September Beer Calendar: From Boulder Beer Rave to the Oyster & Stout Fest

The Denver beer scene experiences a small lull in the fall as it prepares itself for the the Great American Beer Festival in October. In a beer state like Colorado, however, even a slower season means the calendar is still chalk-full of festivals. Here's what's happening this month.

SIP SAVOR & BREW —

This weekend, the Vail Cascade Resort will put on Sip, Savor & Brew on Gore Creek: A Culinary and Craft Beer Experience. This brewmaster's weekend that allows guests to meet the brewers at Bootstrap Brewing Co., Denver Beer Co., and West Flanders Brewing Co., and attend various seminars about food and beer pairing.

when/ Friday Sept. 6 - Sunday Sept. 8
where/ Vail Cascade Resort; Vail
features/ Don't miss the small plates and craft beer pairing event on Saturday night
tickets/ $69 weekend package (doesn't include lodging)
details/ click here

BOULDER BEER RAVE —

Boulder Beer celebrates its 34th anniversary this year with tastings of rare beers from more than 30 Colorado breweries and live music at this event benefitting the Colorado Brewer's Guild and Boulder B-Cycle.

when/ Saturday Sept. 7; 2 - 6 p.m.
where/ Boulder Beer; Boulder
features/ music by Riff Raff, food by Jimmy John's
tickets/ $30
details/ click here

TOUR DE FAT —

New Belgium's epic bike parade is back in Denver with a festival featuring live music and samples of the brewery's flagship beers, as well as their Lips of Faith rare beer series.

when/ Saturday Sept. 7; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
where/ City Park; Denver
features/ costumes that trump Halloween
tickets/ FREE
details/ click here

BREW AT THE ZOO —

The 16th annual Brew at the Zoo fundraiser will pour beer from more than 40 Colorado breweries and serve food from 20 local restaurants. The event will benefit the zoo's educational programs.

when/ Friday Sept. 13; 7 - 10 p.m.
where/ The Denver Zoo
features/ complimentary appetizers,
tickets/ $75 general admission; $100 early entry
details/ click here

TELLURIDE BLUES & BREWS FEST —

Perhaps one of the most scenic and intimate music festivals in the country, the 20th annual Telluride Blues & Brews festival will offer live blues, funk, jam band, rock, gospel and soul performances, and craft beer from all over the country, with a wide variety of food and craft vendors, children's activities, late night shows, and much more.

when/ Wed. Sept. 11 - Sunday Sept. 15
where/ Telluride Town Park
features/ free 20th annual celebration show
tickets/ $170 3-day pass, $55 for Friday, $65 for Sat. or Sun.
details/ click here

STOUT & OYSTERS FEST —

Join Denver Beer Co. and The Seattle Fish Co. for the inaugural Oyster & Stout Fest. Tickets include two pints and 12 oysters, organized into three stations: east coast, west coast, and rocky mountain oysters.

when/ Saturday September 14; 12 - 4 p.m.
where/ Denver Beer Co.; Denver
features/ VIP oyster class and tasting
tickets/ $25
details/ click here
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