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About the San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival

About San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival

Saturday June 14th

6:30 - 8:00      Christone "Kingfish” Ingram (Main Stage)

5:45 - 6:25      AC Myles (Poor House Bistro Stage)

4:15 - 5:45      Greaseland Allstars with RJ Mischo & Fillmore Slim (Main Stage)

3:30 - 4:10      Kyle Rowland Band (Poor House Bistro Stage)

2:00 - 3:30      Mike Zito (Main Stage)

1:15 - 1:55      Kevin Legnon & The American Vandals (Poor House Bistro Stage)

12:00 -1:15     M'sippi Slide (Main Stage)

11:15 - 11:55  Petrichor (Poor House Bistro Stage)

Sunday June 15th

6:30 - 8:00      Walter Trout (Main Stage)

5:45 - 6:25      Herb Toor Band with Gleidson Sousa (Poor House Bistro Stage)

4:15 - 5:45      Vanessa Collier (Main Stage)

3:30 - 4:10      St. George & The Sinners with Amy Sarver (Poor House Bistro Stage)

2:00 - 3:30      Alabama Mike & The Revelators (Main Stage)

1:15 - 1:55      Lauren Halliwell & The Dirty Sound (Poor House Bistro Stage)

12:00 - 1:15    Aki Kumar Bollywood Blues Band (Main Stage)

11:15 - 11:55  Sunny Blues Band (Poor House Bistro Stage)

Plaza De Cesar Chavez

1 Paseo de San Antionio, San Jose, CA.  95112

Time and Date

June 14 & 15, 2025 @ 11 AM to 8 PM

Our Beer Garden – 40 Craft Brews, Plus Wine!

Get ready to raise your glass at the Fountain Blues & Brews Festival! This year’s Beer Garden is pouring with possibilities—featuring 40+ styles of craft beer and cider from some of the most exciting breweries in the region. Whether you're into hoppy IPAs, smooth stouts, crisp lagers, or refreshing sours, there's something for every beer lover.

Prefer grapes over grain? We've got you covered—wine will also be available in the Beer Garden, so all guests can sip and savor to their taste.

Breweries featured include:

21st Amendment, Allagash, Almanac, Altamont, Anderson Valley, Bare Bottle, Del Cielo, East Brothers, Farmers, Fort Point, Gordon Biersch, HenHouse, Lost Coast, Narrative Fermentations, Oakland United Beer Works, Seismic, Stone, and Golden State Cider—plus more!

Eats That Hit the Spot

Great drinks deserve great food—and our food vendors are bringing the flavor! Whether you’re after street tacos, buttery lobster rolls, smoky BBQ, pizza, sweet treats, or lemonade to cool things down, we’ve got all your festival cravings covered:

  • 3 Hermanos Mexican Grill

  • El Bombero 408

  • Cousines Main Lobster

  • Fire and Slice Pizza and More (2 locations)

  • Uncle Papa’s BBQ (2 locations)

  • Yummy Kitchen

  • Gardino’s

  • Happy Mac, Pastries and More

  • Kaboom Kettle Korn

  • Main Squeeze Lemonade

Come hungry, come thirsty—and come ready for two full days of music, craft brews, fine wine, and delicious eats in the heart of San Jose!

 

Experience Luxury Just Steps Away – Exclusive Offer from Signia by Hilton

Make your Fountain Blues & Brews Festival weekend unforgettable with an exclusive stay at the stunning Signia by Hilton! Perfectly situated just steps from Plaza de César Chávez, this luxury hotel is offering festival attendees an exceptional special rate of only $189 per night. Enjoy world-class amenities, refined comfort, and effortless access to all the festival fun — all from the convenience of your own luxurious retreat. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your festival experience with unbeatable style and convenience!

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Artisan Alley – Discover Unique Finds & Handcrafted Treasures

The Fountain Blues & Brews Festival isn’t just about music, beer, and bites—it’s also a celebration of creativity and local talent! Stroll through our vibrant Artisan Alley, where local makers, artists, and crafters showcase one-of-a-kind pieces and handmade goods you won’t find anywhere else.

