We’re turning the festival vibes up to 11 at the Mile High Stage! Swing by to enjoy crowd-pleasing jams from live bands, plus costume contests, stein hoisting, and more. Sip on brews from the United Nations, Heavy Medal, and Stars & Suds taprooms and grab a snack from a food truck to fuel your dance moves.
Daily Entertainment & Activity Schedule
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Thursday October 9
Holey Moley Karaoke
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Warm up the crowd before our headliners take the stage! Live your rock star dreams and belt your favorite tunes to your fans on the festival floor.
Costume Contest
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday’s theme is Icons & All Stars. Dress up as your favorite pop culture icon or sports hero from the past or present and strut your stuff for our judges. Winner gets tickets to GABF 2026!
Aiko Featuring Billy Nershi & Jason Hann of The String Cheese Incident
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Since 1984, Aiko has celebrated the music of jam band masters the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers. Fusing elements of American rock, folk, psychedelia, country, and bluegrass into lengthy instrumental jams, Aiko will be joined by Billy Nershi & Jason Hann of The String Cheese Incident, as well as Jennifer Hartswick, Ross James, and Bill McKay.
Friday October 10
Holey Moley Karaoke
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Warm up the crowd before our headliners take the stage! Live your rock star dreams and belt your favorite tunes to your fans on the festival floor.
Costume Contest
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday’s costume theme is Now Trending. Show us your take on what’s hot right now. Dress as meme-worthy characters, fashion fads, or cultural icons. Win over our judges and you’ll get tickets to GABF 2026!
Southern Avenue
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Southern Avenue, the Blues Music Award-winning, GRAMMY-nominated Memphis-based family band, plays original Memphis blues, modern soul, and gospel-infused roots music that is uplifting and timeless. They are known worldwide for their inclusive, message-driven songs fueled by hard-hitting grooves and electrifying guitar.
Saturday October 11
Holey Moley Karaoke
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Warm up the crowd before our headliners take the stage! Live your rock star dreams and belt your favorite tunes to your fans on the festival floor.
Costume Contest
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Saturday’s Fab Four (Or More) theme is all about group costumes! In honor of Paul McCartney’s concert at Coors Field Saturday night, grab your pals and dress up as your favorite Beatles generation. Or pull together a larger squad for another epic group costume. The winner will take home tickets to GABF 2026!
Boston Beer Stein Hoisting Competition
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Cheer on your beer-wielding brethren as they compete to be the last stein hoister standing. Want in on the competition? Check out the Prost Experience Area to participate in qualifying heats on Thursday and Friday. All finalists will receive a Sam Adams beer stein and exclusive Boston Beer Oktoberfest swag.
