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Funk Zone Festival

The Funk Zone Festival is free for the community to attend with events ALL WEEKEND with Live Music at Participating Bars & Restaurants & More!
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🎫 Your Bib Drink Ticket

The bottom of your bib has a drink tab which can be redeemed once for one (1) beverage deal Friday – Sunday throughout Race Weekend as follows. Don’t forget tip your bartender!

Palm Park Festival (Friday & Saturday)

  • Friday @ Carousel House, Golden Hour Drink Garden (2pm-6pm)
  • Saturday @ Carousel House, Shakeout Saturday Drink Garden (10am-2pm)


Funk Zone Partners (Friday – Sunday)
You may redeem your drink ticket at the following locations during normal business hours on Friday & Saturday and beginning at 9:00am on Sunday of Race Day.

Unless otherwise noted, your drink ticket is limited to specific beverages at each location. Your ticket can only be used once; so choose the day that works best for you!

One (1) beer redemption:

  • Figueroa Mountain Brewery
  • Rincon Brewery
  • Topa Topa Brewery
  • Validation Ale

One (1) happy hour special discount redemption:

  • Fox Wine Co.
  • Paradise Springs Winery
  • Test Pilot (cocktails)

For more detailed information & partner information please visit our Funk Zone Finish Line Festival page.

On race morning, Sunday, November 9, you’ll collect your finisher’s medal and then head to the heart of the Funk Zone, Yanonali St. to celebrate with everyone. On the festival’s Main Street, you’ll enjoy vendors, live music from The Last Decade, photo ops and lots of high fives. 

  • Sunday Hours: 8:00am – 12:00pm
  • Location: Yanonali St. between State St. & Santa Barbara St.

At the Paradise Springs Winery & Test Pilot Lot you’ll enjoy a bit of relaxation whether you’re getting a massage from Procovry or a Mr. Softee ice cream cone!

  • Sunday Hours: 9:00am – 12:00pm
  • Location: Yanonali St. & Helena Ave.
  • Drink Partners: Paradise Springs Winery & Test Pilot
  • Food Trucks: Mr. Softee, Oak Berry & Considered Coffee
 
Test Pilot: Happy Hour All Weekend for Participants – $10 Cocktails + Draughtsman Beer Cocktail Specials. Post race treat yourself to a celebratory $10 Daiquiri or Mojito! 

Calling all Gauchos! UCSB Alumni Association, UCSB Athletics and the UCSB Recreation Department welcome you all to Figueroa Mountain Brewing to hang out and reminisce. 

On race morning, while supplies last:

  • Limited edition UCSB pins in front of Figueroa Mountain at the Alumni Association tent for you to put on your medal ribbon!
  • Official Guacho IPA on tap for only $6 while supplies last!

Additional details:
  • Sunday Hours: 9:00am – 12:00pm
  • Location: Figueroa Mountain – Yanonali St. & Helena Ave.
  • Drink Partners: Figueroa Mountain Brewing
  • Food Partners: Helena Ave. Bakery, Lucky Penny & The Lark

Additional Weekend Events:

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HOKA is inviting official Run Club partners to Validation Ale for a special, invite only Club House experience! 

Validation’s main tap room remains open to all participants.

  • Sunday Hours: 9:00am – 12:00pm
  • Location: Validation Ale – Yanonali St. & Anacapa St.
  • Drink & Food Partner: Validation Ale

Additional Weekend Events:

Join Rincon Brewery for drinks and food at their Lot for the Planet celebrating local organizations preserving our local, natural heritage!

  • Sunday Hours: 9:00am – 12:00pm
  • Location: Rincon Brewery – Yanonali & Santa Barbara St.
  • Drink Partners: Rincon Brewery
  • Food Partners: Rincon Brewery, Tamar & Dart Coffee

Grab and Go Rincon Brewery Breakfast Burritos available for purchase while supplies last!

New in 2025 is the Topa Topa Tap Room & Patio alongside The Nook, Fox Wine Co & Lama Dog! Enjoy a DJ, drinks, food & more!

  • Sunday Hours: 9:00am – 12:00pm
  • Location: Yanonali & Santa Barbara St.
  • Drink Partners: Topa Topa & Fox Wine Co.
  • Food Partner: The Nook

Additional Weekend Events:

  • Sunday, November 9 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm: Strange Hotels