The Freshtival 2023

Freshtival Henhouse Brewery
Sat, May 6, 2023, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

On May 6, we will once again be collaborating with the Bay Area Brewers Guild and SOMO Village presenting the largest variety of brewery-fresh beer ever poured in one place!

As we all know, The Freshtival is a celebration of the art of freshness! All of the beer poured at this event will be less than 7 days old!! That’s right, more than 150 beers, presented in perfect, brewery-fresh condition!

One of our core beliefs at HenHouse Brewing Company is that everyone deserves to drink great beer. We know that no matter how well beer is brewed it will not be great unless it reaches the drinker in brewery-fresh condition. Time, temperature, and travel all take their toll and can render even the most delicious beers forgettable. This is why more and more breweries, HenHouse included, choose to sell their beer locally and do everything possible to ensure the quality of their beer for the end consumer.

On May 6, 2023, we will gather with dozens of like-minded brewers in celebration of this new paradigm at the SOMO Village Event Center in Sonoma County. There will be live music, delicious food, an art gallery, a community market, and of course, a bunch of delicious, brewery-fresh beer!

This non-profit event benefits the Bay Area Brewers Guild, with all proceeds going toward their work advocating for independent, local, beer manufacturing. With thanks to Visit Santa Rosa, “Freshtival Weekend” is shaping up to be an epic getaway for craft beer lovers (hotel deals & more info below), plus big thanks to The Printed Image, Morris Distributing and Admiral Maltings for supporting and making brewers feel so welecomed.

2023 PARTICIPATING BREWERIES – check back frequently this list is constantly being updated!

  • HenHouse Brewing (Sonoma County, CA)
  • 21st Amendment (San Leandro, CA)
  • Adobe Creek (Novato, CA)
  • Almanac Beer Co. (Alameda, CA)
  • Altamont Beer Works (Livermore, CA)
  • Alvarado Street (Monterey, CA)
  • Armistice Brewing (Richmond, CA)
  • Bare Bottle (San Francisco, CA)
  • Barrel Brothers (Windsor, CA)
  • Beachwood Brewing (Huntington Beach, CA)
  • Berryessa Brewing (Winters, CA)
  • Brewing With Brothas (East Palo Alto, CA)
  • Calicraft Brewing (Walnut Creek, CA)
  • Canyon Club (Moraga, CA)
  • Cellarmaker Brewing (San Francisco, CA)
  • Civilization Brewing (Santa Rosa, CA)
  • Cooperage Brewing (Santa Rosa, CA)
  • Crooked Goat (Sebastopol, CA)
  • Crowns & Hops (Inglewood, CA)
  • Drake’s Brewing (San Leandro, CA)
  • Del Cielo Brewing (Martinez, CA)
  • Dokkabier (Oakland, CA)
  • East Brother Brewing (Richmond, CA)
  • Faction Brewing (Alameda, CA)
  • Flatland Brewing (Elk Grove, CA)
  • Fieldwork Brewing (Berkeley, CA)
  • Fogbelt Brewing (Santa Rosa, CA)
  • Fort Point Brewing (San Francisco, CA)
  • Four Legs Brewing (Brentwood, CA)
  • Foxtale Fermentation Project (San Jose, CA)
  • Full Circle Brewing (Fresno, CA)
  • Ghost Town Brewing (Oakland, CA)
  • Grains Of Virtue (Oakdale, CA)
  • Hella Coastal (Oakland, CA)
  • Highland Park Brewing (Los Angeles, CA)
  • Hoocha Hard Kombucha (Petaluma, CA)
  • Iron Ox Brewing (Santa Rosa, CA)
  • Kilo Kilo Brewing (Paso Robles, CA)
  • King Cong Brewing (Sacramento, CA)
  • Laughing Monk (San Francisco, CA)
  • Living Haus Beer (Portland, CA)
  • MachineHead (Clovis, CA)
  • Mad Fritz (St Helena, CA)
  • Mare Island Brewing (Vallejo, CA)
  • Moonlight Brewing (Santa Rosa, CA)
  • Morgan Territory Brewing (Tracy, CA)
  • Narrative Fermentations (San Jose, CA)
  • New Glory Craft Brewery (Sacramento, CA)
  • New Belgium Brewing (San Francisco, CA)
  • New Museum Brewers and Blenders (Point Arena, CA)
  • Old Caz (Rohnert Park, CA)
  • Olfactory Brewing (San Francisco, CA)
  • Other Brother Beer (Seaside, CA)
  • Original Pattern Brewing (Oakland, CA)
  • Parliament Brewing (Rohnert Park, CA)
  • Pond Farm Brewing (San Rafael, CA)
  • Riip Brewing (Huntington Beach, CA)
  • Ronin Fermentation Project (Graeagle, CA)
  • Ruse Brewing (Portland, OR)
  • Russian River Brewing (Windsor, CA)
  • S27 Alehouse (San Jose, CA)
  • Seismic Brewing (Santa Rosa, CA)
  • Shady Oak Barrel House (Santa Rosa, CA)
  • Sonoma Springs (Sonoma, CA)
  • Temescal Brewing (Oakland, CA)
  • The Beer Thug Brewing (Bell, CA)
  • The Good Wolf Brewing (Truckee, CA)
  • There Does Not Exist (San Luis Obispo, CA)
  • Third Street Aleworks (Santa Rosa, CA)
  • Three Disciples Brewing (Santa Rosa, CA)
  • Tilted Mash Brewing (Elk Grove, CA)

