The Bankers Hill Art & Craft Beer Festival returns for the fifth year this weekend.
The festival, co-hosted by the San Diego Brewers Guild, will take place at the historic Abbey on Fifth Avenue from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.
The event will feature pop-up galleries, local artists and craft beers from a variety of local brewers including Resident Brewing Company, Hillcrest Brewing Company, Karl Strauss Brewing Company, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, Thorn Street Brewery, Pizza Port Brewing Company, Coronado Brewing Co.
Guests can also expect bites from Cucina Urbana, The Corner Drafthouse, Mister A’s, Wet Stone Wine Bar, Barrio Star, Pizzicato, Hornblower.
Tickets to the Bankers Hill Art & Craft Beer Festival are $30 per person ($25 early bird pricing available) and will grant guests access to pours from approximately fifteen San Diego breweries. A portion of funds raised at this event will directly benefit the mission of the Bankers Hill Business Group.
Here are some other events happening this weekend:
Silent Disco
The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows will host its first ever silent disco, featuring two DJ battles on April 1. Guests will listen to battling DJs through headphones, and will be able to switch headphones to listen to both DJs at the historic hotel. The event takes place from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. and is $20 per person.
Seaworld Craft Beer and Food Festival
SeaWorld San Diego will host a Seven Seas Craft Beer and Food Festival this weekend. The event will feature 60 different food choices and more than 80 craft beers. If you’re not into beer, the park will also offer a dozen different wines from California. Admission to the event ranges from $15 to $45 after entering the park.
Mariachi Festival
The fourth annual Mariachi Festival takes place this Sunday at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. The festival features the First Ladies of Mariachi, Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles, Mariachi Garibaldi, Mariachi Toreros and Ballet Folklorico Tierra Caliente. The event takes place at 3 p.m. Ticket prices range from $20 to $75.
Uncorked Wine Festival
Are you a lover of wines? If yes, this event is for you. Uncorked Wine Festival will take place this Saturday at the Embarcadero. The event features more than 150 wines from 60 different wineries, a champagne bar and food trucks. Guests can also expect live music and games. The event takes place from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Padres Fan Fest
Baseball season is about to start, which means it’s time for the annual Padres Fan Fest. Gather at Petco Park this Saturday to meet all the Padres. The event will also feature a Kids Zone, Padres Foundation garage sale and more. Complimentary tickets are available for up to eight guests per sign up.
