Events
California Festival of Beers
time | Saturday, May 25
Madonna Inn Expo Center
100 Madonna Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Two days and over 200 beers? Sounds good to us! The annual California Festival of Beers is back and better than ever! Starting on Friday, May 24, guests can take part in a "Arts and Drafts" Connoisseur Tasting, which features a speciality craft beer and food pairing. The Grand Tasting will be held on Saturday, Mary 25 from 11am to 4pm on the Madonna Inn Meadows as the festival has become known as the oldest and largest tribute beer in California. This event is a benefit for the Hospice of San Luis Obispo County which provides grief counseling for those in need.
Nor Cal Session Fest
time | Saturday, May 25
Drake's Brewing Company
1933 Davis Street, Building 177
San Leandro, CA 94577
Drake’s Brewing is hosting the 1st Annual NorCal Session Fest on Saturday, May 25th at their San Leandro brewing location. Featured will be Session Beers from around California. A Session Beer is considering to be a craft brew under 5% AMV. The fest will benefit the East Bay Bike Coalition. More details to come.
Paso Robles Festival of the Arts
time | Saturday, May 25
Paso Robles Downtown City Park
12th and Spring Streets
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Support the Paso Robles arts and entertainment and join us for a fun day in the park as we proudly serve our community our award-winning beers at this years' Paso Robles Festival of the Arts. On Saturday, May 25th from 9am to 4pm the Paso Robles Downtown City Park will be transformed as artists in all forms take over for a fun, family day. A portion of proceeds raised through the Festival go to support the Salinas River Corridor Project and Studios on the Park, who offer continued support for the arts and entertainment in Paso Robles.
Wine, Waves & Beyond
time | Thursday, May 30
San Luis Obispo County
The 4th Annual Wine, Waves & Beyond returns to our backyard and Firestone Walker is thrilled to be a part of it once again. You can find us at the Barrel to Barrel event on Friday, May 31st from 5pm to 8pm at the Cliffs Resort, where there will be over 35 wineries and breweries, live music and a silent auction.. all while watching the sunset over the mighty Pacific.
Next, join us on Sunday, June 2nd in Pismo Beach for the "805 Classic"... a day filled with a surfing contest, classic VW cars, music, BBQ, and everyone's favorite local brew: 805. The festivities go until 3pm.
Check out their Events Page for a full list of details or purchase your tickets ahead of time here. Proceeds of this event benefit the Association of Amputee Surfers.
Sonoma County Beerfest - The Good One
time | Saturday, June 1
The Wells Fargo Center
50 Mark West Springs Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Join Firestone Walker as we participate in the 22nd Annual Sonoma County Beerfest, commonly known as "The Good One". A fundraiser for Face to Face, the Sonoma County AIDS Network, had garnered the highest reputation for their featured beers. The event takes place Saturday, June 1 from 1pm to 5pm at the Wells Fargo Center in Santa Rosa.
Zoo Brew
time | Saturday, June 1
Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Craft Breweries and exotic animals? Huh? Yup, that's right! As a fundraiser for the animals at the Santa Barbara Zoo, they bring you the 4th Annual Zoo Brew on Saturday, June 1st from 3pm to 6pm (2pm entrance for VIP ticketholders). Zoo Brew features a herd of breweries from the Central Coast and special animal encounters, so let your inner bear or lion out and join us for the fun!
General Admission tickets are $55 if purchased by May 15th, or $65 thereafter. VIP Admission tickets are $90 which gets you a full extra hour of tastings with no wait time. For tickets and a list of breweries attending, check out their Web site.
Lions, Tigers and Beers, Oh My!
time | Wednesday, June 5
The Northdown Cafe and Taproom
3244 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
The Northdown Taproom is excited to once again host the Lion, Tigers and Beers, Oh My! event which is dedicated to serving up rare, delicious brews all for the benefit of The Wildcat Sanctuary, a non-profit, no-kill facility that provides humane sanctuary to wild cats in need. This event will have specialty pours from Three Floyds Brewery, Mikkeller Brewery and of course Firestone Walker Brewing. The festivities kick off right at 11am and will continue until closing at 2am, no tickets necessary, just show up to support and have a good time!
Raley Field Brewfest
time | Friday, June 7
Raley Field
400 Ballpark Drive
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Beers on a baseball field? Sign us up! The 7th Annual Raley Field Brewfest will take place on Friday, June 7th from 7pm to 10pm, with the VIP portion an hour earlier at 6pm. This festival now takes place on the outfield, with the 60+ breweries set up on the playing surface with a stage near second base! Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 on the day of the event, which includes 10 tastings, with the option to purchase more inside. VIP tickets are $50 and include 18 tastings. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.com or in person at the Raley Field's Round Table Ticket Office.
