Every year, Colorado is filled to the brim with summer beer festivals -- so much so that it can be pretty hard to decide which ones to attend.
But that's why you've got us! Consider this your go-to guide for Colorado's summer beer festivals, and we promise not to "stir" you wrong (Ha! See what I did there?).
Below you'll find an extensive list of the state's best beer festivals, all of which have been organized by date, from April through August. So, c'mon, let's "hop" to it! Seriously, we can "barley" stand the wait! (Okay, okay. I'm done with the bad beer puns.)
April 2018
Belgian Brew Fest
When: April 28 | 1 to 4 p.m. Where: The Garden @ Bruz Beers, Denver Purchase Tickets Online ($48) Belgian Brew Fest started last year as a "celebration of Belgian-style beer and the Denver breweries bringing it to life." Expect plenty of beer, plenty of food, and plenty of entertainment all afternoon. And I wouldn't miss out if I were you, 'cause this is the first major beer festival of the season, and we want you to start the summer off on the right foot, with a beer in hand!May 2018
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Colorado National Bank Brews & Cruise Festival
When: May 5 | 12 to 5 p.m. Where: Palisade Veterans Memorial Park, Palisade Purchase Tickets Online ($10 to $55) Enjoy craft brews from more than 30 breweries, or if wine and cider are more your style, there will be samples available, too. Guests will also have the chance to take in the sights of Palisade in the best way possible: a bike tour. We just suggest not doing both at the same time ... could get a bit messy, just sayin'.Denver Bacon and Beer Classic
When: May 12 | various timeframes Where: Sports Authority Field, Denver Purchase Tickets Online ($69 to $125) 100-plus beers from regional breweries + 30-plus bacon dishes from local chefs = Denver Bacon and Beer Classic. 'Nuff said.Beaver Creek Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival
When: May 26-27 | 12 to 6 p.m. | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Centennial Lawn, Beaver Creek Resort Purchase Tickets Online ($40 to $80) With the live music, a wide variety of food, and plenty of beer from local breweries, there's no question that this is the BEST way to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend! Plus, you can enjoy all of that and more as you gaze upon the gorgeous views that Beaver Creek has to offer. Not too shabby, huh?June 2018
Burning Can Fest at the Lyons Outdoor Games
When: June 2 | 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Where: Bohn Park, Lyons Purchase Tickets Online ($10 to $20) If you're more of the adventurous type, then this is the festival for you. Set right in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Lyons is the perfect playground for athletes of all kinds. And with 100 breweries, athletes, camping, and a huge concert, the Burning Can Fest has grown into one of the largest "outdoor lifestyle festivals" in the country!Taste of the West
When: June 7 | 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Jeffco Fairgrounds, Golden Purchase Tickets Online ($20 to $100) For its fourth year, Taste of the West is the ultimate beer garden! It's considered the "premier culinary event" in Jefferson County, and with good reason. More than 1,300 guests have attended in the past, and it's only going to grow this year. Try samples from local breweries, wine, and culinary exhibitors.Feast of Saint Arnold
When: June 9 | 4:30 p.m. Where: Chapel of Our Savior Episcopal Church, Colorado Springs Purchase Tickets Online ($75) It's known as Colorado's family-friendly beer festival and showcases the best that breweries have to offer! Not only will there be unlimited drink tastings, but there's a fun zone full of kid-friendly activities and so much more. Plus, all proceeds will go towards Westside Cares.Leadville BBQ & Brew Festival
When: June 22-23 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Harrison Ave., Leadville Ticket Information TBA The Leadville BBQ & Brew Festival is the world's highest BBQ competition at 10,152 feet! Enjoy a fun-filled weekend full of the best beers, BBQ, and music. Plus with its proximity to Denver (only 100 miles), you can make a quick getaway out of it!Colorado Brewers' Festival
When: June 22-24 | 12 to 6 p.m. Where: Washington Park, Fort Collins Ticket Information TBA The award-winning Colorado Brewers' Festival is back! The event will feature more than 100 Colorado beers, 40-plus Colorado breweries, and an interactive Beer School, complete with tastings and demos. Oh, and there will be live music to entertain you as you drink to your heart's content.Red, Whites & Brews in the Boat
When: June 23 | 12 to 5 p.m. Where: Yampa Street, Steamboat Springs Purchase Tickets Online ($25 to $65) What do you get when you combine unlimited wine and beer tastings, live music, and downtown Steamboat Springs? The Red, Whites & Brews in the Boat! The festival has become a "don't miss" event of the summer -- so, you know, don't miss it.Rocky Mountain Beer Festival Tour
When: June 23 | 1 to 6 p.m. Where: Community Park, Louisville Purchase Tickets Online ($15 to $35) This festival brings together the best parts of summer: refreshing craft beer, live music, and classic lawn games! There'll be some competitions sprinkled throughout the afternoon, too, including "Best Brew" and "Hippest Hops."Wild West Fermentation Fest
When: June 29-30 | 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Two Rivers Park, Glenwood Springs Ticket Information TBA With the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop, the Wild West Fermentation Fest will not only have a gorgeous setting but a wide assortment of craft beer, cider, and liquor. As you drink and try some samples, be sure to check out the food carts to help quench your appetite!July 2018
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