Schedule and Deadlines
| May 13 – June 3 | Early Festival Booth Registration for BA Members Only: Brewers Association brewery members who register early will receive a free pouring space and a comped entry in the 2025 GABF competition! |
| May 20 | Nonmember RTD producer registration opens at a cost of $250 for an inline pouring table. |
| June 4 – July 11 | Festival Booth Registration open for all makers ($150 for BA Brewery Members / $300 for non-members). |
| July 11 | Deadline to request MicroStar Kegs *Makers registering after this deadline must send their own kegs or case product to the festival |
| July 25 | Deadline for festival booth cancellation. No refunds will be given for booths or badges that are cancelled after this date. |
| August 8 | Deadline for festival makers to modify festival beverages. Any changes made after August 8 may not be reflected online or in onsite signage. |
| Last Week of August | MicroStar Kegs arrive to makers (by request) |
| September 22-26 | Festival beverages (kegs & cases) due to chosen drop off points |
| September 29 – October 3 | Festival beverages (kegs & cases) due to Colorado drop off point |
| October 9-11 | Great American Beer Festival |
Makers Badge Pickup Schedule
Pickup Process
- A valid photo ID is required to pick up any credential.
- Individuals whose names have been associated with a specific credential will be allowed to pick up only their one credential.
- OR the main GABF contact for the beverage alcohol producer will be allowed to pick up any/all credentials for that business.
Credential Pickup / Makers Check-in Hours (Get there early…)
Details coming soon!
| WEDNESDAY | 8:30 am – 7:00 pm* |
| THURSDAY | 8:30 am – 8:00 pm |
| FRIDAY | 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm** |
*Brewers’ Happy Hour (formerly Brewers’ Gathering)
Colorado Convention Center
Bellco Lobby / Lower Lobby D
Wednesday, October 9, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
If you have a ticket to the Brewers’ Happy Hour, this will be a separate ticket. A credential will not allow access to the Brewers’ Happy Hour. You will need to pick up your ticket prior to 7:00 pm on Wednesday in order to attend the Brewers’ Happy Hour. The Brewers’ Happy Hour will take place in Upper Lobby D in the Colorado Convention Center.
**Saturday credential Pickup Last call @ 3:00 pm
Check-in closes at 3:00 pm on Saturday afternoon. Credentials not picked up by that time will not be available for pickup.
Makers Schedule / Hall Access Times
(when you can get in to set up your booth)
| Event | Day | Brewers’ Setup Time | Event Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers‘ Happy Hour | Wednesday, October 8 | N/A | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
| GABF Session | Thursday, October 9 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm | 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm Last call – 9:15 pm |
| GABF Session | Friday, October 10 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm Last call – 9:15 pm |
| Awards Ceremony | Saturday, October 11 | N/A | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (doors @ 9:30 am) *Limited capacity. Admittance limited to participating breweries. |
| GABF Session | Saturday, October 11 | 9:30 am – 4:30 pm | 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm *All brewers should be at their booths and ready to pour at 11:45 am. Last call – 4:15 pm |