The Great American Beer Festival is America’s premier beverage alcohol festival, professional competition, and cultural phenomenon.
Each year, GABF brings together the breweries and diverse beverages that make the U.S. the world’s greatest brewing nation. Tasting sessions offer attendees the opportunity to tour America’s brewing landscape, one sip at a time, with access to thousands of different beverages from hundreds of the nation’s finest brewers.
Tickets
2026 tickets will go on sale June 25 at 10am MT. Join our email list to be notified!
Tickets start at $66.53, including all fees. See all ticket options here. The total price you see when you start your purchase is the all-in price, which includes the base ticket price and any mandatory fees.
You may purchase up to 10 tickets per transaction.
Yes, presale for members of the American Homebrewers Association will be June 24 at 10am MT. You will receive information about your presale access code soon.
By mid-June, a presale code will be provided to members of the Brewers Association (BA) via email.
Members of the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) will be emailed a presale code prior to the presale. If you did not receive an AHA presale code, please contact the AHA.
Enter your presale code on Eventbrite to access tickets on June 24 at 10:00 am MT.
Presale tickets must be purchased by an active member, but the ticketholders/attendees do not need to be members.
Tickets are only sold via Eventbrite.com. Purchase tickets here.
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No, tickets are not insurable through Eventbrite.
Your tickets will be available in your Eventbrite account immediately after purchase. If you have trouble accessing your tickets, please reach out to Eventbrite’s support team.
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Holder voluntarily assumes all risk and danger incidental to the event for which this ticket is issued, whether occurring prior to, during or after the event. Ticket Holder knowingly and freely assumes all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19. Holder voluntarily agrees the Brewers Association sponsors of the event, and the venue are expressly released by holder from any claims for injuries or death arising from holder’s participation in and the travel to and from this event. The ticket may not be resold or offered for resale in a manner or at a price in violation of any federal, state or local laws or regulations. Holder grants permission to Brewers Association and sponsors of the event to utilize any photographs, motion pictures, videotapes, recordings and any other references or records of the Great American Beer Festival(R) that may depict, record or refer to holder for any purpose, including commercial, by the Great American Beer Festival, its sponsors, the venue and their licensees. Holder acknowledges that the event may be broadcast or otherwise publicized, and hereby grants permission to utilize holder’s image or likeness in connection with any live or recorded transmission or reproduction of such event in printed photographs or online transmissions.
By purchasing this ticket Holder acknowledges that they will receive pertinent and marketing communications from one or more organizations or web properties under the Brewers Association. If you do not want to receive these communications, you can unsubscribe or customize your level of interest through the Brewers Association’s email service at the bottom of any communication based on the email on file. The complete privacy policy can be viewed at GreatAmericanBeerFestival.com.
By using this ticket, Holder (i) consents to allowing event security staff to inspect their person and any bags, clothing, or other articles for security purposes, whether by bag checks or otherwise and (ii) acknowledges and agrees that Holder may be denied entry to or ejected from the event if Holder is in possession of any item or object that is considered potentially dangerous, hazardous, inappropriate and/or potentially injurious to other patrons, and any prohibited items may be confiscated.
This ticket cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed and is valid only for the date and event for which it is issued. This ticket is not redeemable for cash. It is unlawful to reproduce this ticket in any form. Unlawful resale is grounds for seizure and cancellation without compensation. There is no re-entry into the facility.
Holder agrees admission to the event is restricted to individuals age 21 years or older. Proof of age is required for admission. No outside beverages allowed. Purchase tickets only from authorized outlets.
Guests must possess a valid ticket on a mobile device at all times. Guests unable to produce a ticket may be ejected from the event without a refund.
Guests who attempt to “sneak” into the facility may be arrested and cited for evasion of admission.
These policies and procedures are subject to change and update at any time.
Entry
– Animals (excluding certified service animals)
– Airhorns or noisemakers of any kind
– Backpacks of any kind (i.e. a multi-compartment/multi-strap bag) suitcases, large beach bags, etc. This includes clear backpacks.
– Balloons and drones
– Inflatable/blow-up costumes, full facemasks, and any prop that resembles a weapon
– Flags or signs larger than 4’x5′
– Glass, cans, or steins of any kind
– Hazardous materials, chemicals, fireworks, smoke bombs, etc.
