FAQs

What time does it start?

Festival entry begins at 11:30 a.m. for VIP ticket holders and 12:30 p.m. for General Admission ticket holders. If you’d like to be among the first inside the gate, feel free to begin lining up for ID check as early as 10:30 am. Last pour is at 4 p.m.

Can I bring my pet?

We’re sorry, but only service animals are allowed at the Santa Barbara Beer Festival.

Can I bring my kids?

Only if your kids are age 21 or older! We’ll be checking IDs to ensure every festival goer is of legal drinking age, even if they don’t plan to drink. No kids or infants permitted.

How do I get there?

Good question, head on over here for more details! Parking is $5 on site and we do have Shuttle Pickup locations in Santa Barbara and Goleta for $10 ().

If you are parking in our free bicycle valet, we suggest anyone riding a bicycle to enter through the W. Valerio entrance (See map below).

What should I wear/bring?

It can get really sunny at the Santa Barbara Beer Festival so make sure to wear a hat, sunscreen, and shoes comfortable enough to dance in!  Other than that, bring some cash for snacks or cool souvenirs from our vendors and make sure to have a plan ready for how you’re getting home.