I have to plug this festival because it was so well organized. A section dedicated to food. Some…read morearts and a performance stage. It is traditionally an outdoor event held annually at the eastern end of the Pearl St. Mall. They won me over when my favorite local band via Zimbabwe closed the evening. Extend the day visiting the multiple venues at Pearl St., Mall.

What an amazing show. 5 stages and a carnival with food trucks. Lots of amazing bands tonight…read more Cypress Hill was slamming. Ice Cube with NWA was gansta and fricking awesome. System of a Down was even more amazing than I expected. The set up was pretty good . Lots of Porto potties. We got pretty good parking and using my Groupon was easy. Plenty of beer stands. Only down fall was the horse crap smell luckily the chronic smell made up for it. Kinda wish I bought a 3 day pass. Must see.

Been to a lot of festivals, camping and daily entry and exit and this is a good one. My first Riot…read moreFest and it was a great one. First off amazing acts. Varied from year to year but it's usually punk/rock/metal, indie, and hip hop. Big names performing classic albums so for the ticket price you're getting a great price. Especially if you get some of those early bird deals. Have to jump on those deals though, go extremely quick. Can always swoop something off Craigslist last minute though. Usually two stages in front and two in back. One stage in the middle arena. I went 2015 and 2016 but that's when they switched the event to the stockyards. Riot Fest and Rodeo. Not much food selection in 2016 or rides at all. 2015 was much better but the lineups were decent. Varied. You can't please everyone! "Riot Fest Sucks!!!" But honestly it's local and for the price worth going to. Can get dusty at the stockyards or a bandana and sunglasses are a must I would say. Had a water station out back in 2015 but 2016 only inside. Four water fountains for thousands of people, PREPARE FOR LINES. 2015 Ample rides. Varied food. Good acts. 2016 was a bit sparse and I think 2015 had a better lineup but that it's completely opinion.

This is a quintessential cultural event must-do for anyone in Denver. Started over 20 years ago,…read morethis annual gathering has become a fan favorite for people who love art and Denver festival celebrations. What started in downtown at Larimer Square with dozens of artists has now become over two hundred talents chalking it up over several blocks around the Denver Art Museum. The way this festival works is sponsor-driven. Local businesses and organizations buy "squares" to which carefully curated artists are assigned with full autonomy in theme and execution to create, as long as the sponsors' names are chalked first. The artists are then given two days to create their design in real time, rain or shine. It's an opportunity to witness visual art in all shapes and colors. With the youth group and school opportunities as well, you've got kids of all ages being represented on the pavement. In addition to the visual arts, the festival includes live music and vendors. I strongly recommend planning your weekend around it. This is an event to build a tradition around, for sure!

I had never been to the Denver Chalk Art Festival and was really glad my friends convinced me to…read moreattend. We went early on day one to try to avoid crowds and the 90+ degree heat. Armed with a charged phone, a hat, water, and plenty of sunscreen, we were ready. Crowds weren't too bad at 10am, and several artists were lucky to be either shaded by the tall buildings or by the tents they brought. Being this early, we got to see works in progress, and I appreciated seeing all the detailed labor that goes into these beautiful, colorful, sadly temporary pieces. A free event, it is worth making the trip downtown. There are food and drink vendors throughout, as well as popular restaurants and bars nearby to pop into if you need a break. (The 2026 Event was near the Denver Art Museum.)

We went to the 40th anniversary of the blossom of light exhibits at the botanical gardens…read more The gardens are set up beautifully and the path and signage is wonderful and clear. The ambience is awesome and artistic. This is worth the trouble to get in and out of the parking lot. Tickets are hard to come by, but if we had planned a bit in advance I think we could have gone when we wanted to. However we did enjoy our time in the gardens and viewing all the light displays.

We love the Blossoms of Light at the Botanical Garden! We've probably gone there the last 4 years…read more This last time we went on the last day of 2025 and it was definitely a nice evening. One of the years we went it was -3F.... Hit or miss on the weather. Definitely worth going at least once if you've never been.... The last few years there was always something new to see. This last one was their 40th anniversary. Very nice and the tickets revenue goes back to the botanical garden, helping local!

What a cute little festival here in downtown Arvada. There were so many stands with great pieces of…read moreart, jewelry, and baked goods. It was easy to navigate and organized very well. The prices vary, of course. I'd say mid to high-level prices. For these little startups run by individuals who are passionate about what they do, it's easy to support them. I just sampled this challah bread from Sarah's Confectionery Genius and it was fantastic! Refer to photo. All in all, great fun on a gorgeous day!

What a lovely way to spend the morning and support small local businesses. I was able to get some…read moreholiday shopping done and get a little something for myself! Fabulous event!

