2010 Great American Beer Festival

The 2010 Great American Beer Festival kicks off on September 16-18, 2010. This annual event attracts beer lovers from all over who want to enjoy the fun, beer and festivities. The exciting city of Denver plays host to North America's favorite beer event. For those who are traveling to the festival from out of state, you are advised to book your hotel accommodation quickly. Hotel vacancies are expected to be limited closer to the festival event weekend. Great places to stay during the festival weekend include The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa, Comfort Inn Downtown Denver, Hyatt Regency Denver and Hotel VQ at Mile High.

The Denver beer festival first took place in 1982. It was created by Charlie Papazian and is held annually in Boulder, Colorado. Initially this beer festival featured 22 breweries. Over the years, it has grown to feature approximately 457 breweries in 2009 and offers as many as 2000 beers to sample. In addition to the numerous beer samples, there are a vast selection of snacks to wash down the all the great beers. This fun packed weekend has so much in store for beer lovers in attendance that you really will not want the festival to ever end. From free massages, the You be the Judge booth and Designated Driver Lounge, the fun is non-stop.

Sample your very favorite brew at the You be the Judge booth. Discover what it takes to improve your own beer judging skills while you enjoy drinking the best beer samples in town. In addition to the festival's official judges who oversee the formal beer tasting contest, there also are renowned lectures from the beer brewers, a Great American Beer Fest bookstore and lots of delicious food to sample. The festival action takes place at Denver's Beer and Food Pavilion. Enjoy local cuisine prepared by top chefs to complement your favorite beers and festive fun. This year's Great American Beer Festival is expected to have record attendance.

Ticket sales for the beer tasting event have been going fast from the minute they went on sale to the public. If you are not one of the lucky ones to get your hands on the coveted Denver beer festival ticket then perhaps you too can attend the festivities as a 2010 Great American Beer Festival volunteer. Volunteers for the event are always welcomed. Click here for the festival's location, transportation and map details of the festival event. Here is look at last years' 2009 Great American Beer Festival winners list. Who do you think the 2010 Great American Beer Festival winner will be?

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