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Saturday 
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Beaver Creek's 16th Annual Oktoberfest

Beaver Creek's 16th annual Oktoberfest returns with foot stompin' oom-pah-pah music, unbeatable beer and wunderbar wurst! Enjoy complimentary live entertainment in Beaver Creek Plaza all weekend and be sure to take advantage of great lodging packages for the event. It’s the perfect time to be outdoors and hike, bike, play a round of golf and celebrate Oktoberfest in Beaver Creek.

Musical highlights include Trachtenkapelle from our sister city in Austria, Lech Zurs and Beaver Creek’s very own Helmut Fricker! Once again, guests of all ages will have the chance to compete in the Bavarian Costume Contest on Saturday. On Sunday, kids will be able to showcase their musical talents at the Kids’ European Alpenhorn contest.

A Kids’ Fun Zone will be open from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday providing activities, arts and crafts designed for kids 12 and under. Beaver Creek’s signature Culinary Demonstration Series will feature complimentary Bavarian-inspired demonstrations from local chefs. Don’t miss the Oktoberfest Shuffle before enjoying the brats and beer garden on Sunday morning.

Oktoberfest offers free admission to the plaza and food and beverage are available for purchase.

Check out their website for full list of activities for the day!
www.beavercreek.com

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Mt. Crested Butte Chilli & Beer Festival

Kick off your fall season the right way at the 16th consecutive Mt. Crested Butte Chili and Beer Festival held at the base of the Crested Butte Mountain Resort.

Sample locally made chilis, sip some of Colorado's finest craft beer, and enjoy some great tunes from great bands.

When: Ticket sales open at 11:30 AM
Where: Base area of the ski mountain, Mt. Crested Butte
Cost: $30

See more details on their website
www.cbbeerfest.com

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Rocky Mountain Brew Runs

at Finkel & Garf Brewing
5455 Spine Rd
Boulder, CO 80301

Come hang at the funnest (yeah, we realize it's not a word) craft brewery in the front range. Finkel & Garf Brewing is all about play and we can't wait to run in north Boulder with epic views of Long's Peak followed by lego building, Doritos and of course an ice cold Finkel & Garf brew. Come play with us!

Cost: $25, includes run entry, 1 free Finkel & Garf brew and signature pint glass.

Sign up today!
www.rockymountainbrewruns.com

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Eddyline Brewing Basecamp Jam Sessions

EDDYLINE IS YOUR BASECAMP TO ADVENTURE!

Get ready for a stellar line-up of bluegrass, reggae, rock & roll, funky beats and gypsy rock every weekend this summer in our new outdoor Beer Garden. Check-out the line-up and mark your calendars for your favorite Colorado musicians and those traveling to play a great show just for you. Let’s show them how we get down in BV! Grab your favorite Eddyline brew to make it a real good time, beginning Saturday, May 30 â€" Saturday, September 5, 2015.

A $10 suggested cover charge at the door is welcomed. Gather your friends and family for this all ages music series situated between The Collegiate Peaks and Arkansas River!

Saturday September 5, 2015
Oakhurst
8pm-11pm
www.prnewswire.com
06
Sunday 
-- Beer --
Beaver Creek's 16th Annual Oktoberfest

Beaver Creek's 16th annual Oktoberfest returns with foot stompin' oom-pah-pah music, unbeatable beer and wunderbar wurst! Enjoy complimentary live entertainment in Beaver Creek Plaza all weekend and be sure to take advantage of great lodging packages for the event. It’s the perfect time to be outdoors and hike, bike, play a round of golf and celebrate Oktoberfest in Beaver Creek.

Musical highlights include Trachtenkapelle from our sister city in Austria, Lech Zurs and Beaver Creek’s very own Helmut Fricker! Once again, guests of all ages will have the chance to compete in the Bavarian Costume Contest on Saturday. On Sunday, kids will be able to showcase their musical talents at the Kids’ European Alpenhorn contest.

