April Beer Festivals and Events

By sheer volume alone, California produces the most craft and microbrewed beers, ales and ciders in the U.S. April Beer Festivals in California kick off a summer of great tasting. One of our favorites if you can travel the distance to the northern Redwoods is Boonville's Anderson Valley Beer Festival held each April.

LOS ANGELES: Beer Festival April 4, 2026,  timed entries
Los Angeles Center Studios
450 South Bixel Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017
$55-90, labeerfest.la
Los Angeles Beer Festival, 12-8 p.m. at Los Angeles Center Studios. Over 80 breweries, 200 beers, food trucks, live music, and much more!  

ELK GROVE: Brew Fest April 25, 2026, 2-6 p.m.
Elk Grove Regional Park
Elk Grove, CA
$, elkgrovebrewfest.com

DANVILLE: Shops, Hops Craft Brew Stroll April 23, 2026, 5-8 p.m.
Historic Downtown Danville
205 Railroad Avenue
Danville, CA 94526
$, museumsrv.org
Sponsored by Museum of San Ramon Valley, the event features local restaurants offering small bites while breweries pour their crafted creations and music fills the air.

SAN FRANCISCO: Bay Area Brew Fest April 18, 2026, 12-4 p.m.
Presidio, Main Lawn
42 Moraga Ave.
San Francisco, CA
$65-80, bayareabrewfestival.com
Hundreds of beers, food trucks, DJ, photobooth at Presidio, Main Lawn, San Francisco, CA

LODI: Lodi Beer Fest & State BBQ Championship April 25, 2026, 1-5 p.m.
Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
Ole Mettler Grape Pavilion
413 E. Lockeford Street
Lodi, CA 95240
$44-100, grapefestival.com
Age 21+ only
50 local and national breweries, cornhole, dancing to the live bands and the State BBQ Championship featuring more than 30 BBQ teams.  Beer tasting from up to 50 breweries, commemorative tasting glass, live music and games. California State BBQ Championship sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS), Contestants cook 4 meats: Chicken Pork Ribs Boston Port Roast (Pork Shoulder/Boston Butt) Beef Brisket Which may be cooked using heat sources of Wood Pellets Charcoal (lump or briquettes) Entries are judged blindly on the following criteria: Appearance, Tenderness, Taste. 

DURHAM: Chico Brew Fest April 11, 2026, 1-4 p.m. at Patrick Ranch
10381 Midway
Durham, CA
$65-95, chicobrewfest.com
Beer tastings and food are included

SACRAMENTO: Beer Week April 24-May 3, 2026
sacramentobeerweek.com
9 days of beer events feature 100+ breweries, serving over 300 varieties of craft beer.

SANTA ROSA: Battle of the Brews April 11, 2026, 1-5 p.m.
Sonoma County Fairgrounds
1350 Bennett Valley Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA
$103.22, battleofthebrews.com
Active 20-30 of Santa Rosa #50
Hundreds of beers from all over the country making this one of California's largest beer festivals and is an age 21+ only event. The event features Sonoma County Best Bites, delicious foods from local chefs and eateries. 

 

 

Past events

PACIFICA: Blues and Brews 
Palmetto between Montecito Ave & Hilton Way
 Pacifica, CA 94044
facebook.com/ events/ 1617870828954646
Blues and Brews is an afternoon of music, community, and giving back, presented by The City of Pacifica in partnership with the Economic Development Committee. This music festival features three bands performing blues, delicious food, three breweries selling refreshing brews, and fun kids activities. All proceeds from beer sales directly benefit Pacifica Bike Park. Free admission, cityofpacifica.org 

 

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.