Colorado Brewers’ Festival

Layout:
Footprint of event:

• Civic Center area, including:
• LaPorte Ave. - Mason St. to Meldrum St.
• Howes St. - Maple St. to Civic Center Park
• Washington Park

Entry gate locations
MAIN GATE: Mason/LaPorte
SECONDARY GATE: Meldrum/LaPorte

Entertainment

• Main stage located in Washington Park
• Experience Beer Tent on LaPorte Ave.
• Presentations each hour, on the hour from: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Parking:
The Civic Center Parking Garage is located at the intersection of LaPorte Ave. & Mason St. The first hour of parking is FREE! Additional time is available at a rate of $1/hour. Bike parking will be available near the LaPorte Ave./Mason St. intersection and in the City Hall parking lot located at 300 Laporte Ave.

Products & Serving Sizes:
Beer serving size(s)
TASTER: 4 oz. serving in 5 oz. taster mug
FULL SIZE*: 12 oz. serving in 14 oz. plastic cup
*Only available at our sponsor beer tent!

Cost(s) for beer samples:
1 ticket for “core” beer
2 tickets for “premium” beer

Taster Tickets:
Good for all food and beverage purchases (beer, wine, margaritas, non-alcoholic)
Cost $1 each
Additional Taster Tickets available at various locations within the festival

Brewers:
Which breweries and beers are coming this year?  Announcement Coming Soon!

Official Taster’s Guide:
Pick up the official Colorado Brewers' Festival guide in the Fort Collins Coloradoan or at the festival. 

What to bring & what to leave at home:

• Permitted items:
• Water bottles
• EMPTY plastic or aluminum water bottle or
• Factory-sealed water bottle
• Non-alcoholic beverages (must be factory-sealed)
• Collapsible lawn chairs

Restricted items:

• Pets (except clearly identifiable service dogs)
• Weapons of any kind
• Outside food
• Drugs or outside alcohol
• Glass containers
• Framed or large backpacks
• Skateboards, scooters, bikes, rollerblades
• Wagons or carts

Beer Week Downtown:
Enjoy specials, tours and beer fun all week long! Announcement Coming Soon!

Entertainment:
Nothing goes better with great Colorado beer than talented Colorado musicians with two days of continuous performances. Be sure to check out the fantastic entertainment line-up, including shows from your favorite Colorado bands.
Announcement Coming Soon!

Volunteering: 
Without the help of dedicated volunteers, the Colorado Brewers’ Festival would not be possible.  The Downtown Business Association welcomes all interested volunteers over 21 years of age to help with approximately four hour long shifts. 

As our way of saying thank you, volunteers will receive a FREE special edition Colorado Brewers’ Festival t-shirt and FREE admission to the festival.  Saturday morning volunteers get free admission on Saturday afternoon, Saturday afternoon volunteers get free admission all day Sunday, Sunday morning volunteers get free admission on Sunday afternoon, and Sunday afternoon volunteers get free admission all day Saturday!

Please sign up today or call (970) 484-6500.

Volunteer

Proceeds:
Funds raised from the Colorado Brewers' Festival go to support a variety of downtown events including the St. Patrick's Day Parade, summer concerts, the Old Town Car Show, Tiny Tot Halloween, Santa Claus, and other free activities throughout the year.