Legendary Boonville Beer Festival

Fifty-plus breweries, cideries and sake makers at the Boonville fairgrounds.

  • When: Usually the first Saturday of May (last held May 2, 2026)
  • Where: Mendocino County Fairgrounds, Boonville, CA

Organized by Anderson Valley Brewing Company. Details and tickets come from the organizer.

Official site

Close-up of cold beer in a plastic cup at an outdoor event, perfect for summer gatherings.

Anderson Valley Brewing’s spring festival brings fifty-plus breweries, cideries and sake makers to the fairgrounds in Boonville, with bands, food vendors and a campground full of people who planned ahead. It’s given more than $1.7 million to local charities.

What happens

  • 50+ breweries, cideries and sake makers
  • Nine food vendors and five-plus bands
  • A music preview the night before
  • First-come camping at the fairgrounds

Good to know

Last heldSaturday, May 2, 2026, 1–6pm (the 28th)
TicketsOnline only; no cash sales on the day
Ages21+
CampingFirst come, first served; cash only
BenefitsLocal charities
Official siteAnderson Valley Brewing Company ↗
A local’s tipTickets are online only, so don’t drive to Boonville hoping to buy at the gate.

More on the coast

Details from Anderson Valley Brewing Company. Checked September 24, 2026. Prices are for the year shown; check the official site before you go.

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