The event calendar is always in a state-of-flux. Check back often for recent additions!
01 Sunday
Bluegrass & Beer Celebrate Bluegrass music and craft beer together at this festival at Riverrun at Keystone. Beer tasting on Saturday, 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Beer Garden on Sunday. www.keystonefestivals.com
04 Wednesday
Moonlight On The Mountain At Cheyenne Mtn. Zoo Mix and mingle under the stars and with our animals in a unique, adults-only evening event at the Zoo! This is one of the region's premier annual mixers. Guests will enjoy quenching beverages, delicious eats from area restaurants, local musical acts throughout the Zoo and a live performance by Martini Shot, an original six-piece Pop-Rock band with horns based out of Southern Colorado! All event proceeds benefit the care of our animals. This evening is for adults 21 and older only. IDs must be presented on event night. 6pm-10pm at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs.
Tickets purchased online through August 2nd are $30.25. Tickets purchased at the door are $40.25. www.cmzoo.org
International #IPA Day Founded in 2011 by beer evangelists and social media personalities Ashley V Routson and Ryan A Ross, International #IPADay is the largest grassroots social media-based celebration of craft beer. The goal of #IPADay is to use social media to strengthen the collective voice of craft beer through the simple celebration of beer itself. People are encouraged to drink an IPA, and share photos, videos, blog posts, tasting notes, recipes, and thoughts with the world. Be sure to include the #IPADay hashtag in your posts on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, WordPress, RateBeer, Foursquare, Yelp, Untappd or any other social media site. drinkwiththewench.com
05 Thursday
Brewmaster Dinner with Don Chapman of Grimm Brothers Brewhouse Grimm Brothers Brewhouse was last years People's Choice Winner at the Gnarly Barley Brew Festival so to kick off the Festival this year they will have a Brewmaster Dinner with Don Chapman, President and Head Brewer.
The dinner will be at the Executive Club Restaurant at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland. Tickets are $35 per person or $65 per couple.
Reception at 6pm and the "Tapas Style" dinner at 6:30pm.
For tickets contact Barb O'Malley-Wikstrom bomalley@larimer.org or (970) 619-4051
Keystone Bluegrass and Brews Fest Keystone brings the wonders of Appalachia to the Rockies. Down-home cooking, frothy flavors and mountain-music are just a piece of the pie. In a whirlwind of hillbilly luxuries, folks gather while microbreweries from Colorado and beyond showcase their unique blends of hops and barleys. Live music rocks out on 3 stages. Don't miss the FREE family Kidzone including inflatable's, kids crafts and kids entertainment. 1pm-5pm
1-Day Beer Glass Pass (Saturday ONLY or Sunday ONLY): $40
Includes: (1) official Keystone Bluegrass & Beer sampling mug and unlimited tasting of over 40 breweries specialty beers for Saturday OR Sunday ONLY.
Weekend Beer Glass Pass: $75
Includes: (1) official Keystone Bluegrass & Beer sampling mug and unlimited tasting of over 40 breweries specialty beers for BOTH Saturday and Sunday. www.keystonefestivals.com
Gnarly Barley Brew Festival In it's third year the Gnarly Barley Brew Festival brings Colorado brewer's to the Larimer County Fair for beer, food, music and fun.
Event starts at 1pm.
$15 General Admission Ticket Includes: Sampling mug & 6 sampling tokens Buy online & receive "fast pass" access to Gnarly Barley, 1 bottle of water, 1 Gnarly keychain and 1 extra token!
$55 VIP Experience Ticket Includes: Sampling mug & unlimited 4 oz. samples, Gnarly Barley T-shirt, Gnarly Barley Pint Glass, exclusive access to VIP tent with food & beverage and 12:30 early admission the festival.
There will also be food pairings based on a first-come-first-serve basis held every 30 minutes from 2-5pm. Sign up at festival doors.
Community of Brewers Benefit for Patrick Tuffield Brewer Patrick Tuffield from Bristol Brewing Company was recently injured on the job. He was badly burned with a mixture of hot liquor and concentrated caustic soda.
