30+ Breweries Join This Year’s Baja Beer Festival at Armory Park

Beer! For the eighth year, the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild presents the Baja Beer Festival — a tribute to Arizona’s craft beer excellence.

This year’s sudsy event is taking place from 1 – 4:30 p.m. (VIP entry is at noon) on Saturday, May 4 at Armory Park, 222 S. Fifth Ave.

This event not only celebrates local and regional brewing talent but also serves as a vital fundraiser, supporting the Brewers Guild’s efforts in advancing Arizona’s craft beer community.

In attendance at this year’s Baja Beer Festival will be over 30 breweries (cider and mead, too) from across the Sonoran southwest representing Tucson, Marana, Bisbee, Phoenix, Flagstaff, Willcox, Mexico, and more.

Plus, local food trucks will be parked at the park to balance your cravings (food trucks TBD).

General Admission Tickets are $50 per person (20 tasting tickets), VIP Tickets are $70 per person (noon entry and 25 tasting tickets), and Designated Driver Tickets are $15 per person.

If you’re a Foodie Club member, there’s a special discount of 15% off waiting for you. You can find all of the details in the Tucson Foodie app.

2024 Brewery Lineup:

• Baja Brewing Company
• Barrio Brewing Co.
• Bawker Bawker Cider House
• BlackRock Brewers
• Brille Mead Company
• Buqui Bichi Brewing
• Button Brew House
• Catalina Brewing Company
• Copper Mine Brewing
• Corbett Brewing Co
• Crooked Tooth Brewing Co.
• Desert Monk Brewing
• Dillinger Brewing Company (recently acquired by Borderlands Brewing)
• Dragoon Brewing Co.
• Electric Brewing
• FireTruck Brewing Co.
• Four Peaks Brewing Co.
• Harbottle Brewing Company
• Huss Brewery
• Iron John’s Brewing Company
• MotoSonora Brewing Co
• Mudshark Brewing
• O.H.S.O. Brewery + Distillery
• Pueblo Vida Brewing
• Ranch Hand Brewing
• Simple Machine Brewing
• Stone Brewing Co
• The Brewery at Tirrito Farm
• Throne Brewing
• Thunder Canyon Brewery
• Uncle Bear’s Brewery
• Verde Brewing
• Walter Station Brewery

The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild aims to advance the local craft brewing industry through education for brewers, consumers, and industry stakeholders while advocating for pro-craft beer policies.

The Baja Beer Festival stands as a poignant reminder for local beer aficionados, showcasing the unparalleled quality and diversity of Arizona’s craft beer scene. Embracing small, local businesses not only fosters community growth but also nurtures our vibrant Arizona breweries, ensuring a flourishing ecosystem for all beer enthusiasts to enjoy.

The Baja Beer Festival is happening on Saturday, May 4 at Armory Park, 222 S. Fifth Ave. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit eventbrite.com.