Summary
The California Festival of Beers is an annual beer festival and one of America's largest and oldest regional beer tastings[1] held at Avila Beach Resort, Avila Beach, California. Proceeds from the festival benefit the Hospice of San Luis Obispo County.
2020 saw the festival get cancelled caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Description edit
The California Festival of Beers is traditionally held on Memorial Day weekend[2] and features over 50 brewers who feature their micro brewed creations. The event draws a number of college students from the surrounding areas, namely UCSB, Cal Poly, and Fresno.[3]
Admission includes a souvenir beer glass, unlimited samples of offerings, and free shuttle service.[4] The festival also offers entertainment such as live music and a variety of food stands.
References edit
- ^ Modern Brewery Age. 11 Feb 1991. Beer Fest benefits Hospice organization - California Festival of Beers - Hospice of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. Available at: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3469/is_n6_v42/ai_10408727
- ^ Avila Beach Golf Resort Website, Events Page. Available at: http://www.avilabeachresort.com/events/index.php Archived 2007-08-23 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ The Road to The Brewhouse: California Festival of Beers. Available at: "The road to the brewhouse: California Festival of Beers, Avila". Archived from the original on 2006-08-29. Retrieved 2008-09-09.
- ^ Beer Advocate Event Page. Available at: http://beeradvocate.com/events/info/17304
External links edit
- Hospice Beer Fest Website
- Hospice Events Page
- Avila Beach Golf Resort Website
- Avila Beach, California Scenic Coast