Sonoma County Summer Beer Festivals
One of the best things about summer in Sonoma County — beyond the wonderful warm weather and longer daylight hours — is the rich calendar of beer festivals. In fact, the climate is so good that the lineup of “summer” beer festivals actually starts in spring and continues into fall. So raise a mug, gather a growler, and get your suds on at these favorite gatherings.
Check out our Sonoma County’s Breweries page for details on all breweries and beers.
Due to the ever-changing nature of travel and events, make sure to visit our Events Page for the most updated information.
Battle of the Brews (April)
Celebrate all things craft beer at this annual event at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. This craft beer competition in Santa Rosa is one of Sonoma County’s largest, with industry-leading judges naming the winner and category favorites recognizing both local and national brews. Come enjoy live music, free food tastings from local chefs, and samples of artisanal suds battling for bragging rights. The money raised supports worthy causes like underserved youth.
Beerfest – The Good One (June)
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa transforms into a lavish beer garden populated by more than 60 of NorCal’s best microbreweries. Ready your palate to savor unlimited sips from your souvenir glass of new, rare, and classic beers, as well as delicious ciders. Gourmet food bites are available from some of Sonoma County’s favorite food trucks. You can feel good having this much fun because the event is a fundraiser dedicated to ending HIV.
Stumptown Brewery Beer Revival (August)
Offering 30 of the best breweries in Sonoma County and unlimited beer, cider, and BBQ tasting, moderation is key at this Guerneville event, but fun is a must. With numerous barbecue teams working their magic, there’s plenty here to savor. Located on the banks of the Russian River in Stumptown Brewery‘s “backyard,” this party rocks with live music and some 3,000 guests. Tickets are available by presale only, and this revival always sells out.
Petaluma River Craft Beer Festival (September)
The Petaluma riverfront roars to life with more than 20 local microbreweries, delicious bites from local restaurants, and a lively stroll down the waterside promenade of tasty offerings. Admission includes a souvenir glass and tickets for beer and food tastings. Just a few of the notable names include Henhouse, Lagunitas, Fogbelt, and Sonoma Springs.
IPA 10K Brewfest (November)
Celebrate the bounty of fall, wine, and brews at this activity-filled extravaganza. Multi-distance runs include pro and open division races, a 3K with furry friends, a Beer Mile Invitational, and the Beer Mile Relay, where brewers compete. Races are followed by a lively beer and wine tasting event featuring live music, exhibitors, food trucks, and awards at The Barlow outdoor market in Sebastopol.
Explore More of Sonoma County’s Craft Beer Scene
- Discover this Sonoma County Brewery Itinerary.
- Cycle to craft breweries with a guide from Ace It! Bike Tours or Getaway Adventures.
- Check the complete listing of Sonoma County’s Breweries, Distilleries, & Cider Houses.
- Get the Sonoma County Craft Beverage Map for directions to locally produced beer, cider, and spirits.
Written by Sonoma Insider Carey Sweet
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