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    Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival

    Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival

    3.6
    (10 reviews)
    22.4 mi

    I love the Pueblo festival! This year (2023) it was the best I've seen it so far - they rearranged…read morethe stands a little and there are a ton of places, I spent hours there. I think they should not charge for entry, I feel like it's a little bit weird plus they only accept cash or some online payment method, however there is NO CELLULAR RECEPTION in the place, and that's why I can't give them 5 stars. There is also a good shuttle service but we did wait a little long. Some stands are too expensive, especially the food stands. Prices should be more affordable. Also, I couldn't find a stand with the official event merch this year, maybe I just missed it. So overall, this is a great experience and I love supporting the Pueblo chile farmers, however, a few things to still improve: * faster shuttle service * no fee to enter * provide cellular reception. this is simply ridiculous! * some stands charge outrageous prices the good: * can get fresh chiles * lots of food options * lots of other stands * happy atmosphere * so much to do

    The salsa and chili contest was disappointingly unorganized, at least for the non-commercial…read moreeateries, which is what I entered. Entered the salsa contest and was turned away due to my salsa being two degrees too warm. Was told I could come back if it was cool enough but I had to go back to work. Paid $10 to enter. I understand good safety. I get that they could only accept salsa at 45degrees or colder. But to only have one person with one thermometer checking the temp for all the food, both hot and cold, seemed unprepared. There should be two check in stations- one for the chili and another for the salsa. Separate thermometers for both good types. Also- was there no refrigeration for the salsa entrees? They provided hot plates for the chili but nothing to accommodate salsa they did accept? That means the salsa they are all testing and tasting will sit out and gradually get warmer regardless. Therefor, how would coming back once it's cooler even do anything? Make it make sense. After standing in line for an hour and a half, regardless of how iced my cooler was that held my salsa, it stands to reason anything will lose cool when out of refrigeration for that long. Ergo, this who ordeal seems to need some reorganization and better planned execution of accepting entrees. I hope more people input constructive criticism for this part of the event or any other part that they attended, because I love Pueblo, my home, and I want anything that puts it on the map in positive ways to do well- and anything and everything can and should be improved. Thank you.

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    My 3 honey jars (L to R: Mixed Peppers, Alfalfa, Desert Wildflower)
    Lineup of sauces (free tastings)
    Lineup of sauces (free tastings)
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    Colorado Renaissance Festival

    Colorado Renaissance Festival

    3.6
    (180 reviews)
    46.3 mi

    I enjoy going to the fair every year. It's definitely repetitive with the food options but it's…read morestill fun to grab a little bite and some beers throughout the day. The staff are really fun and truly follow their characters! The decor is so cool and I love their setup, it's awesome how it stays up year round. It's very fun to be able to dress up for this event and just enjoy the day with friends and family. The souvenirs are super expensive but that's probably due to vendors trying to make up what they paid in the set up fee. It's still super cool stuff. It's extremely hot in July but luckily there is a lot of shade and spots to sit. I would recommend going at least once!

    Countless vendors, entertainers, food options, and activities that really made it feel like…read morestepping into another world. The festival grounds are beautiful and so unique from other Renaissance Festivals! It is exceptionally well run, especially for a seasonal operation. Parking, traffic, maintenance, entertainment are impressive. Walking through the festival felt like being at Costco on its busiest Saturday of all times. I actually enjoy being somewhere that's so popular. A packed event creates a fun energy. However- the festival has become a victim of its own popularity. Even at 3pm, food lines are 100+ deep, and last hours. The problem isn't admission capacity but the ability to feed guests. Demand has simply outgrown the infrastructure for food service. I left after a couple hours without buying food or drinks, simply because I wasn't able to. This represents lost revenue for vendors as well as a worse guest experience. I'm not sure what the solution is. But I'd really hope the owners can figure something out. The festival keeps admission and food reasonably priced, and it's clear that a tremendous amount of work goes into creating such a wonderful event. Unfortunately, at this point, the festival has become a victim of its own success. Hurts me to type this, but I think they need to think about limiting attendance or increasing ticket and food prices enough to reduce crowding and make the experience more enjoyable for everyone. The customers deserve to be fed, and the vendors deserve to make money!

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    Colorado Renaissance Festival
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