Tickets are only sold via AXS.com or the AXS mobile app.
Note: Member presale access is exclusively available to American Homebrewers Association and Brewers Association members.
General GABF Session
Thursday, September 21, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday, September 22, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday, September 23, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm SOLD OUT!
Saturday, September 23, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
General session tickets include a commemorative tasting cup, unlimited one-ounce samples plus soooo much more! Member Pricing.
2023 Festival Sessions
The Great American Beer Festival is held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO.
Thursday, September 21, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
- Thirsty Thursday: Be there opening night–energy is high, kegs are fresh, and the bagpipes are blaring as we kick off the festival and the first night of the VIP Experience at PAIRED, where scrumptious savory and sweet bites designed by award-winning chefs are paired with unique beers that can’t be found in the festival hall.
Friday, September 22, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
- Festival Flair Friday: Assemble your brew crew, don your best fest costume, and vie for tickets to next year’s GABF. Don’t miss the last night of the VIP Experience at PAIRED!
Saturday, September 23, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Afternoon Session: Be first in line to taste the best! Sample just-announced medal-winning beers from Saturday morning’s GABF award ceremony. The celebration party is just getting started!
Saturday, September 23, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
- Evening Session: Celebrate good times as we close down the last day of the festival! Ultimate beer fans, this is your night to kick kegs, shake your groove thang, but just don’t drop your cup. It’s a celebration!
$95
per ticket, per session
Member Presale Price:
$85
Member Session
Saturday, September 23, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
American Homebrewers Association (AHA) and Brewers Association members get first access to tickets during the presale. Session includes a commemorative tasting glass, unlimited one-ounce samples plus soooo much more!
Join the AHA for access to this session!
Member Session
Saturday, September 23, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- AHA and BA Member Session, aka Superfan Saturday: Be the first to taste 2023’s medal-winning beers! This afternoon session follows the award ceremony where the best of the best beers in the U.S. are announced.
$85
per ticket. Member presale price. While supplies last.
VIP Experience: PAIRED + GABF
*PAIRED 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm | GABF General Session 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursday, September 21, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm*
Friday, September 22, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm*
The VIP Experience includes a commemorative tasting cup, exclusive access to PAIRED where delicious small bites are matched with unique beers not found on GABF floor.
This ticket also includes admission to the GABF General Session. *PAIRED closes at 9:00 pm; General Session ends at 10:00 pm.
$199
per ticket, per session
Designated Driver
- Member/Public Price: $30 per ticket, per session
Designated Driver tickets for the General Session and Members Session include a special gift, unlimited sodas, and hospitality in the Designated Driver Lounge.
- Thursday, September 21, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
- Friday, September 22, 5:30 – 10:00 pm
- Saturday, September 23, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Saturday, September 23, 5:30 – 10:00 pm
Ticket Limits
- Tickets are sold per session
- Maximum 16 tickets per session
- Designated Driver tickets count toward total
***** Ticket prices do not include taxes, AXS fees, or additional fees.*****
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 session tickets.
- Anyone of legal drinking age is welcome to join the American Homebrewers Association
- AHA/BA members receive one unique presale code via account profile
- Member purchase deadline to be eligible for the presale: July 10, 2023, at 12:00 p.m MT
Due to the fast pace of ticket sales, membership does not guarantee success in securing tickets.