City of Berkeley, CA
09/30/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/30/2025 10:03
Join tours to see Berkeley manufacturing up close
October 3-9: Go behind the scenes at Berkeley businesses during Manufacturing Week 2025. Free tours are limited, so register early to secure your spot.
Published:
September 30, 2025
Last Updated:
September 30, 2025
Berkeleyans can take free tours to learn how local manufacturers make stained glass, wooden picture frames, bagels, chocolate, sake, beer, wine, pottery, soundproof booths, and more.
During Berkeley Manufacturing Week, community members can visit and learn how local businesses make their products. You can see up close the innovative technologies, jobs, and people involved in our city's manufacturing scene.
Stained Glass Garden, Holton Studio Frame Makers, Boichik Bagels, TCHO Chocolate, Trumer Pils Brewery, Hammerling Wines, Takara Sake, Zenbooth, and other Berkeley manufacturers produce a variety of items-from glasswork and bagels to adult beverages and soundproof booths-boosting the city's economy.
Sign up for tours from over 20 companies to get an inside look at how they manufacture in Berkeley.
Secure your spot for upcoming tours
Tours have a limited capacity, so register early to guarantee your spot.
Third Culture Bakery
- Friday, October 3, 9:00 am -9:45 am
- Friday October 3, 10:00 am -10:45 am
- Thursday, October 9, 9:00 am -9:45 am
- Thursday, October 9, 10:00 am -10:45 am
Adams & Chittenden Scientific Glass Coop
- Friday, October 3, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Friday, October 3, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sawtooth Building Makers (jewelry, high-end cabinetry, glass blowing, clothing)
- Friday, October 3, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Monday, October 6, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Boichik Bagels
- Monday, October 6, 9:30 am - 10:15 am
- Tuesday, October 7, 9:30 am - 10:15 am
- Wednesday, October 8, 9:30 am - 10:15 am
TCHO Chocolate
- Monday, October 6, 10:00 am - 11:15 am
The Berkeley Kitchens (including Batter Bakery, Cult Crackers, EC Confections + SoDo Donuts, and Petite La Fleur)
- Tuesday, October 7, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Zenbooth
- Tuesday, October 7, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Tuesday, October 7, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Holton Studio Frame-Makers
- Tuesday, October 7, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Tuesday, October 7, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
The Cultured Pickle Shop
- Tuesday, October 7, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Artworks Foundry
- Wednesday, October 8, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Metro Lighting
- Wednesday, October 8, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Takara Sake USA Inc.
- Wednesday, October 8, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Thursday, October 9, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Berkeley Potters Guild
- Wednesday, October 8, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
The Potters' Studio
- Wednesday, October 8, 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
Hammerling Wines
- Wednesday, October 8, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Thursday, October 9, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Trumer Brewery
- Wednesday, October 8, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cult Crackers
- Thursday, October 9, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Stained Glass Garden
- Thursday, October 9, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Thursday, October 9, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Covenant Wines
- Thursday, October 9, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
These public tours are a part of the City of Berkeley Office of Economic Development's efforts to support urban manufacturers, a vital part of the Bay Area economy.
Discover the businesses building Berkeley
Manufacturing is a crucial part of Berkeley's economy, supporting more than 3,000 local jobs and fueling innovation across the city. You can explore how local producers are enriching the community and building a better future at DiscoveredinBerkeley.com.
Your participation helps build a stronger local business community. Each time you share their stories, support their work, or recommend them to others, you make Berkeley a more welcoming place for businesses to succeed.
The City of Berkeley's Office of Economic Development helps businesses thrive by offering resources, financing, and information. The office also hosts the Manufacturing Week tours and the #DiscoveredinBerkeley campaign to support local businesses.
As a part of Manufacturing Week, the #DiscoveredinBerkeley campaign highlighted Stained Glass Garden and Holton Studio Frame-Makers. These two West Berkeley makers have evolved their craft over multiple decades and take pride in the one-of-a-kind pieces they produce. See their stories - and discover more local creativity - at discoveredinberkeley.com or on Instagram @DiscoveredinBerkeley.
Tours aren't the only way to explore. The interactive Made in Berkeley map lets you learn about local makers whenever and however works best for you.
Register today to attend Manufacturing Week tours. Learn, experience, and support local businesses.
Links
- Sign up for Manufacturing Week tours
- Learn about Berkeley producers, makers, and innovators
- City of Berkeley Office of Economic Development
- Made in Berkeley map
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