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Pours On The Plains

A CRAFT BEER EVENT AT THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY FAIR

Do you enjoy ice-cold beer and laid-back summer fun? Join us for Pours on the Plains, a craft beer event at the Arapahoe County Fair.

Friday, July 25, 2025
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Exhibition Hall (inside where it’s cool!)
Tickets: $25

Pours on the Plains is a celebration of Colorado beer from 15+ local breweries. Discover your new favorite beer and enjoy live music and fun activities. We’ll have a photo bus, golf simulator game, roaming magician, temporary tattoo and henna artists, food for sale, and more.

Come for the beer and fun vibes—and stay for the fireworks and rides!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Pours on the Plains is a separate ticketed event. Attendees must also purchase a Fair general admission ticket.

21+ event, no exceptions. This includes infants and toddlers.

Beer sampling tickets will be provided, with a free mug.

Pours on the Plains activities (games, henna tattoos, etc.) are included in admission fee.

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People's Choice Award
Sip and cast your vote for your favorite brewery of the night! Each guest will receive one token to be used to vote for the People's Choice Award. The winner will be announced at the event.

Judge's Choice Award
A panel of judges will determine the Judge's Choice for the Best in Show as well as judging other beer styles at the event. Judges include MSU Denver Brewery Operations Lecturer and Lab Manager Katie Strain, Thirst Colorado assistant editor Steve Graham, Thirst Colorado marketing assistant Brandon Geer and guest judges Fabienne Geer and Christine Graham.

Activities
Live music, photo booth, temporary tattoos, caricature drawings, roaming magician/mentalist.

Beer Samplings
Guests will receive a mini mug and beer sampling tickets with their admission. One sampling = One ticket.

Event Time
This year, Pours on the Plains will be running from 6:30 PM-9:30 PM.

Tickets
Pours on the Plains is a 21+ event (NO EXCEPTIONS even for infants and toddlers) and tickets are $25 each. Purchasers MUST also purchase a Fair ticket to gain entry into the event. If Pours on the Plains is not sold out, tickets will also be available day of online and on-site for $30. Designated Driver tickets will be available for sale on-site only for 21+ guests for $10.

2025 Food Offering

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Food
Lazy Dog Restaurant will be available for purchase within the event. CASH-ONLY (ATMs available on-site).

Inside Out Quesadilla $10
- A crispy cheese crusted quesadilla stuffed with melted cheddar and jack cheeses, served with guacamole, sour cream + housemade salsa [1260-1420 cal]
Pie Tin Nachos $10
- Whoa, Nellie Mexican-Style Lager cheese sauce, guacamole, tomatoes, pickled jalapeño, tapatío crema, queso blanco, cilantro [1560-1720 cal]
Pulled Pork Slider $5/slider
- Whoa, Nellie Mexican-Style Lager cheese sauce, guacamole, tomatoes, pickled jalapeño, tapatío crema, queso blanco, cilantro [1560-1720 cal]
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad $10
- Romaine, garlic croutons, parmesan, caesar dressing [750 cal]
Triple Chocolate Mousse $5
- Housemade chocolate mousse layered with chocolate sauce, chocolate chips + crunchy waffle flakes + whipped cream [950 cal]
Banana Pudding $5
- Banana cream pudding, old school nilla wafers, sliced banana, whipped cream [600 cal]

Complimentary popcorn will be available.

Food may also be purchased outside from one of our Fair food vendors and brought inside.

2024 Pours on the Plains Winners

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Congratulations again to each of our winners of the 2024 Pours on the Plains:

People’s Choice Best Brewery: Incantation Brewing
Judge’s Choice Easy Drinking: Seedstock’s Strawberry Rhubarb Cream Ale
Judge’s Choice Full of Flavor: Iron Mule’s Smoked Banshee Barrel Aged Amber Ale
Judge’s Choice Most Original Beer: Danico Brewing’s Pistachio Cream Ale
Judge’s Choice Best in Show: Fiction Beer Company

ATTENTION BREWERS!

Share your unique blends of hops and barleys at the Arapahoe County Fair, complete with carnival, CPRA Rodeo, farm animals and funnel cakes.

For additional information and to sign up today to become a participating brewery at the 2025 Pours on the Plains, please visit here. Space is limited.

Tickets

2025 Pours on the Plains

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July 25, 2025 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Must also purchase a Fair ticket for entry. 21+ event only, no exceptions (including infants and young children). Guests will receive 1 mini mug and beer sampling tickets with their admission. 1 ticket = 1 sample.

$25 + $3 Convenience Fee.

Craft Brew $28.00

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2025 Arapahoe County Fair

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July 24 - July 27, 2025

Good for one day only between July 24th- July 27th.

July 24, 2025; 4 p.m.-Midnight
July 25, 2025; 11 a.m.-Midnight
July 26, 2025; 11 a.m.-Midnight
July 27, 2025; 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

$25 + $3 Convenience Fee.

General Admission $28.00

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2025 Breweries

Andiamo Brew

A Bit Twisted Brewpub

Bent Barley Brewing Company

Breckenridge Brewery

Danico Brewing Co.

Elizabeth Brewing Company

Iron Mule Brewery

Launch Pad Brewery

Lazy Dog Restaurant

Living the Dream Brewing Co.

Milieu Fermentation

Second Dawn Brewing

Seedstock Brewery

Two22 Brew

Cool As A Cucumber mocktails We use only the best ingredients to create one-of-a-kind mocktails that are made fresh and with no preservatives!

Best Day Brewing Life is chock-full of moments that deserve a great beer, but not the booze.

Extreme Strings As seen on Lifetime Channel's Married At First Sight Season 17 (Denver).

RetroRollers Photo Bus Embark on a journey through time with our transformed 1973 VW van named Ginger. She was originally from Seattle, and made the long trip to Colorado, and is now serving as a one-of-a-kind photobooth experience!

Dick Steiner Magician and Mentalist Roaming magician and mentalist Dick Steiner offers a variety of fascinating and original close-up tricks.

Artsy Face Complimentary caricature drawings, glitter tattoos and henna designs.

Dryvebox Golf Simulator Whether you are a total beginner or a scratch golfer, Dryvebox is for you. Learn the game. Perfect your swing. Have fun. Dryvebox provides a variety of golf experiences and swing analyses. The experience is great for golfers and non-golfers

2025 FAQ

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING TO THE EVENT?

Please bring your printed or mobile ticket and a valid, government issued photo ID. Attendees must be 21+ to enter - no exceptions (infants and toddlers are not permitted).

WHERE CAN I FIND PARKING?

Parking is free at the Fairgrounds. Please be safe and use a designated driver taxi/safe ride service.

WHAT DOES MY TICKET INCLUDE?

Pours on the Plains ticket holders gain entry to the craft brew festival for 3 hours of beverage sampling and complimentary entertainment. All ticket holders receive a complimentary mini mug and a chance to vote for their favorite brew of the evening.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I CAN'T MAKE THE EVENT?

Tickets are non-refundable, however ticket holders may transfer their tickets to anyone who is 21+. Simply print out the ticket and hand it to the person of your choice, or email it to them!

WILL THE EVENT BE CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER?

Pours on the Plains does take place indoors and outdoors and is a rain or shine event. However, in extreme conditions, the organizers reserve the right to cancel the event. If the cancellation occurs prior to the commencement of the event, attendees will be notified of the cancellation by email.

I DON'T DRINK. CAN I STILL ATTEND?

Yes, of course! Your ticket still includes entertainment. Non-alcoholic beverages provided by Cool As A Cucumber mocktails and Best Day Brewing non-alcoholic beer, and we always provide water.

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