Denver Burger Battle 2021

Denver Burger Battle has one simple goal: to determine the Best Burger in Denver. Dozens of restaurants from across the Denver-metro area compete for burger dominance in People's Choice and Judges Choice categories.The smackdown began in 2010 and the revelry has continued ever since. We invite chefs to settle their beef and throwdown the burger sure to beat them all.

Burger fanatics, this is your event. You have the chance to taste and vote from an impressive, curated bracket of independently owned restaurants from across the greater Denver metro area.

Stanley Beer Hall, Cherry Cricket, 5280 Burger Bar, Highland Tap and Burger, Park Burger (RiNo), Fat Sully's, Illegal Burger, Snarfburger, Hickory and Ash, The Original, Kumas Corner, Etc Eatery, Stoic and Genuine, Humboldt Kitchen, Castle Bar and Grill

Check back often and see which burgers will be at the battle!

General Admission - Starting at $59 General Admission to the Denver Burger Battle at 6:30pm. Includes unlimited burgers, beer and cocktail samples.

First Bite - Starting at $79 Early Access Admission to the Denver Burger Battle at 6:00pm. Includes unlimited burgers, beer and cocktail samples.

VIP - Starting at $129 VIP Admission to the Denver Burger Battle at 5:30pm. VIP Section + Seating. Includes unlimited burgers, full bar

The Denver Burger Battle is proud to support Firefly Autism

Since its inception in 2003, Firefly has been transforming the lives of children and families living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Firefly has helped thousands of individuals of all ages and continues to offer new programs for siblings, adults living with ASD as well as in-home treatment for all ages through their home-based services division. Firefly is not only considered the leaders in our field of ABA therapy, but we continue to innovate and focus on changing the landscape of treatment for generations to come.

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What is included with my ticket?All tickets include unlimited burger samples, full-sized beer, wine, cocktail samples and non-alcoholic options for the duration of the event. Twenty Colorado chefs will prepare full-sized burgers which are cut into fourths for judging. The Early Access Tickets get an extra 30 minutes for tasting and VIP tickets get 1 extra hour for tasting plus a VIP section and open bar with full-sized cocktails.

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? This is an adult-only, over-21 event; IDs will be required to verify age and all adults will be clearly marked as attendees and participants. No babies in backpacks or strollers will be permitted. 

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?We would be happy to answer additional questions! Contact us at [email protected] or call 303-777-6887.

What's the refund policy? We apologize – just like a concert or sporting event/concert, there are no refunds.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?No, you can pull up your emailed ticket electronically on your mobile device or through the Eventbrite app.

Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?

Yes, registration fees and tickets are transferrable. The name on the ticket does not have to match the patron. We are able to assist with ticket transfers. Please beware of third party sites and scams.

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?Yes, tickets are transferable, we will not be checking if the ticket name matches the ID. The name on the ticket does not have to match the patron.

What if there is inclement weather?Denver Burger Battle will happen rain or shine.

How many burgers will there be?SO many, so so many burgers! Each of our 20 contenders will cook a full-sized perfect battle burger, then cut into fourths and dawned with a branded toothpick. If you were to try one sample from each restaurant, you’d be looking at 5 full-sized burgers! 

Can I bring my children or pets?Without exception, no children or pets are allowed to attend the event. This is an adult-only, over-21 event. This rule applies to infants in strollers or backpacks. No pets will be permitted into the event, all service animals need to be clearly marked. 

What should I bring to the festival?The festival is rain or shine.  It is never a bad idea to bring a rain jacket or layers depending on the weather report. Colorado summers mean varied weather. Bring your ID. This event is 21+ only and you will not be able to enter without it. ANY persons under 21 years old will be turned away at the gate. We will have water stations in various locations, clearly marked, around the festival. We would not recommend heels for this event as the terrain is part grass, part mulch. 

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Tivoli Quad, 1000 Larimer St, Denver, United States