– Illegal drugs
– Metal water bottles (clear, plastic empty/refillable water bottles are permitted)
– Outside alcohol
– Coolers of any kind
– Glass
– Outside food/beverages (excluding items for health reasons and pretzel necklaces, of course)
– Scooters, skateboards, skates, roller shoes, hoverboards, etc.
– Smoking (including the use of e-cigarettes or vape pens) outside of designated areas
– Strollers, wagons, and chairs
– Weapons (i.e. knives, pepper spray, stun guns, any concealed weapons, firearms, etc.)
– Unapproved pamphlets, handouts, advertisements, etc.
– Chains
– Marijuana
– Laser pointers
– Tents, canopies, sport shades, canopy umbrellas (only approved tents permitted)
– Confetti, glitter, throwable items
– Bikes or motorized vehicles
– Hula hoops, poi balls, batons, devil sticks
– Glow sticks, LED gloves
– Audio or video recorders
– Tailgating prohibited
– Professional cameras with detachable lenses
– Other items as determined by facility management
Depending on the item, the guest may either be asked to remove the item from the facility or dispose of the item, or may be ejected from the facility.
Many GABF enthusiasts line up well in advance for the festival, and there will most likely be a line at the festival entrance. An ID check and security screening are required of all who enter the festival. The line will move quickly if you have your ID out to make the age verification process run smoothly.
You must be 21+ with a valid photo ID to enter the festival.
No. The Great American Beer Festival has a no re-entry policy. Please plan accordingly.
PAIRED ticketholders will enter through the General Admission entrances. More information on entrance locations is coming soon.
There will not be a coat check, and lockers are not available for rent. Backpacks are not permitted in the festival, so please plan accordingly.
All attendees must be 21 or older with a valid form of identification and a ticket issued by Eventbrite.
Parents: Enjoy a day out!
Inflatable/blow-up costumes, full facemasks, and any prop that resembles a weapon or is suspect is prohibited. Event management reserves the right to handle each occurrence on a case-by-case basis.
Transportation
The festival takes place at Levitt Pavilion: 1380 W Florida Ave, Denver, CO 80223. See the Getting Here page for more information on rideshares, shuttles, biking, parking, etc.
In your map app of choice, search for Levitt Pavilion: 1380 W Florida Ave, Denver, CO 80223.
Please enter Ruby Hill Park from the Jewell Ave. entrance to find free parking lots and street parking options. All parking options are first come, first served.
Public transportation or a rideshare is always recommended when drinking alcohol. We would like to offer a few alternate options. Be sure to check out the Getting Here page for all the details!
– Take an official GABF shuttle to and from the festival. More information coming soon!
– Take a rideshare to and from the festival.
– Designated Driver tickets are available.
– Bike to Levitt Pavilion.
To book a GABF shuttle, add on a shuttle reservation when purchasing your tickets in Eventbrite. Please note that each ticket needs its own separate shuttle reservation. All tickets are round-trip. No one-way shuttle tickets are available. Shuttle reservations close October 1. More information about shuttle schedules coming soon!
Yes. If you would like to add on a shuttle ticket after you have purchased your festival ticket, download the Eventbrite app, log in, and navigate to “Manage My Events.” Search for GABF, and purchase your shuttle add-on. We recommend reserving your shuttle ticket early, as space is limited. Shuttle reservations close October 1.
Catch the shuttle at the Sheraton Denver Downtown (1550 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202). Schedule coming soon! Reserve your shuttle tickets via Eventbrite when purchasing your tickets.
Book your hotel in our official room block for the best rates!
Safety
Levitt Pavilion permits smoking in designated areas only.
All guests of the Great American Beer Festival are expected to drink responsibly and ensure they have a safe, responsible means of transportation before leaving the facility. Any guest who is intoxicated before entering the event may be denied entry to the facility. Any guest found intoxicated within the event and causing a disturbance, as determined by management, will be asked to leave the facility without a refund and may be subject to further consequences.
Levitt Pavilion has an ADA accessible entrance off Jewell Ave. on the south side of the park. ADA seating is available in the rear left and right of the sound booth. ADA parking is adjacent to Levitt Pavilion’s entrance and is first come, first served. There are ADA restrooms available at the entrance to the venue near the concessions.
