Your Guide to the 'Great American Beer Festival'

Beer, beer, and more beer.

Are you ready for the Great American Beer Festival (GABF), Denver?! We've got everything you could possibly want to know about the beer festival spelled out for you in our handy guide below. So, you know, it'd probably be best to start hydrating now.

"America’s favorite beer festival and cultural phenomenon is back! Don your finest costume and pretzel necklace, and join us for GABF’s 40th anniversary. It’s going to be epic!" says the official festival website. Epic indeed!

Your Guide to the Great American Beer Festival 2023:

What: Great American Beer Festival 2023
When: September 21–23
Where: Colorado Convention Center

great american beer festival guide — *GABF 2018, Photo by Our Community Now*

Ticket Information:

Before you can start sipping on all the beers that the GABF has to offer, you've gotta get your tickets.

General GABF Sessions ($95; Member Presale $85):
- Thursday, September 21, 5:30–10 p.m.
- Friday, September 22, 5:30–10 p.m.
- Saturday, September 23, 12–4 p.m.
- Saturday, September 23, 5:30–10 p.m.
VIP Experience: PAIRED + GABF ($199 per ticket, per session):
- Thursday, September 21, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm*
- Friday, September 22, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm*
  - *This ticket also includes admission to the GABF General Session. PAIRED closes at 9 p.m.; General Session ends at 10 p.m.
Designated Driver ($30 per ticket, per session):
- Thursday, September 21, 5:30–10 p.m.
- Friday, September 22, 5:30–10 p.m.
- Saturday, September 23, 12–4 p.m.
- Saturday, September 23, 5:30–10 p.m.
  - Designated Driver tickets for the General Session and Members Session include a special gift, unlimited sodas, and hospitality in the Designated Driver Lounge.

List of Breweries at the Great American Beer Festival:

There are A TON of breweries set to be at the GABF (and when we say A TON, we mean it). And because we like you, we're not going to list them all. You can find the full list of brews and breweries being featured at GABF on the event's website.

Now you're ready for the Great American Beer Festival! We'll see you there. Cheers, Denver!

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