Central Coast Craft Beer Fest to return to Atascadero’s Sunken Gardens
Photo by Max Janatsch / Flying90.
– The Central Coast Craft Beer Festival will take place on Saturday, March 22 at the Famous Sunken Gardens in Atascadero. The event will feature over 60 independently owned craft breweries, ciders, seltzers, and wineries.
Hosted by the Central Coast Brewers Guild and presented by Visit Atascadero, the festival has grown into one of the top craft beer events on the Central Coast. The festival offers a rare opportunity for attendees to meet the people behind the products they are sampling. Brewers will arrive early for a Disc Golf Tournament hosted by Ancient Owl, followed by a special Brewers Gathering at Wild Fields on Friday night. Throughout the weekend, Atascadero will host craft brewery owners and brewers from across the region.
“I’m so proud to showcase the hard work and passion that all of our Central Coast Guild members put into every beer being poured at this event,” said George Peterson, President and Founder of Central Coast Brewing and a Central Coast Guild Board Member. “As one of the oldest breweries on the Central Coast, CCB joins with all our members, staff, and volunteers to ‘Support the Craft Beer Revolution.’ This is truly a special event!”
This year’s event theme, “Support the Craft Beer Revolution,” encourages the public to continue supporting local craft breweries, which often contribute to local charities and community events. Merchandise featuring the slogan will be available for purchase.
Photo by Max Janatsch / Flying90.
New to the festival this year is an Invitational element, allowing Central Coast Brewers Guild members to invite independent craft breweries from outside the tri-counties of Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo. Invited breweries include Green Cheek Beer Co. from Orange, Los Molinos Beer Co. from San Clemente, Pizza Port Brewing Co. from San Diego, Crow and Wolf Brewing from Clovis, and Ballast Point from San Diego.
Entertainment for the event will include performances by the 90s Babiez from Ventura, local reggae band Resination, and DJ Manuel Barbara from Traffic Records. Attendees can also enjoy a variety of food options and merchandise, as well as try their hand at Mega-Sized Beer Pong.
VIP tickets are available for $60 and include early entry at 12 p.m. General admission tickets are $50 with entry at 1 p.m. Designated driver tickets are priced at $20. Shuttle service is available from San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles for $30, covering both transportation to and from the event.
“Atascadero has embraced the Central Coast Craft Beer Festival with open arms, and it shows in the number of local craft breweries in town,” said Andres Nuño, Event Organizer from En Fuego Events. “We hope guests come from all over California and make it a weekend while soaking in a great weekend of craft beer and enjoy all that Atascadero has to offer.”
For more information and tickets, visit www.centralcoastcraftbeerfest.com.
