AUGUST 23-24, 2024

BUCKLEY PARK - DURANGO, COLORADO

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2024 San Juan Brewfest ticket info:

Tickets are on sale NOW! There are three ticket types - General Admission, VIP and Designated Driver.

General Admission ticket holders receive a souvenir 5 oz tasting glass, unlimited tastings from up to 35 breweries and live music. Food is available for purchase. General Admission tickets are available for Friday August 23 and Saturday August 24. Friday is LOCALS DAY with tickets sold for $40, a 20% discount. Only 500 tickets sold for Friday, so no waiting in long lines. Event time is 5 to 8 pm. Saturday tickets cost $50. Event time is 1 to 5 pm.

VIP tickets are sold for Saturday only, and include the following - one hour early access to the event at noon, a souvenir 5 oz tasting glass, unlimited tastings from up to 35 breweries, live music, access to the VIP tent with shaded seating, a meal from Perbacco Cucina Italiana, and a VIP goodie bag. VIP tickets cost $100.

Designated Driver tickets are available for both days, and there is a VIP DD ticket as well for Saturday. DD tickets are discounted by 50% in return for helping others get home safely. DD’s get access to the DD Lounge where you will be served mocktails from local restaurants and bars. You also have a shaded seating area that is just for you. DD tickets for Friday cost $20. Saturday DD tickets are $25, and VIP DD tickets cost $50. VIP DD’s get everything the VIP receives just not the beer.

Mocktails provided by:

Click below to get your tickets today!

Please note that IF there are tickets available the either day of the event, you must purchase them via the links below. The San Juan Brewfest does not accept cash nor will we swipe your card for your tickets, you will buy them at the links below by entering your contact info and your credit card. Once you do that, you will show your email or text confirmation at the gate, along with your valid ID that shows you are at least 21, and in you go! Remember no one under 21 admitted and no pets of any kind.

Breweries

40 breweries are pouring this year. Each will bring at least three different styles of beer, so there will be 120 different beers to sample.

Bands

Live music brought to you by

Animas City Theatre

Friday - Magic Beans

Magic Beans have a passion for music that is as infectious as their songs, both of which have gained them national notoriety in a short time. The band honors the wide diaspora of American music by incorporating the flavors of funk, R’n’B, rock, soul, and even some country influence into a complete package that is noticeably their own. Their latest release, Unzipped, is an all-instrumental tribute to lo-fi recording techniques, hip hop beat tapes, and 90’s neo-soul. Seamlessly combining the familiar tones and accessible sounds of the past with a modern spin makes the band a hit with music fans of any generation. Their soulful songs and entrancing dance grooves will fill your cup and leave you wanting more, moving your body and your heart.

Saturday Headliner - Dragondeer

Dragondeer returns to the San Juan Brewfest stage after first performing in 2017. The Denver band has conjured the rhythm spirits to concoct a blend of Psychedelic Blues, Retro Funk, Soul and Rock-n-Roll into a genre blur that's aim is to speak to souls and keep the body moving. Four good friends that brew a musical alchemy that is song centric with a proclivity to stretch things out and see where the evening leads. Heard across radio waves, through the trees at festivals like Electric Forrest, Firefly, Telluride Blues, and on stage at Red Rocks, this band keeps growing and morphing and wants you in on the ride. Their new album was released in October 2023.

Saturday Opener - Little Wilderness

Little Wilderness hails from Durango, CO and is fresh off a set at Austin’s SWSW Music Festival. They embody homegrown rock n' roll that pays tribute to the environment around the Four Corners. Established in 2011, they have been a staple of the Durango musical community. Paul Henderson writes catchy tunes, sings, and plays guitar. Paul is joined by guitar wizard Dan Szabo, bassist Juan Lopez, and drummer David Sachs. In 2019, they released their full-length debut album, Big Tent, on Austin's own Flak Records. The album is an eclectic compilation of songs that were born in the era of loud amps and hard hitting drums. Little Wilderness takes pride in their craft, striving to be true to their roots and to inspire their listeners and counterparts to do the same. Rock 'n Roll will never die!

Click HERE for Little Wilderness Spotify page

Hotels

The San Juan Brewfest has two hotel partners for 2024:

The General Palmer Hotel in Downtown and the Siesta Motel in the North Main District

Click the links below to book your hotel stay with these two amazing properties today!

  • General Palmer Hotel

    Built in 1898, the General Palmer Hotel has provided memorable stays for its guests for 125 years. Now is your turn to enjoy the experience that keeps the halls alive for all these years. Welcome to The General Palmer and enjoy your timeless stay.

    Book Now

  • Siesta Motel

    The Siesta Motel, a classic 1950s motor-court motel, has recently been renovated to combine its nostalgic charm with modern conveniences. Conveniently located in the North Main District along the trolley route, just 5 minutes from historic downtown Durango.

