Celebrating 60 Years of the Grateful Dead in Berkeley
CAL BERKELEY GRATEFUL BEARS
Two legendary legacies come together in Class Trip’s exclusive Grateful Bears Collaboration Collection. Celebrating the tradition of Cal Berkeley and the unmistakable spirit of the Grateful Dead, these officially licensed pieces pair iconic artwork and timeless band motifs with Golden Bear pride and premium fabrics.
Cal Berkeley x Grateful Dead Golden Door Hoodie
Cal Berkeley x Grateful Dead Truckin' Tee
Cal Berkeley x Grateful Dead Grateful Bears Tee
60 YEARS OF THE GRATEFUL DEAD IN BERKELEY
On October 17, the Grateful Bears come alive under the lights as Cal hosts Wake Forest at California Memorial Stadium. Join Class Trip and the Cal Team for the first-ever Grateful Dead themed game for Cal, a night celebrating football, music, community, and the band’s deep connection to Berkeley.
Wear the blue and gold, bring the good energy, and meet us on the hill for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Go Bears.
From the Greek to the Gridiron
Two Bay Area legends, one limited-edition collection. Cal tradition meets the unmistakable artwork and free-thinking spirit of the Grateful Dead.
Cal Berkeley x Grateful Bears Coaches Jacket
The Grateful Dead and Cal Berkeley come together. LIMITED SUPPLY
In partnership with Class Trip, two Northern California icons unite for the Grateful Bears Collection, a limited-edition apparel capsule pairing Cal’s storied school spirit with the music, artwork, and free-thinking legacy of the Grateful Dead.
The Grateful Bears Coaches Bomber channels vintage varsity style through a distinctly psychedelic lens. Equal parts campus classic and backstage pass, it blends Golden Bear tradition with iconic Deadhead details and the craftsmanship of a jacket made to stay in rotation for years.
Cut from a rugged 55/45 cotton-nylon shell with a 100% polyester quilted lining, it’s the layer you’ll reach for from fall Saturdays to late-night shows. Lightweight yet substantial, it’s built to break in—not wear out. Detailed patches add vintage texture, while ribbed cuffs, collar, and hem pair with a snap-front closure for a timeless, easy-wearing fit.
This jacket will ship on or before Monday October 19.
The Music Never Stopped in Berkeley
Before the stadium tours and generations of Deadheads, the Grateful Dead were a Bay Area band finding their sound. Just across the bridge, Cal Berkeley was becoming a symbol of free speech, creative expression, and the belief that doing things differently could change everything.
That shared spirit found a home at the Greek Theatre. From 1967 through 1989, the Dead played the iconic Cal venue 29 times, turning weekends in the Berkeley hills into a lasting part of the band’s live legacy. Music, community, and campus tradition came together, and kept people coming back.
The Grateful Bears Collection celebrates that connection. Cal blue and gold meet the unmistakable artwork of the Grateful Dead in a tribute to two Northern California institutions shaped by curiosity, independence, and a community that has always moved to its own rhythm.
To bring the story into focus, we teamed up with legendary music photographer Jay Blakesberg, whose lens has documented the Grateful Dead and its extended family for decades. The result is a meeting of past and present—made for Golden Bears, Deadheads, and everyone still following the music.
Cal Berkeley x Grateful Dead Skeleton Bear Dad Hat
Officially licensed by the University of California, Berkeley and the Grateful Dead.
The Grateful Dead's skeleton bear meets an iconic Cal Bear on the front of this navy dad hat, a low-profile dad hat in school colors for game day and every day after. Built with Class Trip quality and Grateful Dead spirit, it's made for game day, long nights, and everywhere the music follows you. Available from Class Trip and and at the Cal Berkely campus and stadium bookstores for the Grateful Bears game the weekend of October 17th, when the bears take on Wake Forest.
Expect this hat to ship on or before Friday October 16th.
Cal Berkeley x Grateful Dead
See the full officially licensed Cal Berkeley x Grateful Dead lineup. Available exclusively from Class Trip.
Cal Berkeley x Grateful Dead Mascot Bears Tee
Cal Berkeley x Grateful Dead Truckin' Tee
Cal Berkeley x Grateful Dead Golden Door Hoodie
Cal Berkeley x Grateful Dead Golden Door Hoodie
Officially licensed by the University of California Berkeley and the Grateful Dead. Available exclusively from Class Trip.
A tribute to the Grateful Dead's long run of shows at Berkeley's Greek Theatre, this navy tee pairs a left chest hit with a full back print straight outta "Estimated Prophet." A nod to all things California. Built with Class Trip quality and Grateful Dead spirit, it's made for game day, long nights, and everywhere the music follows you.