GABF Week 2026 at Bierstadt Lagerhaus

Join us at Bierstadt Lagerhaus for four massive days of Great American Beer Festival (GABF) Week events from Thursday, October 8 through Sunday, October 11! Known for our slow-poured draft lagers, expansive ballroom, and high-energy atmosphere, we're rolling out guest taps from West Coast brewery friends, educational tastings, shuttles, live music, and the official GABF Award Ceremony Watch Party.

Seasonal release of Bierstadt Hellerbock!

General entry to Bierstadt is FREE all weekend! Select experiences - Beer School and Shuttle Passes - require tickets.Tickets available at eventbrite link attached.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, October 8
4:00 PM – West Coast Tap Takeover: Washington
Fremont Brewing: Fresh Hop Lush IPA
Bale Breaker/Cloudburst: Citra Slicker IPA
Grains of Wrath: Conefall of Waning Light IPA

6:30 PM – Beer School: Sensory Tasting Class w/ Amanda | Prep your palate with 4 Noses Brewing's Director of Quality. Dive into off-flavors, hop aromas, and lager characteristics before attending GABF. Tickets available at eventbrite link attached. $25/ ticket. (Ticketed: Limited to 25 seats)

7:00 PM – Thursday Night Blitz Trivia | Test your beer and pop-culture knowledge.

Friday, October 9
4:00 PM – West Coast Tap Takeover: Oregon
Fort George Brewery: Fresh Hop Mirrored Realities
Breakside Brewery: Fresh Hop Starstruck IPA

9:00 PM – Musical Bingo: Late Night Edition w/ Talia | High-energy bingo with live tracks and prizes.

Saturday, October 10

Bus To Show Shuttle: GABF Shuttle | The shuttle makes stops at Arvada Beer Garden, Bierstadt Lagerhaus, and Schoolyard Beer Garden and then to on to GABF. On the way home, it is the reverse. Expect the shuttle to pick up at 11:40am from Bierstadt. Please refer to the Official GABF Directions to familiarize yourself with the shuttle pick up location. Driver tips are encouraged. (Ticketed: 45 seats max per shuttle)

4:00 PM – West Coast Tap Takeover: California
North Park Beer Company: Freshie Fresh IPA
Ghost Town Brewing: Resin Fingers IPA

7:00 PM – Live Music: The Polkanauts | Hard-rocking polka band with high-octane accordion riffs.

Sunday, October 11
12:00 PM – GABF Medal Ceremony Watch Party | Watch the live award ceremony on the big screen with commentary and live medal presentations for visiting winners.

2:00 PM – Broncos vs. Chargers Game | Catch the game live in the hall.

Bus To Show Shuttle: GABF Shuttle | The shuttle makes stops at Arvada Beer Garden, Bierstadt Lagerhaus, and Schoolyard Beer Garden and then to on to GABF. On the way home, it is the reverse. Expect the shuttle to pick up at 11:40am from Bierstadt. Please refer to the Official GABF Directions to familiarize yourself with the shuttle pick up location. Driver tips are encouraged. (Ticketed: 45 seats max per shuttle)