    Book Now

Information

  • Entry Requirements and Policies for the 2024 San Juan Brewfest

    The San Juan Brewfest works to create a safe and fun environment for all attendees. By purchasing a ticket and/or participating in this event, you agree to the entry protocol and the following policies:

    Care for Durango

    Take the pledge to “Care for Durango” and stay healthy, be prepared, leave no trace, be firewise, and be respectful. The “Care for Durango” principles are the actions you can take to be conscientious and caring on your adventures in Durango.

    Entry Requirements

    Every attendee must be at least 21, have a valid ID and a valid ticket. No exceptions, make sure you bring your ID no matter your age.

    Aggression/Harassment

    The San Juan Brewfest has a zero-tolerance policy for aggression or harassment of any kind.

    Everyone should feel safe during the event, and we are dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age or religion. We do not tolerate any form of aggressive behavior or harassment of festival attendees, staff, volunteers, sponsors, or brewers.

    If a participant breaks these policies, they will be removed from the San Juan Brewfest and the proper authorities will be notified. If someone or something makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, no matter how minor it may seem, please report it immediately to any San Juan Brewfest staff member or security guard so the situation can be addressed.

    Drugs (Including Marijuana)

    No drugs of any kind are allowed inside the event area, including marijuana. While marijuana is legal in Colorado, it is NOT legal to consume it outside of your home or the home of someone who gives you permission to consume it. This includes flower and edibles, as well as marijuana paraphernalia.

    Prescription drugs are allowed as needed.

    Smoking

    Smoking is NOT allowed in Buckley Park, but you can go out into the street to smoke. Please be respectful of others around you and put your butt in the trash.

    Outside Alcohol

    No outside alcohol is allowed inside the event area. We have plenty for you to try! If anyone appears inebriated at the gate, the Brewfest reserves the right to deny entry. Wait until you get here!

    Backpacks

    Small backpacks are allowed, but are subject to search. Any item specifically noted here, or anything else the event staff deem to be harmful or dangerous, will be disposed of, or the attendee can come back at a later time after the item(s) have been taken elsewhere.

    Chairs

    One small camping chair per person is allowed. The Brewfest reserves the right to relocate your chair if it is in a high traffic area or an emergency access area.

    Weapons

    No weapons of any kind are allowed inside the event area. This includes, but is not limited to, firearms, knives, and explosives. Small pocket knives may be allowed, but at the discretion of the San Juan Brewfest staff and/or their designees. Leave it at home!

    Pets

    No pets of any kind are allowed inside the event area. The only exceptions are for legitimate service animals. Emotional support animals are NOT allowed.

    Children

    No children, or anyone under 21, are allowed inside the event area. This includes infants.

    Water Bottles

    EMPTY water bottles are allowed inside the event area. A free water station is available at the event to fill your water bottle. Anyone bringing in a full or partially full bottle will be required to empty it before entering. Only EMPTY water bottles are allowed!

    Underage Drinking and Over-consumption

    The Brewfest also has a zero tolerance policy for underage drinking. Anyone inside the San Juan Brewfest event area without a wristband will be removed from the event and the proper authorities will be contacted. A wristband indicates a valid ID has been shown. Additionally, the San Juan Brewfest staff and/or its designees can ask for any attendee’s ID at any time during the event, even after entering the San Juan Brewfest event area.

    The San Juan Brewfest has a zero tolerance policy for over-consuming. Anyone who appears to be intoxicated prior to entering the event can be denied entry. Anyone inside the event area who is intoxicated will be removed from the event.

    Don’t be a jerk, be of-age, and know your limits! This includes YOU!

    All policies apply to EVERYONE at the San Juan Brewfest, including vendors, volunteers, bands, etc.

    San Juan Brewfest staff and/or their designees have sole decision making authority on these issues, and their decisions are final.

  • The San Juan Brewfest strives to be accessible to everyone. For any accessibility accommodations, please contact Tim at tim@sanjuanbrewfest.com or 970-749-1157.

    The Brewfest is a two-day event, Friday August 23 and Saturday August 24. Friday is the best day to attend if you have any accessibility concerns as there will be about one-third the number of people attending on Friday compared to Saturday.

    The Brewfest will have two accessible restrooms on site.

    The Brewfest will create a “rest area” for anyone that needs to sit down, or perhaps to rest your service animal, or to just get away from the crowds and noise for a few minutes. This will be located by the front gate at 12th Street and Main Ave.

    There are 3 ADA spaces within a block of the event entrance.

  • Please click the links below to see our statement on public accomodation:

    English Version

    Spanish Version

  • The San Juan Brewfest is GREENER than ever this year. Here are our sustainability efforts and how you can help!

    We drink from a reusable tasting glass, not plastic cups, and have done so for a decade.

