Killer (Bluegrass) music (and jazz bands!) + Amazing local artistry + $7 entry fee that goes back to the community + Unique mobile fashion trucks + Tent covered seating areas to eat, drink or watch the band + Recycling/compostable trash cans + The nicest people (vendors and residents!) + Local brews (from all over Colorado!) + Food trucks serving up a wide range of eats + Gorgeous murals that line the streets ___________________________________________________ What a WONDERFUL way to spend a Saturday! After hearing the hype on this little festival, the hubs and I ventured to Downtown Littleton to check it out! So glad we did! This festival did not disappoint! :) read more

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It has been a season of fests for me. So naturally this past Saturday I finally made my way to TheBigWonderful's Fourth Annual Oktobergrass! What a fun event! With tons of food trucks, local vendors, breweries, and live bluegrass - it was not to be missed. I opted to pick up the beerfest ticket to go with my admission. This installment of Oktobergrass scattered the breweries present throughout the market. I actually liked this more than I anticipated. It made it much easier to meander and browse the vendors; while refilling my commemorative taster glass along the way. Love it! The breweries present included names like: Breckenridge Brewery, 14er Brewing Company, Cerebral Brewing Company, Aspen Brewing Company, and Oscar Blues Brewing - to name a few. The breweries even had a few special tappings for 4 pm! Tons of different vendors were present. Clothes, accessories, pet products, food, and so much more! I had a so much fun browsing the booths. I almost left with some great creative art pieces from Two little Fruits, a succulent, a fanny-pack from B Fresh (it was so retro and awesome), and some clever cozy shirts. I had to dial back my excitement; mostly for my wallets sake. Ha! Some of the best food trucks were present to help satisfy those hungry tummies. I chose to nosh on some tasty eats from Little India. Seriously one of my favorite Indian food trucks! Their chicken tikka masala is the BEST! There were other trucks serving up tacos, hots dogs, arepas, and many more! Live music was provided my Coal Town Reunion during my visit. They were awesome! The space in front of the stage was set up to dance, play some cornhole, giant jenga, or just kick back and take it all in. There was a large bar set up serving various Modelo products or a specialty Moscow Mule made with GB Picketts ginger beer syrups. Seriously amazing. They even have a spicy ginger beer. So good! Thanks Yelp Denver for the ticket hook-up and thanks to TheBigWonderful for a great way to spend my Saturday afternoon!! read more

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Saturday May 2nd 2015 Opening Day for The Big Wonderful 2015! WooT! WooT! Hubs and I enjoyed our time here, just chilling, having a quick lunch and desserts to boot. Definitely will return with a group of friends and perhaps from there my review might differ. They have various Vendors to shop, Food Trucks to get your Lunch/Beverages etc. They also will allocate into different Venues under their same name this coming Mid Spring and Summer Program, hence stay tuned.. Take note : DO COME EXTRA EARLY, or on time in order to find Street Parking or the Lot designated for you to Park your vehichle for FREE. This Event/Venue can be jammed packed to the MAX, especially during Opening Day etc... read more

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We came here today for an international food group event and international it was! We split offerings from the pasty truck - the chicken, broccoli and cream cheese pasty reminded both the hubs and I of mom dishes from childhood. It was really tasty. Next on our little food tour was the mini donut shop that we had topped with strawberry cheesecake and s'mores flavorings. Tasty little gut bombs. The grilled cheese sandwich truck was third on the tour. We split a three cheese grilled cheese and it was ok but not our favorite. Nothing spectacular. The cheese curds we shared with spicy aioli was much better but again I could have skipped it. Cheese Perogies with caramelized onion and bacon hit our stomachs next. At this point I bowed out after a perogie and headed over to the South African food truck where I scored my favorite dish of the day. Braised short rib stew over a cornmeal like food with a side salad. A touch of ginger and perfectly tender beef took this dish over the top for me. I also snagged some bill tong to go which I have been wanting to try for a long time. It is essentially South African beef jerky but less salty and more tender. Very good. The overall event was well done. Parking is free which is great in Denver and they had people directing cars which helped. The vendors were all nice and of course it was great to see all the food trucks! read more

