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Downtown San Rafael Hops and Vines Stroll

SepSeptember 27 2025

All day

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at the 5th Annual Hops & Vines (& Spirits) Stroll, where you can sample the finest local beer, wine, spirits, and cider inside participating shops along 4th Street in Downtown San Rafael. Discover unique flavors, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, and explore the heart of our city while tasting your way through a wide variety of craft beverages.

Attendees 21 and over wishing to participate in the sampling program may purchase advance tickets for $35 online or day-of tickets for $45.  The on-site ticket booth will be located in the City Plaza at Court Street, 1000 Fourth Street, San Rafael. The last sale of tickets is 5:30 p.m.

Participants will receive a glass and a map with all of the tasting locations. The ticket price includes wine, beer, and spirit samples at all of the tasting locations. Please note: this is a tasting event and may include snacks at some locations, but we encourage everyone to enjoy the food from one of the local eateries after the event.

For added convenience, a charming cable car shuttle will be running up and down 4th Street, making it an adventure to visit each stop along the stroll.

There is no street closure for this event.

Secure your tickets now and get ready to sip, stroll, and savor the best of Downtown San Rafael!

View participating breweries/taprooms, boutiques, businesses, distilleries, and wineries below.

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