The Great American Beer Festival

The Great American Beer Festival^®, the nation’s favorite beer festival and cultural phenomenon, returns to Denver October 9-11, 2025.

Grab your friends and discover your new favorite craft beer, cider, cocktails, hard lemonades, teas, and seltzers!

The Great American Beer Festival is the premier U.S. beer competition, crowning the finest beverages in over 100 beer and cider styles.

Explore, taste, and celebrate the best craft beverages in creatively designed experience areas that cater to every interest and passion.

Step into a world of diverse and immersive experiences at the year’s Great American Beer Festival (GABF). Our curated experience areas are designed to transport you to different worlds, each offering a unique blend of themed decor, specialized brews, engaging activities, and vibrant entertainment. Whether you’re a sports fan or someone who wants to pre-game for Halloween, our themed areas provide the perfect backdrop for savoring exceptional craft beers and beverages.

Join us as we transform the festival into a series of unforgettable journeys, each promising its own set of delights and discoveries. Explore, taste, and celebrate the best craft beverages in creatively designed spaces catering to every interest and passion.