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2013 COLORADO - AUGUST 2013
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
(see also: 2012 - 2011 - 2009 - 2008)
August 7-10, 2013 Cattle Industry Summer Conference - Denver, Colorado
Features meetings of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board, American National CattleWomen, Inc. and National Cattlemen's Foundation. Here cattle industry members will meet in both NCBA Policy committees and subcommittees, as well as Joint committees and subcommittees to discuss current developments, to work on initiatives developed at Convention and to make plans for the upcoming fiscal year.
August 7-11, 2013 Steamboat Wine Festival - Steamboat Springs, Colorado
The Steamboat Wine Festival is a premier destination event where master winemakers, culinary greats, and our distinguished guests gather to play, wine, and dine in beautiful Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Experience more than 100 food artisans, wineries, breweries, distilleries, epicurean purveyors, and locally-made products at this ultimate food and wine experience. Whether you are a full-fledged foodie or an emerging gourmand, you are sure to find more than one event to whet your appetite. There is something for everyone – from food and wine tastings, to seminars and cooking demonstrations, to outdoor adventures with food & wine influences, there are tastes and temptations at every turn.
August 8, 2013 Denver Burger Battle - Denver, Colorado
The Denver Burger Battle is an award winning competition of the 12 best burgers in Colorado all in one night — guests can try every burger and vote the best while sipping from an open bar. Net proceeds to benefit local charities in Denver.
August 10, 2013 Snowmass Culinary & Arts Festival - Snowmass Village, Colorado
The Snowmass Culinary & Arts Festival brings foodies, wine connoisseurs, and art lovers alike together in a premiere visual and delectable feast. It features celebrity chefs, a juried art exhibit with regionally and nationally recognized artists, food & presentation expert panels, and a Palette of Pairings featuring specialty foods with wines & spirits, all set in the scenic mountain splendor of Snowmass Village, Colorado. Extend your stay and set out to explore easy or extreme hiking and biking trails, take in a free & festive Thursday night concert on the Hill, and visit world-renowned Aspen and its cultural delights right next door. (also: www.snowmassvillage.com/play/events/hand_picked.html )
August 17, 2013 14th Annual Peach Festival - Lafayette, Colorado
The event centers around truck loads of world famous all natural Palisade, Colorado peaches. Enjoy pies, cobbler and smoothies, entertainment, art, antiques and food vendors.
August 23-Sept 2, 2013 Colorado State Fair - Pueblo, Colorado
Educating youth in agriculture. Among the highlights are rodeo, concerts, carnival, State Fair Museum, livestock show, and competitions: commercial & hobby wines, C&H Sugar Cupcake Challenge, craft beers, Fleischmann's Yeast contest, Ghiradelli Chocolate Championship, Cooking with Girl Scout Cookies, Green Chili Championship, and King Arthur Flour Great Cake Contest. Attendance: 400,000.
August 30-Sept 2, 2013 A Taste of Colorado - Denver, Colorado
Festival of Mountain and Plain … A Taste of Colorado is a community celebration that is produced by and benefits Downtown Denver Events, Inc., the Downtown Denver Partnership family’s community events non-profit organization. The Festival is an opportunity for people throughout the region to come together to experience and appreciate our diverse cultural traditions, and to learn more about our state’s Western heritage. The Festival highlights visual and performing arts in addition to featuring educational programs and culinary demonstrations. Attendance: 500,000.
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2012 COLORADO - AUGUST 2012
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events still waiting for new dates
August 3-4, 2012 Olathe Sweet Corn Festival - Olathe, Colorado
All the 'Olathe Sweet' sweet corn you can eat. Free contests, games, over 150 food, arts and crafts, carnival games, commercial, ride and novelty booths. The Agricultural Center features informative and educational exhibits. Attendance: 16,000.
August 4-5, 2012 16th Annual Bluegrass and Beer Festival - Keystone, Colorado
Keystone brings the wonders of Appalachia to the Rockies. Down-home cooking, frothy flavors and mountain-music are just a piece of the pie. In a whirlwind of hillbilly luxuries, folks gather while microbreweries from Colorado and beyond showcase their unique blends of hops and barleys. Live music rocks out on 3 stages. Don't miss the FREE family Kidzone including inflatables, kids crafts and kids entertainment.
August 4, 2012 Gnarly Barley Brew Festival - Loveland, Colorado
Great brews, beer & food pairings, beer dinner, homebrew competition, live music.
