Raise a Glass!

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

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Tickets On Sale

Wednesday, August 6 at 10:00 a.m. MT

Member Presale: Tuesday, August 5 at 10:00 a.m. MT

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NEW: The Distilling Experience

New in 2025, The Distilling Experience showcases a curated selection of distilled spirits from the nation’s top makers. Savor 0.25-ounce samples of expertly crafted whiskey, vodka, gin, and more.

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Taste Buds 

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

Gluttonous Glory

Two nights only. PAIRED® unites independent craft breweries and acclaimed chefs from across the country for an unforgettable beer-and-food-pairing experience.

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Best of the Best

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

Your Experience Starts Here

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

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GABF Tickets

General Session

Thursday

October 9

5:30 – 9:30pm

$85

General Session

Friday

October 10

5:30 – 9:30pm

$95

General Session

Saturday

October 11

12:30 – 4:30pm

$95

3-Day Festival Pass

Includes one ticket to each general session. PAIRED and early entry not included.

$220

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PAIRED

PAIRED ONLY

Thursday October 9 OR Friday October 10

5:30 – 9:00pm

$129

PAIRED

PAIRED + GABF

Thursday October 9 OR Friday October 10

5:30 – 9:00pm

$199

OFFICIAL TRAVEL PARTNER

Book your travel with the Official Travel Partner of GABF, Southwest Airlines.

GABF News

Join the Makers Happy Hour

Join the Makers Happy Hour

Before the festival hall fills with eager craft fans, the makers get to celebrate! Kick off the 2025 Great American …

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See Who’s Pouring at the 2025 Great American Beer Festival

See Who’s Pouring at the 2025 Great American Beer Festival

This year's lineup is stacked with craft legends and local favorites, including an expanded lineup of beyond beer beverages. Whether you're a beer lover or a whiskey afficionado, there's something for everyone.

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