This is the ultimate craft beer festival in the United States. I'm glad I finally got to complete…read morethis three-day pilgrimage. There were some 500 breweries pouring at this year's event. Initially, this volume was discouraging, because it didn't seem like I would be able to make a dent in it. However, this feeling soon gave way to the joy of adventure. No matter where I happened to land, I could find plenty of styles that interested me. Strong ales, in particular. The size of the convention floor is immense, so you can only go back and forth, from one end to the other, so many times. It helps to follow some sort of strategy. Early on, I completed a series of small missions. I tasted everything that interested me from the section featuring collaboration beers, followed by the section with medal-winning brews from previous years. Next, the section with international beers. From there, I treated my favorites from the most well-known regional brewers like an aircraft carrier. These included the likes of AleSmith, Dogfish Head, Firestone Walker, Pizza Port, Russian River, and Sierra Nevada. I sampled at random from the rest of the lot. I made sure not to overexert myself during the day, and to get adequate sleep each night. Also, to be well-fed and hydrated before, during, and after each of the three, four-day sessions. The entire convention floor is concrete, so my feet progressively tired from walking on it over the course of three days. This makes it important to wear shoes with optimal cushioning. The Thursday evening session is great, because it's not too crowded. The Friday and Saturday sessions, on the other hand, are dense with people. However, this is easily absorbed by the vast array of tasting stations. For certain breweries, the lines are ridiculous, so I never bothered with those. There is no re-entry after you leave the event. However, the four hours go by fast, and there are plenty of areas with seating to rest from walking. The food selection was nearly devoid of vegan options. I was able to get a vegan noodle and rice bowl from Cupbop, but they didn't have tofu or other plant-based protein to put in it.

I'm surprised I haven't reviewed this event. I've been going every year (except for when it closed…read morefor Covid obv) since 2015, I think. It's been a great event each time. The organizers have done a good job organizing the event into unique sections with different ambiance. That seems hard to do with no walls, but they have managed it with surprising results. The beer has been great of course. The variety and also the option to try new stuff that I normally wouldn't have an opportunity to try. Fun crowd. Whenever someone drops a glass, it has gotten a fun reaction. They have had silent disco at some of the events and I've had fun with complete strangers doing that. The staff was efficient getting us in each time. But try to leave before close. It was easier to get an Uber or Lyft that way.

I dragged my girlfriend to the Arts Festival on Sunday, midmorning. It was warm, but not scorching,…read moreand the crowd was manageable, but not overwhelming. This year (2026) is the 35th anniversary of the show and there were 265 participating artists. Going to 265 booths is a marathon, particularly on a hot day, but we were energized by the quality of the work and made it to every single location. Major categories on display included ceramics, digital art, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, metalwork, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and wood. Five early-career artists received grants to further their practice and were included in the show. The displays mostly ran down 2nd Avenue in Cherry Creek North from Clayton to Adams with branches going up to 3rd Avenue along Detroit, St. Paul, and Steele (down to 1st Avenue also). We gamely marched the 20 blocks this entailed, alrhough my girlfriend got a little wobbly by the time we made it back to 2nd and Clayton. I parked her in a shady spot and went to retrieve the car and collect her. Despite being tired out by the scope of the show, we were both glad we went. The quality of the art was very high and many displays were quite impressive.

The Cherry Creek Arts Festival is a juried art show with many media being represented…read more We arrived shortly before the show officially opened at 10 AM. It was already crowded with art lovers. The crowds made it somewhat difficult to see the various booths. The artists are friendly and will talk to you about their techniques and inspirations. We saw some familiar as well as new emerging artists. Porta potties and food courts are available. There is also a children's art area to keep the young tykes busy. Food, beverages and stores are also in the area when you need a break. There are plenty of benches for a rest. The show is absolutely free to enter. The amount of people decreased as the day wore on. The streets are closed to automobile traffic. You will find many different lots to park in with a fee.

Ok so I'm bias because I'm one of the main organizers for the Cinco de Mayo Festival, but if I do…read moresay so myself it is pretty awesome. This year we had over 300,000 people show up to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage and the weather Gods smiled down on us as it was a perfect 80 degrees. If you haven't been to Cinco, where the heck have you been? It's only been a major Denver festival for the past 24 years, so do yourself a favor and plan on attending next year. I downloaded some beautiful pictures of this year's Cinco and you can see more on the Cinco de Mayo Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cinco-de-Mayo-Celebrate-Culture-Festival/375845906367?ref=ts The Cinco de Mayo Festival is also on the web at www.cincodemayodenver.com

