2026 Cal Poly Alumni Wine and Beer Garden

Alumni, parents and supporters are invited to join us at the 2026 Cal Poly Alumni Wine and Beer Garden at Open House on Saturday, April 11, from 1:30/2 to 4 p.m., at our new location on campus — O'Neill Green!

New This Year: Wine and Beer Garden (WBG) ticket holders receive an exclusive $5 discount on General Admission tickets to the Poly Royal Rodeo Finals on Saturday, April 11! Poly Royal Rodeo is returning to Alex G. Spanos Stadium this year, just steps away from O'Neill Green. Discounts are only available when you bundle WBG.

Wine and Beer Garden tickets include:

• Efren's taco bar with all the fixings
• Non-alcoholic beverages
• Wine, beer, seltzer and cider tastings for guests ages 21+
• Cal Poly Creamery ice cream and Cowboy Cookies
• Souvenir Cal Poly wine glass
• Passport experience for a chance to win alumni swag
• Pre-sale ticket holders get early access to the event, starting at 1:30 p.m.

Pre-sale WBG + Rodeo Bundles:

• $80 General Admission/$65 Under 21/$70 Cal Poly faculty and staff*
• On sale from Tuesday, Feb. 10, through Friday, April 3, or while supplies last

Pre-sale Wine and Beer Garden only:

• $35 General Admission/$20 Under 21/$25 Cal Poly faculty and staff*
• On sale from Tuesday, Feb. 10, through Friday, April 10

This event is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with classmates and faculty after a day of exploring projects and displays celebrating Cal Poly's legacy of Learn by Doing. Relax and unwind with your favorite alumni-owned wineries and breweries on the Central Coast.

This event sold out last year and is sure to do so again. Get your tickets today!

*TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. FACULTY/STAFF TICKETS. Cal Poly faculty and staff within an academic college may contact their dean’s office to reveal their discounted tickets. All other current faculty and staff, please email [email protected].
2. WEATHER. This event is rain or shine. All ticket sales are final.
3. TRANSFERS. Tickets are non-transferable.
4. TICKETS AT THE DOOR. A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at the door on Saturday, April 11, starting at 2 p.m. as follows: $40 General Admission/$25 Under 21/$25 Cal Poly faculty and staff. Day-of tickets do not include the discounted Poly Royal Rodeo Finals ticket. Only credit cards and digital wallets such as Apple Pay or Google Wallet are accepted for day-of sale

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