15th Annual Bunny Hop @ T.F. Brewing 04.20.25

The 15th Annual Bunny Hop at Templin Family Brewing 4/20/25

The 15th Annual Bunny Hop took place at T. F. Brewing on Easter Sunday.

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If you find yourself craving an Easter celebration that includes beer and booty shaking after your traditional Easter festivities, the 15th Annual Bunny Hop hosted by New City Movement might be right up your alley.

I strut down to the coveted line down 300 West towards T.F. Brewing for the much-anticipated event around noon, where a colorful array of bunny ears and bushy tails buzz. It’s clear this is no average Easter event, featuring Easter bunnies far less terrifying than the ones I feared at the mall as a child. In fact, this could easily be the Met Gala for SLC’s hottest bunnies, with a uniform of face glitter, neon garb and fuzzy plush ears setting the theme. The line moves quick and, upon entry, I feel like I’ve discovered a secret, dazzling bunny ball that is clearly anticipated year round. My nerves fade as I am offered a pair of sequin rabbit ears by a kind mustached man.

The lines for T. F. Brewing’s exclusive Silly Rabbit beer were long, even with multiple booths serving it. But that didn’t stop the constant spring groove, as a fresh rotating cast of funky DJs kept the sunny soiree swinging. Even the bartenders seemed to be feeding off the crowd’s high energy. By 2:00 p.m., the dance floor was packed with Silly Rabbits, fueled by a plethora of delicious beer, wine and cider options, as well as an impressive array of food truck classics like World’s Best Corndogs and Tacos Costa Grande.

The brand-new Silly Rabbit brew boasts earthy notes of tropical fruit and fresh-cut cannabis, packed with cannabis terpenes. One beer may as well count as two under the afternoon sun, so this brew was all I needed to hit the dance floor. The crowd was bursting with positive energy and community, with people of all ages coming together to romp and boogie. This event attracts a radiantly hospitable group of people, possibly due to its charitable aspect. A portion of the proceeds benefits Comunidades Unidas, a local nonprofit dedicated to creating a better Utah where the Latinx and immigrant community has the courage to take and use their social and political power in favor of their collective interests. T.F. Brewing staff and event-goers alike were quick to speak with verve and enthusiasm about this year’s chosen cause.

These SLC folks might’ve skipped church this Easter Sunday, but the kind of holiness only the coolest Utahns know of illuminated T.F Brewing‘s patio during the 15th Annual Bunny Hop.

Photos by India Mendoza | indiamend@gmail.com