2026 Brews & Bites 21+ Festival
About this Event
Ready for a frightfully fun night?
The Santee Brews & Bites 21+ Festival Fundraiser on Saturday, Oct 17, 2026, will be a spooktacular event! Jimmy's Buffet will be headlining this year’s Brews & Bites bringing all of the ghouls from the grave to the rave. Dress in your creepiest, cutest, or kookiest costume as you sip and snack the night away with us at Town Center Community Park East from 5:30 – 9:30 PM.
We’re brewing up an amazing vendor lineup and are still adding to the list, keep checking our website to see the latest list of participating vampires, I mean vendors! Be sure to grab your ticket today before they vanish into thin air!
Funds raised will benefit the Santee Teen Center, park improvement projects, and the Recreation Scholarship Program, which provides financial assistance to qualifying Santee children, teens, and seniors to take part in City recreation programs.
Don’t forget to dress to impress! Enter our Costume Contest for a chance to win fang-tastic prizes!
Participating Vendors
Chick-Fil-A Santee • Epic Wings • San Diego Brewing Company • Eleazar Catering
Above Board Liqueurs • EZ Pour Drinks • Sunny Grove Brewing Company • Tap Truck San Diego Rancho San Martin Vineyard • 19th Hole Spirits • PRP Wine International • Full Circle Saloon
H2O Depot • Chipz Happen Comfort Keepers • Farm Fresh to You • TMR Signs & Graphics
Tm Salon
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM
Check-In Begins
Info: Grab your ID and make your way to the gates to make sure you'll be one of the first to enter the event when gates open at 5:30pm. Make sure you check out our list of prohibited items.
🕑: 05:30 PM
Gates Open!
Info: Doors are now open! Join us for a spooktacular evening filled with delicious bites, craft brews, Halloween fun. Explore our amazing vendors, groove to live music and enter the Costume Contest.
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Costume Contest!
Info: Show off your spookiest, funniest, or most creative costume at the Brews & Bites Costume Contest! Prizes will be awarded for Best Individual Costume and Best Group Costume. Contest judging will take place on the main stage at 7:30 PM. Don't miss your chance to win fang-tastic prizes and bragging rights!
🕑: 09:00 PM
Silent Auction Closes!
Info: Silent Auction Closing Soon! The Brews & Bites Silent Auction wraps up at 9:00 PM, with winners posted by 9:15 PM. Don’t miss your chance to snag some spooktacular prizes—make your final bids and check back before the event closes at 9:30 PM!
🕑: 09:30 PM
Take your last Bite!
Info: Thank you for joining us at Brews & Bites!
Make sure to enjoy the last few bites before the event ends at 9:30pm! Please drive responsibly!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 38.50 to USD 81.06
