Central Coast Craft Beer Festival 2026
Schedule
Sat Mar 21 2026 at 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Sunken Gardens | Atascadero, CA
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Join us for the 8th annual Central Coast Craft Beer Fest, presented by the Central Coast Brewers Guild on Saturday, March 21st, 2026 at the beautiful Sunken Gardens in Atascadero.Enjoy samples from over 55 independently owned local craft breweries, wineries, seltzers, kombucha and cideries from all over California and beyond!
Live entertainment by the 90s Babiez and DJ sets by Traffic Records!
We will have plenty of food trucks, a great variety of merchant vendors and lawn games—including everyones favorite, MEGA SIZED BEER PONG!
Admission includes a souvenir glass and samples from any of the craft breweries, wineries, seltzers, ciders and kombucha on site!
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.
VIP Session: $60 (Hour early entry at 12 p.m. • limited tickets available)
Includes hour early entry at 12 p.m., and also includes beer being poured that won't be available during the General Admission Session. Our VIP Session is a limited ticket and sells out quickly! All VIP guests also receive a souvenir glass.
LODGING OPPORTUNITIES:
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atascadero
DISCOUNT for Central Coast Craft Beer Festival guests
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Or call (805) 462-0200 and reference "Beer Fest 2026"
FREE Shuttle pickup available at this location.
• SpringHill Suites Paso Robles / Atascadero
Special Discount for Central Coast Craft Beer Fest Guests
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Or Call to reserve your stay (805) 462-3500
FREE Shuttle pickup available at this location.
• The Carlton Hotel
Discount Link Coming Soon!
Or call (805) 461-5100 / visit www.the-carlton.com and use
Just steps from the Festival!
• Fairfield Suites by Marriott
Discount Link Coming Soon!
FREE Shuttle pickup available at this location.
For more lodging options, visit https://visitatascadero.com/lodging
SHUTTLE:
Shuttle Service will be provided by Be Hoppy Tours!
Pickups in San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles and these local Atascadero hotels (Holiday Inn Express & Suites, SpringHill Suites, and Fairfield Suites).
Tickets are $30 for pickups in Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo and guests staying at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, SpringHill Suites or Fairfield Suites can get a complimentary ride.
Paso Robles (11 a.m. Pickup): Location TBA
San Luis Obispo (11 a.m. Pickup): The Hub (1701 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo)
FREE SHUTTLE PICKUPS at these local Atascadero hotels: Holiday Inn Express & Suites, SpringHill Suites, and Fairfield Suites
Guests of these hotels should heck with the front desk for pickup times.
Shuttle Tickets available at checkout. No day of shuttle tickets will be available. Shuttles will return to their original destinations after the event is over.
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)
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 4 p.m.
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Where is it happening?
Sunken Gardens, 6505 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422-42ND, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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