    Recycle bins are placed throughout the venue, and attendees are encouraged to recycle.

    Breweries serving from cans or bottles agree to recycle 100% of what they bring to the event.

    Attendees are allowed to bring in an empty water bottle, and a water station is available to refill water bottles all day long. The water station is sponsored by Well on Wheels.

    Attendees are encouraged to bring their own utensils to eat with. BYOF – bring your own fork!

    Food vendors are strongly encouraged to offer low or no waste ways to serve their food.

    Instead of using paper to vote for the People’s Choice Award, we have used a text to vote system for many years.

    All City of Durango public transit is FREE both days of the Brewfest! Take the bus for safety and environmental reasons

    The Brewfest includes in its policies Visit Durango’s Care for Durango pledge.

  • The San Juan Brewfest recognizes, publicly and intentionally, that we live, work, and organize on stolen and occupied traditional land that is just one piece of a larger, boundless terrain for Indigenous Peoples; Ute Tribe, Jicarilla Apache, Arapaho, Comanche, and the Diné Nations, and others. We acknowledge that 48 contemporary tribal nations are historically tied to the lands that make up the state of Colorado. The San Juan Brewfest would like to pay our respects to their elders, past and present, and choose to honor and acknowledge the original stewards of this land in hopes of building mutual respect and understanding across all cultures – those that reside here and those that pass through here today and in the future.

  • EARLY CHECK-IN

    On Friday August 23, come to early check in at the gate located at 12th and Main from 3 to 4:30 pm. Bring your printed ticket with you, or have it on your phone, along with your valid ID showing you are 21 or older, and you’ll get your credential early. Come back at 5 pm and go to the RE-ENTRY line, which will be way faster! RE-ENRTY line is located on the west side of Main Ave, between 12th and 13th Streets.

    On Saturday August 24, come to early check in at the gate located at 12th and Main from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Bring your printed ticket with you, or have it on your phone, along with your valid ID showing you are 21 or older, and you’ll get your credential early. Come back at 1 pm for General Admission ticket and at noon for VIP tickets and go to the RE-ENTRY line, which will be way faster! RE-ENRTY line is located on the west side of Main Ave, between 12th and 13th Streets.

    If you can’t do early check in, be prepared to wait a bit. We will get you in as fast as possible, which should be about 15 minutes. Gates open at 5 pm sharp on Friday August 23 and at 1 pm sharp on Saturday August 24. VIP’s get in one hour early at noon on Saturday!

    TICKETS – PHONE

    After you purchased your ticket, you were sent an email or a text that has a link to your ticket or an attachment that is the ticket. You can bring the email or text with you on your phone, and open the attachment or the link to show your ticket at the gate. There is also an option to add your tickets to your Apple or Google Wallet, which you can show at the gate. You must have a valid ID and be at least 21 to enter. No pets of any kind allowed, leave the dog at home.

    TICKETS – PRINT

    You can also print your ticket, give it to whomever is attending, and bring it to the event, along with your valid ID. Must be 21, no kids allowed! EVERYONE MUST HAVE A VALID ID, NO EXCEPTIONS. No pets of any kind allowed, leave the dog at home.

    Either works, and both allow us to scan your ticket to get you into the event.

    LOST TICKETS

    If you can’t find your email or text, no worries. You can check in without your ticket, but the ID you present must match the name of the person who purchased the tickets, or who they were purchased for. You can also request to have your tickets re-sent by sending an email to tim@sanjuanbrewfest.com but the deadline to request this is Thursday August 22 at noon. After that go to https://support.bigtickets.com/article/132-help-i-cant-find-my-tickets

    OTHER

    NO ONE UNDER 21 ADMITTED, this includes infants. Also no dogs or pets of any kind. If you show up with pets or kids you will be turned away.

    You can bring in a small bag, but we reserve the right to search it. You can also bring in an EMPTY water bottle, and you can fill it up at the FREE water station inside the event area, sponsored by Well on Wheels.

    Gates open at 5 pm sharp on Friday August 23 and at 1 pm sharp on Saturday August 24. VIP’s get in one hour early at noon on Saturday!

    REQUIRED: REVIEW OUR POLICIES TO AVOID UNNECESSARY ISSUES

    See you at the Brewfest!

  • Friday

    3 to 4:30 pm - Early Check In at 12th and Main

    5 pm - Gates Open for General Admission Ticket Holders

    5:30 to 7:30 pm - Live Music – Band TBA

    7:45 pm - Last Call

    8 pm - Taps Off, No More Beer!

    8:15 pm - Park Closed

    Saturday August 24

    10:30 to 11:30 am - Early Check In at 12th and Main

    12 pm - Gates Open for VIP Ticket Holders

    1 pm - Gates Open for General Admission Ticket Holders

    1:30 to 2:30 pm - Live Music – Band TBA

    3 to 5 pm - Live Music – Band TBA

    4:45 pm - Last Call

    5 pm - Taps Off, No More Beer!