A Kids’ Fun Zone will be open from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday providing activities, arts and crafts designed for kids 12 and under. Beaver Creek’s signature Culinary Demonstration Series will feature complimentary Bavarian-inspired demonstrations from local chefs. Don’t miss the Oktoberfest Shuffle before enjoying the brats and beer garden on Sunday morning.

Oktoberfest offers free admission to the plaza and food and beverage are available for purchase.

Check out their website for full list of activities for the day!
www.beavercreek.com
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Friday 
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Longmont Oktoberfest

All Ages Welcome
No Pets Please

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH, 4-10PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 12â€"10PM
Roosevelt Park, Longmont CO

Time to fill your stein with local libation and welcome the fall season â€" Longmont Oktoberfest is back September 11th- 12th! Presented by Left Hand Brewing Company, Longmont’s favorite fall gathering will take place once again at Roosevelt Park, featuring ten live bands with headliner Pimps of Joytime bringing their Funk/Soul/Dance/Pop sound.

Nine local breweries will be on tap including Left Hand, Oskar Blues, Pumphouse Brewery, 300 Suns, Grossen Bart, Long’s Peak Tap House, Shoes & Brews, Skeye Brewing, and Wibby Brewing â€" the biggest beer fest yet! Longmont Oktoberfest will offer fresh fare, live music, and German themed fun & festivities for all ages.

Entry
General â€" Free event with $5 suggested donation going back to our 2015 beneficiaries: Left Hand Brewing Foundation, St. Vrain Valley Schools, The Inn Between of Longmont

VIP Lounge â€" $35 (in advance)
Entry, 4 Beer Tokens, Food Voucher, Comfortable Seating with Table Service + Shade, & Private Bathroom
lefthandbrewing.com
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Saturday 
-- Beer --
Longmont Oktoberfest

All Ages Welcome
No Pets Please

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH, 4-10PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 12â€"10PM
Roosevelt Park, Longmont CO

Time to fill your stein with local libation and welcome the fall season â€" Longmont Oktoberfest is back September 11th- 12th! Presented by Left Hand Brewing Company, Longmont’s favorite fall gathering will take place once again at Roosevelt Park, featuring ten live bands with headliner Pimps of Joytime bringing their Funk/Soul/Dance/Pop sound.

Nine local breweries will be on tap including Left Hand, Oskar Blues, Pumphouse Brewery, 300 Suns, Grossen Bart, Long’s Peak Tap House, Shoes & Brews, Skeye Brewing, and Wibby Brewing â€" the biggest beer fest yet! Longmont Oktoberfest will offer fresh fare, live music, and German themed fun & festivities for all ages.

Entry
General â€" Free event with $5 suggested donation going back to our 2015 beneficiaries: Left Hand Brewing Foundation, St. Vrain Valley Schools, The Inn Between of Longmont

VIP Lounge â€" $35 (in advance)
Entry, 4 Beer Tokens, Food Voucher, Comfortable Seating with Table Service + Shade, & Private Bathroom
lefthandbrewing.com

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Lafayette Brew Fest

Lafayette Brew Fest
September 12, 2015
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Lafayette Florist 600 S. Public Rd., Lafayette, CO 80026

Thirsty? Come join for Lafayette's Brew Fest featuring Micro and Craft Beers for sale from the local area Breweries. There is NO ENTRANCE FEE and tickets are sold by 4 oz pours.

Enjoy a concert by Chris Daniels and the Kings, visit a variety of restaurant and food booths, wine will also be sold.

Exploring craft beers one glass at a time!

To buy discounted tickets in advance (starting August 1st) and for more information visit their website or call 303-666-9555.
www.lafayettecolorado.com

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Pikes Peak Brewing Co Oktoberfest

Doors open at 11:00 am. Giant pretzels and German meals served all day.