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What do you get when you combine urban chic, cultural eats, bluegrass music in an industrial setting? The Big Wonderful natch! Take a walk thru the old Denver Post printing plant lot and you'll find chic clothing, sample local brews and enjoy authentic grub (arepas!!) courtesy of small business Colorado and visionary Josh Sampson (of Avanti fame). If you are a big fan of bazaar's, get yourself down here and be prepared to shop, dine and have just a plain ole good time! Four legged friends are welcome to this event too! read more

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Beer, bluegrass, and local makers/artists?! I'm in! I went to a BigWonderful event a couple of years ago and it was small but fun. I'm so glad I returned for this past weekend's Oktobergrass event because this fun fest has grown and it was AMAZING! The ticket price was super fair (As opposed to the DenverFlea that was way overpriced!). The location was great! The ample parking was super appreciated. The food trucks and artists/vendors were top notch (and resulted in me making some unplanned purchases of earrings and a beautiful wood carving, but I could not resist!). There were many great breweries to sample. All of the musicians were incredibly talented- and ending with Everyone Orchestra was quite the finale! I really appreciated the friendly, lively crowd that didn't feel too overwhelming. I also think the move to recycle and compost was SUPER cool. I have two minor critiques- while I'm a HUGE dog lover, I'm not sure that a crowded festival is an appropriate place for them. I was tripped numerous times when exploring the breweries and artists. Secondly, the 4 PM special tappings were a bit of a disappointment. There were such small amounts and every brewery had such big crowds by that time that I only got to sample one thing. Overall, my friends and I had an amazing Saturday, and I look forward to future BigWonderful events. read more

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Yelpers need to give The Big Wonderful some online love. They've taken over a formerly abandoned area and turned it into a great place to socialize with friends, try new foods, and check out local artisans. Upon walking in you're typically greeted by a gentleman asking if you've been here before. If you haven't, he'll tell you about morning yoga immediately to the left, where the food trucks, and that there's a dog park over there, bocce ball there, sand volleyball left behind the bar. There's a lot going on. They sometimes feature DJs and bands. If you attended, you would have tried La Chiva before their official grand opening, and RiNO glass students' artwork. Go. read more

TheBigWonderful - The entrance - Flea Markets Near Me - Denver, Colorado

If you're looking for something fun to do and it's a weekend that The Big Wonderful is in session, don't miss it! I went this past weekend for Oktoberfest. I didn't participate in Beer Fest but I enjoyed browsing all the vendors who set up shop to sell various products and clothing. There was something there for everyone. There were a number of food trucks to satisfy your food cravings. I decided on Little India and Rocky Mountain Snowflake. Who can resist Indian food and flavored shaved ice? Both were really good! Live music played throughout the day. And, it was dog friendly! It was pretty much puppy city the day we went and my pup had such a great time playing with all the other dogs. Fun for all! read more

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Beautiful view of Denver. Great atmosphere to hang out, drink and eat. Problem is lines are RIDICULOUS. We waited 30 minutes for get some beer. We weren't too impressed with the food either. Everything is $8-$12, with long waits and mediocre quality and flavor. We spent $14 on a lobster roll... it was horrible! $2 to add a sprinkle of bacon - don't do it! The mini fried donuts were the best thing we had... freshly fried, soft pillows of fluffy dough. So yummy. Had a decent venison brat. Not worth the wait or money though. I think it's a great idea, just wish the trucks were better. read more

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The Big Wonderful is the perfect environment for day drinking with friends on a warm, summer day (or even a cool, fall day). Sadly, it was slightly chilly and rainy when I was here, but I can still see it's potential! The Big Wonderful is an outdoor bar surrounded by food trucks. I've only been to The Big Wonderful once, but I would assume that there's some variation in the food trucks each weekend. Which reminds me, The Big Wonderful is only open every Saturday (until dusk) and the final Friday evening of every month. The space consists of a BIG, open outdoor space (with parking), several tents to hover under in case it rains, an outdoor bar, several outdoor tables with hay bales as seats, an off-lease dog area, corn hole, horseshoes, volleyball, and a stage and outdoor dancing area. At least when I was there, there was a DJ playing music. I think the area is also intended to function as a flea market, but there was hardly anyone selling flea market-type merchandise. The atmosphere of the space is sort of hipster meets land-locked beach bar, if that makes any sense? Regardless, it's a cool experience. We'll definitely be back to try out some more food trucks and enjoy what's left of our summer days! read more

