Firestone Walker announces Invitational Beer Fest lineup, tickets on sale Feb. 4

Firestone Walker announces Invitational Beer Fest lineup, tickets on sale Feb. 4

PASO ROBLES — Firestone Walker Brewing Company has revealed the brewery lineup and ticket release details for the 2026 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival, set for Saturday, May 30, at the Paso Robles Event Center.

The annual festival will feature 65 breweries from around the world, along with live music and food offerings from more than 20 local chefs and restaurants. The 2026 event is part of Firestone Walker’s yearlong celebration marking its 30th anniversary.

The festival weekend begins Friday, May 29, with the 30th Anniversary Brewery Block Party and wraps up Sunday, May 31, with a Brews & Brekky Brunch. Attendees will also have the opportunity to sample a limited-edition collaboration beer,pFreal West Coast IPA, brewed with pFriem Family Brewers. The beer will debut in May and be available during the festival.

Tickets for the Invitational Beer Festival go on sale Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. PST throughFirestoneWalker.com

Proceeds from the event will benefit several local nonprofits, including Paso Robles Pioneer Day, Central Coast Honor Flight, Estrella Warbird Museum, and youth sports programs.

The initial brewery lineup includes Hill Farmstead (Vermont), Verdant (United Kingdom), Bofkont (Belgium), SirHopper (Argentina), Fidens (New York), and Craftrock (Japan), with additional breweries to be announced.

Firestone Walker Brewmaster Matt Brynildson said the festival is a chance to “showcase rare beers and celebrate craft culture together.”