Creekside Beer Fest Tickets On Sale Now Plus More Boulder Creek Festival Fun
Photo courtesy of Ryan Cox Photography
Five sessions of beer tastings from more than 20 breweries and beverage makers on May 24 and 25, as well as live music, food, and family activities at the Boulder Creek Festival
BOULDER, Colo. (April 8, 2025) - Tickets for Creekside Beer Fest, an all inclusive beer tasting on May 24 and 25 at the 36th Annual Boulder Creek Festival, are on sale now. Enjoy unlimited samplings from more than 20 primarily Colorado-based breweries and beverage makers across five sessions. Due to popular demand, a fifth Saturday evening session was added this year. Also new to Creekside Beer Fest is a Roots Music Project showcase featuring local musicians and artists that will be performing during each session Saturday and Sunday.
“Top off your Boulder Creek Festival experience at Creekside Beer Fest, where the hops are popping, Boulder Creek is flowing, and everyone is having a great time,” says Boulder Creek Festival Event Director Ryan Slater. “From IPAs and lagers to sour beers, ciders, and NA options, there is something for everyone at Creekside Beer Fest!”
Festival goers can choose from the following sessions on May 24 and 25:
Saturday First Session: 11 a.m to 1 p.m.
Saturday Second Session: 2 to 4 p.m.
Saturday Third Session: 5 to 7 p.m. New session added!
Sunday First Session: 12 to 2 p.m.
Sunday Second Session: 3 to 5 p.m.
Creekside Beer Fest is proud to showcase the following breweries and beverage makers:
Avery Brewing Co.
Bootstrap Brewing
Brewdog
Bulleit Whiskey
Busey Brews
Cellar West
Crooked Stave Brewing Co.
Danico Brewing
Four Noses Brewing Co.
Great Divide Brewing Co.
Milieu Fermentation
Odd13 Brewing
Odell Brewing Co.
Outer Range Brewing Company
Ratio Beerworks
Rocks & Hops Brewing
Shelter Distilling
Talbott’s Cider
The Post Brewing Co.
Untitled Art
Upslope Brewing Company
Wibby Brewing
Wild Provisions Beer Project
Experience the following festivities throughout Memorial Day weekend:
Over 30 bands across three stages including a Friday night kickoff concert with Steely Dead, as well as artists ranging from indie rock and Americana to bluegrass and reggae. New this year—a showcase by Roots Music Project featuring local musicians and performers
Creekside for Kids, a weekend of family fun from concerts for kids and interactive performances, including Jeff & Paige, to games and activities
Taste from dozens of food trucks and local restaurants which include vegan and vegetarian to international cuisine and carnival favorites
Shopping: Shop from more than 200 vendors at Boulder Creek Festival’s farmers-market-style festival featuring local art, apparel, ceramics, home goods, and more
Street Wise Art Battle: Located at the Boulder Creek Festival Art Zone, this partnership with Street Wise Arts includes 10 artists that have been hand-selected to participate in an epic painting competition on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Their works of art will be displayed in Boulder throughout the year. There will be an auction for these pieces that the public can bid on with proceeds benefiting Street Wise Arts. Stop by and vote for your favorite artist and watch them work on their masterpieces. The first-place winner will receive a cash prize
The Boulder Creek Festival takes place along the Boulder Creek from 9th Street to 14th Street between Canyon Boulevard and Arapahoe Avenue. Artist, volunteer, sponsor and vendor opportunities are still available through the website.
“There are so many incredible activities lined up over Memorial Day weekend this year,” says City of Boulder Events Manager Justin Greenstein. “Boulder Creek Festival is truly Boulder’s weekend where we welcome the community and beyond to experience the best kickoff event of the summer!”
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About Boulder Creek Festival
Taking place May 23 - 26, 2025, Boulder Creek Festival® is Boulder’s weekend. Hosted annually for more than 35 years, the event is the unofficial kickoff to summer in Boulder, and features three days of festivities, including 30+ bands and performances; food and beverage, ranging from food trucks to healthy vegetarian eats; a curated marketplace showcasing 200+ local makers, fine art and more; a business bazaar; a Creekside Beer Festival showcasing Colorado breweries; and a Creekside for Kids area with family-friendly activities and entertainment. At its core, the festival is a Boulder-centric event produced for and by the community. For more information, visit www.bouldercreekfest.com, or follow @bouldercreekfest on Instagram and @bouldercreekfestival on Facebook.
About Team Player Productions
Founded more than 28 years ago in Denver, Team Player Productions (TPP) has produced and managed more than 400 events around the country, raising more than $2 million for its various nonprofit partners. TPP has created and continues to produce beloved annual events including Vail Wine Classic, Breckenridge Wine Classic and Vail Craft Beer Classic, and adopted others, such as Denver Burger Battle and Boulder Creek Festival. The company was also the originator of events including Taste of Fort Collins, Steamboat Wine Festival and Park City Food & Wine Classic. TPP consults and produces events for a portfolio of clients as well, such as Goose Island Beer Co., Blue Point Brewing Co., Great Divide Brewing Company, Odell Brewing Company, Red Bull, City of Centennial, Anheuser-Busch, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and City of Littleton. For more information, visit TPPEvents.com, or follow @TPPEvents on Facebook and @TeamPlayerProductions on Instagram.
About City of Boulder
Located approximately 30 miles northwest of Denver at an elevation of 5,430 feet, the City of Boulder is home to 103,840 residents and the state's largest institution of higher learning, the University of Colorado. Boulder is a world-class destination with over 300 miles of public hiking and biking facilities. Its spectacular scenery includes more than 45,000 acres of open space. Boulder is a home-rule municipality that is self-governed under the Constitution of the State of Colorado. To learn more about the City of Boulder, visit their website or follow @cityofboulder on Instagram and Facebook.