Zwei Brewing

✨ Best for German-style brews + a chill patio

Known for its crisp, clean lagers and low-key vibe, Zwei is a favorite among beer purists. Grab a pint, settle into their sunny patio, and enjoy some of the most authentic German-style beers in town.

Odell Brewing Company

✨ Best for classic beers + a top-tier patio

A FoCo legend. Odell’s expansive patio, rotating food trucks, and wide beer selection—from juicy IPAs to refreshing wheat beers—make it a must-visit for any brewery tour.

New Belgium Brewing

✨ Best for a tour + big-time beer energy

This employee-owned icon helped put Fort Collins on the beer map. Sign up for a brewery tour, sip their signature Fat Tire, and enjoy a beer garden that rivals any in the state.

Equinox Brewing

✨ Best for laid-back vibes + downtown location

Tucked in the heart of Old Town, Equinox offers a cozy taproom and relaxing back patio. Bonus: Postcard Pizza is right there for the perfect beer + pizza combo.

Funkwerks

✨ Best for saisons + sours

Funky, flavorful, and adventurous. If you’re looking to try something different, Funkwerks is your spot for Belgian-style beers, seasonal sours, and a truly local experience.

Horse & Dragon Brewing Company

✨ Best for coffee stouts + friendly faces

Sad Panda, their beloved coffee stout, has a cult following—and for good reason. Horse & Dragon is the kind of spot where locals feel right at home.

Maxline Brewing

✨ Best for live music + community feel

Known for great service and an always-welcoming vibe, Maxline features a rotating lineup of beers and often hosts live music and food trucks. A neighborhood favorite.

Purpose Brewing & Cellars

✨ Best for adventurous pours + cozy tasting room

Run by former New Belgium brewmaster Peter Bouckaert, Purpose focuses on experimental small batches. The ever-changing beer list makes each visit a new experience.

Stodgy Brewing

✨ Best for peaceful patios + low-key vibes

Stodgy has quickly gained popularity for its charming back patio, lush greenery, and easy-drinking beers. A perfect place to relax on a sunny afternoon.

Jessup Farm Barrel House

✨ Best for barrel-aged brews + historic setting

Located in a restored 19th-century barn, this spot specializes in small-batch barrel-aged beers. It’s as much about the atmosphere as it is the expertly crafted brews.

🚲 Pro Tip: Many of these breweries are bikeable from each other. Create your own brewery crawl and enjoy Fort Collins the way locals do—on two wheels with a pint in hand (well, not while riding 😉).

Friday, March 28

🆓 Free Events

🎶 SMOK BBQ – Live Music – Enjoy live tunes with your BBQ dinner. @ Foothills Shopping Center, 6–8 PM

💵 Ticketed Events

🎶 Billy Failing – Colorado bluegrass meets modern banjo brilliance. @ Aggie Theatre, 8–11:59 PM

🎸 Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol – Loud, heavy riffs and pure fun. @ The Coast, 8 PM

Saturday, March 29

🆓 Free Events

🧘‍♀️ Community Yoga – A donation-based yoga class focused on movement foundations. Stay after for coffee or tea! @ The Movement Apothecary, 9-9:55 AM (Recurring Saturdays)

🌿 Fort Collins Winter Farmers Market – Explore 100+ vendors offering locally made food and artisan goods, plus family-friendly activities. @ 215 E Foothills Pkwy, 10 AM-2 PM (Recurring Saturdays)

🎨 Orange Pulp – A fusion of bottomless mimosas, live music, and art & vintage clothing vendors. @ The Coast, 12-4 PM (Recurring Saturdays)

💃 Zumba – A high-energy, interval-style dance fitness class. @ The Movement Apothecary, 12-12:55 PM (Recurring Saturdays)

🍺 Old Town Breweries and Distilleries Tour – Go “back of house” at a brewery, a winery, and a distillery to learn the craft. @ Fort Collins Tours, 2-4 PM (Recurring Saturdays)

🎶 Live Music Saturdays – Enjoy free live music at Breckenridge Brewery’s taproom. @ Breckenridge Brewery, 4-6 PM (Recurring Saturdays)

🏛️ History Harvest – Bring a meaningful object to archive Fort Collins history. @ Museum of Discovery, 10 AM–2 PM

🎶 The Waido Experience – Roots rock live in the mountains. @ The Tavern at Red Feather Lakes, 7–9 PM

💵 Ticketed Events

🍻 90 Shilling Day – Celebrate a Colorado brew classic with live music & giveaways. @ Odell Brewing, 11 AM–8 PM

🦖 Dragons & Mythical Beasts – Family-friendly live fantasy show. @ The Lincoln Center, 4 PM ($28)

⚔️ Colorado Wardens: Medieval Armored Combat – Real armor, real steel, real action. @ Aggie Theatre, 7 PM ($30.15)

🎸 Ash Red Horse & The Midnight Suns – Indie rock and folk with local support. @ The Coast, 7 PM ($18.09)

🎶 Sam Burchfield & The Scoundrels – Soulful roots and rock vibes. @ Aggie Theatre, 8 PM ($20)

🔪 Dinner Detective Mystery Show – Solve a hilarious crime over dinner. @ 350 E Horsetooth Rd, 6–9 PM ($64.95)

💃 Resurrection Drag Spectacular – Glam and glitter take the stage. @ The Lyric, 9 PM ($15–$20)

🌑 SPRING! The Sacred Shift Series – New moon sound healing & visioning. @ The Movement Apothecary, 6–8 PM ($40)

Sunday, March 30

🆓 Free Events

🎤 Open Mic @ The Atrium – Show off your talent or enjoy local performers. Sign-up starts at 5 PM, music at 6 PM. @ The Atrium, 5-9 PM (Recurring Sundays)

🃏 Poker Night – Play for a chance to win Peculier merch and gift cards. Come early to grab a pint and secure a seat! @ Peculier Ales, 4-8 PM (Recurring Sundays)

💵 Ticketed Events

🎤 Michael Feinstein: Tribute to Tony Bennett – Featuring the Carnegie Hall Ensemble. @ The Lincoln Center, 7:30 PM ($55+)

🌮 Mexican Street Food Cooking Class – Hands-on dinner experience. @ Ginger and Baker, 5:30–8:30 PM ($95)

⛷️ Ski: The Greatest Ski Tour of All Time – Epic winter adventure on screen. @ The Lyric, 6 PM

Whether you’re in it for the sours at Purpose, the patio vibes at Odell, or the cozy community feel at Stodgy, Fort Collins has a brewery for every kind of beer lover. Looking to extend your adventure beyond the pint glass? Check out even more things to do in Fort Collins, top Colorado day trips, or discover unique hotels to crash in after your brewery crawl.

Cheers to great beer and even better company in FoCo! 🍻