I LOVE the GREEK FESTIVAL!! Every year I look forward to it! This year was my 3rd year and it was…read moretheir 60th anniversary! I caught the festival 2 days in a row this year on both Saturday and then I went back for more on Sunday! I'm so glad I went back on Sunday because I discovered that the whole inside area was NOT just overflow seating, but that there was a dining area and like a buffet-type of area and wine bar area and the kitchen demo area was in there too and another performance area AND a beautiful prayer book store!!!! WHAT!? I had no idea that was all in there so I hope they have that next year - I will explore those areas more! Saturday, I got my favorite Saganaki - flaming cheese!!! and I got the greek chicken dinner that came with greek potatoes and a deliciously light and fresh greek salad! Also got a whipped greek coffee at the coffee bar! New this year: I did get to the upper level retail vendor area and new GROCERY area which was SO delightful and intriguing. I had to look up what some of the items were but it was all very exciting. They had different rusks which - I don't know what those are but I will look into it and hopefully get some next year. They also had a lot of cheeses in the refrigerator and dairy products like lebnah and then a sour cherry drink??!! So next year I will be prepared and try some of those things and bring them home! I was looking for the Moussaka which I tried for the first time last year but I was told that they didn't have it and that they do a skip year or something and that this year they had pastitio instead, so I tried that and it was similar with the meat filling, béchamel and cinnamon and was like a casserole and it was very delicious! Also got another round of the flaming saganaki cheese which is SO good with the greek salad! I love all the social media they did this year for the event on instagram and I had even seen many clips of them on local news on YouTube leading up to the event! Very cool! So glad I got to check out 2 days of this festive community event!

6/7/26-My first time attending this event and overall it was over priced and poor to bad food and…read morejust not worth the time. Also not ADA friendly. The elevator had apparently broke on Friday and had trapped someone inside according to one worker. Long lines and high prices for the foods and drinks. Little shade and few places to sit. Then one of the vendors, 2 Greeks, were stealing money from people. They didn't bring change, so if you were paying cash, they would just keep the change. So, very crooked vendors. If you go to this once in a lifetime is enough, but I would recommend just not going. Parking was also not good. We tried to get there early, but they still had church going, so what was supposed to be the handicap lot was full of non-handicap cars. They only good thing I can say about the event was the female head of security was nice.

This is my 3rd Denver beer fest. I first hit the Denver Brew at the Zoo (top notch) and then the…read moreGreat American Beer Fest (amazing). The south denver beer fest is the most reasonable priced of the 3. I was able to score tickets for $20 though general admission is typically $40. They also had a VIP tent, with liquors/cheese/and chocolate (but I can't review it - we did base) The place is 90% Colorado beers, and that can serve you just fine. Avery, Breck, Wits end, boulder brew, the list goes on (3 tents full). Some of the standouts - a Colorado Cider Company Lemon Grass cider . . .Paradox brewing barrel aged sour AND IPA. This event has one more day, score a ticket and go. Its fun. . .though get a designated driver . . .

We had such a blast at the South Denver Beer Festival! This is the first beer fest that I have been…read moreto in Denver that was NOT oversold! Gorgeous day in the park overlooking the lake. Plenty of room to move and hang out with friends. Parking was easy, bathrooms were never a problem, and generally the clientele was well behaved! I also enjoyed the live music and various contests and raffles throughout the afternoon! In addition to three large tents full of beer, there were also a handful of tasty food trucks (pizza, tacos, ice cream, etc) to counter the liquid calories. I had purchased VIP tickets through LivingSocial, which was totally the way to go. VIP got you in an hour earlier and access to the distillery tent where they were pouring delicious local spirits, experimenting with some cocktail combinations, and also had a VIP-only BBQ tent that was handing out free samples. Really looking forward to this one next year! Keep it classy Littleton!

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.

We visited this Holiday market a few months ago, while we were visiting the Denver, CO area. This…read moreis a nice little Christmas market that offers popular local vendors. Most of the vendors offer homemade products, and their this Holiday market is affordable. They also had an indoor festival tent which was nice to enjoy a beverage and food, while listening to music.

Cute little market with lots of handmade and interesting vendors. A tent for drinking it you want…read more Little vintage vignettes to snap photos. The vendors have "pods" a great idea to be able to lock up at night. You do have to be careful and step up into them if you want to see items closer. Items are hand made/ specially crafted and priced accordingly. We enjoyed chatting with the craftspeople and seeing all the interesting items.

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!!!!

Creative, signature artwork from artists that are from every corner of the country. Beautiful…read morepaintings, etchings, woodwork, fabrics, jewelry and ceramics that are perfect for any home or business. I'm no critic, just a inspired viewer. Enjoy this time of year walking through the festival, sipping wine and listening to local bands help you get your groovy on. Another great option to enjoy the Stanley and our fabulous fall weather.

Fun art festival this weekend at the Stanley which is still a work in progress but the location…read moreworked well for the Arts Festival. Ride your bike in or parking was free, close in and plentiful. Perfect size to see it all in about an hour or so. Artist booths set up inside and out. They really had some creative and talented artists and we enjoyed the afternoon here. Most of the artists were very friendly, welcoming and happy to share their work. A handful were too busy on their cell phones to notice people trying to ask questions and buy pieces. That's too bad when they took the time and effort to be here but maybe don't have the skill set to "sale". About 5-6 food trucks also set up near tables and a stage with live music. It would have been better if the stage faced a grassy area so people would feel compelled to bring chairs, blankets and hang out but that was not the case. Great day and I look forward to this next year.

This was a nice way to spend a Saturday. Admission was something like $18ish per person. It's a bit…read morepricey. But my part "Scottish" friend and I were willing to give it a go. There were specific areas for the highland games, medieval Scottish lifestyle, lots of girls with bouncy curls and rigid upper bodies dancing, Scottish food, dogs, sheep herding, find your clan, and stuff you don't need to buy tents. Most venues were cash only, they did have 2 ATM machines for those unprepared (including us!). Nessie greets you as you walk in to the park. The midday ceremonies included a parade of dogs (adorable), bands, and clans, which were colorful, loud, and fun. The food was the most disappointing. There's only one tent with subpar options for ~$8-10. The best part of the festival are the whiskey tastings! We got there relatively early and signed up for Ardbeg. Once inside the tent, we were given little crackers, place mats with whiskey, and a walk through. We even got whiskey glasses for souvenirs! I especially loved being surrounded by thick heavy Scottish accents whichever way I turned. I'll be back again next year! Please work on your food options.

Since I can't make it to Edinburgh annually to pay homage to my ancestry, I do the next best thing…read more I trek out to Highlands Ranch in August, sweat my ass off, check out men in kilts, watch terriers perform crazy tricks, and research my clan lineage. As far as Highland Games go, this is a pretty good event. It's well organized, there are a lot of options as far as what to see and do, and it's affordable. Last year they had a parade of classic European cars that was just incredible. And the dancing! You have to go and check out the dancing. It's a great experience, be it for a casual date or a family outing.

Hey. This is a lower-keyed, but equally festive Obon Festival. If you've been to some of the big…read moreones in California, this is different. But just as meaningful, and just as fun. Don't forget to grab a free popsicle!