Firestone Walker Announces Brewery Lineup And Ticket Release Date For 2026 Invitational Beer Festival

All-Star Cast of 65 Breweries from Around the World, Live Music, Local Food Artisans, Brewery Block Party, Collaboration Beer and More

Paso Robles, California: Firestone Walker today announced the brewery lineup for the 2026 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival, happening Saturday, May 30, 2026. The main event features an all-star cast of 65 breweries from around the world, along with live music and food offerings from more than 20 local chefs and restaurants. The event marks another milestone in Firestone Walker’s 30th anniversary year as a California craft brewery.

Renowned as the best beer fest in the West, the main event is part of a larger weekend long celebration that includes the Firestone Walker Brewery 30th Anniversary Block Party on Friday, May 29; a post fest Brews and Brekky Brunch on Sunday, May 31; and a limited release official fest collaboration beer.

Tickets to the 2026 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival go on sale at 10 a.m. PST on February 4 at FirestoneWalker.com.

“The fest is about inviting some of our favorite breweries to come share great beer with those who care about it most,” said Firestone Walker Brewmaster Matt Brynildson. “It’s a chance to put down our sales pitches, showcase our rarest beers and celebrate craft culture together.”

2026 Fest Collaboration Beer

To celebrate the 2026 fest, Firestone Walker will release pFreal, a limited-edition West Coast IPA and the official fest collaboration beer, made with pFriem Family Brewers of Hood River, Oregon. “This collaboration is about two breweries speaking the same language, learning from each other, and pushing toward something special,” Brynildson said.

Starting in May, pFreal will be available at select Firestone Walker accounts, at Firestone Walker’s three California locations, and on tap throughout the weekend of the fest.

65 World-Class Breweries

Attending breweries at the 2026 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival include standout participants such as Hill Farmstead (Vermont), Verdant (UK), Bofkont (Belgium), SirHopper (Argentina), Fidens (New York) and Craftrock (Japan). The confirmed list of breweries attending the 2026 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival can be viewed on the event page, with more to be added in the weeks ahead. 

A Community Pillar

Since its inaugural event in 2012, the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest has become renowned as one of the world’s most esteemed beer festivals. Proceeds from the fest continue to benefit Paso Robles Pioneer Day, a beloved local nonprofit, as well as other local nonprofits including the Central Coast Honor Flight, Estrella Warbird Museum and youth sports leagues.

Run of Show

Friday, May 1 – Official Release of “pFreal” West Coast IPA fest collaboration beer
Friday, May 29 – Firestone Walker 30th Anniversary Brewery Block Party
Saturday, May 30 – Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest @ Paso Robles Event Center
Sunday, May 31 – Brews & Brekky Brunch @ Firestone Walker Taproom

Visit the 2026 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival event page for complete details. 

About Firestone Walker Brewing:

Firestone Walker proudly celebrates 30 years in 2026. Founded by brothers-in-law Adam Firestone and David Walker, Firestone Walker is a family-led second-generation brewery based on California’s Central Coast. Helmed by Nick Firestone and decorated Brewmaster Matt Brynildson, Firestone Walker’s main brewery in Paso Robles produces a robust lineup of award-winning beers, including 805, California’s #1 craft beer brand established in 2012; Mind Haze, a top 5 national hazy IPA; and Cali Squeeze, one of the nation’s fastest-growing beer brands. The Firestone brand family also includes iconic beers such as DBA, Union Jack, and Pivo Pils, as well as the storied Vintage Series of barrel-aged strong ales led by Parabola. As a California beer company, Firestone Walker also has two additional locations: the Barrelworks wild ale cellar in Santa Barbara County and the Propagator R&D brewhouse in Venice. More at FirestoneWalker.com.

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