From handcrafted jewelry and natural skincare to beach art, boutique fashion, sweet treats, and cultural crafts—this is the perfect place to find a gift, a keepsake, or a treat for yourself.

Meet the makers:

Sweet Thangs, Sarah Sews Crafts, French Silk, Xpression Cultural, Salted Tinsel, Bluzeetees, GG's Boutique, Shade Rayz Sunscreen, Maujg, Mama Bear Craft Den, Designs by Maureen, D&T Beach Art, Rocking the Clock, The Ava Oracle, Tsering Jewelry, Valley Toffe, and Mango Blossom Honey.

Support local artists and find something special—art, gifts, style, and inspiration await you in every booth.

FBBF Artisans

Volunteer Inquiries

We are always seeking volunteers. If you’d like to help with the festival, please select the button below.

Volunteer Signup

City of San José support

San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival is supported in part by a Cultural Affairs grant from the City of San José and produced by the Fountain Blues Foundation.

Ticket Options

General Admission (GA) Enjoy access to all festival performances, food trucks, vendors, and more!

  • Advance Price (Single Day): $30

  • Gate Price: $35

2-Day General Admission Pass Double the fun, one low price!

  • Advance Price: $50

  • Gate Price: $70

VIP Experience (Single Day – SATURDAY IS SOLD OUT)

Upgrade your festival day with premium perks:

  • Advance Price: $120

  • Gate Price: $140

Includes:

  • Reserved seating in a shaded VIP area near the stage

  • Access to private bar

  • Flushable restrooms

  • 2 drink vouchers

  • Free festival t-shirt

Drink Tickets

Save $2 on a 10-drink ticket package: $18 in advance, $20 day of.

  • Craft Beer (Taste): 3 Tickets
  • Craft Beer (Full Pour): 5 Tickets
  • Domestic Beer: 4 Tickets
  • Wine: 5 Tickets
  • Water: 1 Tickets

Please Note:

  • Beer/Wine Sales Booths close at 7:00pm
  • Beer/Wine Pouring Booths close at 7:30pm
  • Drink Tickets can be used both days of the festival, however any unused tickets are non-refundable.

Parking

There are five ParkSJ garages near the festival. 90 Minutes of FREE. The max charged at the following garages is $10 for Saturday.

ADA Accommodations

The Fountain Blues & Brews Festival takes place at Plaza de Cesar Chavez in downtown San Jose (S. Market Street), a location well-suited for ADA access. The main stage is at the northwest end of the Plaza, with a broad, level concrete corridor running perpendicular to it for ADA attendees. The front section of this corridor is open for dancing and close-up viewing. Just behind that, there’s space for seated viewing with excellent sound quality. Further south, the corridor offers shade from trees while maintaining good views and sound.

The Plaza includes curb cuts, paved ADA walkways, and two on-site ADA-accessible port-a-potties. Public transportation nearby also has ADA accommodations.

The VIP area sits on level grass and is reached by paved walkways. While mostly shaded, its best viewing spots are on grass, and there are no ADA sanitation facilities inside the VIP section.

Light Rail or Buses

Skip the hassle of parking – ride VTA Bus Line 522, 523, 66, 68, or VTA Green & Blue Line.

Bicycles

We are bicycle-friendly festival. There will be a bike parking coral near the entrance.

What You Need to Know

  • Gates open at 11 AM.
  • All ticket holders will need to obtain a wristband and have bags checked by security before entering the festival.
  • There will be “in and out” privileges with an event wristband. All bags will be rechecked upon reentering.
  • Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult.
  • There is no reserved seating, including in the VIP area.
  • Sealed packaged food and sealed plastic bottles are allowed.
  • No hard-sided coolers.
  • No pets, weapons and sharp objects allowed per City of San José ordinances. "Service Dogs" are permitted with proof of certification.
  • Service dogs with proper identification permitted.
  • Low-back folding chairs and blankets are allowed. Low back lawn chairs typically have a back height ranging from 20 to 28 inches.
  • No unauthorized vendors permitted.
  • VIP ticket holders will enjoy the comfort of shaded seating with padded folding chairs, courtesy of the festival.