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Denver Oktoberfest
Friday, September 23, 2016- Sunday, October 2, 2016
11:00 am
THE 47TH ANNUAL DENVER OKTOBERFEST…
Fred and Hertha Thomas owned two shops in Larimer Square (Cafe Promenade and Boutique Int'l). In 1969, they decided to honor their favorite tradition in front of the Cafe, and quietly tapped a keg and served some pretzels and white radishes. Until 2007, the event was held on the 14th block of Larimer St. and since it has been hosted at 20th and Larimer in historic Denver, Colorado. The Denver Oktoberfest attracts over 350,000 people during the six-day festival and it was quoted in Maxim Magazine and USA Today as "The Best Oktoberfest" in the United States and "One of the country's biggest and longest running traditions". It's also one of the largest beer festivals in the United States based on consumption because Denver drinks beer really well.
ORIGINS
The origin of Oktoberfest can be traced back to October 12, 1810, the wedding day of Bavaria's Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. Against tradition, the couple invited Munich's common people to the festivities. The events were held over five days on the fields in front of the city gates now called Theresienwiese (Theresa's Meadow). Forty thousand people showed up for the celebration. A year later, they decided to throw the party all over again as an anniversary tribute to the royal couple. And so the tradition began…
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Denver Beer Fest
The eighth annual Denver Beer Fest, presented by VISIT DENVER in partnership with the Colorado Brewers Guild, takes place Sept. 30 - Oct. 8, 2016.
Featuring dozens of beer related events at area breweries, restaurants, tap houses and attractions. From beer tastings to firkin tappings, events include beer bike nights, midnight beer breakfasts, beer paired dinners, brewery tours, brewer vs brewer competitions, meet the brewer nights, tap takeovers, beer quizzes, and even a beer street party with bands, brews and food trucks.
See their website for a list of daily events.
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1st Annual Townie Fest - 2016
The Post Brewing Co.
105 West Emma Street
Lafayette, CO
Sat, October 1, 2016
1:00 PM â€" 5:00 PM
$5-$100
Townie Fest is a day of fun with the friends and family and all Townies are welcome. Oktoberfest is happening in Germany and costumes are welcomed! Great American Beer Fest is the next weekend, didn't get a ticket? Great! Come to Townie Fest and get your drink on and earn yourself a chance at GABF tickets for 2016!
They'll have a "Celebrity Dunk Tank" for all to dunk their favorite local celebrity. Lots of games and activities to keep you laughing, and winning awesome prizes including a trip to Portland Oregon to tour some breweries!
Ask yourself...How far can you throw a chicken? How fast can you stack kegs? How long can you hold steins? What kind of awesome prizes do you want to win!?
See their website for more information
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Upslope Backcountry Taproom
Free Beer Tastes Better @ 11,000'. Upslope invites you to join them at the 2nd Annual Backcountry Tap Room:
"We hope to see you on the trail this Saturday, October 1st for our 2nd Annual Backcountry Tap Room at Vance's Cabin by way of the Ski Cooper Trail! This year's event will be the exclusive release of our limited edition Fresh Hop IPA from our Tap Room Series. Join us for a family-friendly, fun day-hike up to 10,980 feet for this IPA brewed with 400 lbs of fresh, Colorado-local Nugget & Cascade hops.
Saturday, October 1st (11:00 am-5:00 pm)
** Trail head will open at 10:00 am as the hike will take about 1 hour. Bar opens at 11:00 am.
** Trail head will then close at 4:00 pm as the bar will close at 5:00 pm
It all happens at Vance's Cabin - by way of the Ski Cooper Trail (just under 3 miles).
Use "Ski Cooper" in your GPS to get you to the parking lot for the trail head to Vance's
All attendees (with valid ID) will get one complimentary 19.2 oz can of our Fresh Hop IPA and up to 2 more cans of our 12 oz year round styles. But our free first taste won’t exactly be a walk in the park. Actually, it’ll be a walk in the woods. And once you hike to our tap room, you’ll be treated to a beer that pairs perfectly with a fall day on the front range with some sweet views!
Plus, we'll have some games and a grill, so feel free to bring your own grub to throw on the fire and also more games to add to the fun. If you play an instrument, be our guest to bring one up for some acoustic tunes, too!"
