The Surf ‘n’ Suds Beer Festival is an annual craft beer festival held in Carpinteria, California, at Carpinteria State Beach. The next event is scheduled for August 2026.
About the festival
- Central Coast’s largest festival: Surf ‘n’ Suds is considered the biggest craft beer festival on the Central Coast of California.
- Over 75 drink vendors: The festival features more than 75 craft breweries, cideries, seltzers, kombucha, and wineries.
- Live entertainment: Attendees can enjoy music from bands as well as a DJ.
- Other attractions include food trucks, merchant vendors, mega-sized beer pong, and lawn games.
- Beneficiary: A portion of the festival’s proceeds goes to the Young and Brave Foundation, which supports children battling cancer.
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