance, and celebrating food as an experience meant to be shared.

About This Event

Mark the official opening of Oktoberfest with an inspired evening celebrating the harvest at the Terrace. Chef Hilary Clovis of Rising Creek 2 and Tutto Gelato brings her signature creativity to a menu featuring German-inspired flavors, paired with live music and craft beer for a festive, unmistakably Oktoberfest experience.


Tickets: $85 per person, two drink tickets included; cash bar available.

 

Chef Hilary Clovis brings creativity, versatility, and a strong sense of seasonality to every menu she designs. As the chef behind Rising Creek 2/Tutto Gelato, she is known for blending global inspiration with local ingredients, resulting in dishes that are both playful and deeply rooted in place. Her work reflects a passion for craft, balance, and celebrating food as an experience meant to be shared.

Getting There

West Virginia Botanic Garden — Education Center
1061 Tyrone Road
Morgantown, 26508