Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest Returns To Paso Robles with 70 World-Class Breweries & More

From Firestone Walker:

Paso Robles, CA  — The Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest makes its much-anticipated return to Paso Robles on May 31, bringing together 70 premier craft breweries from around the globe for one of the most acclaimed beer festivals in the world. To celebrate, Firestone Walker is launching a full slate of local community events, including tap takeovers, a brewery block party, a post-fest brunch, and the release of a special collaboration beer. View all details here.   zzubreebym

“Together with our friends at Paso Robles Pioneer Day, we’re proud to host the 12th edition of the Invitational and put on a series of events that celebrate world-class beer and our local community,” said Nick Firestone.

Tap Takeovers with Beer Fest Ticket Giveaways | May 15–16
The festivities kick off with a two-day Tap Takeover series in San Luis Obispo County. On the evening of May 15, four locations in Paso Robles and Atascadero will feature rare and limited Firestone Walker brews, followed by four similar takeovers in San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach on May 16. No tickets or RSVP needed. Highlights include:

• Special pours and rare library selections
• The debut of Firestone Wandering Don IPA, the 2025 fest’s official collaboration beer
• Meet-and-greets with Firestone Walker brewers
• A chance to win tickets to the sold-out 2025 Invitational Beer Fest

Firestone Wandering Don IPA | Limited Release Collaboration
To mark this year’s fest, Firestone Walker teamed up with Odell Brewing Co. (Fort Collins, CO) to create Wandering Don IPA—a West Coast-style IPA blending classic and modern hops for a bold, aromatic experience. Available in 6-pack cans at Firestone Walker locations and select retailers, and on draft at the brewery and participating accounts—for a limited time only.

Brewery Block Party | May 30

Join Firestone Walker at the main brewery in Paso Robles for a pre-fest Block Party on Friday, May 30, starting at 1:30 p.m. No tickets or RSVP needed. The event will take over the street between the brewhouse and Taproom restaurant with:

• Outdoor BBQ and games
• Guest taps from visiting breweries
• Brewery tours and special bottle pours
• Merch stations and satellite bars
• Live music by Cloudship (2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.), Burnout Santa Cruz (4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.) and Pancho and the Wizard (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.)

Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest | May 31
Since its inaugural event in 2012, the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest has become renowned as one of the world’s most acclaimed beer festivals. This year’s fest will showcase an international cast of 70 leading craft breweries, as well as live music by singer-songwriter Diggin’ Dirt and Tropa Magica and food from more than 25 local restaurants and purveyors. As always, proceeds from the sold-out 2025 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest will benefit Paso Robles Pioneer Day, a beloved local tradition.

“Brews & Brekky” Taproom Brunch | June 1
Cap off the weekend with “Brews & Brekky” at the Taproom on Sunday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with hearty brunch specials paired with select brews. Standard menu service resumes at approximately 1:30 p.m.

Celebrating Community Through Craft
Beyond great beer and good times, the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest serves as a powerful fundraiser for Paso Robles Pioneer Day. “The proceeds are vital to keeping Paso’s history and traditions alive,” said Sarah Kramer, chair of the event’s organizing committee. “Firestone Walker has been an incredible partner in making this festival a reality year after year.”

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Founded in 1996 by brothers-in-law Adam Firestone and David Walker, Firestone Walker Brewing Company is a family-led second-generation brewery based on California’s Central Coast. Helmed by CEO Nick Firestone and decorated Brewmaster Matt Brynildson, Firestone Walker’s main brewery in Paso Robles produces a diverse portfolio of award-winning beers, including 805, California’s #1 craft beer brand established in 2012; Mind Haze, one of the country’s top hazy IPAs; 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. Firestone Walker was recently named “Best American Brewery of the Decade” by Paste Magazine. More at 805beer.com and FirestoneWalker.com