We've been several years in a row. This year the food truck game was definitely on point. We had…read morefood from Rosenbergs and from the Greek truck which was amazing. Most of the booths were empty which was weird. 7pm on Saturday and the place was packed and nothing much was going on. The music ended when we arrived and nothing started while we were there. The entrance was poorly position on a side street with very little signage. The whole affair seems poorly organized compared to events that happen at civic center for example. I appreciate that it's held in five points but it needs better planning.

Jazz on a beautiful day! What's better than a free festival full of fantastic music & wonderful…read morepeople. I love this fest. It brings together a diverse crowd of people all for the love of great music outdoors. The Youth stage was awesome - area high schoolers coming together as a heritage ensemble. If you missed out ensure you get it on the calendar for next year.

As someone who was in the music industry for almost 30 years, I can't believe I've never seen a…read moreshow at this iconic outdoor venue. I have heard and talked about Red Rocks for decades, but had never been. My wife and I were in Colorado visiting friends and saw online that one of my favorite female voices of all time, Sarah McLachlan was playing a show at the same time we were in the area. It was a no-brainer! I could potentially make this one of my longest reviews ever, but I'll try to keep it short by saying this venue was everything I wanted it to be and more. Parking was easy as there were people directing you from the bottom of the hill up to the venue the entire way. I recommend getting there early like we did, so you don't have to shuttle from one of the outer lots. We had a short and simple walk from our parking lot to the entrance. I also recommend bringing some sort of rain gear just in case because of the random storms that show up in that area. The good news is they're gone almost as quick as they arrive, which was the case for us. After about 30 minutes of rain, the sun came back out, and it turned into a perfect summer night in Colorado. As for the concert, I've never been to a place where the venue gets talked about almost just as much as the artist. Sarah McLachlan is always incredible (still amazing after all these years) but our group talked about Red Rocks almost just as much as her. The view is amazing, there really isn't a bad seat in the entire place, and the acoustics seem to be almost perfect. We actually really liked their food options as well. That said, I wish I would've done my homework because a lot of people have brought their own into the venue and that's something. We probably would've done as well. Check their website for details before you arrive. One last note, don't forget to stop by their visitor center. I'm so glad we didn't skip it because not only does it share the history of this incredible venue, but they also have an area where they list off by year every single artist who has ever played there from the beginning to now. That was super cool! Truthfully, my entire Red Rocks experience was perfect. People who live in the area know what I'm talking about and if you ever visit Colorado, do yourself a favor and cross this amazing place off your bucket list. By the way, concerts are amazing here but it's also open to the public during the day just to check out. So cool!

Such a neat place and definitely worth visiting! I love that you can park and walk through the…read moreamphitheater for free as long as there isn't a concert or special event going on. Pictures really don't do it justice--seeing a world-famous concert venue built right into the massive red rock formations is an awesome experience. There isn't much shade, so be sure to bring a hat, sunscreen, and plenty of water, especially if you're visiting during the middle of the day. It's also pet friendly, which was a huge bonus for us since we were able to bring our dog along. Even if you're not there for a concert, it's a fun place to explore, take in the incredible views, and appreciate the unique architecture and natural surroundings. Definitely one of Colorado's must-see attractions!

This is a quintessential cultural event must-do for anyone in Denver. Started over 20 years ago,…read morethis annual gathering has become a fan favorite for people who love art and Denver festival celebrations. What started in downtown at Larimer Square with dozens of artists has now become over two hundred talents chalking it up over several blocks around the Denver Art Museum. The way this festival works is sponsor-driven. Local businesses and organizations buy "squares" to which carefully curated artists are assigned with full autonomy in theme and execution to create, as long as the sponsors' names are chalked first. The artists are then given two days to create their design in real time, rain or shine. It's an opportunity to witness visual art in all shapes and colors. With the youth group and school opportunities as well, you've got kids of all ages being represented on the pavement. In addition to the visual arts, the festival includes live music and vendors. I strongly recommend planning your weekend around it. This is an event to build a tradition around, for sure!

I had never been to the Denver Chalk Art Festival and was really glad my friends convinced me to…read moreattend. We went early on day one to try to avoid crowds and the 90+ degree heat. Armed with a charged phone, a hat, water, and plenty of sunscreen, we were ready. Crowds weren't too bad at 10am, and several artists were lucky to be either shaded by the tall buildings or by the tents they brought. Being this early, we got to see works in progress, and I appreciated seeing all the detailed labor that goes into these beautiful, colorful, sadly temporary pieces. A free event, it is worth making the trip downtown. There are food and drink vendors throughout, as well as popular restaurants and bars nearby to pop into if you need a break. (The 2026 Event was near the Denver Art Museum.)

Breathtaking unique atmosphere with a family favorite or adult date night film is sheer magic and…read moreunforgettable entertainment.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND such an amazing experience to do with family. This place needs more business; its…read moreup to us to keep it alive!

What an awesome event! There were a lot of really great restaurants serving up some wonderful…read moretasters! My girlfriend has a food allergy and all of the restaurants were accommodating to her when they could be. I loved the location as it was super convenient via lightrail. Pro tip: ATTEND THIS EVENT NEXT YEAR!

