| May 27 |
GABF Registration packets mail |
| June 3 |
On-line registration (for breweries) opens |
| June 26 |
Registration Deadline |
| July16 |
Confirmations sent to entered breweries |
| July 27 |
Deadline for return of signed confirmations |
| August 20 |
Deadline for Microstar kegs to be shipped to participating breweries |
| August 24-27 |
Judge Beers are due to arrive at the Anheuser-Busch Warehouse |
| September 4 |
Deadline for Festival Beers to be at drop off locations (exact dates vary by drop off location) |
| Sept 14-17 |
Festival Floor Beers arrive at Anheuser-Busch Warehouse |
| Sept 24-26 |
Great American Beer Festival |