Some brew fests turn into rowdy affairs that you wouldn’t necessarily bring your family to. The Vail Valley Brew Fest is different. Set at the Avon Performance Pavilion in Nottingham Park in Avon, Colorado, this summer event is family friendly and even has a designated Family Zone!
Enjoy tasting over 60 craft brews from 30 breweries while you listen to great live music at this beautiful lakeside outdoor venue. This event has been cancelled for 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The organizers hope to hold this event again in 2021.
The event usually takes place on the last weekend in June, and you can be prepared for hours of fun, starting off with an (optional) 5K run, followed by plenty of great beer and live music. The casual, relaxed atmosphere of the brew fest allows you to unwind and enjoy the experience.
Events and Activities
This brew fest actually features events for the whole family, so you can enjoy tasting craft beers and listening to live music while keeping the kids entertained too! Last year’s schedule of events included the following:
- 4-8 pm beer tasting
- Live music (Last year’s headliner was Bob Schneider!)
- Food trucks
- Family Zone – Scavenger hunt, Pump track
- Rocky Mountain Brew Run 5K
Tickets are required for the beer tasting, but the scavenger hunt and some other activities are free. Visit the event website for more details.
Brews
Last year’s Brew Fest featured over 30 breweries, including local Colorado breweries and others from out of state. Craft beer was provided by the following breweries:
- Vail Brewing Co.
- 21st Amendment Brewery
- 10 Barrel Brewing Co.
- Funkwerks
- Guinness
- Blue Moon
- Wild Cider
- Newcastle Brown Ale
- Holidaily Brewing Co.
- Melvin Brewing
And many more! Your ticket will get you a tasting glass which you can use for unlimited sampling.
Accommodations
Details
Address: Harry A. Nottingham Park, 414 W Beaver Creek Blvd, Avon, CO 81620
Date: Cancelled for 2020
