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2026 COLORADO - April 2026
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
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April 1-4, 2026
35th Taste of Vail
Vail, Colorado
Taste of Vail is the nation's premier spring food and wine festival held at iconic locations throughout North America's most popular mountain resort showcasing the finest chefs in Vail and the nation's top vintners.  • offerings from the Vail Valley's world-class restaurants  • fine wine poured by winemakers and winery owners  • interactive cooking seminars  • the Colorado Lamb Cook-Off & Apres Ski Tasting  • the Mountain Top Tasting at the top of Vail Mountain  • the famous Grand Tasting auction  • and other exciting events.  Attendance: 5,000.

April 11-12, 2026 - Denver Travel Show - Denver, Colorado
America’s Favorite Travel Show returns to Denver!  Find your next vacation at America’s Favorite Travel Show! At the Denver Travel & Adventure Show, you’ll meet with thousands of destination experts from around the world who can help you personalize the trip that’s right for you.

April 19-23, 2026  American Bakers Association Annual Convention
Colorado Springs, Colorado
The ABA Annual Convention is the one time each year that the entire baking industry gathers together to chart new business courses, explore innovative opportunities, hear from policy and business leaders, and network with industry colleagues.
 

2024 COLORADO - April 2024
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
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April 6-14, 2024  Downtown Restaurant Week
Grand Junction, Colorado
Grab a passport at participating restaurants and eateries, gather stamps as you dine throughout the week and turn it in to be entered to win restaurant gift cards!
 

2023 COLORADO - April 2023
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
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April 1, 2023 - The Ultimate Après Avon Beer Festival - Avon, Colorado
The Festival features amazing unlimited craft beer, wine, seltzer & spirit tastings, LIVE music, vendors and food all in beautiful Avon, Colorado.
 

2021 COLORADO - April 2021
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
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April , 2021  Taste of Pearl - Boulder, Colorado
EVENT CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS.  From the heart of America's 'Foodiest' Town: An unforgettable afternoon exploring Boulder’s tantalizing culinary arts scene and celebrating Colorado’s distinctive wines and distilleries while strolling through some of Downtown Boulder’s most vibrant galleries and retail boutiques.
 

2018 COLORADO - April 2018
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
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April 29, 2018 - Cochon555 - Denver, Colorado
With an all-star cast of chefs who specialize in whole animal cooking paired with farmers responsibly raising delicious heritage breed pigs. The all-inclusive feast will feature a hundred-plus prominent chefs, farmers, sommeliers, distillers, brewers and barkeeps all working in concert to create luxurious moments that educate the palate. At the heart, Cochon555 aims to create moments of inspiration, and to engender discussion and action - to buy, to cook, shop and donate in the name of safe, honest, and delicious food.
 

2017 COLORADO - April 2017
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
(these events waiting for new dates)

April 7, 2017  Celebrity Chef Tour - Vail, Colorado
Benefiting the James Beard Foundation, featuring Award-Winning Chefs
 

2016 COLORADO - April 2016
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
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April 7, 2016  Flavors of Denver  - Denver, Colorado
Flavors is a culinary experience that goes beyond the traditional gala and provides each table of attendees with a local chef who will prepare a multi-course dinner tableside. The meal that is delivered will showcase the signature dishes of our culinary experts and take you beyond the usual restaurant fare. Unleash your inner "foodie" and experience a distinct evening of dining while helping to fund the research, education and advocacy efforts of the American Liver Foundation.