TICKETS
TICKETS AVAILABLE ON APRIL 1st, 2026
The Santa Maria BBQ & Music Festival will now be a 3-day, family-friendly, FREE Admission event with FREE parking.
We will also have multiple ticketed options for Special Events held within the Santa Maria BBQ & Music Festival.
Santa Maria BBQ Tasting • Santa Maria Beer Festival • VIP Access in front of Main Stage
Admission to the event is FREE with FREE Parking
SANTA MARIA BBQ TASTING
Saturday, September 19th • 12 - 4 p.m.
Located inside the Arena at the Santa Maria Fairpark
Single Tickets
$50 ticket that includes sampling from each of the BBQ Competitors from 12 - 3:30 pm. Ticket buyers will also get access to the VIP Area in front of the Main Stage for the entire day (12 - 10 pm). (A savings of $15!!!)
Party Pack!
Make it a party with our 4 PACK DEAL! Buy 3 Tickets, Get 1 FREE for just $150! This also includes 4 complimentary tickets to the VIP Section in front of the Main Stage for the entire day (12 - 10 pm). (A savings of $60!!!)
If we don't sell out, Santa Maria BBQ Tasting Tickets may be purchased on site, but will increase to $60 on the day of the event.
SANTA MARIA BEER FESTIVAL
Sunday, September 20th • 12 - 3:30 p.m.
Located in The Plaza at the Santa Maria Fairpark
Single Tickets
$35 and it includes a souvenir glass and unlimited sampling of craft beer, cider, seltzer and wine from our visiting companies. Guests may also sample anything from the bars located on site. This ticket also includes a ticket to the the VIP Area in front of the Main Stage for the entire day (12 - 9 pm). (A savings of $15!!!)
Santa Maria Beer Festival Tickets can also be purchased on site, but will increase to $45 on the day of the event.
VIP ACCESS AT MAIN STAGE
Available Daily during Hours of Operation
Located in The Arena at the Santa Maria Fairpark
Single Tickets
$15 - The VIP Single Ticket includes access to the VIP Area in front of the Main Stage during the duration of the event hours. The VIP Area will put you up close to the Main Stage, have a special VIP Bar and Restrooms. You may come and go throughout the day.
Headliners will be signing autographs and taking photos with guests in the VIP Section after the show.
3-Day VIP Tickets
$30 - The 3-Day VIP Ticket includes access to the VIP Area in front of the Main Stage for all 3 days of the event. The VIP Area will put you up close to the Main Stage, have a special VIP Bar and Restrooms. You may come and go throughout the day.
Headliners will be signing autographs and taking photos with guests in the VIP Section after the show.
Event hours:
Friday: 4 - 10 pm
Saturday: 12 - 10 pm
Sunday: 12 - 9 pm
VIP Access Tickets can also be purchased on site.