Denver, known as the mile high city, is hosting The Great American Beer Festival (GABF), which claims to be America’s favourite beer festival. There are more than 100 brewers in the Denver area alone.
Great American Beer Festival Tickets
The organisers recommend buying tickets online beforehand due to the popularity of the event. Tickets cost $95 for each session ($85 for members), which includes a tasting cup, unlimited one ounce samples, a guide, an app and entrance to the entertainment, which includes karaoke, dancing and DJs. The event has added more space for this year and includes bar food and beer gardens.
You can find a list of all the participating breweries here.
There is also the option of membership of the Brewers Association and American Homebrewers Association (AHA), which for 2019 and onwards will allow you to have access to tickets earlier than non-members, get you access to an extra tasting event on the Saturday afternoon, allowing you to beat the crowds and also includes reduced prices when buying tickets.
The Great American Beer Festival is not the only place to sample great beer in the US. For other ideas read: 12 Places to Enjoy Great Beer in the USA. Alternatively, read about Colorado’s Top Quirky Spots.
Other Things to Do in Denver
Try the Art Museum or the zoo. Go on a food and wine tour or explore the amazing nature on your doorstep with the Rockies. In Denver Colorado there is something for everyone. Discover more here.
When is the Great American Beer Festival 2024
The festival falls on 10-12 October at the Colorado Convention Center.
Festivals in Colorado
Other Denver festivals include: Five Points Jazz Festival; Denver Film Festival; Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Juneteenth Music Festival and Cherry Creek Arts Festival.
Flights to Denver Airport
Denver International Airport has direct flights to London’s Heathrow airport with United/.
Getting to the Festival
See the Information/Getting Here sections of the website for non-driving options for the event.
Festival Photo Gallery
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