Buellton is rolling out the barrels and putting on its Western best at this year’s Buellton Brew Fest, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at River View Park.

The festival brings together craft beverages, live music, and outdoor fun that serves as an unofficial kickoff to the region’s festival season, organizers said.
 
There will be live entertainment throughout the afternoon featuring Jayden Secor, a Ventura-based artist blending country old-school southern rock; East Valley Road, a band rooted in blues, soul, and coastal Americana; and DJ Peetey, a Santa Ynez Valley local known for high-energy sets.

A selection of beverages will be on offer from Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company, and other breweries and producers from Santa Barbara County, the Central Coast and Southern California.

The festival will offer the following ticket options: 
• VIP admission ($65): Includes early entry at 11:30 a.m. and access to select specialty pours not available during the General Admission. 
• General Admission ($55): Begins at 12:30 p.m. and includes tasting from more than 55 breweries, wineries, spirits and ciders on site.
• Designated Driver ($20): Must be 21+ and designated for those who will not be consuming any alcohol.
• Tickets at the door will be $75 for VIP (if available) and $65 for General Admission

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to relax and take in the day. 

To get to and from the festival, the Brew Shuttle will be available with service from Santa Barbara, Goleta, Santa Maria and Lompoc for $30. Shuttle tickets must be purchased in advance. Visit the Buellton Brew Fest website for details on pickup times and locations.

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