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Buellton Brew Fest 2027

Saturday, May 1, 2027 · 55+ pourers at River View Park, and it sells out

The 13th Buellton Brew Fest is Saturday, May 1, 2027, at River View Park in Buellton, 11:30am to 4:30pm. VIP tickets are $65 with entry at 11:30am; general admission is $55 from 12:30pm. Expect 55+ breweries, wineries and spirits makers. It is 21+, rain or shine, and sells out yearly, so buy early.

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Buellton Brew Fest quick facts

Date
Saturday, May 1, 2027 (confirmed by the organizer)
Where
River View Park, 151 Sycamore Dr, Buellton
Hours
11:30am–4:30pm, last pour 4pm
Tickets
VIP $65 (in at 11:30am), GA $55 (from 12:30pm); door $75 / $65 if available
Age
21+ with ID; designated-driver passes offered
Rules
Rain or shine, no refunds, no coolers
Benefits
Buellton Chamber of Commerce (per En Fuego Events)

How much are Buellton Brew Fest tickets?

VIP is $65 and gets you in an hour early, at 11:30am, with special pours not offered to general admission. General admission is $55 from 12:30pm. If any are left, door prices are $75 VIP and $65 GA. Buy early: organizer En Fuego Events says it sells out every year and draws over 2,000 guests.

Is there a shuttle to Buellton Brew Fest?

Yes. The festival's Brew Bus picks up in Santa Barbara (Figueroa Mountain Brewing, 137 Anacapa St), Goleta (University Plaza), Santa Maria (Lowe's lot, 935 Betteravia Rd) and Lompoc (Solvang Brewing, 222 N H St). Bus tickets must be bought in advance with your entry. Locally, River View Park is a stop on every Santa Ynez Valley Transit route.

What else is near River View Park?

Finish the day close by, in Buellton's food and brewery stretch: Industrial Eats and Figueroa Mountain Brewing on Industrial Way, Firestone Walker's taproom on McMurray Road. See Buellton restaurants and breweries in Solvang and Buellton. Staying over? Buellton hotels fill on festival Saturdays.

Good to know

When is Buellton Brew Fest 2027? Saturday, May 1, 2027, 11:30am to 4:30pm at River View Park.

Can kids go to Buellton Brew Fest? No. Ticket holders must be 21 or over, with ID checked at the door.

Is there parking or a shuttle? A paid Brew Bus runs from Santa Barbara, Goleta, Santa Maria and Lompoc; River View Park is also on every SYV Transit route.

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Plan your day

  1. MorningBreakfast first: Best coffee in the Santa Ynez ValleyBy town, plus where to work
  2. MiddayGo tasting: Sta. Rita Hills wineriesCold-climate Pinot, 1971 vines
  3. EveningBook dinner: Buellton restaurantsHitching Post 2 to wild ales
  4. LateNight out: Solvang happy hoursSpritzes, Industry Night, 8pm deals
  5. OvernightFind a bed: Buellton hotelsA windmill check-in, pea soup lore

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Quick answers

How much are Buellton Brew Fest tickets?

VIP $65 and general admission $55 in advance; $75 and $65 at the door if any remain.

Sources

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  1. Buellton Brew Fest: home (date, Brew Bus)
  2. Buellton Brew Fest 2026 tickets (Ticketsauce)
  3. En Fuego Events: events

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