Drinks & Food
Breweries will be organized by region. Check the Pour List page to locate your favorite breweries and plan your adventure.
Occasionally, a booth will run out of a certain beer. The beer may be overly popular with the festival crowd. Luckily, there are thousands of other beers to sample!
Yes! Keep an eye on the Pour List to see what’s available.
Yes! Filter the Pour List by “NA Beers/Ciders/Seltzers” to locate them and sample!
Complimentary water stations are provided. There will also be a variety of food, water, and sodas available for purchase onsite.
Brewers constantly experiment with new ingredients and flavors and bring their favorites to GABF. While beer is the star of the show, brewers may pour one non-beer beverage at their booths.
Keeping hydrated is a major part of attending any festival! Great American Beer Festival has committed to providing FREE water stations during each session.
You can bring an empty, CLEAR, reusable plastic water bottle up to 32 oz. into Levitt Pavilion, which may be filled for free at the water stations. Glass bottles are prohibited.
All water stations will be easily identifiable on festival maps and with onsite signage.
Various concessions from food trucks and other vendors will be available for purchase onsite. View food trucks here.
General
If you’ve lost something during GABF, please visit our medical booth onsite. You can also reach out to Levitt Pavilion here.
Official Great American Beer Festival merchandise is available for sale at the GABF store located onsite. There is something for everyone! Major credit cards are accepted, but no cash or personal checks. Brewery merchandise will not be sold. If any merchandise is available after the festival, it will be sold online.
Our mobile-friendly website sorts by company name, state, and beverage style and is a great way to plan your GABF experience. Bonus: Untappd users can check in the beverages they taste at GABF in the Untappd app.
On Sunday, October 11. Streaming info.
We’ll have limited volunteer opportunities this year. If you are interested in learning more about opportunities, please fill out this contact form and our team will be in touch.
We love live music, and if you’re in a band, we’d love to hear from you! Email us with your contact information and we’ll be in touch.
Please contact our sponsorship team for information about vendor booths.
No unapproved marketing will be allowed at the Great American Beer Festival. This includes, but is not limited to:
– Unauthorized distribution of literature, business cards, flyers, handouts, pamphlets, other written forms, etc.
– Chanting or shouting words associated with commercial advertising.
– Possessing signs/flags/banners/posters displaying words or pictures associated with commercial advertising.
All cases are subject to review and decision by event management. Guests found to be marketing, as determined by management, may be subject to ejection. Guests found passing out literature or any written forms of unauthorized marketing will be asked to collect all pieces of marketing handed out and dispose of them in the trash or recycling. Any additional pieces of marketing found make the guest/marketing company subject to being billed for cleanup costs. Guests/companies repeatedly found marketing on the property may be cited with trespassing.
Guests are welcome to bring personal cameras to the event.
Professional photography access is determined on a case-by-case basis by event management. See Media Access.
About
The first festival was held in 1982 at the Harvest House Hotel in Boulder. There were 24 breweries, 47 beers, and 800 attendees.
The festival moved to Denver in 1984.
The 10th festival was held at the Denver Merchandise Mart, with 150 breweries, 500 beers, and 7,000 attendees.
Due to continued growth and popularity and the fact that the iconic Currigan Hall was being dismantled, the festival moved from Currigan Hall in Denver to the Colorado Convention Center in 2000.
In 2026, the festival moves outdoors to Denver’s Levitt Pavilion.
The Great American Beer Festival (GABF™) is the premier U.S. beverage alcohol festival and competition. GABF brings together the breweries and beverages that make the U.S. the world’s greatest brewing nation. GABF was founded in 1982, and has been growing and evolving along with the American craft beverage industry ever since. The Great American Beer Festival is listed as one of the top 1,000 places in the U.S. to visit before you die and is ranked among the best beer festivals in the United States.
The festival allows visitors to taste the widest variety of hand-crafted products in the American beverage alcohol industry.
The Great American Beer Festival has been held every year since 1982 and is presented by the Brewers Association, a not-for-profit educational and trade organization that promotes and protects American craft brewers.
Save these dates:
2026: October 10-11
2027: TBD