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Denver Oktoberfest
Friday, September 23, 2016- Sunday, October 2, 2016
11:00 am
THE 47TH ANNUAL DENVER OKTOBERFEST…
Fred and Hertha Thomas owned two shops in Larimer Square (Cafe Promenade and Boutique Int'l). In 1969, they decided to honor their favorite tradition in front of the Cafe, and quietly tapped a keg and served some pretzels and white radishes. Until 2007, the event was held on the 14th block of Larimer St. and since it has been hosted at 20th and Larimer in historic Denver, Colorado. The Denver Oktoberfest attracts over 350,000 people during the six-day festival and it was quoted in Maxim Magazine and USA Today as "The Best Oktoberfest" in the United States and "One of the country's biggest and longest running traditions". It's also one of the largest beer festivals in the United States based on consumption because Denver drinks beer really well.
ORIGINS
The origin of Oktoberfest can be traced back to October 12, 1810, the wedding day of Bavaria's Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. Against tradition, the couple invited Munich's common people to the festivities. The events were held over five days on the fields in front of the city gates now called Theresienwiese (Theresa's Meadow). Forty thousand people showed up for the celebration. A year later, they decided to throw the party all over again as an anniversary tribute to the royal couple. And so the tradition began…
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Denver Beer Fest
The eighth annual Denver Beer Fest, presented by VISIT DENVER in partnership with the Colorado Brewers Guild, takes place Sept. 30 - Oct. 8, 2016.
Featuring dozens of beer related events at area breweries, restaurants, tap houses and attractions. From beer tastings to firkin tappings, events include beer bike nights, midnight beer breakfasts, beer paired dinners, brewery tours, brewer vs brewer competitions, meet the brewer nights, tap takeovers, beer quizzes, and even a beer street party with bands, brews and food trucks.
See their website for a list of daily events.
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Oktoberfest! - 105 West Brewing Festival
October 2nd - 8th they are planning a great week of fun!
Time to dust off your Dirndl and Lederhosen and get ready for a week of large bier glasses, German bier, and music from our favorite bluegrass bands... plus some new German performances!
Top notch Bavarian Mustaches are encouraged!
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Denver Beer Fest
The eighth annual Denver Beer Fest, presented by VISIT DENVER in partnership with the Colorado Brewers Guild, takes place Sept. 30 - Oct. 8, 2016.
Featuring dozens of beer related events at area breweries, restaurants, tap houses and attractions. From beer tastings to firkin tappings, events include beer bike nights, midnight beer breakfasts, beer paired dinners, brewery tours, brewer vs brewer competitions, meet the brewer nights, tap takeovers, beer quizzes, and even a beer street party with bands, brews and food trucks.
See their website for a list of daily events.
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Oktoberfest! - 105 West Brewing Festival
October 2nd - 8th they are planning a great week of fun!
Time to dust off your Dirndl and Lederhosen and get ready for a week of large bier glasses, German bier, and music from our favorite bluegrass bands... plus some new German performances!
Top notch Bavarian Mustaches are encouraged!
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Denver Beer Fest
The eighth annual Denver Beer Fest, presented by VISIT DENVER in partnership with the Colorado Brewers Guild, takes place Sept. 30 - Oct. 8, 2016.
Featuring dozens of beer related events at area breweries, restaurants, tap houses and attractions. From beer tastings to firkin tappings, events include beer bike nights, midnight beer breakfasts, beer paired dinners, brewery tours, brewer vs brewer competitions, meet the brewer nights, tap takeovers, beer quizzes, and even a beer street party with bands, brews and food trucks.
See their website for a list of daily events.
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Oktoberfest! - 105 West Brewing Festival
October 2nd - 8th they are planning a great week of fun!
Time to dust off your Dirndl and Lederhosen and get ready for a week of large bier glasses, German bier, and music from our favorite bluegrass bands... plus some new German performances!
Top notch Bavarian Mustaches are encouraged!
