San Diego, California
Nov. 6-15, 2026
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San Diego Beer Week is an annual 10-day celebration of the city's thriving independent craft beer scene, organized by the San Diego Brewers Guild. First held in 2009, the event has grown into one of the most anticipated beer weeks on the West Coast, drawing thousands of craft beer enthusiasts from across the country to the self-proclaimed "Capital of Craft" beer. The 2025 edition marks the 17th annual celebration, running November 7-16 with events at breweries, bars, and restaurants throughout San Diego County.
The centerpiece of San Diego Beer Week is the Capital of Craft Beer Fest, a standalone festival held at the San Diego Harley-Davidson Festival Grounds. General admission ($50) includes unlimited 2-ounce tastings from 40+ local breweries poured into a commemorative cup, while VIP tickets ($65) grant one hour of early access. The fest runs from noon to 4 PM, with VIP entry beginning at 11 AM.
Beyond the flagship festival, Beer Week kicks off with a countywide toast and features a packed calendar of events including tap takeovers, brewery collaborations, guided hikes paired with pints, community cleanups, and the Capital of Craft IPA Release. The week showcases San Diego's position as one of America's premier craft beer destinations with over 150 independent breweries in the region.
San Diego Beer Week was born in 2009 as a way to spotlight San Diego's rapidly growing craft beer community. The San Diego Brewers Guild, which was originally founded in 1997 with just 15 member breweries, launched the event to unite the region's diverse brewing scene under one celebratory umbrella. In its early years, the event helped establish San Diego's reputation as a serious craft beer destination alongside established scenes in Portland, Denver, and the Bay Area.
The event grew steadily through its first decade, becoming a signature annual tradition for locals and a destination event for beer tourists. However, like many industry gatherings, San Diego Beer Week faced significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Post-pandemic, the event experienced a dip in brewery participation and fan engagement, prompting the Guild to reimagine and reinvigorate the celebration.
In recent years, the Guild has focused on quality over quantity, anchoring Beer Week with the Capital of Craft Beer Fest — a polished, centralized festival that gives attendees a single-venue tasting experience alongside the distributed events happening at individual breweries. The 2025 edition features a return to the Harley-Davidson Festival Grounds with a strong lineup of over 40 local breweries.
San Diego Beer Week remains a cornerstone event for a city that proudly calls itself the Capital of Craft Beer, and the celebration continues to evolve as the local industry matures and adapts to changing consumer preferences.
Founded
2009
Organizer
San Diego Brewers Guild
Breweries
40+ local breweries at Capital of Craft Beer Fest
Tier
Major
Nov. 6-15, 2026
Status: Dates not yet announced
10 days
Various venues throughout San Diego County (Capital of Craft Beer Fest at San Diego Harley-Davidson Festival Grounds)
4645 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA (Harley-Davidson Festival Grounds)
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San Diego, California
40+ local breweries at Capital of Craft Beer Fest breweries
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San Diego Beer Week 2026 takes place Nov. 6-15, 2026 at Various venues throughout San Diego County (Capital of Craft Beer Fest at San Diego Harley-Davidson Festival Grounds), 4645 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA (Harley-Davidson Festival Grounds).
San Diego Beer Week is held at Various venues throughout San Diego County (Capital of Craft Beer Fest at San Diego Harley-Davidson Festival Grounds), 4645 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA (Harley-Davidson Festival Grounds).
General admission tickets to San Diego Beer Week are $50 (Capital of Craft Beer Fest). Check the official website for VIP and other ticket options.
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