UPDATE: The 2026 Cal Poly Alumni Wine and Beer Garden is SOLD OUT. Tickets will NOT be available at the door. This is a rain or shine event and all ticket sales are final. We are excited to see you Saturday!
Alumni, parents and supporters are invited to join us at the 2026 Cal Poly Alumni Wine and Beer Garden at Open House on Saturday, April 11, from 1:30 to 4 p.m., at our new location on campus — O'Neill Green!
New This Year: Wine and Beer Garden (WBG) ticket holders receive an exclusive $5 discount on General Admission tickets to the Poly Royal Rodeo Finals on Saturday, April 11! Poly Royal Rodeo is returning to Alex G. Spanos Stadium this year, just steps away from O'Neill Green. Discounts are only available when you bundle WBG.
Wine and Beer Garden tickets include:
- Efren's taco bar with all the fixings
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Wine, beer, seltzer and cider tastings for guests ages 21+
- Cal Poly Creamery ice cream and Cowboy Cookies
- Souvenir Cal Poly wine glass
- Passport experience for a chance to win alumni swag
- Pre-sale ticket holders get early access to the event, starting at 1:30 p.m.
Pre-sale WBG + Rodeo Bundles:
- $80 General Admission/$65 Under 21/$70 Cal Poly faculty and staff*
- On sale from Tuesday, Feb. 10, through Friday, April 3, or while supplies last
Pre-sale Wine and Beer Garden only:
- $35 General Admission/$20 Under 21/$25 Cal Poly faculty and staff*
- On sale from Tuesday, Feb. 10, through Friday, April 10
This event is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with classmates and faculty after a day of exploring projects and displays celebrating Cal Poly's legacy of Learn by Doing. Relax and unwind with your favorite alumni-owned wineries and breweries on the Central Coast.
This event sold out last year and is sure to do so again. Get your tickets today!
2026 Participating Alumni Wine & Beer Garden Vendors
Ancient Peaks Winery
Booker Winery
Cal Poly Wine and Viticulture Department
California Coast Beer Company
CASS Winery
Castoro Cellars
Central Coast Brewing
Chamisal Vineyards
Firestone Walker Brewing Company
JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery
La Lomita Wines
Laetitia Vineyards & Winery
Oak and Otter Brewing Co.
SLO Cider
Wilbur Wines