TheBigWonderful - Casual, fun, outdoor environment - Flea Markets Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is like a street fair or farmer's market. Booths with clothing, crafts, food, and yep... Alcohol! Really nice cocktails, ciders, and beers. It's held every Saturday - all year long. After September it moves inside until May? We tried food from three different vendors. All were tasty and healthy. There were three ice cream vendors and a shaved ice truck, so naturally we had to get some of that as well. There are a bunch of young urbanites, and a band! This is a great way to spend a couple of hours on a Saturday. Highly recommended. read more

Really fun, really awesome festival! Great vibes, great food, good music, just cool all around. The location is conveniently nestled in clear view of the skyline, and there is ample parking available in the area. Definitely check it out if you haven't! read more

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I love Denver festivals and certainly did not want to miss out on this one! I was not disappointed! My friend and I arrived shortly after 11am, which was when the festival opened. Admission was free up until 12pm! The gentleman overseeing IDs and wristbands were kind and efficient which made for easy entrance. At the front there was an opportunity for a photo op with a large yellow "Wonderful Bazaar" sign that seemed to be a favorite for a plethora of people. Walking farther in the was a couple food trucks and two walk ways with art, clothing, homemade goods/crafts decor and much more! Farther down the line the area opened up with more food trucks, tables to sit at, a dog area, jenga, cornhole, televisions and a large stage. There were food trucks with Indian, Greek, dessert, Mexican, and multiple American foods! They were delicious and I was happy with the array of choices. The one thing we did not realize was that beer was not being served until 2pm. This did not bother us but talking with other visitors and some of the vendors indicated that people were annoyed with this. We really enjoyed seeing all the different vendors and received a plethora of business cards which I will be sure to use! There were great hand crafted pieces of art that would be perfect for gifts; especially with the upcoming holiday season. Unfortunately my friend and I were not able too see the live music because they were still setting up when we left; around 12:45pm, and we had a plethora of other things too do. Overall we really enjoyed them experience and will be back! read more

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Hooray for The Big Wonderful making a comeback on the Denver social scene for its second year! Having wanted to enjoy the splendor of local vendors showcasing their food, drink, or craft all last year - I shamefully never made it to a Big Wonderful event. Finally, one snowy Saturday in May, I made it to the collaborative, free, community event and couldn't have been more pleased. Entry is free; however, there is a suggested donation for the band, which I think most visitors are happy to oblige. Upon entering you're naturally guided through their intuitive floor plan: food trucks comprise the circumference of the central tent boasting picnic tables, the main bar, and of course - the band. This particular Saturday, the Reggae band sounded awesome and provided such a sunny and positive vibe on an otherwise cold and windy day. The bar offers all solid local choices like Stem Ciders, Great Divide, and more. I even was introduced to new food trucks and am forever grateful for the encounter. Now - I'm aware there is a food truck that cooks teeny donut bites, and there's no looking back. It's going to be tough to not want those delicious fried pastries every Saturday now. Some perks include and ATM on site, water stations, a dog park, and volleyball, too...duh! The Summer is going to be filled with a lot of Big Wonderful Saturdays! read more

I really needed to give this place a 3.5 rating... It's a cute idea, big empty lot turned into a fair/picnic/family reunion like atmosphere for the day. It keeps getting better, more food trucks, more vendors, more servers. The beer is over priced and they switched from stuff we liked last year to stuff just not worth the dough this year. It's a fun place to spend about 30 minutes wandering and getting a snack, but too many people, too many children, the music is too loud (and yes, get off my lawn....) for a conversation to be help with ease... The idea is great, food options are always nice, but it aint cheap! read more

Imagine if hipsters woke up and found they were the only people left in the world, The Big Wonderful is the place they'd make. Hipster eden. Despite that, it's actually pretty cool. Food trucks, local vendors selling all manner of stuff, beer. Sadly they seem to have locked in with a single beer vendor, so my options are less now for grabbing a drink :( but oh well. We've bought all kinds of home made stuff, had our knives sharpened by a local vendor, sat and enjoyed a meal and a beer. It's a neat little open air marketplace. A bit weedy, and dirty, with confusing ever changing layout, but a fun time still. read more