Nepenthia Beer Garden
time | Saturday, June 8
TeWinkle Park
970 Arlington Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
On Saturday, June 8th from 3pm to 7pm, the Nepenthia Beer Garden brings you brews, grub and art come together with the goal of challenging your perception on how to enjoy craft beer in an inspiring, artistic environment. 25 West Coast breweries will be paired up with beer-friendly local eateries for an afternoon in the park filled with music and art. "The Art of Beer" benefits Inspire Artistic Minds, which helps further the education of culinary and visual artists for children and adults alike.
General admission tickets are $55 while VIP admission tickets are $75. Both can be purchased on the 100eats Web site.
Twilight on the Terrace
time | Saturday, June 8
Hearst Castle
750 Hearst Castle Road
San Simeon, CA 93452
Have you ever wished you could have partied with Mr. Hearst at his castle back in the day? Well now here is your chance! Friends of Hearst Castle presents to you "Twilight on the Terrace", an evening filled with food, drinks and dancing throughout the grounds and gardens of this magnificent estate. This event will be held on Saturday, June 8th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm with all proceeds supporting Friends of Hearst Castle for their efforts in preservation, conservation and interpretation of Hearst Castle.
Tickets are $75 for members and $125 for non-members and will sell out quick.
Boulder SourFest
time | Saturday, June 8
Avery Brewing Company
5757 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
Pucker up, buttercup! The 4th Annual Boulder SourFest is tart and bitter and ready to fill your palate with some very tangy flavors! Hopefully you've already got tickets because this event is SOLD OUT, so if you do, come and say hi to Firestone Walker as we serve up some of our rare, delicate sours, just for you!
Elk Grove Lions Clubs Brew Fest
time | Friday, June 14
Laguna Town Hall
3020 Renwick Avenue
Elk Grove, CA 95758
The Elk Grove Lion's Club is hosting their 2nd Annual Brewfest and the lineup is just getting bigger! Hosted at Laguna Town Hall in Elk Grove on Friday, June 14th from 6:30pm to 10:30pm, breweries so far include Firestone Walker, 21st Ammendment, Mad River Brewing, Hoppy Brewing Co. and so many more! Tickets are $30 and include beer sampling, BBQ a souvenior glass. They can be purchased by calling (916) 479-0497.
OakHeart Country Music Festival
time | Saturday, June 15
Conejo Creek Park South
1300 East Janss Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Join Firestone Walker as we put on our cowboy hats and serve up our beers at this years OakHeart Country Music Festival. Ventura county's biggest country music fest will be held Saturday, June 15th from 12pm to 10pm and will feature country singer Tracy Lawrence as well as a 21+ beer garden with a slew of lawn games for you. Don't miss out! The festival is hosted by The Rotary Club of Westlake Village and donates a portion of its proceeds to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Folsom Rhythm & Brews
time | Saturday, June 15
Palladio at Broadstone
East Bidwell Road & Iron Point Road
(One block North of Hwy 50)
Folsom, CA 95630
This Father's Day why not take the kids to listen to some jams at the Folsom Rhythm & Brews? Did we mention there's an awesome beer garden for dad there? Entrance is free but Tasting Kits are available for for purchace to those who want to sample some brews. This event is intended to bring great music and great beer together with good food in a good location. Sounds like a great Father's Day to us!
Del Mar Summer Solstice
time | Thursday, June 20
Powerhouse Park
1658 Coast Blvd
Del Mar, CA 92014
Come Wine, Dine and Shine at the Del Mar Village Summer Solstice, the annual event where guests can experience delectible cuisine alongside California's best breweries and wineries, including yours truly. Enjoy the amazing sunset as you browse the silent auction and jam to some local musicians, all the while drinking your favorite Firestone Walker brew. Not too shabby! The Summer Solstice kicks off on Thursday, June 20th from 5pm to 8pm and the $65 tickets are sure to sell out.
The Great Eldorado BBQ, Blues & Brews Festival
time | Friday, June 21
Downtown Reno
Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89501
It's Reno's unofficial kick-off to summer with the 18th Annual Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews & Blues Festival on Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22 in downtown Reno. Get ready for a block party with plenty of BBQ, microbrews and tunes, as two stages will be jamming to nonstop rock and blues. So prepare yourself for a wild two days of Reno fun and join Firestone Walker there!
San Diego International Beer Festival
time | Friday, June 21
Del Mar Fairgrounds
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Del Mar, CA 92014
Are you ready to sample hundreds of beers from around the world? We are! The San Diego International Beer Festival is back at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and the list for this event is hefty and impressive! There are five different sessions spread throughout Friday, June 21 to Sunday, June 23 and ticket prices start at $55. In addition to the Best of Show Beer competition, there will also be a Champoin Brewery crowned. So go and enjoy the amazing breweries, especially Firestone Walker, and vote! Be sure to check out the list of participating breweries so you know what you're in for!
