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HessFest XVI — Mike Hess Brewing Anniversary Festival (Imperial Beach)
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HessFest XVI — Mike Hess Brewing Anniversary Festival (Imperial Beach)

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Saturday, August 8, 2026
5:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Pier Plaza Park, 900 Seacoast Drive, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

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HessFest XVI marks the 16th annual anniversary festival from Mike Hess Brewing, taking place Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Pier Plaza Park in Imperial Beach from noon to 7 PM. Sixteen years of the same brewery, the same beachfront park, the same tight-knit San Diego craft beer community gathering to celebrate another year. The festival features Mike Hess Brewing's full tap lineup with special anniversary releases, live music throughout the afternoon, a cornhole tournament, and food vendors. Proceeds benefit OAK (Operation Awareness & Kindness) and Zero8Hundred, two San Diego-based charities supporting veterans and mental health. Pier Plaza Park sits directly on the beach in Imperial Beach -- one of San Diego's most underrated coastal neighborhoods and the southernmost city in California. The vibe is relaxed, community-forward, and salt-air infused. Dogs are welcome. Families are welcome. People who just want to drink good beer at the beach while a good band plays are extremely welcome. Location: Pier Plaza Park, 900 Seacoast Drive, Imperial Beach, CA 91932. General admission is free. Beer experience ticket (includes pours) and Superfan VIP available in advance. Street parking in Imperial Beach plus nearby lots. This is a neighborhood institution -- sixteen years means something.
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