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What The Funk!? Invitational 2016
October 4, 2016 at 6:00PM
EXDO Event Center
1399 35th St, Denver, CO 80205
What the Funk!? Invitational is a celebration of all things barrel-aged from boozy and strong to wild, sour, and funky. Sponsored by Denver-based brewery Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project and Shelton Brothers this festival features numerous breweries from across the United States and around the World making some of the best Barrel-aged libations
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Beers Made By Walking
Tuesday
October 4, 2016
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Beers Made By Walking invites brewers to go on nature hikes and create new beers inspired by plants identified on the trail. Each beer is a unique, drinkable portrait of the landscape. This year’s Denver festival will take place at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on Tuesday, October 4 from 5:30-8:30 p.m., the same week as the Great American Beer Festival. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Museum.
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Denver Beer Fest
The eighth annual Denver Beer Fest, presented by VISIT DENVER in partnership with the Colorado Brewers Guild, takes place Sept. 30 - Oct. 8, 2016.
Featuring dozens of beer related events at area breweries, restaurants, tap houses and attractions. From beer tastings to firkin tappings, events include beer bike nights, midnight beer breakfasts, beer paired dinners, brewery tours, brewer vs brewer competitions, meet the brewer nights, tap takeovers, beer quizzes, and even a beer street party with bands, brews and food trucks.
See their website for a list of daily events.
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Oktoberfest! - 105 West Brewing Festival
October 2nd - 8th they are planning a great week of fun!
Time to dust off your Dirndl and Lederhosen and get ready for a week of large bier glasses, German bier, and music from our favorite bluegrass bands... plus some new German performances!
Top notch Bavarian Mustaches are encouraged!
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The Oskar Blues Gabf Ordeal: Hmls Pig Roast
Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids & Solids
1555 S Hover Road
Longmont, CO, 80501
4:00 PM (event ends at 9:00 PM)
$30.00 - $60.00
The Oskar Blues ORDEAL is back, and they're showcasing their beers, their brewery, and the brand new outdoor patio and stage at Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids and Solids. You’re going to be treated to an all you can eat family-style Pig Roast as well as the brewery experience at the Longmont Brewery and Tasty Weasel tap room! Don’t wait! There are a limited number of tickets available, so save your spot right away!
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Great American Beer Festival
The Great American Beer Festival is the premier U.S. beer festival and competition.
Each year, GABF represents the largest collection of U.S. beer ever served, in a public tasting event plus a private competition. GABF brings together the brewers and diverse beers that make the U.S. the world's greatest brewing nation.
GABF was founded in 1982, and has been growing and evolving along with the American craft brewing industry ever since.
The Great American Beer Festival takes place at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. October 6-8, 2016
Tickets go fast! Make sure to keep and eye out for when they go on sale during the summer.
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Denver Beer Fest
The eighth annual Denver Beer Fest, presented by VISIT DENVER in partnership with the Colorado Brewers Guild, takes place Sept. 30 - Oct. 8, 2016.
Featuring dozens of beer related events at area breweries, restaurants, tap houses and attractions. From beer tastings to firkin tappings, events include beer bike nights, midnight beer breakfasts, beer paired dinners, brewery tours, brewer vs brewer competitions, meet the brewer nights, tap takeovers, beer quizzes, and even a beer street party with bands, brews and food trucks.
See their website for a list of daily events.
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Oktoberfest! - 105 West Brewing Festival
October 2nd - 8th they are planning a great week of fun!
Time to dust off your Dirndl and Lederhosen and get ready for a week of large bier glasses, German bier, and music from our favorite bluegrass bands... plus some new German performances!
Top notch Bavarian Mustaches are encouraged!
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50 Firkin Fiasco
Epic Brewing Company
3001 Walnut Street
Denver, CO
Thu, Oct 6, 2016, 7:00 PM-Midnight
Join in for their 4th Annual Fifty Firkin Fiasco! Their brewers have put together 50 unique firkins for your enjoyment as you wander through the brewery to sample all of them. Be a part of history, be a part of the fun and chaos of this popular event!
Ticket price includes unlimited sampling of the 50 Firkins from 7pm - Midnight. Last call is at 11:45pm. Food and Souvenir t-shirts sold separately.
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Great American Beer Festival
The Great American Beer Festival is the premier U.S. beer festival and competition.
Each year, GABF represents the largest collection of U.S. beer ever served, in a public tasting event plus a private competition. GABF brings together the brewers and diverse beers that make the U.S. the world's greatest brewing nation.
GABF was founded in 1982, and has been growing and evolving along with the American craft brewing industry ever since.
