Celebrate 40 Years of Independence Institute

For 40 years, Independence Institute has remained independent, principled, and willing to take on the hard fights, making it the longest-running free-market think tank in Colorado.

Join us on February 5, 2026 for a milestone anniversary evening celebrating the ideas, leadership, and resolve that built an institution designed to last.

This special anniversary event features a seated dinner and intimate conversation with Pete and Jeff Coors as they talk about what it was like Growing Up Coors. Together, they’ll reflect on leadership, legacy, and what it takes to build an organization that endures in a changing political environment, while keeping the spirit of independence very much alive.

As part of the evening, we will also present the David S. D’Evelyn Award, which honors individuals who have advanced the principles of personal liberty and economic freedom through sustained leadership and integrity. This year’s recipient, Jim Johnson, philanthropist and great Colorado builder,  exemplifies those values in both thought and action.

In Colorado, think tanks come and go.

Very few endure.

Your ticket or table sponsorship directly supports the work that has allowed Independence Institute to remain independent and effective for 40 years, and positions it for the work ahead.

Select your ticket or table sponsorship and invest in the next 40 years of Independence in Colorado.