Monterey Beer Festival

Saturday, June 9, 2012

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The Monterey Beer Festival brings beers from over 80 breweries straight to you from 12:30pm to 5:00pm at the Monterey Fairgrounds. You'll have the chance to taste unusual offerings from major beer companies as well as fantastic beers from unknown brewing companies from around the world!

Monterey Beer Festival: Book Your Hotel Now!

The Monterey Beer Festival is one of the region’s most popular events. For your convenience the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau, your trusted source for accommodations and vacation packages, provides an easy way to book your stay during the Monterey Beer Festival. Click here for online reservations!

Entertainment and Food

What's beer without good food and great music? Local food vendors from throughout the area will have booths at the Monterey Beer Festival. Whether you want Thai noodles, Korean or Southern barbecue, California cuisine, Cajun food, fried fish or just a plain old-fashioned bratwurst, there's a booth to feed your need. Live bands play throughout the day.

Tickets

Tickets for the Monterey Beer Festival are $35 in advance, and includes all beer. Tickets to the VIP Pre-Party are $55 and include special beer tastings, complimentary snacks and entry to the main festival. The VIP Pre-Party begins at 11:30am in the "Garden Stage" area. Buy tickets at the Monterey Beer Festival official ticketing website.

Local Hotels

Planning to indulge? Don't drive when there are plenty of hotels and motels in Monterey, many within either a short stroll or a quick bus ride from the Monterey Fairgrounds! While other people are still circling the neighborhood for parking, you'll be inside the Monterey Beer Festival enjoying your first drink.