The Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest makes its return to Paso Robles, California on Saturday, June 3, 2023. With over 55 breweries from across the globe, all curated by Firestone Walker Brewmaster Matt Brynildson, this festival is one that will impress any craft beer fan!
Tickets to the 2023 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest (FWIBF) will go on-sale via Eventbrite beginning at 10:00am PST on Friday, February 17. The festival will take place from Noon – 5:00pm outdoors at the Paso Robles Events Center.
Historically, the event has sold out within minutes, so prospective guests are advised to mark their calendars. Tickets are priced at $125 for general admission, and $250 for one-hour early admission. Event proceeds benefit Pioneer Day, a beloved Paso Robles community organization dedicated to local events and historic preservation.
Since the festival’s debut in 2012, the festival has showcased an international group of leading craft breweries, as well as live music and food from over 25 local restaurants and purveyors. The brewery, restaurant and music lineup will be announced at a later date on the festival’s website.
“The Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest was born from a dream of creating a world-class festival featuring some of the best brewers in the world,” said Brewmaster Matt Brynildson, in a statement. “This is a day when we can set the sales pitches aside and simply share our beers and stories with passionate craft drinkers.”
2012-2019 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest Recaps:
Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest 2012
Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest 2013
Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest 2014
Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest 2015
Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest 2016
Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest 2017
Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest 2018
Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest 2019
Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest 2022
In addition to the tickets going on-sale next week, Firestone Walker has also unveiled the Brewmaster Experience Sweepstakes, which includes two tickets to the 2023 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest. The full prize pack also includes private tours and behind-the-scenes experiences at Firestone Walker’s Venice, Buellton and Paso Robles breweries, and three nights at local hotels plus lunch and dinner at the brewery taprooms—all culminating in early-entry admission to the fest.
Brewmaster Experience Sweepstakes is currently open through April 30 at 11:59pm PST. Interested craft beer fans may submit their entry via the Brewmaster Experience sweepstakes page. The winner will be randomly drawn after the close of the sweepstakes period.
About The Author
DJ
D.J. is a Portland, Oregon based writer that spent his formative years in the Midwest. With over 25 years under his belt of drinking beer at festivals across America and the world, he has developed a strong appreciation and understanding of craft beer and the industry that surrounds it. He can be found in any of the great breweries or beer bars that make Portland the best beer city in the world. His writing can also be found in the archives of Northwest Brewing News and can be followed on Twitter and Instagram at @hopapalooza.