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 5, 2025, 12-3 p.m. 0r 5-8 p.m. 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 26, 2025, 2-6 p.m.
Elk Grove Park
Elk Grove, CA
$, elkgrovebrewfest.com

MARTINEZ: Bay Area Craft Beer Festival "Boots & Brews" April 26, 2025, 12-4 p.m.
Waterfront Park
245 North Court Street
Martinez, CA
$65-75 approx., DowntownMartinez.org
40+ Local Breweries, 100+ Craft Beers, Live Music, Great Food, & Fun, produced by Main Street Martinez DBA Downtown Martinez & Co. 

SAN FRANCISCO: Bay Area Brew Fest April 19, 2025, 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 26, 2025, 1-5 p.m.
Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
Ole Mettler Grape Pavilion
413 E. Lockeford Street
Lodi, CA 95240
$40-80, grapefestival.com
Age 21+ only, $15 designated driver
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. 

CHICO: Chico Brew Fest April 19, 2025, 1-4 p.m. at Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. Location: 2357 Fair Street, Chico, CA.  $65-95, chicobrewfest.com

 

Past events

PACIFICA: Blues and Brews  April 27, 2024, 1-5 p.m.
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 

 
 

 

SACRAMENTO: Beer Week April 26-May 5, 2024
sacramentobeerweek.com
9 days of beer events feature 100+ breweries, serving over 300 varieties of craft beer.

CHICO: Chico Brew Fest April 13, 2024, 1-4 p.m. at Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. Over 20 Breweries, 40 Brews, Gourmet Foods, Appetizers, Commemorative Brewfest Pint Glass, Raffle prizes, Silent Auction, Outdoor games.  $65-95, chicobrewfest.com 

SANTA ROSA: Battle of the Brews April 6, 2024, 1-5 p.m.
Sonoma County Fairgrounds
1350 Bennett Valley Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA
$95, 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. 

MARTINEZ: Bay Area Craft Beer Festival April 13, 2024, 12 Noon -4 p.m.
$60-70, bayareacraftbeerfestival.com
Waterfront Park
245 N. Court
Martinez, CA
MainStreetMartinez.org
40+ local breweries and an impressive selection of over 100 beers to sample, DJ spins tunes and food offerings from local vendors and food trucks

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