Stay for the festival

Hotels in Denver around 10 to 11 October 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

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Before you go: airport transfer to Denver (Shuttle Direct)

Editor's tip. Tickets release on the Brewers Association site each summer and sell out in minutes; check the GABF judging competition results for medalists to taste.

Know before you go

Entry2026: $66.53 per day, $120.93 two-day pass, $170.38 Festival + PAIRED, $34.01 designated driver (fees included)
Hours2026: Sat 10 and Sun 11 Oct, 12:00-16:00
Getting thereLevitt Pavilion, 1380 W Florida Ave. Paid GABF shuttle from the Sheraton Denver Downtown from 11:00; RTD light rail to I-25 & Broadway or Evans; rideshares enter via Jewell Ave.

What to eat there

  • KoCo Street Food: Korean rice bowls, Korean fried chicken and dumplings
  • Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza from Wheels on Fire Pizza
  • Chicken fingers and sandwiches from Downtown Fingers
  • Dishes from Tabasco, Mexico at Flavor of Tabasco
  • PAIRED: chef small bites matched to craft beer and cider (separate ticket)

Good to know

  • 21 and over only
  • Saturday, two-day and designated driver tickets sold out in 2026; official resale is through Tixel
  • PAIRED pours are up to 4 oz and include general festival entry
  • Medals are awarded in over 100 beer and cider styles

Sources: greatamericanbeerfestival.com/tickets/ · greatamericanbeerfestival.com/info/food-trucks-more/ · greatamericanbeerfestival.com/info/directions/ · greatamericanbeerfestival.com/at-the-festival/paired/ · greatamericanbeerfestival.com/

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Location

Address: Levitt Pavilion, Denver, CO

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