Elizabeth Brewfest 2026 — The Pour on the Divide
By Connor Tien, DougCo Social · Updated August 2026
The inaugural Elizabeth Brewfest lands Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Running Creek Park in Elizabeth — craft breweries, food, and live music, hosted by the Elizabeth Brewing Company and benefiting the Pines & Plains Libraries Foundation. It’s in Elbert County, but only about 15 minutes east of Parker — worth the drive from Parker, the Pinery, Franktown, or Castle Rock.
At a glance
- When
- Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Time
- VIP 12 – 4 p.m.
General admission 1 – 4 p.m. - Where
- Running Creek Park
500 E Kiowa Ave, Elizabeth, CO 80107 - Cost
- GA $52.77 · VIP $78.65
Designated Driver free - Ages
- 21+ to taste
- Weather
- Rain or shine
- Hosted by
- The Elizabeth Brewing Company
- Benefits
- Pines & Plains Libraries Foundation
Tickets
Tickets are sold through the Pines & Plains Libraries Foundation on TicketSpice. It’s 21+ to taste, tickets are limited, and there are no refunds. Prices below are all-in (base price plus the ticketing fee).
- General Admission — $52.77 ($50 + $2.77 fee): 1–4 p.m. entry, unlimited 2 oz taster fills, and a souvenir cup.
- VIP — $78.65 ($75 + $3.65 fee): early access at 12 p.m., exclusive pours, and a VIP area, plus everything in general admission.
- Designated Driver — Free: come along without tasting.
Why it’s worth the drive
Elizabeth Brewfest runs at Running Creek Park, 500 E Kiowa Ave, Elizabeth, CO 80107 — the same park that hosts the town’s free Elizabeth Friday Night Market all summer. The Elizabeth Brewing Company hosts and coordinates the breweries, food, and music.
Elizabeth sits in Elbert County, just east of Douglas County. Per our nearby-area reference, it’s about a 15-minute drive from Parker, which also puts it close for residents of the Pinery, Franktown, and Castle Rock.
Want to stay in the county? Our nearest in-DougCo counterpart is the Castle Rock Beer Fest Under the Stars (Sat Sep 12 at Philip S. Miller Park). Both, plus every in-county tasting, live on our Douglas County food & drink guide.
More food, drink & events nearby
- Elizabeth Friday Night Market 2026 — 10 free Friday nights of live music, food trucks, and a beer garden at the same park, Jun 12 – Aug 14.
- Castle Rock Beer Fest Under the Stars — the in-county sibling beer fest, Sat Sep 12 at Philip S. Miller Park.
- Douglas County Food & Drink Guide — every festival, tasting, brewery, and restaurant week across DougCo.
- Summer of Fun: Douglas County 2026 — the full DougCo summer guide.
FAQs
When and where is Elizabeth Brewfest 2026?▾
Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Running Creek Park, 500 E Kiowa Ave, Elizabeth, CO 80107. VIP entry is 12–4 p.m. and general admission is 1–4 p.m. The event is rain or shine.
How much are tickets?▾
General admission is $52.77 all-in ($50 plus a $2.77 fee) and includes unlimited 2 oz taster fills and a souvenir cup. VIP is $78.65 all-in ($75 plus a $3.65 fee) and adds early access, exclusive pours, and a VIP area. A Designated Driver ticket is free. It's 21+, tickets are limited, and there are no refunds. Buy at the TicketSpice page below.
What is Elizabeth Brewfest?▾
The inaugural (first-year) Elizabeth Brewfest — "The Pour on the Divide" — hosted by The Elizabeth Brewing Company. Expect craft breweries, food, and live music at Running Creek Park.
Who does Elizabeth Brewfest benefit?▾
Ticketing is hosted by, and proceeds support, the Pines & Plains Libraries Foundation — "supporting the future of Elizabeth and our libraries," per the event.
Is there a non-drinker option?▾
Yes — a Designated Driver ticket is free. The tasting tickets (GA and VIP) are 21+.
Is Elizabeth worth the drive from Parker or Castle Rock?▾
Elizabeth sits in Elbert County just east of Douglas County. Per our nearby-area reference, it is about a 15-minute drive from Parker, which also puts it in easy reach for the Pinery, Franktown, and Castle Rock. It shares its venue, Running Creek Park, with the town’s free Elizabeth Friday Night Market.
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