ABOUT EVENT:
This is a pub-crawl type event, at your own pace, where you create your own route to visit the various breweries, restaurants and wine bars all within walking distance of each other in Bixby Knolls, “Brewery Knolls”
Event will be held on March 12, 2023 from 3pm-7pm.
Tickets + swag will be available for pick-up from 2pm-4pm at the Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave.
There will be live music, entertainment and other fun surprises at the participating businesses on the Beer Bus route.
Almost St. Patrick’s Day is a ticketed fundraiser event for the BKBIA for its ongoing monthly programs.
Scroll down to see what you get with your ticket purchase.
Limited quantities for sale in-person on Sunday, March 12 from 2pm-4pm at the Expo Arts Center (4321 Atlantic Ave), if they do not sell out online.
YOU MUST pick up your wristband AND event card (with tickets for all your FREEBIES) at EXPO Art Center- 4321 Atlantic Ave on Sunday between 2pm-4pm. If you personally cannot make it between within the time frame you can send a friend to pick up your supplies as long as they have a copy of your registration receipt.
Note: Swag items will be available on a first come first serve basis during ticket pick-up on Sunday. Event will happen, rain or shine.
All event questions: email myra@bixbyknollsinfo.com
What do you get with your ticket purchase?
Ticket options:
There is adult and kid tickets available for purchase. See below for more details, more “freebies” may be added to the tickets.
If you are not drinking but would like to join the fun plus get access to specials, freebies and festive accessories/swag you can purchase a kid ticket!
$30 Adult ticket receives these complimentary items: (Early bird price $25 until January 23)
- 1 Harp Lager at EJ’s Pub
- 1 Pint of beer at Rasselbock
- 1 Taster at Smog City Brewing Co. (Steelcraft)
- 1 Half pour (any non-sour beer) at Beachwood Brewing
- 1 McCohn Green Margarita OR O’Marley (non-alcoholic option) at Lola’s Mexican Cuisine
- Boneless chicken wings at Thunderbolt Pizza
- Festive accessories & swag (first come, first served; limited quantities)
- Event bracelet for specials at participating restaurants (see below for details)
$15 Kid ticket receives these complimentary items: (Early bird price $10 until January 23)
- 1 Soft drink at Dutch’s Brewhouse
- 1 Bean & Cheese Nachos at Patricia’s Restaurant
- 1 Churro at Tony’s Kitchen
- 1 Ice cream scoop at KoolBerry (Steelcraft)
- 1 Popcorn bag from Popcorn World
- Festive accessories & swag (first come, first served; limited quantities)
- Event bracelet for specials at participating restaurants (see below for details)
Access to specials with your event bracelet include:
Every ticket purchase holder will receive a special event bracelet that will give you access to specials and secret menu items at participating locations. Stay tuned for more specials to be added.
- Ambitious Ales
- $5 Pints of select beers
- Long Beach Clothing
- 20% off entire purchase
- FREE green vinyl sticker, *no purchase necessary.
- AndyLiz Boutique
- 15% off regular priced items
- Pixie Toys
- 20% off entire purchase
- The Better Half Boutique
- 20% off entire purchase
- And Then LB
- 17% off entire purchase, all sales final.
- Twig & Willow
- $10 off $60 purchase
- Beauty In Bixby
- Complimentary St. Patrick’s Day themed, Green Tea hydration spray and green tea hydrating eye gel mask application.
- Cold Stone
- Free kid scoop with any other Ice cream purchase.
- The Vintage LBC
- 20% off retail items (excluding cheese).
- Thunderbolt Pizza
- $6 Square Slice Cheese
- $7 Square Slice Pepperoni
- $4 Montucky Cold Snacks 16 oz can
- $5 pints of their craft beer selection
Which locations will the Beer Bus be stopping?
Ambitious Ales
Dutch’s Brewhouse
Rasselbock
Ej’s Pub
Beachwood Brewing
Smog City Brewing Co.
Lola’s Mexican Cuisine
Willmore Wine Bar
Where can I purchase my ticket?
Pick up your ticket and other fun swag day of the event, March 12,
from 2pm-4pm outside the Expo Arts Center (4321 Atlantic Ave)
Other Frequently Asked Questions
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
This is a family friendly, all ages event, but of course you must be 21+ with valid ID if you plan to drink alcohol. Discounted kids tickets are available, see other FAQs and ticket options for more details. If you are not drinking but would like to join the fun plus get access to the specials, freebies, and festive accessories/swag you can purchase a kid ticket!
Can I dress up?
Of course! We would love to see all your Irish spirit and leprechauns.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Plenty of street parking is available throughout the district as well as a limited number of spots at the Expo Art Center, 4321 Atlantic Avenue. As always, we encourage you to drink responsibly. Designate a driver or use Uber/Lyft. Beer Bus will be running from 3pm to 7pm. Businesses will be open longer, feel free to stay but please plan accordingly to get back to your car.
I don’t drink beer, should I still come?
We think so! There is so much more to Brewery Knolls than just beer. Various participating businesses will have live music, food specials, games, and more. We might have some special guests going around. If you are not drinking but would like to join the fun plus get access to the specials, freebies, and festive accessories/swag you can purchase a kid ticket!
Does my child need a ticket?
No, they are more than welcome to join you but if you want to make it even more fun and festive for them, we offer a kids ticket. They will receive a soft drink at Dutch’s Brewhouse, 1 Bean & Cheese Nachos at Patricia’s Restaurant, churro at Tony’s Kitchen, one ice cream scoop at Kool Berry, popcorn bag from Popcorn World, PLUS festive accessories.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Email questions to myra@bixbyknollsinfo.com
What’s the refund policy?
NO Refunds. If you purchase tickets and for some reason no longer can make it, consider it a donation to the Bixby Knolls Community Foundation… Thank you!
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
A printed or digital ticket will expedite the check in process and allow you more time for fun.