Blues & Brews Festival
Pleasant Hill's Blues & Brews Festival Is Back!
July 17th 2026 6:00pm-9:00pm | July 18th 2026 4:00pm-9:00pm
A summer tradition in downtown Pleasant Hill, the Blues & Brews Festival brings together craft beer lovers, blues fans, and families for a full weekend of live music, local brews, great food, and community fun. Set in the heart of Pleasant Hill, this outdoor festival is one of the East Bay’s most anticipated summer events.
🎶Live Music🎶
The festival features a lineup of regional and Bay Area blues artists performing on the main stage throughout the day. Expect guitar-driven sets, soulful vocals, and high‑energy performances that keep the crowd moving. Acoustic musicians and street performers add music throughout the festival grounds.
Band Line Up
Friday Pre-Party
Country Music Night!
Secret Sauce | 6:00-7:00pm
Jewel Hanson & Co | 7:30-9:00pm
Saturday Main Festival
Andre Thierry | 4:00-5:00pm
Native Elements | 5:30-7:00pm
Pop Rocks | 7:30-9:00pm
🍺 Craft Beer Garden & Local Breweries
The Brews portion of Blues & Brews highlights:
• East Bay craft breweries
• Seasonal and specialty pours
• Refreshing summer ales and non‑alcoholic options
• Tasting flights for beer enthusiasts
The beer garden is 21+, but the rest of the festival is fully family‑friendly.
🍔 Food Trucks & Local Eats
• Enjoy a curated mix of:
• Gourmet food trucks
• Local Pleasant Hill restaurants
• BBQ, sliders, tacos, and festival favorites
• Dessert vendors and cold treats perfect for warm weather
🎨 Family Zone & Community Activities
The festival includes activities for all ages:
• Community booths and local makers
• Kids’ craft stations
• Face painting
• Lawn games
FREE SATURDAY KIDZONE
PLAY FOR ALL!
Bring the kids on Saturday to enjoy our FREE KIDZONE
presented by the City of Pleasant Hill.
Giant bouncy slide, face painting, Pleasant Hill Rec & Park District recreation activity instructors, magic bubbles galore, and more. Plus two playgrounds and open grassy fields for kids (and adults) to run free.
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