August 4, 2012 Vino & Notes - A Wine, Food & Jazz Festival - Woodland Park, Colorado
Join us at the base of Pikes Peak for wine from 20+ Colorado wineries, outstanding food and incredible jazz bands. All this benefits Charitable Treasures Workshop for special needs adults.
August 4, 2012 10th Annual Craft Lager Festival - Manitou Springs, Colorado
The Craft Lager & Small Batch Festival is an outdoor, one day, multi-session event and continues to grow each year. You'll enjoy great music, food and beer for MOST ages.
August 9-11, 2012 Beaver Creek Wine & Spirits Festival - Beaver Creek, Colorado
Featuring the winners of the San Francisco International Wine Competition and World Spirits Competition, world-renowned culinary talent and outdoor events to enjoy summertime in the mountains.
August 11, 2012 Winter Park Beer Festival - Winter Park, Colorado
Brews, Views, Great Live Music! Benefits the National Sports Center for the Disabled. Unlimited beer tasting.
August 11, 2012 Cherry Creek North Food & Wine - Denver, Colorado
The 4th annual Cherry Creek North Food & Wine celebrates the culinary arts on Fillmore Plaza in Denver’s Cherry Creek North neighborhood. Free educational chef demonstrations, exciting wine and spirits sessions, an Opening Night VIP Party and the signature event of the weekend, The Grand Tasting.
August 16-19, 2012 Shroomfest 2012--Telluride Mushroom Festival - Telluride, Colorado
The 32nd annual celebration is a presentation of the Telluride Institute. Activities include lectures, panels, films, growing workshops, cook & taste parties, identification tables and daily forays into the mountains.
August 18, 2012 Bootstraps Western Winefest - Evergreen, Colorado
A true Colorado wine festival, nestled in the romantic Rocky Mountains of beautiful Evergreen, where Colorado wineries will showcase their award winning products with truly inspiring jazz music and local winemaker dinners.
August 18, 2012 Arkansas Valley Fair Watermelon Day - Rocky Ford, Colorado
At 135 years, the oldest continuous fair in the State of Colorado. The Arkansas Valley Fair runs Wed-Sun and Saturday is Watermelon Day.
August 20, 2012 Jazz on 2nd Avenue & World Class Food Court - Niwot, Colorado
A free jazz fest in the streets of Niwot, with world-class live music by internationally known jazz legends and greats. Taste culinary delights from Louisiana and Spanish Harlem and top this off with a beverage from a wine or beer garden.
August 24-25, 2012 Old Fashioned Corn Roast Festival - Loveland, Colorado
The 2012 Old-Fashioned Corn Roast Festival includes a Friday night kick-off with entertainment, roasted and boiled corn for sale, live music and Loveland's Got Talent Contest, beer garden, corn shucking contest, corn eating contest, parade and more.
August 24-26, 2012 10th Annual Food, Wine & Art Festival
Mesa Verde Country, Colorado
Staged against the backdrop of the Mesa Verde, the Mesa Verde Country Food, Wine and Art Festival will feature wine tasting from some of Colorado's finest wineries, including our own local vintners.
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2011 COLORADO AUGUST 2011
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events still waiting for new dates
August 7, 2011 5th Annual Corks and Forks - Broomfield, Colorado
Lovers of gourmet food and fine wines will not want to miss the opportunity to sample and enjoy a wide array of food and beverages. Sponsored by Superior Liquors, proceeds will be going to the National Sports Center for the Disabled.
August 27-28, 2011 Chile Harvest Arts Festival - Lakewood, Colorado
Held in honor of the chile pepper and with views of the Rocky Mountain foothills as a backdrop, the festival celebrates traditional Spanish Colonial and contemporary art with music and food.
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2009 COLORADO - AUGUST 2009
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
events still waiting for new dates
August 9, 2009 Taste of Grand County
Winter Park, Colorado
25th Annual Wine, Beer and Food Festival. CANCELLED FOR 2010.
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2008 COLORADO - AUGUST 2008
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
waiting for new dates
August 14-17, 2008 Crested Butte Wild Mushroom Festival
Crested Butte, Colorado
The purpose of the Crested Butte Wild Mushroom Festival is to educate people about wild mushrooms in the Rocky Mountains in a way that is informative, interesting and fun! We encourage experiential learning via forays, cooking classes, and other practical methods as well as hosting an array of traditional lectures and workshops.
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