Upcoming beer events you can't miss

Although this monsoon weather might be keeping you indoors many of the past evenings, summer is right around the corner and it seems like something is going on each and every weekend! Here's what coming up in the next few weeks:

This weekend:

Burning Can ExtravaCANza 2015 @ Lyons Outdoor GamesSaturday, May 30, 2015Bohn Park - 219 2nd Ave.Lyons, COTime: 10:00am VIP - 11:00am - 9:00pm.Cost: $45 General, $60 VIP. Beer Relay $65. Relay + Beer Fest $100.Oskar Blues Brewery’s Burning Can ExtravCANza is the country’s first Active Beer Fest with live music and outdoor sport competitions including THE BEER RELAY. Featuring 50+ of the country’s top breweries. Burning Can is a celebration of craft beer in a can and the adventurous lifestyle. More event info is on their website.

Next weekend:

2nd Annual Steel City Brew FestSaturday, June 6, 2015Gateway park at the Historic Arkansas RiverwalkPueblo, COTime: General 6:00 - 9:00pm, VIP 5:00pm.Cost: $30The 2nd Annual Steel City Brew Fest is at the beautiful Pueblo Riverwalk during the 15th Annual Boats, Bands and BBQ Festival, presented by Loaf ' N Jug, an annual event that draws over 35,000 people over a two day period. Events for the festival include a KCBS BBQ competition, live entertainment, food and product vendors, Kids Fun Zone, Buffalo Wild Wings Hot Wing Eating Competition, along with other special events. The Steel City Brew Fest will allow participants to sample beer from both Colorado and national craft breweries. The $30 Brew Fest ticket will provide entrance to the larger festival on the day of the event which is 10:00am to 11:00pm. Website: http://puebloriverwalk.org/steel-city-brewfest/

Upcoming:

3rd Annual Feast of Saint ArnoldSaturday, June 13, 2015Chapel of Our Saviour - 8 Fourth St.Colorado Springs, COTime: 12:00pm - 4:30pm.Cost: $25 General, $75 VIP.The 3rd Annual Feast of Saint Arnold. “Colorado’s Family Friendly Beer Festival ” showcasing the best of Colorado’s craft brewers, winemakers, and emerging distilleries. It is located on the historic grounds of the Chapel of our Savior Episcopal Church in the heart of the Broadmoor Neighborhood at the foot of Cheyenne Mountain. In addition to unlimited beverage tastings, activities include the family fun zone which is a separate area for organized kid’s activities, tours of the 1920’s era historic property and mansion, and continuous live music. Proceeds to Westside CARES, providing care and compassion for neighbors in need today, tomorrow and beyond, and the missions of Chapel of our Saviour. Website: http://feastofsaintarnold.com/.19th Annual Colorado Brewers RendezvousSaturday, July 11, 2015Riverside Park - 146 E Sackett St.Salida, COTime: 1:00pm - 5:00pmCost: General $35, VIP $65 (estimate)One-day brewfest in beautiful Riverside Park in downtown Salida. Sample the different and unique beers by specialty craft brewers from around Colorado. Live music, food vendors and unlimited samples of Colorado beers. More than 70 Colorado breweries will be there serving up their best brews. Brought to you by the Salida Chamber and the Colorado Brewers Guild. Website: http://www.colorado.com/events/19th-annual-colorado-brewers-rendezvousBreckenridge Brewery's 25th Anniversary HootenannySaturday, July 18, 20152920 Brewery Lane (new location)Littleton, COTime: 11:00am - 7:00pmCost: $45 General, $20 DD.Join in for their 25th Anniversary Hootenanny on July 18th to celebrate 25 years of Leftover Salmon & Breckenridge Brewery! This will be the grand opening of their brand new 12 acre brewing campus, and Leftover Salmon feat. Bill Payne will be headlining. Also performing will be Anders Osborne, Zach Deputy, MilkDrive, and a second stage featuring multiple live performances hosted by WinterWonderGrass Festival. The event is ALL INCLUSIVE of music, food from their annual pig roast, and of course lots of beer! To commemorate this 25 year milestone they have joined forces with Leftover Salmon to create a collaborative limited release beer, packaged with 25 live tunes from Leftover Salmon, which will be debuted at the Hootenanny. Also, check out the big After Party (tickets sold separately). Website: www.breckbrew.com/hootenanny252015 GABF Member Ticket SaleTuesday, July 28, 2015Time: 10:00am Mountain Time.Where: Ticketmaster.comThis is a reminder that for Brewers Association and American Homebrewers Association Members that you can buy tickets for the 2015 Great American Beer Festival on Ticketmaster.com starting at 10am Mountain time. You must purchase a membership in the American Homebrewers Association or Brewers Association by July 19, 2015 12:00 midnight PDT, to be eligible for the member pre-sale. The event takes place in Denver at the Colorado Convention Center on September 24, 25 & 26, 2015. Members only session is on the afternoon of Saturday, September 26, 2015. General session tickets also available.2015 GABF General Public Ticket SaleWednesday, July 29, 2015Time: 10:00am Mountain Time.Where: Ticketmaster.comFor everyone else - get your mouse buttons clicking the second these tickets go on sale as tickets for the Great American Beer Festival tend to sell out within the first 45 minutes the day they go on sale! This is one of the biggest beer fests in the world. The event takes place in Denver at the Colorado Convention Center on September 24, 25 & 26, 2015. Limit of 4 tickets per session per ticket buyer for the General Sessions.Hopefully we will see you all out there!