Boulder Beer, Wine and Cocktail Festivals

March

Winter Craft Beer Festival
Around 50 Colorado breweries serve up some150 beers to taste at the Balch Fieldhouse on CU campus.

April

Microbreweries for the Environment
Beer tasting to benefit local non-profit environmental organizations, held at the Boulder Theater.

Taste of Pearl
Taste Boulder's culinary arts scene and distinctive Colorado wines while strolling through historic downtown.

May

Upslope Get Down
A day of music, brews and local food trucks at Upslope Brewing Company.

Avery Brewing Invitational
A huge celebration of beer, with selections hand-picked by the Avery team.

June

Moovers & Shakers
A cocktail competition featuring mixologists from some of Boulder's best restaurants, held at the Dairy Center for the Arts.

July

Jul-IPA
A celebration of the "best and baddest" India Pale Ales at the West End Tavern.

August

Boulder Craft Beer Festival
Downtown Boulder's celebration of Boulder County's best craft breweries, with tastings, music and food.

October

Boulder Burgundy Festival
Talks, tastings and meals focusing on old and rare Burgundies, held at various locations around town.

Photo credits: Bands on the Bricks; Winter Craft Beer Festival; Taste of Pearl, Adam Johnson; Boulder Craft Beer Festival, Downtown Boulder.