Some of the best barbecue chefs from Colorado, Kansas, Iowa and other grilling meccas converge on Beaver Creek to whip up deliciously saucy meat while 35 Colorado microbreweries offer their best, all to the tune of free blues on the plaza by Marcia Ball, Mark Broussard and Donna Jean. Beer-tasting tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door; 970-949-1234. Learn more about the Blues, Brews and BBQ festival.