2012 COLORADO - January, February & March 2012 FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS (see also: 2010)
JANUARY January 5-7, 2012 12th Annual Big Beers, Belgians & Barleywines Festival - Vail, Colorado World Class International Beer Festival, complete with brewmasters dinners and seminars by some of the world's most innovative brewers.
Jan 7-22, 2012 106th National Western Stock Show, Rodeo & Horse Show - Denver, CO. The National Western Stock Show, the "Super bowl of cattle shows" - the world's largest.
January 14, 2012 Lafayette Oatmeal Festival - Lafayette, Colorado 16th Annual Lafayette Quaker Oatmeal Festival is a popular family event focusing on healthy lifestyle. Unique festival Includes an oatmeal breakfast, certified 5K walk/run, health fair, oatmeal baking contest and The Oatmeal Creation Challenge. Health Fair features health screenings, interactive demonstrations and so much more.
January 26-28, 2012 Beaver Creek Food & Wine Weekend - Beaver Creek, Colorado Don’t miss a full lineup of tastings, seminars and cooking classes that celebrate culinary delights and offerings from Beaver Creek chefs as well as renowned guest chefs.
January 27, 2012 Winter Brew Fest 2012 - Denver, Colorado The Winter Brew Fest celebrates craft beverages from around Colorado and other U.S. craft brews and feature; live music, food, and other vendors at Mile High Stadium.
January 28, 2012 6th Annual Glass Slipper Ball featuring the Best of the Chefs! Colorado Springs, Colorado Featuring the Best of the Pikes Peak Area Chefs and now with the addition of an exclusive wine tasting. This event is presented by the Zonta Club of the Pikes Peak Area. This is a black tie optional affair filled with live music, a fabulous silent auction items, and more. All proceeds from the event support Zonta’s mission of advancing the status of women through education, advocacy, and hands-on service.
FEBRUARY Feb 10-12, 2012 Copper Uncorked - A Winter Wine Festival - Copper Mountain, Colorado A delicious celebration of fine wine, food, and winter recreational activities in the relaxing and romantic setting of the mountains. Over 11 unique and tasty events, including Vintners Welcome Reception and Colorado Winemakers Dinner, After Burger & Wine Challenge, Grand Cru Beer Seminar, Wine & Chocolate Seminar; the Grand Taste of Copper will include tastings of over 25 wines, beers and spirits, accompanied by a gourmet buffet dinner.
February 23, 2012 New England Clambake: Red Wine & Seafood - Denver, Colorado The Volunteers of America Guild is proud to present Red Wine & Seafood for the 17th year. Proceeds benefit the women and children of Brandon Center, the Guild's shelter for women and their children who are homeless or escaping domestic violence.
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