Bavarian Accordionist Danny Newton 12pm-2pm
Firkin Tapping- Mayor John Anderson 5pm
Die Volkstanzgruppe- German folk Dancers 6pm-7:30pm
Live Music- The Constant Tourists 8pm-11pm

Other Events included:
Hammerschlaggen
Keg Chucking
Stein Holding

You do not want to miss out!

1756 Lake Woodmoore Dr
Monument CO 80132
www.pikespeakbrewing.com
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Wednesday 
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Grain Vs Grape

It's the battle of the beverages, Grain Vs Grape. Beer and Wine are at it again and Pikes Peak Brewing Co is putting together the jury to determine which pairs better with food. Buy your summons in the PPBC taproom to enjoy this entertaining 5 course dinner, each course paired with a wine and a beer. After the two beverages present their evidence they counting on you to reach the best verdict. Hurry, a limited number of seats are available!

Tickets are $44 and available at the brewery
www.pikespeakbrewing.com
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Saturday 
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Bines & Brews Hopfest

Come out to a the best beer fest in the Tri-Lakes area!

Sample beer from these breweries:

Strange Craft Beer Co.
Red Leg Brewing Co.
Black Sky Brewery
Fossil Brewing Company
Smiling Toad Brewery
Nano 108 Brewing Co.
Pikes Peak Brewing Co.
38 State Brewing Co.
Fieldhouse Brewing Company
Ute Pass Brewing Company
Triple S Brewing
Elk Mountain Brewing
Living the Dream Brewing Co.
Storybook Brewing Co.
3 Freaks Brewery

Food vendors, music in the park - come out and enjoy a beautiful Colorado day and fantastic Colorado beer!

This event will happen rain, shine or snow - this is Colorado!!

01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Mountain
Limbach Park
Front St. and Second St.
Monument, CO 80132

$30 per person regular admission
$10 per person Designated Driver Admission

No one under 21 allowed. No dogs allowed.

Get your tickets today
www.chamberorganizer.com

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Great Storm Brewing Oktoberfest

Join Great Storm Brewing Saturday, September 19th to celebrate Oktoberfest. Enjoy new beers, gourmet burgers from J2K food truck and an opportunity to win two free Great American Beer Festival tickets! At noon they will tap Red Oktober, their Irish/German mashup ale (with a Russian name to make it even more international!) They will also be pouring their popular Baltic porter spiced with bay leaves. Gdansk Gdansk Revolution is only offered there once a year, so don't miss this fall taste sensation.

Score door prizes every hour beginning at 6pm, culminating with the GABF ticket give-away at 9pm. (Must be present to win.)
www.greatstormbrewing.com

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7th Annual Steamboat Oktoberwest

Celebrate the season at a Steamboat-style Oktoberfest including Rocky Mountain beer, local food specialties and festivities unique to Steamboat Springs.

The Beer Garden will feature over 20 Colorado Brewers, each sampling 2 kinds of brew. Each attendee receives a commemorative mug with the purchase of the Beer Garden ticket.

2:00 - 6:00 p.m. OktoberWest Festival

Look at the full line up of events
www.steamboat-chamber.com

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South Park Brewing Celebrates Its First Anniversary

South Park Brewing, Park County’s only brewery, will be celebrating its first anniversary with an Oktoberfest celebration. The party will be held Saturday, September 19th and 20th at the brewery located in the Rocky Top Plaza Fairplay.

Festivities begin at noon each day. Tents will be set up in the parking lot directly in front of the building featuring an outdoor beer garden pouring three limited release German-style lagers. A limited number of half liter German steins commemorating the first anniversary will be available. German style food including beer brats, sausages and all the fixings.

A DJ will be playing a variety of German style music Saturday and all day Sunday. With live music by the Denver based band Rock Ridge Ramblers Saturday evening. A bounce castle will be available both days for the kiddos.
www.southparkbrewingcolorado.com
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Sunday 
-- Beer --
South Park Brewing Celebrates Its First Anniversary

South Park Brewing, Park County’s only brewery, will be celebrating its first anniversary with an Oktoberfest celebration. The party will be held Saturday, September 19th and 20th at the brewery located in the Rocky Top Plaza Fairplay.

