Break out the lederhosen and dirndls and transport yourself to a traditional German biergarten. All styles of beers will be poured here, and the decor will be an homage to Bavaria’s über beer festival. Dance and sing along to live polka bands playing traditional Bavarian tunes or test your prowess in a stein-holding contest.
Daily Schedule
Thursday October 9
Jim Ehrlich: The One Man Polka Band
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to tap your feet to a lively polka beat! For more than 50 years, Jim Ehrlich has delighted music lovers with one-man band performances spanning polka, waltz, rumba, swing, country, and more.
Boston Beer Stein Hoisting Competition
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Start training now, because the Boston Beer team will be hosting their annual Stein Hoisting competitions throughout the U.S. in the leadup to the Great American Beer Festival. Watch for semi-final heats at your favorite local establishments or plan to join us at GABF to see how you stack up against the competition.
Friday October 10
Denver’s Thirsty 5
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
This five-piece oom-pah band blends a German biergarten vibe with traditional German polkas, waltzes, and marches. Grab a partner and show us your best waltz, polka, or Schuhplattler. Better yet, bust our your own stompin’ style!
Boston Beer Stein Hoisting Competition
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Start training now, because the Boston Beer team will be hosting their annual Stein Hoisting competitions throughout the U.S. in the leadup to the Great American Beer Festival. Watch for semi-final heats at your favorite local establishments or plan to join us at GABF to see how you stack up against the competition.
Saturday October 11
Da’ Polka Guy
12:40 pm – 2:00 pm
Denver’s resident polka DJ will be spinning vinyl to kick off the Saturday session. Grab a brew and bust a move to an expertly curated GABF playlist!
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