Beer has been bringing people together for thousands of years, with its roots tracing back to some of the world’s earliest agricultural civilizations, where grains, water, and fermentation transformed simple harvests into one of history’s oldest beverages. Today, that tradition continues in California, the nation’s leading craft brewing state and home to more breweries than any other in the country. Built upon the foundation of agriculture, brewing remains deeply connected to the farmers who grow the barley, hops, and other ingredients that make every pint possible. As part of the California State Fair’s mission to celebrate the people, products, and industries that make California extraordinary, the Beer Den honors this rich brewing heritage by showcasing the state’s diverse brewing regions, from Northern California and the Sacramento Valley to the Bay Area, Central Valley, Central Coast, and Southern California, inviting fairgoers 21 and over to discover the stories, flavors, craftsmanship, and innovation that have made California a world-renowned brewing destination.
Sit down have a beer and see what California’s top craft beers is all about!
The Save Mart Wine Garden is the nation’s largest public tasting of Gold Medal-winning California wines.
Bring your friends and stop by the Save Mart Wine Garden to relax in the shade, listen to live music, and cool off with a Fair favorite wine slushy! These slushies are the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day, and they are made with delicious California wine!
Join us at the Save Mart Wine Garden to meet representatives from a variety of California wineries and experience their unique wines. Fairgoers will have the opportunity to hear from experts about each wine’s appearance, aroma, flavors, and textures to understand its quality. Ask as many questions as you like and receive a deeper understanding of the winemaking process including:
Learn something new, taste something new at the 2025 California State Fair. Cheers!