Local brewers have come together to hold a fundraiser for Patrick at Phantom Canyon Brewing Company. Nine breweries have donated beer for the event:
Trinity Brewing Company
Black Fox Brewing Company - Don't Call Me Wit
Bristol Brewing Company
Colorado Mountain Brewery
Rocky Mountain Brewery
Shamrock Brewing Company
Rock Bottom Brewery
Kevin Beity Kraft Beer (KBKB) - Bella Lavender Lager
Phantom Canyon Brewing Company - Dry-hopped 2 Moons Pale Ale
The event is from 1-5pm on the second floor of Phantom Canyon.
The $10 entry fee gets you three tickets, each redeemable for a beer donated by the community of brewers.
Phantom Canyon Brewing Company
2 East Pikes Peak Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO www.facebook.com
07 Saturday
Avery Anniversary Party Avery Brewing celebrates another birthday! The anniversary party is at Avery Brewing Co. from 12pm-5pm, and features Avery beers, bands, and barbecue. Tickets are $25 in advance, $40 for VIP, which includes special tastings. www.averybrewing.com
10 Tuesday
Equinox Beer Dinner At Choice City Choice City Butcher & Deli will host a beer dinner with Equinox Brewing from 6:30-9:30pm. 5 beers will be presented with 4 different courses. Cost is $55 per person. RSVP only to 970-490-2489. www.facebook.com
11 Wednesday
Avery Beer Dinner At Backcountry Pizza & Tap House Backcountry Pizza and Tap House will host a dinner featuring Avery beers. It begins at 6:30pm. $69 per person. An amazing menu awaits you. Call for reservations,303-449-4285, or go to the Backcountry website. backcountrypizzaandtaphouse.com
Crooked Stave Release Party At Funkwerks Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project will release their first 2 bottled beers at a release party at Funkwerks. The party starts at 6pm. These are 750 ml bottles of Pure Guava Petite Sour & Wild Wild Brett Rouge. www.facebook.com
12 Thursday
Denver Beer Co. Ribbon Cutting Denver Beer Co. will become the newest brewery in Colorado with a ribbon cutting to be held at 7pm.
They will be tapping their first kegs, with a lineup sure not to disappoint: Platte Pils, Graham Cracker Porter, Kaffir Wheat, Gear Up IPA, Rye Twenty Five, Confluence Pale Ale, Summer Stout.
They'll also be serving giant German-style pretzels, and a food truck will be on site as well.
It will also be a great chance to meet with the brewers Charlie and Patrick, and get the down low on all their handcrafted brews.
Doors open at 12pm and the official ribbon cutting is at 7pm.
Denver Beer Co. is located at 1695 Platte St Denver, CO 80202 www.facebook.com
13 Friday
Craft Lager Fest in Manitou Springs This year is the 9th annual Craft Lager Festival, held in Manitou Springs!! The Craft Lager Festival is an outdoor, two day event and is continually growing each year. We offer local entertainment, food, fun and beer for MOST ages. 12pm-6pm at Memorial Park in Manitou Springs www.craftlagerfestival.com
Winter Park Beer Festival Winter Park Beer Festival at Hideaway Park. Great Brews from 25 craft brewers, live music featuring headliner: The BoDeans, great food and AMAZING VIEWS! Unlimited tasting mug is $25 in advance, $30 day of. VIP tasting mug $65 in advance, $70 day of. Vip includes commemorative glass mug, private VIP tasting area, catered lunch, and more! www.winterparkbeerfestival.com
1st Annual Ed. Fest in Edwards The inaugural Ed Fest is a beer and cultural festival in Edwards, CO. Held at the Crazy Mountain Brewing Company compound just outside of Vail, free entry to enjoy live music and arts, optional beer tasting tickets $35. Proceeds will benefit the non-profit Vail valley Arts Council. www.edbrewfest.com
Zymurgy Institute Advanced Brewing Classes Gain refreshing hands-on experience in the science and technology of fermentation and beer brewing techniques with Colorado State University-Pueblo Continuing Education. coned.colostate-pueblo.edu
14 Saturday
Craft Lager Fest in Manitou Springs This year is the 9th annual Craft Lager Festival, held in Manitou Springs!! The Craft Lager Festival is an outdoor, two day event and is continually growing each year. We offer local entertainment, food, fun and beer for MOST ages. 12pm-6pm at Memorial Park in Manitou Springs www.craftlagerfestival.com
15 Sunday
Craft Lager Festival in Manitou Springs Featuring the finest hand-crafted lagers in the U.S. Brewers from over 20 states, Live music and dancing, rain protection so it won't dampen your day. All proceeds support open space and parks in Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs. 1pm-6pm. www.craftlagerfestival.com
17 Tuesday
Elk Mountain Brewing Beer and Food Pairing Under the Foam Productions will host a Beer and Food Pairing every third Wednesday at Elk Mountain Brewing. www.elkmountainbrewing.com
19 Thursday
Art & Ale Brew Festival This event features a dazzling lineup of musical entertainment, bountiful brews and tantalizing treats. Guests will soak up good food and frosty beverages from some of our finest local breweries and restaurants, and are welcome to peruse The Wildlife Experience's galleries and exhibits that display the finest wildlife art and sculpture from around the world.
