2026 Homebrewers Festival News
We have reserved the sites for the joint Pacific Gravity / Strand camping compound for this year’s homebrewers fest at the Arroyo Seco section of the Vail Lake KOA in Temecula. If you want to secure a camping spot in PG Tent City, please respond to fest@pacificgravity.com and advise how many campers will be attending. Cost will be $40 per camper to offset the cost of the sites. I will supply the payment procedure and other details to campers under separate cover.
This year’s fest is shaping up to be like none other in the past, injecting some Club Spirit activities to add to the fun:
- Friday night will bring a Trick-or-Treat element to encourage attendees to visit other clubs’ campsites. Clubs that set up a welcoming environment to share beer, snacks, etc. with everyone will earn spirit points towards a Spirit Award to be announced towards the end of the Fest on Saturday, with a bonus of boosting lottery positions for the 2027 Brewfest.
- For Saturday Fest Day, clubs will earn Spirit Points on their interpretation of the fest’s Tropical theme. Think tiki party, palm trees, grass skirts. Once again, ideas are welcome.
And those of you who are looking forward to Chef Ian’s culinary delights, you will are in for a treat. Ian is already working on his menu. Cost details will be provided under separate cover to all attendees.
DON’T FORGET TO SIGN UP! Entry into the Homebrewers Fest is separate from the Camping!
California alcohol control regulations require you to be a member of the California Homebrewers Association to attend the Homebrewers Fest. It’s easy to join:
- Go to calhomebrewers.org
- Purchase your $10 CHA membership and your Homebrewers Festival entry fee on one screen
- Each attendee must register under a separate email address.
More info to follow to attendees as we get closer to Fest Weekend.
