The 14th annual San Diego Brew Fest returns to Liberty Station's NTC Park on Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 12-4 PM, with 70+ breweries, 200 beers, food trucks, and live music.
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.