Good ass venue! What do you look at first? the food, music, booze, and shopping is spectacular! The big wonderful is such a great concept, it brings people together to explore new growth like the stanley! read more

We have been here a few times now and while we would have loved to stay longer it has been just too dang hot! Each time we have gone it has not been packed - it has been around 2pm so I think we are hitting it at the right time. This last time we were carded which didn't happen previously and we were asked for a suggested donation of $5. While we knew about this there were several people in front of us who had no idea about this and were upset by it. It might be good for them to put this info on their website so folks aren't surprised. There is a plethora of food trucks serving something for everyone, booths with crafts, clothing, food and jewelry items for sale adorn the area as well. There are bands and a bar with a nice misting feature. We haven't fully explored due to the heat so we look forward to returning to discover more. This is in a residential area so the parking is all street. read more

A lovely place to be on a nice Saturday afternoon! I brought an out-of-state friend along a few weeks ago and we had fun exploring the different vendors, food trucks, and fashion stands. The live music was great and kept us upbeat the entire day. The main bar in the center of the area boasts some awesome local brews; I personally enjoyed a hard apple cider from Stem Ciders. The picnic tables under the tent are a spacious place to sit and watch the band as you have some food and drinks. It's even a good place to make some small talk with other people nearby. Denverites certainly know how to have a good time under the sun and are a friendly bunch! My favorite part was getting to interact with local businesses and getting to know the stories behind their crafts; I was able to grab some gifts for friends along the way. Keep in mind that there is a suggested donation at the gate before you enter. Sadly, the Big Wonderful is out for the season, but it'll be a great outdoor event to go to this upcoming summer. read more

I thought this event was pretty good. I honestly expected there to be a lot more there. The most enjoyable parts for me were the places inside the Stanley Marketplace, which I believe are static and not actually part of the Big Wonderful. The craft vendors were interesting, although not as plentiful as I would have thought. The Pink Floyd cover band we heard was actually pretty good, and that's saying a lot from me, as I am the biggest PF fan ever! I did appreciate the umbrellas, seating, and tents provided to help us cool off from the hot sun, as well as the A/C in the Hanger. It was also nice to get a free beer with our wristbands, along with discounts at most of the vendors. read more

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Last year, I would have rated this a 3 star. This year, it gets a full 5 star for a number of significant improvements they have made. They have many more vendors, both food and otherwise, more spots to get adult beverages and they clearly did a better job advertising the event since it is always packed now. Also, they added a lot more shelter from the sun and rain. We love coming here, a nice stumbling distance from home in RiNo. read more

TheBigWonderful - June 13, 2015. lots of bag setups, good shade, beautiful view of the skyline. - Flea Markets Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great place to spend an afternoon chilling outside while enjoying DJed music, local food trucks and craft drinks. The trucks rotate regularly so you'll always be able to try something new. The drinks are pricey but you can't turn down a cold beer on a hot day. They also have lots of games to play, like volleyball or horseshoe. I happened to be there on a day where you could win music festival tickets for hula hooping. Basically there is always something different going on so it's worth returning a few times during the season. I hope it grows in popularity so that it truly becomes the "big" wonderful. read more

Such a great summertime use of a huge empty lot! The reason for 3 stars and not 4 or 5? The amount of people. If you go just to wander and shop a little at local booths for food and fashion trucks for clothes, then you're in good shape! You'll have to battle the crowd a little to get a sample of IPA lemon poppy jelly or local pickles but that's not too bad. NOW if you want to get a beer or a drink, be prepared to waiting at least 15 minutes in line. ALSO if you want to eat at a food truck...the wait will be almost an hour. And if you're as lucky as me, they'll run out of what you order but that's a different review. Overall The Big Wonderful is a ton of fun! Just expect the usual Denver hip place huge crowd. Bring your dog if they're friendly and not afraid of people. There's a little dog park area! read more

Are you a small business owner looking for a fun way to introduce your product to a large group of 20-30 year olds? Or are you someone who likes good food and fun music? Then you've found your place! Pick up a new outfit, eat a delicious meal, drink a PBR (or a craft beer), listen to a fun band jam on, play with a dog, make a new friend. All in the same place. read more

