The Mancos Valley Summer BrewFest is a fun-filled community beer and music festival held each summer in Mancos, Colorado, usually at Cottonwood Park (or adjacent to the brewery). It was launched in 2015 by Kathy Hands and Dewayne Jackson, owners of Mancos Brewing Co., with the purpose of bringing people together, spotlighting local brews, cider, wine, live music, and also raising funds for nonprofits .
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Sampling Local Libations: Features beer from Mancos Brewing Co., Dolores River Brewery, WildEdge, Anarchy, Moab Brewery & more, plus local cider and wine.
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Live Music & Festival Vibes: Multiple regional bands perform — recent lineups included Alex Westphal & the Blues Quartet, Farmington Hill, Little Wilderness, and others .
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Family Friendly Fun: Includes kids’ activities (like arts and crafts), food vendors, car shows, on-site silent auctions, and even dog‑friendly zones .
💖 Who It Supports
The event raises money for Mancos Valley Resources, a local nonprofit funding a variety of projects—like the farmers’ market, trails, studio arts, and food assistance—usually splitting proceeds among multiple community efforts. In recent years it’s also supported Mancos FoodShare and specific Mancos Valley Resources projects like Trails Group and Painted Turtle Studio.
🛠️ Who Organizes It
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Mancos Brewing Co. (Kathy Hands & Dewayne Jackson) turn their brewery’s annual BrewFest into a community fundraiser—organizing logistics, entertainment, vendors, and coordinating beverage selection.
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Mancos Valley Resources acts as co‑host, handling non‑profit tasks like liquor licensing, ticketing, and directing funds to the selected charitable projects .
✅ In Summary
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What: A summer beer fest with local brews, wine, cider, live music, family & pet friendly activities.
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Purpose: Build community and raise funds for Mancos-area nonprofits/projects.
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Organizers: Hosted by Mancos Brewing Co., in partnership with nonprofit Mancos Valley Resources.