Tickets are $35 for Members of The Wildlife Experience.
$45 for individuals or $80 for couples. Click on the website below to buy them online, or call 720-488-3344. Couples tickets can only be purchased over the phone.
Stapleton Beer Festival The Stapleton Master Community Association is hosting the Second Annual Stapleton Beer Festival on The Green from 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Cost is $30 in advance, or $35 at the door.
Tickets include beer samplings, 2 food truck coupons, and a commemorative tasting glass.
The festival will feature beers from:
Avery Brewing Company
Breckenridge Brewery
Bull & Bush Brewery
CAUTION: Brewing Company
Coors Brewing Company
Copper Kettle Brewing
Del Norte Brewing Company
Great Divide Brewing Company
Left Hand Brewing Company
New Belgium Brewing
Odell Brewing Company
Oskar Blues Brewery
Renegade Brewing Company
And food from:
Biker Jim's
Bon Bon Buggy
Crockspot
Gigi's Cupcakes
Jim-n-Nick's
Rocky Mountain Chili Bowl
Steuben's
Street Eats
Opie Gone Bad and Chris Daniels & the Kings will both be playing.
3rd Annual All Trinity Beer Dinner The 3rd Annual All Trinity Beer Dinner pairs Trinity beers with some delicious and interesting foods (grilled kangaroo!?!).
Seating is at 8pm and dinner should last until 11pm.
Tickets are $65 plus gratuity and can be purchased at the brewery.
The dinners always sell out so get your tickets early.
Trinity Brewing is at 1466 Garden of the Gods Road in Colorado Springs.
Check out the menu here: www.facebook.com
Left A Palooza Music, Food, Beer, and Family Friendly Fun are to be had at this event that benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
$10 for Adults, $5 Under 12 Years, Free Under 5 Years.
Cover Charge and Proceeds from beer and food will go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Starts at 1pm and goes until dusk at Left Hand Brewing Company
1265 Boston Ave
Longmont, CO
For more information contact goldberg@lefthandbrewing.com
27 Friday
Foam Fest At The Colorado State Fair The 8th annual Foam Fest will be held at The Colorado State Fair from 6pm-10pm. Sample beers from Colorado breweriesand watch awards being given for the Homebrew and Craft Beer competitions. www.facebook.com
Trinity's 3rd Anniversary Party Trinity Brewing is turning 3 and will celebrate on August 27th. They've saved up some small kegs of their favorite seasonal beers and will be pouring other specialties throughout the day.
Festivities start at 11am and go through close.
Trinity Brewing is at 1466 Garden of the Gods Road in Colorado Springs trinitybrew.com
Brewer's Republic Tasting Event Brewer's Republic will host the first tasting event for the Beers Made By Walking project from 4pm-8pm. The basic idea of Beers Made By Walking was created by Eric Steen of Focus On The Beer. He hosts hikes that include a homebrewer as well as a naturalist. The idea is to identify edible plants and make beers with those plants. The first 4 of the beers made from these hikes will be served at this event. It's $5 to get in, and the beer will be free upon entry. For more info on these hikes, check Eric's blog below. www.focusonthebeer.com
Shoes & Brews Slip on your hottest footwear, savor, socialize and Save a Life!
This event presented by DiningOut Magazine includes Complimentary Beer, Wine, Vodka and Unique Restaurant Tastings and a Shoe Contest with a chance to win free shoes for a year.
100% of the Net Proceeds benefit the Love Hope Strength Foundation, the world's leading Rock n' Roll cancer foundation.