Denver Flea is taking on the holidays four weekends strong this year, with a Union Station setup…read moreuntil mid-December. $5 per person gets you admission Friday-Sunday, which is a very easy price point. Even if it's not the most expansive showing of vendors, you can't really argue with the low cost. Also, I appreciate the warming tents serving adult beverages like bourbon spiked cider. Even on a "warm" December day downtown, it gets chilly. If you arrive before noon, there's plenty of room to relax and enjoy mid-shopping moment. Yesterday I purchased some buffalo leather gloves for myself as well as an incense burning kit + 2019 lunar calendar for a holiday present. And I'm going back for the final weekend while my parents are visiting. A festive (and brisk) way to get into the holiday spirit!

The Denver Flea was fabulous (and free admission!) when I first attended a couple of years ago…read more There were loads of interesting vendors with items I'd never seen anywhere else, live music, good food, busy but not overwhelming and loads of fun! Now the secret's out and the Flea busts at the seams. There's an admission fee, long lines, and impossible parking. Vendors and food trucks become redundant in that the same ones come to every Flea, and many carry similar goods- candles and soaps: CHECK. Colorado/Outdoorsy t-shirts: CHECK. Salsa and similar food items: CHECK. Jewelry made from rocks: CHECK. Succulent plants: CHECK. A Denver hipster's delight for sure! All of the his is super cool if you haven't seen all the very same makers before, but I have, so... I'm over it. The new space, Denver Rock and Drill, is pretty rad. It's an old warehouse that feels haunted by ghosts of the past. Old machinery and even metal and materials still lurk in some places, a liability issue waiting to happen I'm sure, but interesting none the less. My fave part about this Flea was the photo booth, Whoa Pony! Be sure to hunt them down as they wee wedged far in the corner, but they're free! Ultimately, I think I'll skip the next few fleas in hopes that fresh vendors and some new ideas and surprises may work their way in in the future.

The Peach Festival is a very large, annual occurrence in Lafayette. There are dozens of food…read morevendors and even more venders of crafts. The peach cobbler is amazing; although the peach turnovers were a pit pedestrian. The prices for everything were reasonable and the festival was really fun. Get there really early or around noon if you want to find parking.

Peachy-Keen This…read morefestival is such a local favorite. You can just tell by the overwhelming amount of people trampling over your kids every which way you turn. Yup, Public Road isn't the widest street especially when you cover it with booths on both sides. It doesn't help that it's hot and people get bothered faster then usual. Sheesh, sorry my kids balloon flew in your face kill-joy!! :) Thank goodness we live walking distance since parking was pretty hectic. They were offering shuttle service for people's convenience. As we walked up coming from Baseline, we noticed that nearby restaurants were having their own peach themes and having booths out front to join in on the festivities and promote their business as well. Good for them! I'd do it too. The main promenade was littered with different vendors that sold everything you can think of. You had your novelty booths with all kinds of crafts and materialistic goodies, information booths for local businesses and different recreational activities, food vendors from all around to feed the masses with junk and savory treats, and there was even a Farmers Market area to get your fresh produce! Man, this thing stretched as far as the eye can see with booths and people alike! I was impressed with all the nifty selections and turnout. The peach theme was ringing all around us and the abundance of free goodies the event coordinators and vendors provided did not let down (so long as you approached them). I was a little bummed we didn't get to enjoy any music or see any entertainment on any of the stages. In fact, I didn't even hear a peep while passing by the noted stages. It's okay though because there's always next year when I have my husband with me to control the kids and ACTUALLY have a moment to check out a booth or two. The only things I can think of improving on is having more pit stops (bathrooms) for the public along the way. They can also use some musicians mixed throughout the booths to keep it upbeat and lively. But hey, there were plenty of people to eavesdrop on for a good laugh to make up for the lack of much needed sound that usually distracts people from their overspending and heat exhaustion. I can't help it, people tend to talk real loud! LOL!

I wasn't exactly sure what to expect when I drove out to the Colorado Indian Market. It's located…read morein the Denver Mart and you have to pay $15 to get inside. Senior 65+ save one dollar and get in for $14. You can pay at either of the two entrances. Art everywhere. Hawk and Eagle rescues. Musicians. Wood carvers. Food of all kinds. There were performances. And of course, the reason, I came. Fry Bread. It wasn't made to order and it wasn't the best I've ever had but it did the trick. I only was able to make it for one day but I imagine the place can get packed. The festival was really just A-OK for me but I'm glad it exists and I hope to see it grow and grow. It's pricey but I think it gets you in for the whole weekend-but don't quote me on that.