Beer lovers from around the region will soon descend upon Turlock once again as the 13th annual Central Valley Brewfest is set to take over the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds on Saturday.

Title sponsor Dust Bowl Brewing Co. returns to headline the event, bringing the Dust Bowl Brewing Live Stage featuring Fast Times. Dying Breed Brewing returns with the popular Game Zone, featuring cornhole, roping and more. Highwater Brewing also makes a long-awaited comeback to the festival floor after years away from the circuit.

The event has been named a Top 10 Beer Festival in California by Visit California and will feature more than 45 craft breweries and brands pouring throughout the day this year.

“Thirteen years and we are still here. That means everything to me. This community shows up every single year and we just keep trying to make it better. 2026 is going to be a good one,” said Veronica Camp, festival producer.

This year VIP hour will feature a limited exclusive brew crafted entirely by women, a collaboration between Dying Breed Brewing and Pink Boots Society, a nonprofit supporting women in the brewing industry. A brand-new Bubbles & Brews Tent will also debut as a women-centered activation space featuring women-owned vendors including permanent jewelry and boutique clothing, made possible in part by sponsor A to Z Psychotherapy. The KW Recovery Wellness Zone rounds out the new additions with a dedicated recharge space offering non-alcoholic beverages, misters and reclining chairs.

On the food side, Cousins Maine Lobster will make its Brewfest debut bringing fresh Maine lobster rolls, tacos, and more to the grounds for the first time. Additional food vendors include Taqueria El Trebol, Casa Pinoy, The Rock Pizza Oven and Munchies Mini Donuts, rounding out the diverse food lineup.

Tickets are $65 for VIP (advance only, no door sales), $45 advance / $55 door for general admission and $30 advance/$35 door for designated drivers. All tickets are available at” cvbrewfest.com.