Had an amazing evening here last Saturday. Perfect weather, beautiful sunset, great live music, enough people to make it feel alive but no crowds. Suggested $5 donation. Highlights: - Live music! - Double decker bus with a great view of downtown - A few cornhole sets and sand volleyball courts (also a sandbox area for the kids) - Nice variety of food trucks and local brews represented - Cute and interesting vendor booths Hipster-y paradise. Excited to bring visitors here for a very Denver-y experience read more

I live near the location where Big Wonderful at Belleview Station is being held. They are putting it on in an off leash dog park which is a cool idea. I love the art pieces they put out and I support the idea. However, the organizers of the event have been disrespectful and reckless with their set up. The dog park is still actively in use and the set up crew has been actively putting dogs at risk. A few days ago we came when there were a fair number of dogs inside the park. There were open cans of paint and chemicals sitting unsupervised on the ground and large unfinished metal structures with rough edges had been moved into the park. Today we went back and 5he structures have been roped off, but as we were leaving, we saw that the set up crew had left both gates wide open and no one was supervising. Again, there were activly still dogs in the park and when we asked an event staff member about it they were rude and unhelpful. I want to reiterate that I love this concept. But the event is being put on without consideration for local residents and with a startling lack of safety or supervision. It would be very sad if a dog or child was hurt due to a lack in oversight. read more

Maybe it was the rain and the cold but the Friday night Bazaar was the "Small Underwhelming". There were about 10 artists/vendors selling a variety of goods from jewlery and clothes to pies, a bar and a band for entertainment. But for a Friday night the place was nearly empty and after less than an hour my friends and I were ready to leave. Since the weather was bad, I would give it a second try. read more

What a fun thing to do on a Saturday afternoon! I went for the first time last weekend and enjoyed myself a lot! The Big Wonderful is a little bit of everything all rolled into one. It's free, but they ask for a $5 donation. When we arrived around 2:30, the place had a good amount of people, but the lines for the food trucks weren't too long yet so we opted for food first. There are many different options all around the event including BBQ, Peruvian, grilled cheese, and some vegetarian options. Prices range between $7-$12 for food dishes. Next up, drinks! The line wasn't too long at this point. They have homemade cocktails, craft beer, and a couple wine options. You can buy a cup for $15 and I recommend it. It keeps your drink cold longer and you get your drink free with it. If you come back, bring your cup and you will get a $1 off drinks. There were various vendors all around including packaged food, plants, clothing, jewelry, and much more. They have sand volleyball, corn hole, and a little dog area as well. Bring the fur baby along, there were lots of cute pups everywhere! read more

What a "Wonderful" place to spend an afternoon or evening. The big wonderful is an outdoor market of sorts and there is literally something for everyone! It's basically a large lot with food trucks, an outdoor bar, lawn games (corn hole, volleyball, etc) and vendors. There is also a little area for dogs to roam around, so you can be sure to bring your pooch out for some fun. There's also a stage with live music. I definitely plan on coming back as soon as the weather warms up a little bit! It's a great, low-key place to bring friends. read more

This is a fun little event to check out on the weekends. Live music, booze and eats from a variety of food trucks. Admission is free, however a donation for the bands is suggested. read more

Great concept, great people, great location, great vibe.

Wonderful event! :) awesome food trucks and a beer tent to keep your taste buds happy. Normally have great live music and fun merchants to get your shopping on! A must for Saturday afternoons in Denver. read more

This place was fun all summer long! We attended the first day opening and then the last day. I loved the vendors and the live music. I hated that you had to buy drink tokens at certain tents to be able to get your drinks. They were a tad bit pricey as well. The boutique trucks were fun to go into, but also a bit pricey. I love the concept and LOVE that they have parking and bike racks. Its donation only when you walk in, which I never felt pressured to give money. Overall we had a great time! read more

This was a very unfortunate situation. Security allowed us to enter the music area with a day pass. We purchased food and drinks, and we're shortly thereafter kicked out by security! Nobody was communicating and the patrons paid the price. It used to be a great event. We'll never be back again. read more

Meh, still Big, not as Wonderful. Cool vendors, nice people but you don't get to see any music for the entry fee??? Starting to have a more corporate vibe. It was better in 5 points. I may give it another tho read more