2026 San Diego Brew Fest: Saturday, August 8 at Liberty Station

Overview

The 2026 San Diego Brew Fest returns to Liberty Station's NTC Park on Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. — a 14th-annual celebration of craft beer featuring over 70 breweries and 200 beers, food trucks, lawn games, and live cover bands, all on the grassy waterfront-adjacent park in Point Loma.

It's one of the highlights of San Diego's summer beer calendar — and it's perfect for craft-beer fans, groups of friends, and anyone 21+ who wants to spend a sunny afternoon tasting their way through the best of America's Craft Beer Capital.

Important Details

• Event: 2026 San Diego Brew Fest (14th annual), presented by Drink Eat Play
• Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
• Time: 12:00 p.m. (Early Admission) / 1:00 p.m. (General) – 4:00 p.m.
• Where: Liberty Station NTC Park in Point Loma](/neighborhoods/point-loma) — 2455 Cushing Road, San Diego, CA 92106
• Tickets: $50 General Admission (1–4 p.m.) / $65 Early Admission (noon–4 p.m.), both with unlimited beer tastings
• Ages: 21+ only — no pets allowed
• Note: Rain or shine; all sales final (no refunds)

What's Included

Your ticket covers a full afternoon of tasting and entertainment:

• Unlimited beer tastings from over 70 local and international craft breweries (200+ beers)
• Live cover bands providing the soundtrack
• Lawn games scattered across NTC Park
• Food trucks on site (food sold separately)
• Early Admission perks — an extra hour starting at noon, plus specialty pours during that first hour

Why It Works

A few specific reasons this festival is worth your Saturday:

1. The scale is impressive. Over 70 breweries and 200 beers in one afternoon — unlimited tastings included.

2. San Diego is a beer mecca. Few cities can stack a craft-beer lineup like this.

3. The setting is ideal. NTC Park's open lawns at Liberty Station make for a relaxed, spacious festival.

4. It's more than beer. Food trucks, lawn games, and cover bands round out the day.

5. Early Admission is worth it. An extra hour plus specialty first-hour pours for $15 more.

Who It's For

• Craft-beer fans — a deep, diverse tasting lineup
• Groups of friends — a social, shareable afternoon
• Anyone 21+ — note this is a strictly adult event
• Foodies — food trucks on site to pair with the pours
• Visitors — a taste of why San Diego is a beer destination

How to Make a Day of It

• Go Early Admission — the extra hour and specialty pours are a good value
• Take a rideshare — it's a tasting event, so skip driving
• Pace yourself — hydrate and hit the food trucks between samples
• Explore Liberty Station — shops, restaurants, and the public market are right there
• Plan a safe ride home — arrange transportation in advance

Tickets

Tickets are available through Eventbrite:

• General Admission — $50 (1:00–4:00 p.m.), unlimited tastings
• Early Admission — $65 (12:00–4:00 p.m.), unlimited tastings plus an extra hour and specialty first-hour pours

Get tickets on Eventbrite →

All sales are final, and the event is rain or shine.

Good to Know

• 21+ only — bring valid ID; no one under 21 admitted
• No pets allowed
• Rain or shine — the event runs regardless of weather
• No refunds — all sales are final
• Food sold separately — bring cash or card for the food trucks
• Plan a safe ride home — rideshare is the smart call

For more events happening in San Diego this summer, check out our full event calendar or browse our Point Loma neighborhood guide.