The Beer Garden: A curated tasting trail among California’s native plants

Details:

Beer Garden is the Garden’s main fundraising event of the year, with every dollar raised supporting core programs in environmental education, conservation and research, and native plant horticulture. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Mission Canyon, 400 ticket holders are invited to explore the Garden’s 5.5 miles of walking trails while enjoying one-of-a-kind beers uniquely paired with California’s native plants. Acoustic music performances and paired finger foods supplied by area restaurants add to this multi-sensory, outdoor experience. Come raise a glass with us on March 13, 2027!

Thank you to our 2027 Event Committee: Sophia Taylor (Co-Chair), Katie Gerpheide (Co-Chair), Matt Kettmann, Sarah Berkus Gower, Jonathan DiBenedetto, Rose Pondel, Dawn Seymour, Jesse Smith

Vendors & sponsorship opportunities to be announced soon.

Tickets:

General Admission: $175 – Available January 13, 2027 at 9 a.m. PST

Located in the historic west side of the Garden, General Admission ticket holders have three hours (1-4 p.m.) to taste curated beers and bites from 25 local breweries and eateries highlighting California’s native plants.

Event Gallery

Nama Biru Rice Lager with a Desert lavender essence by Draughtsmen Aleworks.

Guests enjoying a native California Hummingbird sage spritz by T.W. Hollister.

Desert Lavender Cream Puff by 2025 Grand Cru Vendor, Helena Avenue Bakery

Guests attending the Grand Cru Experience

Wild Ale with California native Bay laurel and Desert lavender by Third Window Brewing

Guests enjoying food and cocktails from 2024 premier Grand Cru Vendors, Strange Beast and Good Lion Hospitality

Tacos by Taqueria La Unica

Spring pea, yerba buena hummus by The Lark

Long time Beer Garden sponsor Kelly Knight (left) of Knight Real Estate Group

Acoustic music performance by Ben Catch

Miso braised short rib, winter squash, sage butter & parmigiano risottino with crispy California native Black sage & horseradish gremolata from Convivo.

GA guests wondering through the Redwood grove

Guests enjoying beer cocktails by Good Lion Hospitality at the Grand Cru Experience.

“Box of Rain” with native California Wood mint from La Paloma

Refund Policy:

 
We require at least 72 hours’ notice for cancellations. Refunds will be issued to the original form of payment, minus a 15% processing fee. Cancellations made within 72 hours of the class start time are nonrefundable and cannot be rescheduled.