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.

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 held | Saturday, May 2, 2026, 1–6pm (the 28th) |
|---|---|
| Tickets | Online only; no cash sales on the day |
| Ages | 21+ |
| Camping | First come, first served; cash only |
| Benefits | Local charities |
| Official site | Anderson 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
- Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival
- Seed & Scion Exchange
- Mendocino County Fair & Apple Show
- All food and wine events
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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