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Mission Creek Beer Festival

At the Museum | Prehistoric Forest

November 2, 2024 / 2:00 PM–5:00 PM

Join us for beer, nature, and science! The Mission Creek Beer Festival will be a unique day under the oaks at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Local restaurants will pair small bites with some of the best breweries in the region. Brewmasters will be creating limited-edition brews inspired by animals unique to our area and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Guests will enjoy live music, brewery insights, and the chance to meet Museum education staff to enhance their tasting experience and knowledge of our programs.

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Participating Breweries:

  • brewLAB 
  • Draughtsmen Aleworks 
  • Island Brewing 
  • Night Lizard Brewing Co. 
  • M Special Brewery
  • Tarantula Hill Brewing Co 
  • Third Window Brewing 
  • Topa Topa 

Participating Restaurants:

  • The Nook 
  • Third Window Brewing 
  • Finch and Fork 
  • Pacific Pickle Works
  • More to come! 

One hundred percent of the net proceeds from the Mission Creek Beer Festival supports the Museum’s nature and science education programs. This event is made possible through the generous support of the following sponsors: HUB International, Mission Wealth Management, Matilija Pure Water Systems, and Ventura Party Rentals.

Questions? Contact Aly Warner at awarner@sbnature2.org or call 805-682-4711 ext. 112.

Related Exhibition: Prehistoric Forest