The Great American Beer Festival takes place at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. October 6-8, 2016
Tickets go fast! Make sure to keep and eye out for when they go on sale during the summer.
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Denver Beer Fest
The eighth annual Denver Beer Fest, presented by VISIT DENVER in partnership with the Colorado Brewers Guild, takes place Sept. 30 - Oct. 8, 2016.
Featuring dozens of beer related events at area breweries, restaurants, tap houses and attractions. From beer tastings to firkin tappings, events include beer bike nights, midnight beer breakfasts, beer paired dinners, brewery tours, brewer vs brewer competitions, meet the brewer nights, tap takeovers, beer quizzes, and even a beer street party with bands, brews and food trucks.
See their website for a list of daily events.
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Oktoberfest! - 105 West Brewing Festival
October 2nd - 8th they are planning a great week of fun!
Time to dust off your Dirndl and Lederhosen and get ready for a week of large bier glasses, German bier, and music from our favorite bluegrass bands... plus some new German performances!
Top notch Bavarian Mustaches are encouraged!
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The Oskar Blues Gabf Ordeal: Hmls Gospel Brunch
Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids & Solids
1555 S Hover Road
Longmont, CO, 80501
9:00 AM (event ends at 3:00 PM)
$30.00 - $60.00
Come on out for some live music and the brewery experience on Friday, October 7, and get saved before the Friday session of the Great American Beer Festival.
The Oskar Blues ORDEAL is back, and they are showcasing their beers, their brewery, and the brand new outdoor patio and stage at Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids and Solids. You’re going to be treated to Gospel Brunch, live music courtesy of the Jonny Barber Gospel Review with Erica Brown, as well as the brewery experience at the Longmont Brewery and Tasty Weasel tap room! Don’t wait! There are a limited number of tickets available, so save your spot right away!
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Denver Rare Beer Tasting Viii
October 7, 2016
McNichols Building - 144 W Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO
Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
Cost: $115 General, $165 VIP
The prostate cancer awareness event will be held on Oct. 7 in Colorado during the same weekend as the Great American Beer Festival. The Denver Rare Beer Tasting VIII features the chance to sample rare, exotic and vintage beers from 54 of America’s top craft breweries and the opportunity to meet the men and women who made them. Breweries bring some of their rarest brews to the annual tasting.
The beer list for the Denver Rare Beer Tasting VIII will be released prior to the event. A list of beers served during the first seven years is available on the Pints for Prostates website. Sixteen breweries will be pouring beer at the event for the first time, while nine breweries have participated in all of the Denver Rare Beer Tastings. Breweries representing 26 states are on the list.
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Great American Beer Festival
The Great American Beer Festival is the premier U.S. beer festival and competition.
Each year, GABF represents the largest collection of U.S. beer ever served, in a public tasting event plus a private competition. GABF brings together the brewers and diverse beers that make the U.S. the world's greatest brewing nation.
GABF was founded in 1982, and has been growing and evolving along with the American craft brewing industry ever since.
The Great American Beer Festival takes place at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. October 6-8, 2016
Tickets go fast! Make sure to keep and eye out for when they go on sale during the summer.
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Haunted Brewfest
Admission fee $35 - Now through Oct 7th.
Admission fee $40 - At the door if not sold out on October 8th
The Haunted Brew Fest will take place at the Colorado Springs Event Center on Saturday October 8th with two separate sessions.
VIP'S receive exclusive admission for private unlimited sampling 11am to 12noon And admission to 1st session 12noon to 4pm Plus commemorative sampling mug.
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Denver Beer Fest
The eighth annual Denver Beer Fest, presented by VISIT DENVER in partnership with the Colorado Brewers Guild, takes place Sept. 30 - Oct. 8, 2016.
Featuring dozens of beer related events at area breweries, restaurants, tap houses and attractions. From beer tastings to firkin tappings, events include beer bike nights, midnight beer breakfasts, beer paired dinners, brewery tours, brewer vs brewer competitions, meet the brewer nights, tap takeovers, beer quizzes, and even a beer street party with bands, brews and food trucks.
See their website for a list of daily events.
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Oktoberfest! - 105 West Brewing Festival
October 2nd - 8th they are planning a great week of fun!