There's nothing better than standing in the middle of Colfax and Broadway with a beer in one hand…read moreand a plate of street tacos in the other. Man alive, it's a fun time at Cinco de Mayo! The food is cheap, the drinks are plentiful, the people watching is outstanding. What more could one ask for from an urban festival? There's always some type of music pumping, or low-rider car thumping. It's a great time to celebrate the diversity of our fair city. What stands out to me is the multitude of food and music. It's what we like so let's enjoy it all. Plus, they don't waste time by selling tickets that you then exchange for food and drink. It's so nice to just deal with cash money. More times than none I can find excellent sunglasses, unique clothes, and interesting curios for sale. The booths renters are generally laid back as are the folks who serve drinks. It's a good time for all as long as you come with an open mind and a good attitude. Every year this festival marks the start of the summer so I'll jump on board and enjoy it like it's a job!

The weather turned out sunny and cool which was a perfect day to be outside for the crawl. The…read moreevent was free and there was a makeup tent to get zombie makeup applied. Since there was a line, we skipped that. We were already dressed and made up as zombies which makes it smoother and quicker to walk around. We found parking on a side street. Many people really got into the zombie spirit with elaborate costumes. There was a costume contest for individuals and for groups (the group winner was 2 ladies dressed up as deer heads hanging over the fireplace). Music from a DJ was playing and some people danced while others observed and walked (crawled) around. Many people had children with them. There were restaurants open to get a bite to eat or drink. It wasn't super organized as I expected but it was a fun experience and I would recommend at least going once!

The Crawling Dead…read more You won't be struggling to survive under the watchful eye of Sheriff Deputy Rick Grimes, in a world overrun by zombies. No.....this is way more fun! The Denver Zombie Crawl is a FREE annual event where zombies and humans are both welcome. Hey, there are zombies everywhere!! Zombie gatherings like this one happen all over the world. Stiffs generally meet up in large cities and then make their way through the streets. Denver zombies meet up at Skyline Park. The crawl begins at the 16th St. Mall towards Glenarm. Up arrival, the herd crosses over to the other side of 16th St. and heads back to Skyline Park. It's a scream and a must do. And if you need help with your makeup, there are plenty of folks there to assist. Will you have a good time? Of corpse you will!!!!

What a lovely way to celebrate Asian Culture at Sloan's Lake! I hope we get to have this event…read moreagain next year. Fun food, booths and the dragon boat races are beautiful!

Ciao Cara! If you find yourself craving a little Italian food, music or wares, bring your…read more"appetito per la pizza e pizelle". Plenty of vendors for that as festval goers have options to enjoy a slice of Italian Pie. Shop local businesses here as they share their creativity and artistry, be it with clothing or empty wine bottles. Best part is the time of year so take a stroll on Alaska and enjoy all the festival offers. Colorado is "in its season", so grab a bite and park yourself in front of the music stage (the event showcases local talent with two band stages), then watch the local troop "throw flags" at closing ceremonies. Bella!

Our family attends every year! One of the highlights of the summer for us! The kids crushing grapes…read moreis fun for the whole family to watch...face painting and delicious food! Gigantic rice crispy treats, authentic Italian desserts, the olive oils are a must buy as well is the farmers market! Sausage and peppers are my favorite foods to sample and the strawberries and cheesecake on a stick is to die for! Make sure you bring tons of cash for the food samples, games for kids, drinks and gifts! For a family of four we bring $200 but that buys us each food, drinks, face painting, a bottle of wine, olive oil and veggies from the farmers market! Make sure to list this as a must for September! Bel-Mar is also such a beautiful area and the shops are fantastic as well

This place is good if you like import cars, low riders so low that the tires bulge out and other…read morefancy mods and custom builds. Other cars had fancy blinking headlights, tail lights, chromed out engines and custom interiors. Another part of the show was the night club style stage with the loud thumping music and dancing girls. What the organizers of this event need to work on is the organization of their ticketing system and how to manage their will-call section. We were waiting out in the cold freezing rain for about half and hour before they started letting people in and then still another 15 mins before they started scanning tickets. Very poor and disorganized management of people and resources,

"The Fast & The Furious" comes to Denver. Walking past row upon row of customized import cars, you…read morethink you are part of the movie set. These hot vehicles come with turbos & air lifts and many have their owners right there, so you can ask questions and get tips. In addition to hot cars there are also hot models with picture taking opportunities. Also DJ's with music & dancing. I also loved the miniature auto racing that anyone could try.

It's a lot of fun. The bands are usually great & the vendors are pretty good! It's a fun place for…read morea picnic, too.

Jazz in the park on Sunday is the best. Always a good line up. Bring your blanket a chair your dog…read moreand your own refreshments if you choose. Come early spots fill up fast. Take a ride on the lake. Food trucks available as well. I just love the outdoors