Paso Robles Event Center
FIRESTONE WALKER INVITATIONAL BEER FESTIVAL
Join us and more than 55 of our brewery friends as the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest returns to Paso Robles on June 4, 2022.
“The Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival has rapidly blossomed into one of the best pure beer fests on the planet.”
– Paste Magazine
The Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest was born from a dream of creating a world-class festival featuring some of the best brewers in the world. This is a day when we can set the sales pitches aside and simply share our beers and stories with passionate craft drinkers. It’s all about the brewers, their beers, good music and folks who care.
The Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest benefits the nonprofit Paso Robles Pioneer Day, a beloved community organization since 1931.
Paso Robles, Ca 93446
Schedule
- Early Admission: 11 a.m.
- General Admission: 12 p.m.
- Beer & Chocolate Pairing: 12:45 p.m.
- Behind the Beer Panel One: 1:15 p.m. – 2 p.m.
- Beer & Chocolate Pairing: 1:25 p.m.
- Shawn Clark Family Band Performance: 1:30 – 3 p.m.
- Behind the Beer Panel Two: Brewers Tell All: 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
- Barrelworks 3-Liters Galore: 3:20 p.m.
- The Lil Smokies Performance: 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- Beer Stops Flowing (except in Frontier Stage): 4 p.m.
- Awards Ceremony: 4:15 p.m.
- Event Ends: 5 p.m.
Music Stage
- Live Music: The Stone Foxes 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
- People’s Choice Awards: 4:15 p.m.
- Live Music: The Lil’ Smokies: 3:30 p.m. -5 p.m.
Breweries
Lodging
Hotels
Ask for the Firestone Walker Rate
Best Western Black Oak – Book Here
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Springhill Suites – Book Here
RV & Camping
Restaurants
Shuttle Schedule
Shuttles begin service at 10am and will make continuous loops to the Paso Robles Fairgrounds and back. Shuttles are first come, first serve and complimentary to FWIBF ticketholders. Shuttles will depart the Paso Robles Fairgrounds beginning at 4pm.
Paso Robles Shuttle Stops
Downtown/Eastside:
Paso Robles Inn
The Oaks
La Quinta Inn
Allegretto
Westside:
Hampton Inn
Firestone Walker Taproom
Courtyard by Marriott
Tickets
Tickets to this event are currently sold out. If you purchased tickets in 2020, they will still be honored for the 2022 event. You will receive an update from Eventbrite directly, with a link to your updated tickets.
If you have any ticket questions.
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What is included with the ticket?
Your ticket will get you admission to the festival, a complimentary snifter glass with the event logo, beer and food samples (while supplies last), access to musical entertainment, and a chance to talk to your favorite brewer – if you can catch them.
How do I get tickets?
Tickets are sold out for this year’s festival. The 2022 festival is the rescheduling of the sold-out 2020 festival, and all original tickets will be honored.
Are my tickets from the postponed 2020 festival still valid?
Yes. Ticketholders will receive an email from Eventbrite in February that will provide a link to your active tickets that you can print or save. Remember that all communications will be sent to the email address you used when you purchased the tickets.
Can I sell my 2020 tickets?
We’re sorry you can’t join us, but the tickets are yours to do what you’d like with! Feel free to reach out to us at fwibf2022@gmail.com, and we’ll change the name and email address associated with the tickets so that any event communications go to the new ticketholders.
Will there be food available at the event?
Some of the top restaurants on California’s Central Coast will offer free tasting portions during the event. If you have dietary restrictions, you are welcome to bring your own food inside the event, but please note that no outside beverages are permitted except empty or sealed water bottles.
Are there designated driver tickets?
We aren’t able to offer specially priced tickets for designated drivers. The ticket price includes not only beer tasting but also food and access to concerts throughout the day. And remember – all net proceeds benefit the Pioneer Day, a local non-profit organization.
Can I buy merchandise at the event?
Yes, we’ll have official 2022 FWIBF merchandise available for sale inside the Pavilion.
Is parking included?
The parking fee is not included with your ticket. Parking is located in the main parking lot on Riverside Avenue, across from the Paso Robles Event Center. Additionally, a complimentary shuttle to and from the event will be available on a first come, first serve basis at select locations. Please read the Transportation page for more info.