Rocklin Brewfest Returns: 70 Breweries, One Mission to Fund Local Youth

Here’s a summer Saturday that actually means something: the Rotary Club of South Placer is throwing its 18th annual Rocklin Brewfest, and this isn’t just an excuse to sample 70 different breweries in one afternoon—though that’s certainly the fun part. Every sip you take funds real work happening right here in our community.

The numbers alone are worth the trip. You’re looking at 45 craft brewers, 25 home brewers (the original craft beer rebels, if you think about it), and 3,000 people descending on Johnson-Springview Park in Rocklin this Saturday. General admission gets you unlimited sampling from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; VIP’s already sold out, but there’s still a shot at general admission tickets if you move fast. The Rotary Club funnels 100% of the proceeds back into the community—no overhead, no corporate middleman, just volunteers turning beer into impact.

So where’s that money going? Start with Sierra College’s emancipated foster youth program. These are young people who age out of the system at 18 and suddenly have to figure out college, work, and life without the safety net most of us take for granted. The Rotary Club’s support helps them build a real foundation. But that’s just the beginning. They’re also funding international clean water projects, STEM programs in middle schools, and college scholarships for high school students across the region. That’s the kind of range that makes a single fundraiser worth planning around for 18 years straight.

The forecast looks perfect for Saturday—sunshine and community, as the local coverage put it. If you’ve been meaning to support local causes while enjoying some quality craft beer and home brewing artistry, this is your moment. Head to rocklinbrewfest.com for tickets while they last. Better yet, think about the foster youth getting a real shot at college, or the kids learning STEM skills that’ll reshape their futures, every time you raise a glass.