Fremont Burger & Brew Fest — May 30

The Fremont Burger, Brew & Bourbon Fest that had been promoted for Saturday, May 30, 2026, in downtown Fremont has been canceled, according to the Fremont Chamber of Commerce. The chamber said on its festival website and registration page that it made the decision after reviewing financial and operational conditions. The cancellation reverses earlier promotional listings that described the event as the festival’s 10th annual edition. A statewide festival guide had also listed the event among California’s late-May festivals, while warning readers to double-check dates because events can be canceled or rescheduled. ### Was the festival originally scheduled for May 30 in Fremont? Saturday, May 30, 2026, was the posted event date on the chamber’s registration page, which listed hours of 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT. The same page identified the event as the “2026 Burger, Brew & Bourbon Fest.” A separate event listing tied to the chamber described the festival as returning for its 10th year in Fremont. (burgerandbrewfest.com) March 24, 2026, was the date on a Fremont Chamber of Commerce article republished by Tri-City Voice that said the festival would return on May 30 with craft brews, spirits, live entertainment and the Burger Throwdown cooking competition. That article said the chamber expected more than 7,500 attendees and was seeking sponsors, breweries, distilleries, restaurants and chefs, with applications open until April 1. (fremontchamberofcommerceca.growthzoneapp.com) ### Who announced the cancellation? The Fremont Chamber of Commerce posted the cancellation notice on the festival website and on its event registration page. Teresa Hoang, identified there as incoming chief executive of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, signed the statement and was listed as a contact for questions. “Current financial and operational conditions” would not allow the chamber to deliver the experience the community expects, the statement said. (tricityvoice.com) The chamber said it chose to pause the event rather than move forward with a festival that “may fall short of its standard.” ### What reasons did the chamber give? The chamber’s statement said the decision followed a review of whether organizers could deliver the event at the level they wanted. (burgerandbrewfest.com) The notice also said the organization is transitioning into new leadership and is re-evaluating past initiatives to determine whether they align with the current needs of Fremont’s business community. The chamber said it intends to focus on programs, partnerships and events that create value for local businesses and support the city’s economic ecosystem. (burgerandbrewfest.com) The statement did not provide a more detailed breakdown of finances, vendor participation or other operating issues behind the cancellation. ### What happens to tickets and registrations? The chamber’s registration page says no registrations are currently available. (burgerandbrewfest.com) The same page still includes contact information for Teresa Hoang and notes for prospective brewery, spirit and artisan participants, indicating organizers had been recruiting vendors before the cancellation notice was posted. The public-facing festival website now states that the 2026 Fremont Burger, Brew & Bourbon Fest “has been cancelled.” It also keeps general festival information online, including a note that food is not included in tasting ticket prices and that a 2027 date is still to be determined. ### Why did some guides still show the event? Festival Guides and Reviews still carried a California festival roundup page that advises readers to verify events through the linked source because schedules can change. (fremontchamberofcommerceca.growthzoneapp.com) The site says some listings may not be confirmed and can be rescheduled or canceled without notice. Third-party event sites and older promotional pages can remain online after an organizer changes plans. (burgerandbrewfest.com) In this case, the chamber’s own website and registration portal provide the clearest current status: the May 30, 2026 event is off. ### What comes next for the Fremont event? The festival website now lists “2027 date tbd” for a future Burger, Brew & Bourbon Fest in downtown Fremont. The chamber said it will introduce “refreshed and impactful initiatives in the near future,” but it did not announce a replacement event or a firm 2027 date. (festivalguidesandreviews.com) (burgerandbrewfest.com)