COVERING THE COLORADO EXPERIENCE


WHAT’S ON TAP

SPRING 2025 (MARCH-MAY)
Advertising Deadline - January 24
Colorado’s rodeo scene
Kayaking and rafting
Arts in Craig and around northwest Colorado
Black Hawk destinations
Kit Carson carousel history

SUMMER 2025 (JUNE-AUGUST)
Advertising Deadline - April 25
Visual artist profiles
South Colorado destinations
Summer gondola rides
Camping cuisine
Winemakers around Colorado

FALL 2025 (SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER)
Advertising Deadline - July 25
Four Corners destinations
The haunted history of Ward, Colorado
A guide to Dinosaur National Monument

Content subject to change, and much more content is included in every issue.

Thirst Colorado is not only an amazing lifestyle magazine, but the staff behind it makes it even better. Working with Thirst has been one of the most welcoming experiences I have had since moving to Colorado. The compassion, heart and dedication I have seen is inspiring. The Alzheimer’s Association cannot thank them enough for the generosity they have shown!
— Rebecca Engle, Development Coordinator, Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter

 

Thirst Colorado Editorial Is...

Thirst Colorado serves up the Colorado experience by highlighting the connection between our unique lifestyles and the passion of our state’s craft artisans.

Adventures

We showcase the experiences that make Colorado special. From lesser- known mountain getaways and backcountry adventures to the most compelling Colorado athletes and the coolest new gear.


Music and Arts

We profile the visual artists who add to Colorado’s natural beauty, and the musicians and performing artists who bring us together. We also spotlight the best arts festivals and events all over the state.


Calendar

We print Colorado’s most comprehensive statewide events calendar, connecting readers to the booming event and music scene. Ask about opportunities to showcase events with display advertising.


Food

From the hottest small-town bistro to the fruit that pulls us to the farmers market, we keep up with the people and places that fill our plates and tantalize our palates.


Libations

Colorado is famous for its craft beer scene, The spirits, wine and cider industies also are growing and deserve more attention. We spotlight the best libations and the characters behind the scenes.


Online exclusives

In addition to our six print magazines each year, we publish additional
fresh and fun content every week at ThirstColorado.com. Look for news, updates and feature stories about Colorado experiences and craft scenes.

 
We work with Thirst Magazine because they provide the latest news about all things beverages in Colorado. It isn’t just about traditional beverages – they also highlight new innovative beverages, too, like alcohol-free beer or cannabis beverages. Plus, they have Colorado articles ranging from upcoming festivals to forgotten state history.
— Jodi Villa, CEO/Co-Founder, Ceria Brewing

Print Demographics

We have loved partnering with Thirst Colorado to get the word out about our Colorado-made custom snowboards! They’ve been instrumental in promoting our product to outdoor-enthusiasts and craft-goods aficionados alike.
— Daniel Ekker, Affinity Snowboard Company

Distribution

READERSHIP

90,000 readers per issue
Thirst Colorado can be found across the state of Colorado with a large presence along the Front Range.

FREQUENCY

Quarterly

CIRCULATION

• Rack distribution
• Delivery through select eateries, retailers, craft libations purveyors, travel centers and other businesses
• More than 650 locations, and growing
• Distribution to targeted, high-profile events and festivals throughout the year
• Subscribers

Exposing the Edgewater Music Festival to Thirst Colorado readers helped us find the perfect audience for our festival. They appreciate great music, great beer and giving back to their community. And the people at Thirst are great to work with.
— Ranger Miller, President, Edgewater Music Festival

Print Advertising Opportunities

Thirst provides a comprehensive marketing mix to an engaged and targeted audience.

THIRST COLORADO MAGAZINE

We offer an effective and targeted product that is delivered to craft and outdoor enthusiasts across Colorado. Read by highly motivated and interested consumers, Thirst delivers your audience in an engaging fashion.

2025 ADVERTISING DEADLINES

SPRING (MARCH-MAY) - January 24 

SUMMER (JUNE-AUGUST) - April 25

FALL (SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER) - July 25

WINTER (DECEMBER-FEBRUARY) - October 24

For rates and additional information, please contact your sales representative or sales@thirstcolorado.com


Digital Advertising Opportunities

ThirstColorado.com

We are the online source for Colorado craft news with up-to-date information for readers on the go or at home, on any device.
Ad Space Size & Dimensions
Banner......970 pixels wide x 120 pixels high

Thirst Colorado Newsletter

Our weekly newsletter to subscribers and industry professionals features the most recent craft news and publication highlights. Coloradans want the latest scoop on festivals, news and press releases from their favorite brewery, distillery and venue. Get your message to these opt-in enthusiasts.
Ad Space Size & Dimensions
Banner ......560 pixels wide x 120 pixels high 

Other options

We also offer paid social media, dedicated email blasts, sponsored content and more.

For rates and additional information, please contact your sales representative or sales@thirstcolorado.com