MUSIC

FOOD

SOCO MARKET AT THE FRESHTIVAL – a community market produced by The SoCo Market

THE ART OF FRESHNESS GALLERY – a craft beer industry art gallery curated by The SoCo Market

*** NEW *** FRESHTIVAL WEEKEND! Extend the Fun with these additional ancillary events!!

If you are coming to town for The Freshtival be sure to plan on staying Friday, Saturday, and Sunday as we take over the town of Santa Rosa, with a string of awesome events, including an After Party, comedy shows, beer yoga, Friday’s SoCo Market and more! Check out the Freshtival page at DrinkBay.Beer for a full list of happenings (more added each week!).

Visit Santa Rosa will be providing shuttles to/from Downtown Santa Rosa and partner hotels (see below) to the main festival grounds during the day on May 6th.

Disclaimer: These events are hosted by the individual venues and are separate from your festival ticket. Each host sets its own policies and requirements including whether an event is ticketed or pay as you go. Please visit individual host sites for specific event information.

ACCOMMODATIONS – Book now and save big with these discounted room rates!!

In Santa Rosa:

In Rohnert Park:

WITH THANKS TO: Visit Santa Rosa, Printed Image, Admiral Maltings, Boelter

Please review prior to purchasing your tickets:

  • Attendees must be 21+ and IDs will be checked at the gate.
  • All Attendees must agree to the Freshtival 2022 Code Of Conduct (see below)
  • No infants, children, or anyone under 21 will be allowed in.
  • No pets will be allowed in.
  • Tickets are non-refundable. This is a rain or shine event.
  • Food is not included in the ticket price.
  • Do not bring glassware for beer tasting.
  • Reusable water bottles are encouraged. They must be empty and available for inspection upon entry.
  • Backpacks or any container or even clothing may be subject to search.
  • Please drink responsibly and use public transit, designated drivers, or cab services.

CODE OF CONDUCT

This code of conduct outlines our expectations for event attendees and participants. This code applies uniformly to all, including attendees, brewery representatives, event staff, vendors, on-stage performers, media representatives, sponsors, and volunteers.

EXPECTED BEHAVIOR

HenHouse Brewing Company expects all participants to treat one another with respect, share the space, and stay stoked! Additionally, we expect all attendees of our events to follow public health guidelines related to health and safety.

INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR

Inappropriate behavior and harassment of any sort will not be tolerated at the Freshtival. This includes…

  • Offensive comments and negative behavior, especially related to or based upon gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, or other group identities.
  • Deliberate intimidation
  • Stalking or following
  • Unwanted photography or recording
  • Sustained disruption of talks or other events
  • Unwelcome physical contact or sexual attention
  • Sexually demeaning language and imagery (this includes brand and product names)
  • Public intoxication
  • Pressuring or aggressively encouraging others to consume alcohol in excess

FAQs

What’s the refund policy?

The event is RAIN or SHINE and all ticket sales are final; there are no refunds.

Is it okay if the name on my ticket doesn’t match the person who attends?

Yes, IDs are checked for age verification, not for the name on the ticket. (Note: you can also transfer your tickets into someone else’s name via your Eventbrite account.)

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

We encourage bringing a printed ticket for potentially faster check-in, but it is not a requirement.

Can I bring in a bag?

Smaller bags and backpacks will be allowed but may be required to be checked and/or inspected. Please avoid bringing in any valuables to the event.

Can I bring outside food or water into this event?

No outside food or beverages. Food will be available for purchase. Water will be available, free, and plentiful inside the venue. Bringing your own reusable water bottle is allowed and encouraged! These must be empty and available for inspection at entry.

What can you tell me about the beer being served?

The Freshtival is the largest gathering of brewery-fresh beers in the known universe! We anticipate roughly 70 breweries and over 150 varieties of beer, all kegged within the past seven days!!

 

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SOMO Village Event Center

1100 Valley House Drive - Rohnert Park