About this Event
Celebrate the Best of the Bay with us.
The Bay Area Craft Beer Festival returns to the Martinez Waterfront — completely reimagined to be more modern, more accessible, and more experience-driven than ever before.
This is more than a beer festival — it’s a celebration of craft, community, music, and connection.
Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon featuring:
- 30+ local breweries
- 100+ beers to sample
- Home Brew selections
- Curated food trucks
- Curated retail vendors
- Live band + DJ's
- Waterfront views
- Community energy
- Free Hydration Stations
Craft beer. Good tunes. Great people. All in one beautiful waterfront setting.
👨👩👧 Family Friendly
For the first time ever, the festival welcomes families.
- Children 12 and under are FREE (with ticketed adult)
- Guests consuming alcohol must be 21+ with valid photo ID
🪪 ID & Alcohol Policy
- Valid photo ID required to receive a tasting wristband
- ID required to purchase drink tickets at full-pour stations
- No alcohol service to anyone under 21
⚠️ Event Policies
- No outside alcohol
- No outside glassware or containers
- No pets
- Backpacks and large bags discouraged (clear bags permitted and subject to search)
- Lawn chairs and blankets welcome
- All tickets must be scanned at entry (printed ticket or smartphone barcode required)
- DAY OF TICKET SALES - credit card purchase online through eventbrite only.
🚗 Parking & Transportation
Limited parking available at the Martinez Marina.
Event signage and attendants will guide you once you cross the railroad tracks.
We strongly encourage carpooling, rideshare (Uber/Lyft), Amtrak, BART, taxi, or arranging a designated driver.
Please drink responsibly.
🌧 Weather Policy
This is a rain or shine event.
Light rain will not result in cancellation.
IF HEAVY RAIN IS PREDICTED, THE CITY MAY NOT ALLOW USE OF FIELD DUE TO DAMAGE. SHOULD THIS CALL BE MADE BY THE CITY, THE EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED AND TICKETS WILL CARRY OVER TO THE NEW DATE.
💛 All Proceeds Support Downtown Martinez
Proceeds from the Bay Area Craft Beer Festival are poured back into the downtown community through:
- Design and beautification projects
- Community events and traditions
- Placemaking initiatives
- Business support and economic vitality programs
Your ticket helps strengthen the hometown character and future of Downtown Martinez.
For full details:
www.bayareacraftbeerfest.com
Visit http://www.DowntownMartinez.org for a listing of downtown restaurants and shops.
Questions?
[email protected]
(925) 228-3577
Participating Breweries:
LIST COMING SOON! CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES AND FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS!
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
YES! All attendees purchasing a Tasting Pro or Drink Tickets inside festival must be 21 years or older with valid ID.
Are kids allowed at the event?
YES! Kids 12 and under free with a ticketed adult.
Are pets allowed in the event?
No. We love our pets as much as you but the festival is no place for them. Please leave your pets at home.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
AMTRACK, BART, UBER, LYFT, Taxi, or pre arange a ride drop off and pick up with your DD.
What can I bring into the event?
Water in sealed bottle. No outside food or alcohol allowed. Chairs and blankets.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
email [email protected] or call (925) 228-3577
What's the refund policy?
No Refunds will be issued for any reason with the following exception: event forced to cancel due to COVID-19 mandate or heavy rain where event field is deemed unuseable by City, in which case, full refund will be issued.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, but make sure you can bring your ticket up on your smartphone. And please adjust the screen contrast so our scanners can read the barcode.
Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
Yes. You can sell or give your ticket to a friend as long as they are 21 yrs or older.
Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?
Yes.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Waterfront Park, 245 North Court Street, Martinez, United States
USD 12.61 to USD 58.71
