Only members of the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) or Brewers Association (BA) are eligible for the member presale, which provides exclusive first access to all festival and VIP Experience tickets, plus a discount on all general session tickets. (Note: discounted pricing is available only during the presale!)
Anyone of legal drinking age is welcome to join at any time; annual AHA memberships start at $43.
GABF Benefits
- $10 Member discount on all General Session tickets (Note: member pricing is available during the presale only!)
- Lower service fees during the presale
- First access to Saturday afternoon session tickets
- First access to VIP Experience tickets


Reasons to Join the American Homebrewers Association
Since 1978, the American Homebrewers Association has been empowering people to make the best beer, cider, and mead in the world! Whether you are new to brewing or a seasoned brewer, we have the resources to grow your skills and confidence! LEARN MORE
Savings on Craft Beer:
Enjoy 2,300+ discounts at your favorite craft breweries, restaurants, and homebrew supply shops.
Exclusive Content:
Member-only access to 800+ recipes, 400+ seminars, 20+ years of magazine archives.
Advocacy:
Since 1978, we’ve worked towards homebrew legalization in all 50 states. After achieving this goal in 2013, we continue to work for fair laws for homebrewers across the country.
Competition:
The AHA facilitates the National Homebrew Competition, the largest amateur beer competition in the world, with 9,800+ entries judged each year.

*Member Ticket Presale
Only members of the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) or Brewers Association (BA) are eligible for the member presale, which provides exclusive first access to all festival and VIP: GABF + PAIRED session tickets.
Anyone of legal drinking age is welcome to join at any time; annual AHA memberships start at $43.
- AHA/BA members receive one unique presale code via email
- You must opt-in and subscribe to GABF emails to receive this code
- Join by 12:00 p.m. MT on July 10, 2023, to be eligible for the GABF member presale on July 11.
- Already a member? A GABF presale code will be in your member profile starting June 30.
- Joined after June 29? Contact the Membership Team to receive your GABF presale code.
Due to the fast pace of ticket sales, membership does not guarantee success in securing tickets.