Auburn podcast spotlights summer and fall events: Party on the Plaza, Day on the Farm, Hops and Crops festival

On the City of Auburn podcast, hosts Jonathan Glover and Chester and two interns highlighted community events that the city promoted for late summer and early fall.

Party on the Plaza: The hosts announced Party on the Plaza is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 22, featuring a Jimmy Buffett cover band performing “Cheeseburger in Paradise” and other family-oriented activities. City staff said streets would be closed for the event and that they added police presence to improve traffic control after issues at prior events; vendors and food trucks are expected.

Day on the Farm: The Mary Olson Farm day is set for Sunday, Aug. 17, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; the hosts said it is free. The farm is described as a historic farmhouse site with family programming and agricultural demonstrations geared toward children.

Hops & Crops Music and Beer Festival: The festival was scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13 (times discussed on the podcast as midday into the afternoon). The event requires paid admission; attendees receive multiple tasting tickets for beer and cider samples and can buy food from local vendors. Local bands and breweries were listed by the hosts; the podcast said content on social channels would introduce participating breweries and vendors.

Why it matters: These events are city-run or supported community gatherings that involve street closures, vendors and alcohol sampling (for Hops & Crops). They are practical announcements for residents and visitors planning to attend.

What to verify: Admission details for Hops & Crops (cost and exact tasting-ticket count), final band lineups and specific start/finish times for the festival; the podcast provided times conversationally but did not provide an official event page citation in the episode.

Ending: Hosts encouraged listeners to attend and follow the city’s social accounts for event updates and vendor information.