Mile High Beer Fest Returns With New Location and Nearly 50 Breweries

The annual celebration of Colorado craft beer moves to Denargo Market in the RiNo Arts District.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Mile High Beer Fest is returning to Denver on March 7, 2026, bringing nearly 50 breweries together for a celebration of Colorado craft beer, community, and creativity. This year's festival will take place at Denargo Market in the RiNo Arts District, a new development featuring expansive public spaces, green lawns, and one of the neighborhood's most recognizable landmarks, the giant climbing rhino.

Why it matters

The Mile High Beer Fest has become a standout event for both brewers and enthusiasts in Denver, as fewer beer festivals take place in the city. The festival's focus on local breweries and community connection resonates with attendees, providing a unique opportunity to sample a variety of Colorado craft beers.

The details

Festival organizer Lacey Spruce said the move to Denargo Market offers both flexibility and a fresh experience for attendees. The 2026 festival is expected to draw approximately 1,500 attendees and will feature breweries from across Colorado and beyond. Registration for breweries filled quickly, prompting organizers to cap participation at nearly 50 vendors. New breweries joining the festival in 2026 include Goldspot Brewing and Fiction Beer Company, adding to a lineup that blends well known favorites with new discoveries.

  • The Mile High Beer Fest is returning on March 7, 2026.
  • Hopscotch, a new beer garden at Denargo Market, is opening this spring.

The players

Lacey Spruce

The festival organizer for the Mile High Beer Fest.

Denargo Market

A new development in the RiNo Arts District that will host the 2026 Mile High Beer Fest.

Goldspot Brewing

A new brewery joining the Mile High Beer Fest lineup in 2026.

Fiction Beer Company

A new brewery joining the Mile High Beer Fest lineup in 2026.

Drink Denver

A partner in the new Hopscotch beer garden opening at Denargo Market.

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What they’re saying

“We're really excited to partner with Denargo Market. The space is beautiful, and it gives us the ability to create a fun, easy to navigate festival while keeping the spirit of Mile High Beer Fest the same.”

— Lacey Spruce, Festival organizer (glendalecherrycreek.com)

“This event is about celebrating local beer. A lot of the time, the people pouring the beer are the brewers or the owners themselves. That personal connection is really special for attendees.”

— Lacey Spruce, Festival organizer (glendalecherrycreek.com)

“Trends change, but there will always be people who enjoy beer. We're also seeing a big increase in non-alcoholic options, and we're embracing that by offering more variety every year.”

— Lacey Spruce, Festival organizer (glendalecherrycreek.com)

What’s next

Tickets to Mile High Beer Fest are all inclusive, with no tokens or drink ­tickets required. Attendees can sample freely through­out the event.

The takeaway

The Mile High Beer Fest's move to the new Denargo Market location in the RiNo Arts District, along with its focus on celebrating local breweries and community connection, will provide attendees with a fresh and engaging experience at one of Denver's premier craft beer events.