I've tried a lot events - from brew fests to brew at the zoo. Come to think about it, beer is…read morenormally front fiddle. You know - that lead fiddle guy that gets all your attention. Big eat reverses that. Don't get me wrong, craft Colorado beers are available - but the focus is food. And a lot of food...oysters from jax, sausages from biker jim. Bacon from. . well the place was called bacon. There are more food vendors (all included with your entry) that if you ate every one of them you would be sick about 3 times over. This is THE food event. . .and like everything i've tried from Imbibe - it was awesome. Beer, food, and entertainment I'm sold, and I'll be back next year. Dessert was the one thing a little lax. The desserts we tried were just okay..

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

Cider + Bluegrass = A great way to spend an autumn day!…read more After stopping by Stem Ciders a couple different times; I was hooked. Not just on their fabulous ciders, but also on their concept and execution. Plus everyone who works there is beyond friendly. Needless to say when I saw that they were having a fest: I was in! At $10 per ticket, this is one of the cheapest fests you're going to find in the Denver area. Plus your ticket cost goes towards a great cause: The Can'd Aid Foundation. Which supports music, arts, and culture! All the warm fuzzies! However, unlike most fests, you do pay per pour on top of your entrance fee. That was a little unexpected, but not terrible. The awesome folks at Stem Ciders had a few special tappings throughout the event. My personal favorite was a Hibiscus Ginger Firkin. I could seriously drink that one on the regular. Sooo yummy! They had several different bluegrass bands playing throughout the day, food trucks (including a vegetarian option), and a tricycle race. The tricycle race was hilarious! They divided everyone up by age so younger kids didn't have an unfair size advantage to the adult counterparts. Oh! Did I mention this was a family friendly event as well? It is! So bring the kids next year! Such a great way to spend a warm October day in RiNo! Can't wait for next year!

After a friend purchased VIP tickets for both Westword events (Out to Brunch and Tacolandia), I was…read moreexcited to be invited as his plus one to attend both events! Hosted at Civic Center Park each year, Tacolandia is easily one of the coolest taco-centered events in Denver. With this being my first time, I found myself interested, impressed and wanting to attend again next year! PRO: The festival itself is laid out well, allowing for vendors throughout the entire park - paved areas, grassy lawn, you name it, booths are there! I was pleasantly surprised about the amount of shade which was welcomed on the 100-degree day! CON: The parking situation is awful and extremely limited. We were lucky to get a spot a few blocks away for $15 and took it on the spot. Just be prepared to pay and walk. PRO: VIP area was tiny but mighty - offering at least 4 restaurants and a bar to the VIP ticket holders. We hit the bar first and was surprised by the number of non-alcoholic offerings (sober girlie now). CON: Two of the restaurants weren't ready when the gates opened, so we missed out on a few items to start. Also, the judgment from one bartender regarding the "mocktail" I ordered was a little offputting. PRO: 30+ restaurants came out to showcase their delicious offerings - ranging from tacos, to soups, churros, quesadillas, Bierria and a million other options - all of which were absolutely delicious! One ice cream truck was also there, providing a variety of delicious items to cool off! We made our round within the VIP hour, which we were thankful for. ....CON: because damn, it fills up fast when the general public comes in! By the time we were walking out, each line was bout 30+people deep! Yeesh! Despite the heat, my friend and I feasted, had fun and can easily see returning next year!

If you know me at all (especially through Yelp), you've figured out that I LOVE tacos. So of course…read moreI was all in when I heard about Westword's ¡Tacolandia! Today I threw on my "tacos and tequila" tank and made my way to Civic Center Park to check out the goods for the second annual ¡Tacolandia! Restaurants slinging their delish tacos included: R Taco, Los Cingones, Chuey Fus, Jefe's Tacos & Tequila, Bubba Chinos, Rio Grande Mexican Restaraunt, SOL Mexican Cocina, Lupita's Mexican Restaurant, and maaany more. So the taco devouring consumer could know what sort of tacos they were getting there were icons taped under each restaurant name depicting the type of meat or lack-there-of (ie a pig for pork, cow for beef, etc...). There was a VIP area featuring Lola Coastal Mexican and a variety of their tacos and their signature coin margarita. Those were the best! It's not all just tacos and tequila! Little Man Ice Cream was there serving up three of their signature flavors: salted oreo, space junkie, and Mexican chocolate. I opted for the Mexican chocolate. Which is a favorite of mine even outside of the fest. Jarritos was there serving up some Mexican sodas. Melinda's Hot Sauce was there slinging some sauce! I really enjoyed the jalapeño and mango variety's. Heck there was even a silent disco that looked pretty awesome! I can say that once general admission was in full swing the lines were at least 15 people deep at each of the tents. That was a major bummer. There was supposed to be some tents offering VIP "express lanes," but if there was I couldn't figure out which ones offered it. I hope that gets improved in the coming years. Given my love for tacos I know I will keep this fest on my radar for the years to come!