September 13, 2025
Discovery Park
- General Admission 1-4pm
- VIP 12-4pm
- Beer Relay 1:30pm
A Huge Success!
We are thrilled to announce that the 30th anniversary of the California Brewers Festival was a resounding success! This year, we welcomed more brewers than ever before, featuring an incredible selection of beer, wine, sake, seltzers, ciders, and kombucha. For the first time, our VIP tickets sold out, drawing more attendees than in previous years!
Attendees enjoyed a host of exciting activities, including our Local Wares Marketplace, Fun Zone, Beer Relay, California Brewers Cup, event app, mural painters, and Bucket Golf—all set against the backdrop of perfect weather.
While we are still finalizing numbers, it’s looking like we raised over $75,000 for our charities, making this event even more impactful.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us—our brewers, volunteers, food trucks, vendors, security, and our dedicated high school helpers. The California Brewers Festival, a cherished tradition, has returned for its third decade, solidifying its status as the highlight of the beer scene in Northern California.
Join us next year as we continue to celebrate great craft beverages and the vibrant community that supports them. Check out this year’s gallery of pictures. We hope to see you all next year on September 13, 2025.
Community Spirit
As the first of its kind in the realm of craft beer festivals, the California Brewers Festival has garnered recognition for its unparalleled ability to bring together thousands of craft beer aficionados and food lovers for an experience like no other. Since its inception, this event, proudly hosted by the Point West Rotary Club Foundation, has been a beacon of community spirit, raising over $1.85 million for local charities.
Three decades of brewing
The roots of this esteemed festival trace back to the passion of one individual: Dr. James Peck, a dedicated Point West Rotarian. Inspired by his visit to the Oregon Brewers Festival in 1993, Dr. Peck returned brimming with excitement and shared his vision with our club. Thus, the California Brewers Festival was born, with its inaugural event held in Old Sacramento in 1994. Over the years, the festival found its home in various locations, including Cesar Chavez Park, where the Brewfest planning committee – sporting some impressively retro mustaches – geared up for the 1997 event. Eventually, the festival settled into its current location at Discovery Park, where it continues to thrive and grow.
As we commemorate three decades of brewing excellence and community support, we invite you to join us in raising a glass to the journey that brought us here. The California Brewers Festival is more than just a gathering; it’s a celebration of passion, innovation, and the spirit of giving back. Here’s to the memories we’ve shared, the friendships we’ve forged, and the bright future that lies ahead. Cheers!
