When it comes to beer and revelry, there’s far more to March than St. Patrick’s Day. A varied assortment of imbibing opportunities awaits over this 31-day span, so much that this sampling of standout events only scrapes the surface. For the full line-up of goings-on, check out our events page.
March 2 | Reopening: It took nearly two years for the family behind Indian Joe Brewing to get back into action after closing their original Vista brewery, but they’re back with a much larger facility, a new head brewer, beers both new and old, and a two-story tasting-room they’re just dying to show off! | Indian Joe Brewing, 2123 Industrial Court, Vista, 3 p.m.
March 4 | Renaissance: Each year, Churchill’s Pub & Grille culls its extensive library of rare, specialty beers, and calls in favors from the brewing community to assemble a primo ale-and-lager list to offer in tandem with outrageously decadent food specials in celebration of this sudsy North County staple’s anniversary. | Churchill’s Pub & Grille, 887 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, 11 a.m.
March 5 | Stone IPA Madness—Festival of Hops: The county’s largest and, perhaps, hoppiest brewery, Stone Brewing, is holding a hop-driven extravaganza where attendees can sample an assortment of India pale ales, including prototypes and small-batch creations never before tasted by the public. | Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, 1999 Citracado Parkway, Escondido, 11 a.m.
March 11 | Best Coast Beer Fest: Will Ferrell’s annual suds festival is returning and making good on its mission to raise funds for Cancer for College—a non-profit helping cancer survivors overcome barriers to higher-education—via enjoyment of beer, food and live music in the San Diego sunshine. | Embarcadero Marina Park South, 200 Marina Park Way, Downtown, 2 p.m.
March 18 | SD Homebrew Fest: San Diego’s pro-brewers point to the county’s strong homebrewing culture when asked about the region’s beery success, and this festival celebrates that spirit care of more than 35 unique homebrew creations, all of which will vie for best-of-show honors decided by event attendees. | The North Park Observatory Parking Lot, 2891 University Avenue, North Park, 12 p.m.