Qualified media are invited to apply for GABF credentials. Media credentials will give you access to all four sessions of the Great American Beer Festival and access to the Media Center.

We have reached capacity for media credentials!

If you have any questions, please email press_cred@brewersassociation.org.

Picking up Your Badge

Press passes/badges will not be mailed, but may be picked up at the Press Registration Booth at the Colorado Convention Center. These credentials will be available at the Media Registration area located inside the 14th and Champa Street entrance on the second floor beginning Wednesday, September 17, at 12:00 pm and should be worn at all times during the event.

On-site Media Registration Hours
You must present identification to pick up your credentials and to enter the festival.
Wednesday, September 15	Noon – 4:00 pm
Thursday, September 16	10:30 am – 8:00 pm
Friday, September 17	3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday, September 18	11:00 am – 8:00 pm

Media Access

Media Access Times
GABF credentialed media will be allowed access to the festival hall 15 minutes before the start of each session.
Thursday, September 16	5:15 pm
Friday, September 17	5:15 pm
Saturday, September 18 (afternoon)	12:15 pm
Saturday, September 18 (evening)	5:15 pm

GABF Media Center

A Media Center will be available for all credentialed media to work, grab coffee and conduct interviews. More information coming soon.

Note: No overnight storage of equipment will be allowed.