The Four Corners Favorite beer tasting festival! Two days - Friday August 28 and Saturday August 29. 5 to 8 pm Friday and 1 to 5 pm Saturday. Both days at Buckley Park in Historic Downtown Durango, CO. Both days will feature up to 35 breweries and cideries, souvenir tasting glass, unlimited tastings, and live music.
Friday August 28 and Saturday August 29, 2026. The following year’s date is the weekend of August 27 and 28, 2027. The Brewfest is always held the weekend before Labor Day Weekend.
The San Juan Brewfest is held Buckley Park in Historic Downtown Durango. Buckley Park is located at 12th Street and Main Avenue.
On Friday, the Brewfest opens at 5 pm and ends at 8 pm sharp. On Saturday, the Brewfest opens at 1 pm and ends at 5 pm sharp, but VIPs get in one hour early at noon. See Timeline in the Information section on the event website.
Friday tickets are just $40. Saturday tickets are $50, and a VIP option is available for Saturday for $105 that offers many extra perks. Designated Driver tickets are also avaialble for half price. All proceeds benefit Durango based charity Team Up. No refunds, the Brewfest will go on rain or shine! We strongly encourage you to buy your tickets in advance. Tickets on sale starting June 1, 2026. The San Juan Brewfest is a 21 and over event.
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The Brewfest is an adult event only. Due to the large number of attendees kids are not allowed inside the event area. No infants nor anyone under 21 may enter.
No dogs allowed, leave the pooch at home please! No pets of any kind allowed except for LEGIT service animals. Emotional support animals are not allowed.
Buy your TICKET in advance starting June 1, 2026, then sample as many of the beers as you like from your souvenir 5 oz tasting glass! There will be up to 35 craft breweries and cideries in attendance, and each will bring at least three different beers, so there will be nearly different 100 beers for you to taste. The San Juan Brewfest encourages you to know your limits, drink responsibly and arrange in advance for a safe ride home. We will have Durango Police and security personnel at our event. Those who over-indulge will be asked to take a break or leave. LIVE MUSIC is also provided by the Animas City Theatre. Food will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit Team Up, one of the best charities in the region! EVERYONE MUST HAVE VALID ID, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Yes they are! Anyone can use a ticket you bought, but it only works one time. Tell the person you give it to that they must have valid ID, no kids, and no dogs. Our ticketing partner Big Tickets allows you to change the name on your ticket.
You can check in without your tickets, but the name on your ID must match the name on the ticket in order to do this. Best is to email our ticket provider at support@bigtickets.com and request them to send you the tickets again, or if you created an account with them you can find them that way at BigTickets.com.
The San Juan Brewfest sells DD tickets at half price for both days of the event. DD’s receive mocktails and have access to the DD Lounge with shaded seating.
We offer an early check-in, from 3 to 4:30 pm on Friday for Friday’s event, and 10:30 to 11:30 am on Saturday for Saturday’s event. Come to Buckley Park with your tickets, and your valid ID. You can check in early and get your wristband, then you can come back when the event opens and get in quickly through the Re-Entry line!
We will have several food vendors at the event with food available for purchase.
You can bring in a purse, small bag or small backpack with personal items on it, such as your wallet, sunscreen, etc. All bags are subject to search. It is also OK to bring an EMPTY water bottle. We will have a free water station at the event courtesy of Well on Wheels. No illegal drugs, outside alcohol or food, or weapons are allowed. One small camping chair per person is also allowed, but the Brewfest reserves the right to relocate your chair if it is in a high traffic area or an emergency access area. Other items may not be allowed as determined by event management. Marijuana, while legal to purchase in Durango, is NOT allowed inside the venue. No dogs or pets of any kind. All items are subject to search upon entering the venue.
All City of Durango buses are FREE both days of the Brewest. If you live or are staying close to Downtown, just walk! Take the Animas River Trail and exit at Rotary Park, then just head south two blocks to Buckley Park. You can also call any of the following companies to give you a ride to and/or from the event.
DuranGO! evening transit service. Every night from 5 pm to midnight, only $2 per ride. Download the app to get started. App Store or Google Play.
Buckhorn Limousine 970-769-0933
Sunshine Rides 970-777-7777
Animas Transportation 970-259-1315
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