Lodi Beer Fest & State BBQ Championship

The Lodi Beer Fest & State BBQ Championship is back! Check out up to 50 local and national breweries offering over 120 flavors. Gather your friends to taste, dance and play some cornhole while you enjoy the many food options for purchase.

VIP Tasting 
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
- Commemorative backpack

General Admission
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

In sync with the State BBQ Championship, over 30 BBQ teams are set to battle for accolades across diverse categories. Take your pick from a tantalizing assortment of offerings from the competitors, including chicken, ribs, pork, brisket, and other succulent slow-smoked meats! Entrance to this segment of the event is complimentary.

Purchase tickets in advance online now and from Friday, March 1, 2024 until Friday, April 26, 2024
- 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

DD tickets for the Lodi Beer Fest can be acquired both online and at the venue, provided they're purchased alongside a valid event ticket. Please note, these tickets are non-refundable and online purchases will incur a handling and processing fee. 

Participants must be 21 years or above to attend - this rule applies even to infants, toddlers, and children. Remember to carry your ID for entry; failure to present one will result in denied access. Unfortunately, pets are not permitted at the event. Please be aware that the entry gates close at 4:00 PM.