Events

40,000 square feet of the empty lot next to MHB Walnut Creek in The Orchards shopping center. Stage set-up for three bands, a free cornhole tournament, 20 different beers, homemade root beer, great food and so much more! 

Family-friendly. Dog-friendly. Grab your blanket and lawn chairs, and enjoy live music from The Samples (all the way from Boulder, Colorado), San Diego's renowned Sully Band, and opening act, Carly Thomas!  And, unlike so many festivals, MHB donates 100% of the net proceeds to our two charity foundations - have a great time while doing good. 

   ORDER HERE! Four Ticket Levels $20 Awesome Fan; $40 Well-Dressed Fan; $150 Super Fan; $275 VIP Super Couple

Mike Hess Brewing celebrating its 11-year anniversary of bringing people together over great beer around great causes. This year’s annual event is highly anticipated after having to cancel festivities last year due to the pandemic. HessFest displays MHB’s commitment to their mission, not only gathering their community around craft beer but also by raising funds for a few very special charities.

Net proceeds from ticket sales to HessFest Walnut Creek will be donated to Dogs for Diabetics and MIB Agents. while The Navy SEAL Foundation and Next Step Service Dogs will be the beneficiaries of the SoCal HessFest. Mike Hess Brewing has a long history of philanthropic efforts and community work and HessFest is just one way has contributed to the communities they call home. Since their launch in 2010, MHB has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for various non-profit organizations at dozens of events including St. Baldrick’s head-shaving, Rising Hope IPA with the Nat’l Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Cookies on Tap with the Girl Scouts of San Diego, and many others.