Time to dust off your Dirndl and Lederhosen and get ready for a week of large bier glasses, German bier, and music from our favorite bluegrass bands... plus some new German performances!
Top notch Bavarian Mustaches are encouraged!
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St. Dominic's Oktoberfest
2905 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80211
Saturday, October 15th
2:00-9:00 PM
FREE ADMISSION
Beer and food tickets
available to purchase onsite.
What to Expect:
1,200+ neighbors and friends
6 micro-local breweries
2 Highlands food vendors
4 Denver-based bands
1 amazing Kids Zone
50+ Silent Auction items
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Still On The Hill: Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival 2016
Still on the Hill: a Grand Tasting of handcrafted spirits on Saturday, October 22nd at 4pm, Riverwalk Center. Admission provides complimentary tasting glass, delicious craft spirits tasting, craft cocktails, people's choice voting, artisanal snacks and live music!
October 21st - 23rd
Located in beautiful Breckenridge Colorado
Other festival events
These events take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Festival.
Poker Run
Bar Mix-off
Spirits Academy Seminars
Historic Saloon Walking Tour
Haunted Tour
Breckenridge Distillery Open House
Spirited Cooking
Historic Walking Tours
Honey Gitters live show at the historic Gold Pan Saloon
Bloody Sunday and Hangover Brunch Specials - various participating locations in Breckenridge
Dining Passports
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Still On The Hill: Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival 2016
Still on the Hill: a Grand Tasting of handcrafted spirits on Saturday, October 22nd at 4pm, Riverwalk Center. Admission provides complimentary tasting glass, delicious craft spirits tasting, craft cocktails, people's choice voting, artisanal snacks and live music!
October 21st - 23rd
Located in beautiful Breckenridge Colorado
Other festival events
These events take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Festival.
Poker Run
Bar Mix-off
Spirits Academy Seminars
Historic Saloon Walking Tour
Haunted Tour
Breckenridge Distillery Open House
Spirited Cooking
Historic Walking Tours
Honey Gitters live show at the historic Gold Pan Saloon
Bloody Sunday and Hangover Brunch Specials - various participating locations in Breckenridge
Dining Passports
-- Spirits --
Still On The Hill: Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival 2016
Still on the Hill: a Grand Tasting of handcrafted spirits on Saturday, October 22nd at 4pm, Riverwalk Center. Admission provides complimentary tasting glass, delicious craft spirits tasting, craft cocktails, people's choice voting, artisanal snacks and live music!
October 21st - 23rd
Located in beautiful Breckenridge Colorado
Other festival events
These events take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Festival.
Poker Run
Bar Mix-off
Spirits Academy Seminars
Historic Saloon Walking Tour
Haunted Tour
Breckenridge Distillery Open House
Spirited Cooking
Historic Walking Tours
Honey Gitters live show at the historic Gold Pan Saloon
Bloody Sunday and Hangover Brunch Specials - various participating locations in Breckenridge
Dining Passports
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5th Annual Colorado Hard Cider Festival
Big B's - Delicious Orchards - 39126 Hwy 133
Hotchkiss, CO
10:00am to 8:00pm
$10 to $50.
5th Annual Colorado Hard Cider Fest at Delicious Orchards, home of Big B's Fabulous Juice and Hard Ciders.
All day Music includes Folk , Bluegrass, Americana, Folk Rock & Reggae with Highway 50,Let Them Roar & The Solar Brothers.
Children under are 15 free- includes camping.
NO DOGS!
The camping policy will be very much the same as last year, with a few improvements! PLEASE call if you have questions.
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2nd Annual Halloween Craft Brew Ball
A Hauntingly Good Time
A Family Friendly Afternoon at Wonderland Brewing Co.
Wonderland Brewing Company's passion for people, happiness, and the magic behind making beer inspires their team to bring the community together to celebrate life and cherish the ritual of craft beer.
13 Colorado Craft Breweries. Costume Contest. 4 Hours of Sampling. Music. Food Trucks. More!
Come celebrate Halloween with Wonderland Brewing Co, Colorado Beer Trail, and local guest craft brewers in a big festival tent behind Wonderland!
The event is a family-friendly Halloween experience Saturday, October 29th. Costume contest, trick or treating, temporary tattoos, games, face painting, live music, local food vendors, & more!
