Artisinal Beer Expo – Tijuana

Expo Cerveza Artesanal

Date: May 29 & 30, 2015

Time: 2:00p – 11:00p

Cost: $200 MN

Corner of Sánchez Taboada and Independencia / 10th

Zona Rio – across from Mercado Hidalgo

Tijuana and regional microbreweries will be represented along with some international brands as well.  Food trucks and local restaurants will be onsite as well.

 

The location is very close to Plaza Rio and is a short taxi ride from the San Ysidro / San Diego border crossing.

 

Festival – Playas de Tijuana

It is again time for the Playas Festival!  This is a festival that takes place in several areas in Playas de Tijuana including the Casa de la Cultura, Parque Mexico and the Malecon (boardwalk)

March 19th – 22nd    
Entrance is free
There will be food, music, fun, crafts, and exhibits.  Some highlights are below:

March 19 – 
Casa de la Cultura 
– Danzon Encounter in the Los Arcos room
– Photography exhibit: ‘Playas a través de lente’ in the Álvarez Malo gallery.

March 20 – 
– Parade in honor of the arrival of Spring
   Starts at Parque México and terminates at Casa de la Cultura Playas. 
– Bohemian Night  of fun, games and food starts at 7:00 p.m.

March 21 – 
Beach walk starting at 8:00am – Salvemos la Playas an effort to clean up the beach.
Fair with live music and games at Parque Mexico during the evening
 
March 22 – 
Classic cars exhibition
Race along Avenida del Pacifico
Photography exhibition ‘Una Ventana al Pacífico’ by Omar Martinez

Playas de Tijuana is a quick drive from the El Chaparral crossing (San Ysidro).  Taxi Libre is available for about $10 US or the Ruta is available for about $1 US.  

Ensenada Beer Fest

March 21, 2015

Hotel Riviera del Pacifico

 

For more information visit DiscoverBaja or Facebook

Get Your Turista On!

Want to see some of the more interesting parts of Tijuana but not quite sure how to make it happen?
Hook up with Derek Benjamin and Pilar to take in the sites, sounds, smells, foods and events of Tijuana.

Coming up: 
January 11 – Taco Tour
January 24 – Brewery Hop

The meeting spot is on the US side near the San Ysidro port of entry. For those who are already in Tijuana an alternate meeting spot can be arranged.  See more at Turista Libre.

Wine, Cheese and Craft Beer Festival

Date: Saturday, July 27, 2013
Time: 12:00 noon to 10:00pm
Location: Baja California Center

Carretera Tijuana-Ensenada Escenica No. 1029, Playas de Rosarito   MAP

The festival includes live music, cultural programs and food. There will be a number of booths with local producers as well. 

The Baja Caifornia Center is located on the east side of the Scenic Road (toll) as you go south from Tijuana toward Rosarito and Ensenada.

Facebook page

The event will also have an impressive array of vendor booths offering products ranging from local wine, artisanal cheese, micro/small agro-producers, as well as a large variety of local craft beers. – See more at: http://www.sandiegored.com/noticias/55341/Don-t-miss-the-Cheese-Wine-and-Craft-Beer-Festival/#sthash.S928KBdu.dpuf

The event will also have an impressive array of vendor booths offering products ranging from local wine, artisanal cheese, micro/small agro-producers, as well as a large variety of local craft beers. – See more at: http://www.sandiegored.com/noticias/55341/Don-t-miss-the-Cheese-Wine-and-Craft-Beer-Festival/#sthash.S928KBdu.dpuf

The event will also have an impressive array of vendor booths offering products ranging from local wine, artisanal cheese, micro/small agro-producers, as well as a large variety of local craft beers. – See more at: http://www.sandiegored.com/noticias/55341/Don-t-miss-the-Cheese-Wine-and-Craft-Beer-Festival/#sthash.S928KBdu.dpuf

The event will also have an impressive array of vendor booths offering products ranging from local wine, artisanal cheese, micro/small agro-producers, as well as a large variety of local craft beers. – See more at: http://www.sandiegored.com/noticias/55341/Don-t-miss-the-Cheese-Wine-and-Craft-Beer-Festival/#sthash.S928KBdu.dpuf

TJ Beer Fest

Date:  August 29 and 30

Location: Cecut
Paseo Heroes at Independencia (scissors monument)

More info on Facebook

Rosarito Beerfest

Date: June 28, 2014
Time: 2pm-2am
ŸCost:  $125 pesos (approx $10 USD)
Location: Blvd. Benito Juárez in front of Hotel Festival Plaza
 
Featuring Baja craft beers, local food and live entertainment
See their Facebook page for more information.

Rosarito Beach is about 20 minutes south of Tijuana. It is an easy drive on the Scenic Highway (toll road) or the free road. Bus transportation is also available via Mexicoach.

Also get ready for Ensenada Beer Fest on July 26th, and the Tijuana Beer Fest on August 29th and 30th.

Craft Beers growing in Tijuana

Teorema Cervecería is making a mark on Tijuana.  See the full story at San Diego Reader

Craft Beers in Tijuana

The Craft Beer Expo in Tijuana was a huge success this year. If you don’t want to wait for the next Expo you can get started on tasting those beers now!

Baja Craft Beers Tasting Room
Calle Orizaba 3003 E5, 
Fracc. Neidhart, Tijuana   MAP

Baja Craft Beers is a brewery and restaurant so you can feel free to taste a few beers and have a good meal at the same time.  For more information see this helpful review on TripAdvisor. Also see the BCB website.

The location is just off Blvd Agua Caliente and for those crossing the border at San Ysidro / El Chaparral, it is a 10-12 minute taxi ride. 

 

Tijuana Craft Beers

Turista Libre is leading a group on March 16, to taste Tijuana craft beers.  The meeting place for Turista Libre events is in the US at the San Ysidro trolley station.
To learn more see the site. Turista Libre