The Great American Beer Festival, often called GABF, is one of Denver’s biggest fall events and one of the most famous craft beer festivals in the United States. Hosted by the Brewers Association, the festival brings breweries, cideries, beer lovers, food pairings, tastings, and the national beer competition together for a weekend celebrating American craft brewing. It is a major annual event for visitors planning a fall trip to Denver, Colorado.
The 2026 Great American Beer Festival takes place October 10–11, 2026, and for the first time, the festival is moving outdoors to Levitt Pavilion in Denver. Festival sessions are scheduled for 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday, with tickets going on sale June 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM MT. GABF is a great event for craft beer fans, food lovers, brewery travelers, and anyone looking for a lively Colorado fall festival in Denver.