2012 COLORADO - April & May 2012
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
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APRIL
April 5-7, 2012 22nd Annual Taste of Vail - Vail, Colorado
The nation’s premier spring food and wine festival is held at several venues throughout North America’s most popular mountain resort featuring 30 guest chefs, restaurateurs and sommeliers as well as more than 50 wineries. Featuring the Colorado Lamb Cook-off, apres ski tasting, auction, Mountaintop Picnic at 10,350 feet and the Grand Tasting. Food and wine seminars throughout the three-day event.
April 12, 2012 Breckenridge Spring Beer Fest - Breckenridge, Colorado
6th annual Breckenridge Massive Beer Festival. This event offers brews, views and free live music and features unlimited beer tasting from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
April 22, 2012 Taste of Pearl - Boulder, Colorado
From the heart of America's 'Foodiest' Town: An unforgettable afternoon exploring Boulder's tantalizing culinary arts scene.
April 26, 2012 Wine, Women and Chocolate - Lafayette, Colorado
Wine Samplings, Chocolate, Appetizers & Networking.
April 28-29 & May 19-20, 2012 Barrel Into Spring - Grand Junction, Colorado
Highlights of this event include behind the scenes winery and vineyard tours at eight wineries, gourmet meals, tasting of wines that are not readily available to the general public, and barrel sampling of wines paired with specialty foods. Grand Valley Winery Assoc.
MAY
May 11-19, 2012 Colorado Beer Week - Statewide, Colorado
Colorado Beer Week (CBW) is a celebration of ales and lagers in the state that has been called “The Napa Valley of Beer”. At restaurants, bars, hotels and other venues throughout Colorado.
May 12, 2012 Brews for Barks - Denver, Colorado
An event to reunite our military with the pups they love. Food, drinks and live music. All proceeds go to the Puppy Rescue Mission.
May 18-19, 2012 Mike The Headless Chicken Festival - Fruita, Colorado
Read about Mike the headless chicken who lived 18 months without a head! Chicken Dance Contest, Chicken Recipe Contest, Food and Craft Vendors, More Chicken, the 5k 'Run Like a Headless Chicken', Chicken Games, Historic Tours, Eating Contests, Mike's Market and more.
May 19, 2012 Grand Valley Beer Festival - Grand Junction, Colorado
This is a craft beer tasting and People’s Choice fundraising event for Colorado Mesa University Athletics. Enjoy music, food, and Colorado’s favorite beverage!
May 23, 2012 Colorado's 3 Shows in 1 - Denver, Colorado
Food & Drink Expo; Convenience Store Show; Bar & Night Club Show
May 24, 2012 9th Annual Colorado Corks and Cuisine - Denver, Colorado
Enjoy selections from some of Colorado’s finest vintners, brewers, distillers and caterers at this popular event. Bring you appetite!
May 31-June 7, 2012 Young Cattlemen's Conference - Denver, Colorado
The primary objective is to develop leadership qualities in young cattlemen and women and expose them to all aspects of the beef industry. The tour will begin in Denver with a comprehensive overview of the industry. Chicago is the next destination, where the group will visit the Chicago Board of Trade. The participants will then travel to the nation’s Capitol, where they will meet with their respective congressmen and senators.
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