Drink Responsibly and Stay Safe

Before you go to the festival, make sure to arrange for a safe ride back home! All designated drivers get into the festival for free. Taxi cabs will be present at the park to pick you up. Additionally, Bill's Bus will have a shuttle to downtown Santa Barbara.

About the 2008 Santa Barbara Beer Festival

Newly managed by a committee from the Santa Barbara Rugby Association, the 2008 Santa Barbara Beer Festival's goals are simple: to help promote two local nonprofits and have a lot of fun while doing so.

Please join us Saturday, October 18th, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., when the fields at Elings Park will be transformed into Santa Barbara's oldest beer festival featuring the best microbrews from the central and west coast. For just $30, you'll get a glass and an afternoon of unlimited beer tasting. We look forward to seeing you there!

About Elings Park

Located in the beautiful city of Santa Barbara, Elings Park is a 230-acre private, non-profit park boasting incredible views of the city and ocean. From weddings and special events to sports and recreation, Elings offers a variety of activities guaranteed to create enjoyable days for all.

About the Santa Barbara Rugby Association (SBRA)

The Santa Barbara Rugby Association (SBRA) was formed on July 19th, 2002, by members of the Grunion Rugby Football Club, Westmont College Rugby Club, and UCSB Rugby Club. The goal was to create a non-profit organization 501(c)(3) that would be able to promote Santa Barbara rugby from a unified front. The primary purpose of this corporation is the promotion of amateur rugby competition in, but not limited to, the Santa Barbara area.