central coast craft beer festival
Saturday, MARCH 23rd, 2024 | 12 – 4 pm
Famous Sunken Gardens | Atascadero, CA
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Join us for the sixth annual Central Coast Craft Beer Fest, presented by the Central Coast Brewers Guild, on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 at the famous Sunken Gardens in beautiful Atascadero.
Enjoy samples from 55+ independently owned craft breweries, wineries, seltzers, kombucha and cideries from all over California!
Live entertainment by Carbon City Lights, Silk Ocean and Vinyl DJ Sets by Traffic Records!
There will be a great selection of of food trucks, a variety of merchant vendors, and lawn games—including Mega Sized Beer Pong!
Admission includes a souvenir glass and samples from any of the craft breweries, wineries, seltzers, ciders and kombucha on site!
Shuttle Service will be available from San Luis Obispo and complimentary pickups from 3 local hotels (Holiday Inn Express & Suites, SpringHill Suites and Home 2 Suites). Tickets are $30 and include a ride to and from the event. Guests staying at the 3 local hotels can get a ride at no cost.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! If you would like to volunteer for the Central Coast Craft Beer Festival, there are plenty of options for you! Volunteers get free entry into the event, an event t-shirt and souvenir glass.
TICKETS
VIP Session: $60 (Hour early entry at 12 p.m. • Limited tickets available)
Includes hour early entry at 12 p.m., and also includes special craft beer only poured during the VIP Session (12 - 1 p.m.). Our VIP Session is a limited ticket and sells out quickly! All VIP guests also receive a souvenir glass.
General Admission: $50 ( 1 p.m. Entry)
General Admission entry begins at 1 p.m. All guests receive a souvenir glass and samples from any of the craft breweries, wineries, cideries and kombucha on site.
Designated Drivers: $20 (Hour early entry at 12 p.m.)
Designated Driver ticket holders must be 21+ and will NOT be allowed to consume alcohol. We suggest DD Tickets being purchased by their friends or family who plan on using that DD to get home!
Shuttle: $30 (Pickup and Dropoff in San Luis Obispo)
Shuttle guests can purchase a $30 ticket to get them to and from the event. Pickup is at The Hub (1701 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo).
TICKETS AT THE DOOR WILL BE $60 FOR GENERAL ADMISSION. NO VIP TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.
The Central Coast Craft Beer Fest benefits local charities and the Central Coast Brewers Guild. The guild’s mission is to increase awareness by educating consumers about the California Central Coast’s influence on local craft beer. California’s Central Coast covers over 300 miles of coastline (Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Monterey counties) and is home to an amazing variety of craft brewers.
This is a 21+ event. No pets / no infants / no babies. Rain or shine event. No refunds. Last pour at 3:45 p.m.
Lodging PARTNER DISCOUNTS
Make it a weekend and come see all that Atascadero has to offer! There are great restaurants, breweries, craft beer bars, hiking, biking, a zoo and great hotels to stay at! Our Lodging Partners offer discounts for the weekend!
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atascadero
15% off Best Flexible Rate
Or Call (805) 462-0200 and mention "Central Coast Craft Beer Fest 2024.” FREE Shuttle Pickup at this Location.
SpringHill Suites Paso Robles / Atascadero
$209 per night
Or call (805) 462-3500 and mention “Central Coast Craft Beer Fest 2024.” FREE Shuttle Pickup at this Location.
The Carlton Hotel
Special 15% off Your Stay
Or call (805) 461-5100 and mention “Central Coast Craft Beer Festival 2024.” The Carlton is just steps from the Sunken Gardens.
Use the promo code “Fuego” to receive your discounted stay at https://www.the-carlton.com/.
SHUTTLE - provided by Hop on tours
Shuttle Service is available in 2024! Provided by Hop On Tours!
Pickups in San Luis Obispo and 3 local hotels (Holiday Inn Express & Suites, SpringHill Suites, and Home 2 Suites)
San Luis Obispo (11 a.m. Pickup): The Hub (1701 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, SpringHill Suites and Home 2 Suites Guests: Check with the front desk for pickup times.
All shuttles will leave directly after the event is over and return your to your original destination.
FREE Parking
Please respect the local businesses surrounding the Sunken Gardens by parking in one of the designated lots or on the street and not in their parking lots.
Atascadero Transit Center – 6000 Capistrano Ave (0.3 miles from event)
Bank of America – 6905 Capistrano Ave (0.3 miles from event)
Rabobank – 6950 El Camino Real (0.3 miles from event)
Atascadero Middle School – 6501 Lewis Ave (0.2 miles from event)
2024 Participating Breweries
+ Wine, Cider, seltzer, mead & Kombucha
Music
Carbon City Lights, Silk Ocean and DJ Sets by Traffic Records!
Carbon City Lights
Carbon City Lights is an alternative rock band based in San Luis Obispo. Their sound blends folk, pop, and rock.
Frontman, Michael Venia, was a contestant on Season 21 of NBC’s hit show, the Voice. Listeners appreciate the authenticity that comes from Venia’s lyrics and shines through in his powerful vocals.
The band’s live performances are fun and energetic, and feature extended jams with rocking cello, tight rhythm and dueling guitars.
Silk Ocean
Led by New Times Music Award Winner, Ha Keem, Silk Ocean sweeps its audiences under the smooth waves of R&B/Soul mixed with delightful Hip Hop infusions.
Sponsors
Venue
Sunken Gardens | 15 E Mall, Atascadero, CA 93422
FAQ
Age Restrictions
This is a 21 and over event. You must be 21+ years old with a valid photo ID to attend, no exceptions. No infants, babies or children, no strollers, no exceptions. No re-entry. We have the right to refuse service. Last pour at 4 p.m.
Pets
All pets must be on a leash and get along with other guests / pets. Please pickup up after your pets.
Food and Drink
Food can be purchase from our food vendors on site. No outside alcohol is permitted.
Weather
This event is rain or shine. No refunds.
Chairs
You’re welcome to bring your own lawn chairs. No tents please.
Free Parking
Please respect the local businesses surrounding the Sunken Gardens by parking in one of the designated lots or on the street. All of these lots are within walking distance.
Atascadero Transit Center – 6000 Capistrano Ave (0.3 miles from event)
Bank of America – 6905 Capistrano Ave (0.3 miles from event)
Rabobank – 6950 El Camino Real (0.3 miles from event)
Atascadero Middle School – 6501 Lewis Ave (0.2 miles from event)
Intoxicated Guests
All guests are expected to drink responsibly and ensure they have a safe, responsible means of transportation before leaving the event.
Any guest who is intoxicated before entering the event may be denied entry to the event.
Any guest found intoxicated within the event and/or causing a disturbance, as determined by event staff, will be asked to leave the facility without a refund. We have the right to refuse service.
Prohibited Items*
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:
Outside alcohol
Bottles
Cans
Weapons (i.e. knives, pepper spray, stun-guns, any concealed weapons, firearms, etc.)
Illegal drugs
Chemicals
Fireworks, smoke bombs, etc.
Other items as determined by event management.
All bags, jackets, and guests are subject to search upon entering the event.
Items which have varying policies include: cameras, video/audio recording equipment, and signs/flags/banners/posters.
* Event management reserves the right to handle each occurrence on a case by case basis. Depending on the item, the guest may either be asked to remove the item from the facility or dispose of the item, or may be ejected from the facility.