The 2024 Buellton Brew Fest comes to River View Park, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, opening the area’s beer festival season.

This year’s event will channel the “Star Wars” spirit and attendees are encouraged to wear “Star Wars” costumes. Costume winners will be announced on stage.
 
The Brew Festival will feature some 50 breweries, wineries, and spirits including Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., Agua Santa Mexican Lager, and Firestone Walker Brewing Company.

There will be live entertainment by the Central Coast’s Molly Ringwald Project and True Zion. The Molly Ringwald Project offers up nostalgia with its ’80s tribute songs, while True Zion provides fresh roots reggae.

Also featured are mega-sized beer pong and cornhole games, as well as a variety of food trucks. It is recommended that attendees bring their own lawn chairs and blankets.

General admission tickets are $55, which include tastings from any of the 55+ wineries, spirits, and ciders on site. VIP tickets are $65, which gives attendees early access to the event. Each general admission and VIP guest will get a souvenir glass and samples of craft beer, wine, and spirits.

A Designated Drivers’ ticket is available for $20. Tickets for the brew shuttle will be available to purchase. Locations include Santa Barbara, Goleta, Santa Maria, and Lompoc. Tickets range from $20-$25 and include a ride to and from the event. 

For event information and to buy tickets, visit https://www.buelltonbrewfest.com/ or call the Buellton Chamber of Commerce, 805-688-7829.