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Saturday, August 26th, 2023 • 1pm - 6pm

Central City—brewing beer for over 150 years. There’s even a guy in town who wrote two books about the city’s obsession with fermented malt beverages. He will be at the fest, you should too!


Slug back a few bands...

What could make tasting some of the best brews around better, you ask? Shotgunning a couple of amazing musical talents that's what. 

On tap...

Come sample some of Colorado's Best. Two dozen hand-picked (our beer author is super-picky) Colorado breweries will be on-hand along with their brewmasters and beer-production teams. Make some new friends who are all about beer.

Central City hearts beer... 

Those of us that know Central City, get it. We love our rich mining history, opera, old grumpy coots and our gambling. But most of all, we love the wonderful breweries that the Centennial state has to offer. Come share in this love, one sip at a time.


GA tickets: $50 advance / $55 day of
VIP tickets: $80 advance / $85 day of

GA admission: 1pm entry, tasting cup, live music and more samples than you can imagine.

VIP admission: early entry (noon), tasting cup, private lounge with full-sized pours and afternoon appetizers. Plus, the legendary Jimmy Lewis & Friends on the patio (song requests encouraged).

All admissions include the opportunity to meet the guy who wrote the beer books. He may even sign a book for you.

No outside beverages allowed. All samples must be consumed in the event area on Main Street.

Bus service is available from the Denver metro area. Ramblinexpress.com



Click here to check out our other great Central City Festivals!

The Great Central City Beer Fest is a proud supporter of the Gilpin County Historical Society