Fremont Burger and Brew Fest — May 30

The Fremont Burger, Brew, & Bourbon Fest that had been scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Downtown Fremont has been cancelled, according to the event’s official website. The Fremont Chamber of Commerce posted a cancellation notice saying the decision followed a review of “current financial and operational conditions.” Eventbrite pages for the event were still available in recent search results and described the festival as the 10th annual edition, with tasting, food vendors and live entertainment. The cancellation changes what had been promoted as a daylong community event in the city’s downtown corridor. ### Was the May 30 festival actually happening before it was called off? Saturday, May 30, 2026, had been listed as the event date on both the official festival site and an Eventbrite ticket page. Eventbrite described the festival as running from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Downtown Fremont, on Capitol Avenue between Liberty Street and Paseo Padre Parkway. The listing said the event was organized by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce. (burgerandbrewfest.com) The 10th annual festival had been promoted as a tasting event featuring Bay Area breweries, distilleries, vendors and live entertainment. A March 24 article published by Tri-City Voice and attributed to the Fremont Chamber of Commerce said organizers expected more than 7,500 attendees and were still seeking sponsors, breweries, distilleries and Burger Throwdown competitors before an April 1 application deadline. (eventbrite.com) ### Why did the Chamber say it cancelled the event? The Fremont Chamber of Commerce said on the official festival website that “current financial and operational conditions” would not allow it to deliver the experience the community expects. The notice said the Chamber chose to “pause this initiative” rather than proceed with an event that “may fall short of its standard.” (tricityvoice.com) Teresa Hoang, identified in the notice as incoming chief executive of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, said the organization was using the transition to new leadership to re-evaluate past initiatives and determine whether they align with the current needs of the business community. The Chamber said it remains focused on programs, partnerships and events that support local businesses and the city’s economic environment. (burgerandbrewfest.com) ### What had ticket buyers and visitors been told to expect? A $55 tasting package had been listed on Eventbrite before the cancellation, with a final checkout price of $60.54 including fees. The package included a four-ounce tasting glass and wristband, with unlimited beer pours and limited spirit pours, according to the listing. Food was not included in the ticket price, and the page said the at-event price would rise to $65. (burgerandbrewfest.com) The Eventbrite description also said there was no admission fee to enter the festival area itself. Non-drinkers were told they could walk the food truck and vendor areas, buy burgers separately and take part in trivia, while drinkers could sample beer and spirits in tasting portions rather than full pours. (eventbrite.com) ### How was the event being framed before the cancellation? March 24 coverage in Tri-City Voice described the festival as turning 10 in 2026 and said it had grown from the chamber’s youngest signature festival into a larger regional showcase. The article said the event would feature food, craft brews, premium spirits, live entertainment and the Burger Throwdown, a burger-cooking competition tied to charity fundraising. (eventbrite.com) The official festival website still carries older promotional language describing burgers, craft brews and live music, even as the cancellation notice sits at the top of the page. The site says the festival has been a community event bringing together local businesses, restaurants and residents. ### What happens next for the festival? The official festival website says the next edition is planned for 2027, with the date still to be determined. (tricityvoice.com) The site lists Downtown Fremont — the Downtown Event Center Plaza and Capitol Avenue from Liberty Street to State Street — as the location for that future event. For questions, the Chamber directs people to fmtcc@fremontbusiness.com, and the Eventbrite page identifies the organizer as the Fremont Chamber of Commerce. (burgerandbrewfest.com)