Brewgrass Festival in Felton: Craft Beer & Bluegrass Fun

Felton•easy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

4–6 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all fitness levels; minimal physical exertion required beyond walking short distances and boarding the train.

Overview

Discover the Brewgrass Festival in Felton, CA, where craft beer meets bluegrass tunes on a scenic train. Join the VIP tasting experience and enjoy local brews, food trucks, and live music!

Brewery

Events

Train

Felton, California

Brewgrass Festival

Select participants and date

Date

Thu, Sep 25

Travelers

Adventure Photos

About This Adventure

Join us for the 5th Brewgrass Festival, where local breweries, bluegrass music, and delicious food trucks come together for an unforgettable day! Enjoy a VIP Beer Tasting Train ride from Santa Cruz, complete with onboard music and early festival access. Experience the vibrant atmosphere from 1 PM to 8:30 PM!

##Brewgrass Festival Don’t miss our 4th BREWGRASS FESTIVAL featuring over 15 local breweries, music from favorite bluegrass artists and food from popular local food trucks.

The event will take place from 1 pm to 8:30 pm. There is plenty of on site parking. Buy the VIP Beer Tasting Train Ticket to get a ride into the festival from Santa Cruz with beer tasting on board, early check-in with back gate entrance into the festival and live music on board the train from Wild Iris!

##Ticket Pricing (before fees):

$65 in advance
$75 at the door
$25 Brewgrass Kids 11-17, Under 11 is Free!
$125 Brewgrass Festival VIP Tasting Train + Ticket - Skip the line! Includes beer tasting and back gate entrance into the fest and a ride back to Santa Cruz at the end of the event.
$50 VIP Train Kids 11-17, Under 11 is Free!

##Artist Lineup: -Lil Smokies -Lindsay Lou
-Caltucky -Jimbo Scott & Yesterday's Biscuits -Water Tower -Marin County Breakdown

-Wild Iris on the Festival VIP Tasting Train!

Adventure Tips

Arrive Early for Best Seating

VIP train seating and event spots fill quickly, so plan to arrive early to secure your preferred spot.

Wear Comfortable Shoes

You’ll be walking around the festival area and boarding trains, so comfortable, closed-toe shoes are a must.

Bring a Reusable Water Bottle

Hydration is important during beer tastings; bring a refillable water bottle to stay refreshed throughout the day.

Check Weather Forecast

Felton’s weather can be variable; layers are recommended to stay comfortable from warm sunshine to cooler evening air.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Black-tailed deer
California scrub jay

History

Roaring Camp Railroads dates back to the 1880s, celebrating the region’s logging heritage with historic steam locomotives.

Conservation

The festival promotes sustainable practices including waste reduction, recycling, and supporting local breweries with environmentally responsible production.