The Lodi Beer Fest & State BBQ Championship features up to 50 local and national breweries, offering over 120 flavors. Join us and find a new favorite beer, toss a game of cornhole with friends and dance along to live music! Food will be available for purchase. Held in conjunction with the State BBQ Championship more than 30 BBQ teams will compete for prizes in a variety of categories.
ALL NEW IN 2025: THE SPIRIT LOUNGE! Featuring award winning bourbons, whiskeys, tequila, RTD vodka drinks and more along with barbecue bites, chocolate and music. A unique experience at one of California's best beer festivals. A limited number of tickets will be sold to the Spirit Lounge which will be open from 1:00 to 3:30 PM. Please note your "S"VIP ticket will allow you access to the entire event.
Ticket Options:
"S"VIP Tasting (1:00-3:30 PM). Tickets are $80 in advance, $100 day of event. A limited number of tickets will be sold so get yours before they sell out! Tickets include:
- Entry one hour before General Admission
- Beer tasting from up to 50 breweries
- Access to the Spirit Lounge with whiskey and tequila tasting
- Commemorative tasting glass
- Live music and games
VIP Tasting starts at 1 PM and ends at 5 PM. Tickets are $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Tickets include:
- Entry one hour before General Admission
- Beer tasting from up to 50 breweries
- Commemorative tasting glass
- Live music and games
*Please note tickets sell out days in advance every year*
General Admission starts at 2 PM and ends at 5 PM. Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door. Tickets include:
- Beer tasting from up to 50 breweries
- Commemorative tasting glass
- Live music and games
The State BBQ Championship is FREE for ALL AGES and does not require a ticket. More than 30 BBQ teams will compete for prizes in a variety of categories. Purchase food from the competitors ranging from chicken, ribs, pork, brisket and other slow smoked meats! Food will be available at lunch time (roughly starting around 11:30 am) and will be available for purchase for the duration of the event or until sold out.
The Lodi Grape Festival grounds has limited amount of R.V. parking available for people attending the event. R.V.'s or trailers of any size are accepted. All camping is dry camping, but there is a dump station on site and restrooms and showers available. For only $40, you can camp overnight just steps away from the event. Tickets to the event must be purchased separately. To make a reservation please reserve your space on our website (www.grapefestival.com). Tickets to the event must be purchased separately.
Tickets can be purchased in advance online now and beginning Friday, March 1, 2025 through close of business on Friday, April 25, 2025 at the following locations:
- Lodi Grape Festival Office - 413 E. Lockeford Street in Lodi
- Stogies Lounge - 230 W. Pine Street in Lodi
- Five Window Beer Company - 9 W. Locust Street in Lodi
- River Rock Brewery - 608 N. Lincoln Way in Galt
- Dry Creek Liquor - 1060 E. Augusta Street in Woodbridge
Designated driver tickets are available at the door, but must be purchased with someone that has a valid Lodi Beer Fest ticket. Tickets are not refundable. Ticket purchased online are subject to a processing and handling fee.
Must be 21 or older to attend - this includes infants, toddlers and all children. You will be required to show ID to enter the Lodi Beer Fest - no ID, no entry. Pets are not allowed.
Gate for entry to the event close at 4:00 PM.
This event WILL sell out. See you April 26th at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds!
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