General Admission tickets are $50
VIP $125
Both tickets also have processing fees.
Check out their website for more information and to buy tickets. shoesandbrews.org
Freshcraft 1-Year Anniversary Party Celebrate Freshcraaft's 1st birthday! It will be a laid back affair full of great food, beer & cocktails. In addition to our regular menu we will be serving delicious barbecue all day - beef, pork, sausage & ribs with fresh sides & delicious house made sauce. At 7 pm we will tap a beer that we were lucky enough to collaborate in brewing with our friends at Upslope Brewing Co.: Upslope-Freshcraft Imperial Red Ale. You will also get a chance to enter a raffle, with chances to win gift certificates & tickets to GABF. www.freshcraft.com
San Juan Brewfest CookManFood is teaming up with United Way of Southwest Colorado as well as Durango Mountain Resort on the 13th annual San Juan Brewfest to make this one of the premier events in Durango. Gates open at 1pm and close at 5 p.m. Band lineup:
The Crags-Opening Band
Lawn Chair Kings-Headliner
Downtown Durango, Main Ave between 12th and 13th Streets in front of Buckley Park. $25 to enter. www.cookmanfood.com
28 Saturday
2010 Foam Fest at Colorado State Fair From 6pm - 10pm, the 7th Annual Foamfest at the Colorado State Fair. It follows the homebrew and microbrewing competitions. It's a Colorado-only microbrew competition. $20.00 for a commemorative cup and a chance to taste the best beers our state has to offer. www.coloradostatefair.com
Ouray - Grillin', Chillin', and Thrillin' Festival From 12pm - 6pm in Ouray at Fellin Park. Live music, tasty barbecue, and a thrillin ride on the zip-line. $20 for a glass, 11 Western Slope Brewers. www.ouraycolorado.com
NedFest 2010 Music & Arts Festival NedFest is an annual three-day outdoor music, arts and microbrew festival with camping located in the mountains of Nederland Colorado, just 17 miles west of (3, 000 ft. above) Boulder. It is an extremely cool, family-oriented event that happens the last weekend of August. The music featured is in the Bluegrass, Jazz, Jamband, Jamgrass and World genres, or moreover, a sound that blends these styles (and others) together. Up to six bands perform each day on one stage with acoustic 'tweener sets between each band. www.nedfest.com
Fort Collins Brewery Grand Opening Join FCB from 12pm to 7pm for fun, music, food and celebration. They will be opening their new building to you, for a day of great beer and company. They will have music all day culminating in an awesome performance by Whitewater Ramble as well as some special release beers created just for this occasion. It is not to be missed. www.fortcollinsbrewery.com
29 Sunday
NedFest 2010 Music & Arts Festival NedFest is an annual three-day outdoor music, arts and microbrew festival with camping located in the mountains of Nederland Colorado, just 17 miles west of (3, 000 ft. above) Boulder. It is an extremely cool, family-oriented event that happens the last weekend of August. The music featured is in the Bluegrass, Jazz, Jamband, Jamgrass and World genres, or moreover, a sound that blends these styles (and others) together. Up to six bands perform each day on one stage with acoustic 'tweener sets between each band. www.nedfest.com
More Events (Multiple Dates, Week & Month Long)
Thursday Music Series at the Avery Tap Room The Avery Tap Room now has local musicians showcasing their acoustic talents every Thursday evening. Stop by, have a brew and enjoy the tunes!
Sunday Open-Mic
Open Mic Sundays hosted by Hotfoot from 2:30 - 6:00 PM at the Avery Tap Room. Bands interested in playing should be at the Tap Room by 2pm to sign up with Shawn from Hotfoot. Email kellner(at)averybrewing.com with any questions.
"Tunes Every Tuesday" Trinity has an extensive event list each month. Check out their site for details.
Every Tuesday Pint Night Buy a logo pint glass for $4.69 and get one free fill and $2.69 refills day of purchase.
Each month on a Thursday, tap a new beer, complimentary glasses from 6:00-6:30 Check individual Rock Bottoms for dates and brews.
Monthly pool tournaments On the first Thursday of every month, put your skills to the test in a double-elimination pool tournament, starting at 8pm. There is a $10 entry fee.
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