9 Best Beer Festivals in Colorado

Well known for its beer scene, which is led by the Coors Brewery and over 400 other craft breweries, Colorado has become a mecca for beer festivals, too. The majority of Colorado’s breweries and beer fests are in front-range cities like Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder, and Fort Collins.

Try the latest and greatest brews from Colorado and beyond at the massive Great American Beer Festival (GABF) or opt for smaller-scale events like the Steers & Beers Whiskey and Beer Festival.

Here are Colorado’s best beer festivals, in chronological order:

Mile High Beer Fest

On a smaller scale, the Mile High Beer Fest brings a selective group of 25+ breweries and a handful of cideries and distilleries to the McNichols Civic Center. Indulge in 2.5 hours of unlimited tastings, live music, and tasty food trucks.

Denargo Market, South Platte River, Denver | Saturday, March 7, 2026 | milehighbeerfest.com

Collaboration Beer Fest

image of denver collaboration fest denver colorado — Denver Collaboration Fest. Photo by: facebook.com/coloradobrewersguild

Featuring 200+ breweries, the annual Collaboration Fest will return as one of America’s most creative beer festivals. Including 100+ beer projects, the concept includes a Colorado-based brewery partnering with one or several others from anywhere around the world, bringing attendees plenty of eccentric combinations and flavors never experienced before.

10600 Westminster Blvd, Westminster | Saturday, April 4, 2026 | collaborationbeerfest.com

Reds, Whites, & Brews in the Boat

Two visitors at the Reds, Whites, & Brews festival in Steamboat Springs asking for a sample at one of the vendor tents — Reds, Whites, & Brews in the Boat, held annually in downtown Steamboat. Photo by: facebook.com/redwhitesbrews

Reds, Whites & Brews in the Boat returns to Steamboat Springs to celebrate local music, food, and beverages. This festival began in 2012 and offers attendees the chance to savor unlimited samples of wine and craft beer while jamming out to live performances by a lineup of talented bands.

For an elevated experience, VIP tickets are available and include exclusive perks such as a catered lunch and a private tent with nice views of the stage.

Downtown Steamboat Springs | Saturday, June 21, 2025 | redswhitesandbrews.net

Lafayette Brew Fest

The Lafayette Brew Fest is back to celebrate all things beer in Colorado. The event takes place in Old Town Lafayette and is free to attend, but tastings must be purchased with drink tokens. With all breweries/cideries represented that are located within a 75-mile radius, attendees can savor a variety of beers, wines, and food.

Festival Plaza, Lafayette | Saturday, June 7, 2025 | lafayetteco.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=11187

Colorado Brewers Rendezvous

Police offer throwing a bean bag onto a cornhole board in the middle of a crowd of people gathered around on the grass. Everyone is attenting the annual Colorado Brewers Rendevous in downtown Salida — Colorado Brewers Rendezvous in downtown Salida. Photo by: facebook.com/coloradobrewersguild

Join the fun at the Colorado Brewers Rendezvous at Riverside Park in Salida. Visitors indulge in world-class craft beers and delicious food while surrounded by stunning mountains. With over 300 craft beverages from more than 70 Centennial State breweries, there will be no shortage of unique flavors to sample. Plus, tune into music performances and a lively atmosphere with your friends while discovering your new favorite drink.

Riverside Park, Salida | TBD 2026 (last event: Saturday, July 12, 2025) | coloradobeer.org/colorado-brewers-rendezvous

Breckenridge Summer Beer Fest

Breckenridge Summer Beer Fest is another fun event happening about 1.5 hours west of Denver in Summit County in mid-July. This combines a proven recipe of stellar craft breweries and incredible live music, set to one of the most stunning ski town backdrops.

620 Village Rd, Breckenridge | TBD 2026 (last event: Saturday, July 19, 2025) | summer.breckenridgebeerfestival.com

San Juan Brewfest

Head down to Southwest Colorado for the San Juan Brewfest in Durango, held from Friday to Saturday, in late August. This two-day celebration brings around three dozen breweries to beautiful Durango. Enjoy terrific food, beer, and music in the San Juan Mountains.

Buckley Park, Durango | Friday-Saturday, August 28-29, 2026 | sanjuanbrewfest.com

Telluride Blues & Brews Festival

Experience the ultimate mountain weekend in mid-September at the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. It’s a three-day event spotlighting an elite group of dozens of craft breweries and a mix of blues, rock, gospel, indie, funk, and soul music.

Held at Telluride Town Park, visitors enjoy free gondola rides, hiking, biking, craft vendors, and even bungee trampolines and bounce houses for kids. Don’t miss the Grand Tasting on Saturday, considered by some as the top craft beer event in the Southwest, with over 150 styles of beer and cider to sample.

Town Park, Telluride | Friday-Sunday, September 18-20, 2026 | tellurideblues.com

Great American Beer Festival

As Colorado’s biggest beer festival, the Great American Beer Festival is a three-day celebration that culminates in Denver Beer Week. What began back in 1982 with only 22 participating vendors, GABF has grown into the largest ticketed beer event in the country with 800 participating breweries and 4,000 beverages to sample.

It is also the biggest brew competition in the country, including 100+ style categories awarded from a panel of several hundred judges. Tickets always sell out, and fast, so plan to snag some the day they go on sale.

Colorado Convention Center, Denver | Thursday-Saturday, October 8-10, 2026 | greatamericanbeerfestival.com

Cheers to Colorado’s Craft Beer Scene!

Overlooking people outside on a warm day at Bristol Brewing Company in Colorado Springs — Bristol Brewing Company Colorado Springs Photo by: David

Those are among the best beer festivals in Colorado. The northern Front Range is blessed with craft breweries, and Fort Collins is one of the original destinations. It houses a branch of Anheuser-Busch, pumping out Budweiser beers by the truckload for the Mountain West region. Long-time favorites include New Belgium and Odell.

Boulder is a community brewing with craft beer. There are several well-known microbreweries in town, including Avery, Left Hand, and Upslope. Even more, just north of town in Longmont, you’ll find Oskar Blues. You can tour these breweries year-round. On select weekends throughout the year, there are several awesome festivals to attend in Boulder County.

Like Denver, Colorado Springs is packed with microbreweries. Bristol Brewing and Phantom Canyon are some of the most popular in town, but you won’t be hard-pressed to find a slew of others. It also has its fair share of beer festivals to imbibe in the summer sun.

Amazing hidden gem breweries hide in all stretches of the Rocky Mountains. You can also find beer festivals held in many mountain towns, including Breckenridge, Salida, Steamboat Springs, Durango, and Telluride. Plus, come September and October, you can celebrate Oktoberfests at locations all around the state. Cheers!