Festivities begin at noon each day. Tents will be set up in the parking lot directly in front of the building featuring an outdoor beer garden pouring three limited release German-style lagers. A limited number of half liter German steins commemorating the first anniversary will be available. German style food including beer brats, sausages and all the fixings.

A DJ will be playing a variety of German style music Saturday and all day Sunday. With live music by the Denver based band Rock Ridge Ramblers Saturday evening. A bounce castle will be available both days for the kiddos.
www.southparkbrewingcolorado.com
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Wednesday 
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Beers Made By Walking

BMBW Denver Festival
Sept. 23 | 4:30-8:00pm | $30
Our Mutual Friend Brewing's Outdoor Space | 2810 Larimer St, Denver, CO
Buy Tickets Here

Wild-crafted, foraged beer, place-based, indigenous beer, landscape-inspired. These are terms that are always on our mind. Beers Made By Walking invites brewers to create beer inspired by plants identified on nature trails and urban walks. They have been heralded as a leading force in the place-based beer movement as they have expanded their reach throughout Colorado, Oregon, Washington, North Carolina, California, and many other locations.

Each year they invite breweries from around the country to create specialty beers for their Denver Festival. This year, the date is set for September 23, from 4:30-8:00pm. Tickets are $30 and include a commemorative glass, and unlimited samples of beer from over 30 breweries. If you're going to be in Denver for the Great American Beer Festival, you won't want to miss out.

Get your tickets now!
www.imbibe-events.com
24
Thursday 
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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. Please visit the Travel section for hotel accommodations, public transportation, driving and parking information and to learn more about the area.

2015 Session Date Session Time
Last pour is 15 minutes prior to session end time.

Thursday, September 24 5:30 pm â€" 10:00 pm
Friday, September 25 5:30 pm â€" 10:00 pm
Saturday, September 26 Members Only Session 12:00 pm â€" 4:00 pm
Saturday, September 26 5:30 pm â€" 10:00 pm
www.greatamericanbeerfestival.com
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Friday 
-- Beer --
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. Please visit the Travel section for hotel accommodations, public transportation, driving and parking information and to learn more about the area.

2015 Session Date Session Time
Last pour is 15 minutes prior to session end time.

Thursday, September 24 5:30 pm â€" 10:00 pm
Friday, September 25 5:30 pm â€" 10:00 pm
Saturday, September 26 Members Only Session 12:00 pm â€" 4:00 pm
Saturday, September 26 5:30 pm â€" 10:00 pm
www.greatamericanbeerfestival.com
26
Saturday 
-- Beer --
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. Please visit the Travel section for hotel accommodations, public transportation, driving and parking information and to learn more about the area.

2015 Session Date Session Time
Last pour is 15 minutes prior to session end time.

Thursday, September 24 5:30 pm â€" 10:00 pm
Friday, September 25 5:30 pm â€" 10:00 pm
Saturday, September 26 Members Only Session 12:00 pm â€" 4:00 pm
Saturday, September 26 5:30 pm â€" 10:00 pm
www.greatamericanbeerfestival.com

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Sips, Suds, & Smokes

Sips, Suds, & Smokes less than live @ GABF 2015

The Cheeky Monk Sat. Sept. 26 - Colfax Location

A Good Belching Zoneâ„¢ Nominee
5-7pm

Sips, Suds, & Smokes Radio Show

Audience Participation Episode Taping â€" Our 3rd year in a row!

Their less than famous beer and other random trivia contest

Come meet Good ol’ Boy Mike, Rev. Mark, Good ol’ Gal Julieanna, and Good ol’ Boy Dave
www.thecheekymonk.com
If you have a beer related event that you would like us to add to the calendar, please send an email with the necessary information to info@bdg2c.com .
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