    5:15 pm - Park Closed

  • Durango is awesome and we love living here! We always like sharing cool things to do with people visiting from out of town, and reminding locals all that Durango has to offer. Click HERE for more information.

  • The San Juan Brewfest is a 21 and over event.

    We encourage you to make arrangements in advance so that you get home safely after the San Juan Brewfest. Here are options:

    All City of Durango buses are FREE on Friday August 23 and Saturday August 24, including the Main Avenue Trolley. The Trolley runs every 20 minutes and has multiple stops along Main Avenue north of Downtown. The Trolley route starts and ends at the Transit Center in Downtown Durango, which is only four blocks from Buckley Park where the Brewfest is held. Click HERE for a link to the bus schedule and route information.

    Walk or ride your bike on the Animas River Trail. Exit the Trail at 9th Street, 12th Street, or Rotary Park to access Downtown and Buckley Park.

    Get a friend to be your Designated Driver. Designated Driver tickets heavily discounted. DD’s will receive free non-alcoholic beverages inside the event as a reward for helping others get home safely.

    Or call any of these companies:

    DuranGO! evening transit service. Available every night 5 pm to midnight. Only $2 per ride! Download the app to get started. App Store or Google Play

    Sunshine Rides (call or text to ride) 970-777-7777

    Buck Horn Limousine (reservation required) 970-769-0933

    Animas Transportation (reservation required) 970-259-1315

    UBER Download the app, set up an account, get a ride.

    If you drive, all parking meters in Downtown are free after 6 pm on Friday and free all day on Saturday. All City parking lots are also free starting at 5 pm on Friday and all day on Saturdays. You are not allowed to leave your car overnight in a parking meter space, but you can leave your car overnight in the City parking lots.

    Do NOT park at Town Plaza or Northpoint Mall as those spaces are reserved for customers.

  • 2024 San Juan Brewfest volunteer positions are now available. Click HERE to sign up. Volunteering earns you a FREE ticket to the Brewfest!

    If you have any questions about any of the volunteer positions, email Tim at tim@sanjuanbrewfest.com

  • Please bring rain gear to the Brewfest. We are a rain or shine event! If the rain gets heavy, everyone can gather up under the brewery tents. In the unlikely event that the weather turns really bad for a prolonged period, the event will close until the weather passes. Everyone will be asked to leave the event and shelter in Downtown businesses. Watch our social media for announcements about when to come back. Facebook and Instagram

Vendors

FOOD

The Crazy Coop - Friday & Saturday

Homeslice Pizza - Friday & Saturday

Gosar Natural Foods - Saturday only

Sponsors

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FAQs

  • Friday August 23 and Saturday August 24, 2024. The following year’s date is the weekend of August 22 and 23, 2025. The Brewfest is always held the weekend before Labor Day Weekend.

  • Buckley Park in Historic Downtown Durango. Buckley Park is located at 12th Street and Main Ave.

  • 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 Information section above.

  • See our TICKETS page for ticket info. All proceeds benefit United Way of Southwest Colorado. No refunds, the Brewfest will go on rain or shine! We strongly encourage you to buy your tickets in advance. Tickets on sale starting Friday December 1, 2023. The San Juan Brewfest is a 21 and over event.

  • See the HOTELS page for the Brewfest’s two hotel partners.

    For other option , check out Visit Durango’s hotel page HERE. For a list of campgrounds in the area, go HERE.

  • 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 December 1, 2023, 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, see our VENDORS page for menus. All proceeds benefit United Way of Southwest Colorado, 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. New this year from our ticketing partner is the ability to change the name on the ticket. Note: Thirsty 13 tickets are NOT transferable.

  • 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 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 you can check in early. We’ll give you your wristband, then you can come back when the event opens and get in quickly through the Re-Entry line! Visit Check In in the Information section above for info on how to make it easy to enter the event.

  • We will have several food vendors at the event with food available for purchase. See the Vendors page for more information.

  • You can bring in a purse, small bag or small backpack with personal items on it, such as your wallet, sunscreen, etc. 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. See Policies in the Information section above page for more information.

  • The Thirsty 13 is a half marathon in Durango that is on Saturday August 24, same day as day two of the Brewfest, in the morning. Participants in the Thirsty 13 have an option to purchase a 36% discounted ticket to the Brewfest with their entry to the race. For more info, go to Thirsty13Durango.com

  • 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

    UBER - Download the app to get started.

Contact us.

Coordinator – Tim Walsworth
tim@sanjuanbrewfest.com
970-749-1157
970-375-5068

Charity Beneficiary – United Way of Southwest Colorado
Lynn Urban
lynnu@unitedway-swco.org
970-247-9444