After a long year of being stuck at home, festivals are on the horizon for 2021! Last year, Team Player Production (TPP) was able to successfully put on a safe, socially distanced event for more than 1500 attendees, under the harshest COVID restrictions. This summer, TPP is back with a full lineup of festivals.  

Vail Craft Beer Classic 

Vail Craft Beer Classic is reimagined and back for the fifth year! This year’s event provides an intimate all-inclusive sampling event with no crowds, no lines, but an abundance of premium beers in a one-of-a-kind, scenic mountain setting in the heart of Vail Valley. There will be four Toast of Vail sessions at the park adjacent to Ford Sculpture Garden and Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail, CO on Friday, June 25: 2-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, June 26: 12-2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. Tickets cost $49 per session or $89 for an all-day pass and can be purchased here. TPP is working closely with Eagle County Health to ensure that the event is safe for everyone in attendance and is following proper safety restrictions.  For more information, visit VailBeer.com or follow Vail Craft Beer Classic on Instagram and Facebook. 

Breckenridge Wine Classic 

Breckenridge Wine Classic pairs wine with mountain adventure from September 16-19, 2021. Guests will be able to experience over 100 food artisans, wineries, breweries, distilleries, epicurean purveyors, and locally-made products over the weekend, with seminars, tastings, and luncheons perfect for everyone’s preferences. The two two-hour Grand Tasting sessions will be hosted at Beaver Run Resort at 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday, September 17, and 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 18. Tickets are $99 each or guests can purchase Early Access Grand Tasting tickets for any sessions, granting them 30 extra minutes with winemakers and master sommeliers for $129. Double Trouble Grand Tasting tickets include early access and tickets to both sessions on Friday or Saturday for $225. The weekend will also be filled with wine dinners and pairings, and lifestyle and classroom seminars. For more information, visit BreckenridgeWineClassic.comor follow Breckenridge Wine Classic on Instagram and Facebook. 

Denver Burger Battle 

Denver Burger Battle brings all of the best burgers to one venue with one goal: to determine the Best Burger in Denver. The smackdown began in 2010 and is returning in August 2021 to crown a new victor. Dozens of restaurants from across the Denver-metro area compete for burger dominance and the title of Best Burger in Denver. Aside from burgers, Denver Burger Battle also has fun activities, craft beer, cocktails, and live music, making this a go-to event this summer! The 2019 People’s Choice winner was Hearth & Dram and the Judge’s Choice was the Cherry Cricket. Will they remain on top?! Stay tuned for more information coming very soon! In the meantime, follow Denver Burger Battle on Instagram and Facebook so you never miss an update! 

Make sure to get your tickets to make sure that you don’t miss the best festivals of the season!