Southwest Fresh Fest in Montrose on September 20

The 4th annual Southwest Fresh Fest celebrates fresh Colorado-grown hop beers. This Western Colorado beer fest is hosted by Billy Goat Hop Farm in Montrose.

It takes place on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, from 2 to 6 pm. Enjoy an afternoon of craft beer, local food vendors, and live music. More than a dozen craft breweries will be on-site. Festival-goers can vote on their top fresh hop beer.

Two bands will perform, Hypothetical Bluegrass and Cryin’ Shame. Food vendors include Marchio’s Grill, Uncompahgre Farms, and Qué Chimba Colombian Food.

Bring the family for this exciting day. Activities include a farm tour, yard games, and face painting.

crowd of people reacts to birds flying overhead at the Southwest Fresh Fest in Colorado — Southwest Fresh Fest. Photo by: Billy Goat Hop Farm

woman holds a trophy that looks like big bronze hops and poses with man for picture at Billy Goat Hop Farm — Southwest Fresh Fest. Photo by: Billy Goat Hop Farm

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sun setting over a field in Montrose, Colorado — Billy Goat Hop Farm.

Details

Address: Billy Goat Hop Farm | 67181 Trout Rd, Montrose, CO 81403

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 2 pm to 6 pm

Website: southwestfreshfest.com