Rocky Mountain Events
Breckenridge Bluegrass & Beer
September 11-13, 2026
Presented by Breckenridge Brewery
& Broken Compass Brewing
Colorado Beer & Fall Color in Breckenridge
Golden aspens. Flannel and beer tees. Breck in the summer-to-fall sweet spot.
Breckenridge Bluegrass & Beer returns September 11–13, 2026. Presented by Breckenridge Brewery and Broken Compass Brewing, the festival showcases breweries from across Colorado and beyond at Main Street Station.
Taste seasonal Oktoberfests and Märzens, hazy and West Coast IPAs, Kölsch, crisp lagers and pilsners, stouts and porters, plus hard cider, seltzers, wine, spirits and more. Yep, it’s a lot!
Between samples, browse the festival marketplace featuring small businesses, artisans and food vendors. Grass It Up brings the pickin’ and that easy, big-front-porch vibe.
Presented by
Beer Elevated
Meet the Pairing Dinner Guides
Jimmy Walker & Jason Ford
Breckenridge Beer Experts
Leading the Pairing Dinner are the brewing minds behind two of Summit County’s most respected craft beer institutions, Breckenridge Brewery and Broken Compass Brewing.
You will hear directly from the brewers as they guide each pairing, sharing the inspiration, brewing techniques, flavor profiles, and mountain culture that define their beers.
With decades of combined experience crafting, their insights and storytelling transform the dinner into more than a meal, it becomes a true celebration of Breckenridge’s thriving craft beer scene.
2026 Ticket Options
Choose Your Experience
Build and customize your weekend! Start Friday with the Beer Pairing Dinner, choose the Grand Tasting or VIP for Saturday, and add Sunday’s Beer Fest Brunch. Want the whole weekend? The All-Access Pass includes all three!
2026 Live Music
Who's Playing
Grass It Up
Saturday · 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Steeped in American music traditions — bluegrass, folk, ragtime, rock, and country — Grass It Up has shaped a unique brand of Americana that expresses life in today's American West. Celebrating their 6th full-length album Borrowed Time, they've warmed up stages for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Crooked Still, and Yonder Mountain String Band.
Come One, Come All
Who Is Rolling With Us?
The Craft Beer Curious
Ready to explore beyond the usual tap? Discover local and national breweries with more depth, character, and story.
The Music People
If you like your beer with a little pickin’ and toe-tapping, you have found your place.
The Mountain Weekend Crowd
Those who know the best mountain weekends are worth extending — especially with the Beer Pairing Dinner and Sunday Brunch in the mix.
The Festival Faithfuls
You know the vibe, you love Breck, and a great festival with great friends is all the reason you need.
Event Details
Good to Know
Food & Vendors
Festival food from local vendors is available for purchase throughout both plazas — a la carte and not included in ticket price. Grab something delicious between pours and soak up the atmosphere.
Non-tasters and designated drivers can enjoy the live music, mountain views, and festival energy free of charge.
No pets. Breckenridge Bluegrass & Beer is a no pet event.
Transportation
- FREE RIDE(opens in new tab) — Free public transit in Breckenridge
- Summit Stage(opens in new tab) — Service from Frisco, Silverthorne & Dillon
- GOI-70(opens in new tab) — Real-time I-70 road & traffic info from Denver
- Town of Breckenridge Parking(opens in new tab)
Event Sponsors
- Breckenridge Grand Vacations
- Main Street Station Plaza
- The Village at Breckenridge
- Vacasa
- The Colorado Sun
- Hyatt Residence Club
- Merchants of Main Street Station
Giving Back
Event Beneficiaries
This event benefits local Summit County organizations including Summit County Youth Sports and FIRC Summit Resource Center.
Stay Close
Discounted Lodging
Steps from the festival action in the heart of Breckenridge.
Modern mountain lodging with an active, adventure-forward vibe.
Full-service resort with convenient festival access and mountain views.
Get Involved
Help out at Bluegrass & Beer
Split your day volunteering at the Saturday event and enjoying the Grand Tasting. A four-hour shift gets you a ticket for the rest of the event. Shifts run 12:30–6:00pm on Saturday.
