The Cherry Creek Arts Festival is an annual show happening during the July 4 weekend. This show…read morewas voted number one of the nation. It is an excellent juried art show with all types of artwork to view. I suggest getting there early as the crowds continue to grow the later it gets. We arrived shortly after 9 AM. Even though the show begins at 10 AM, many of the artist booths were open and ready for viewing. This was nice because there were no crowds at all. However, by 10:30 AM, it was pretty packed. The other option is to arrive closer to the noon hour. You do, however, run the risk of getting caught in a afternoon thunderstorm. We did notice as we were leaving around the noon hour that the crowds had dispersed somewhat. It also gets quite warm in that area. The thunder heads were looming above as we were leaving. This is a top notch show. So many excellent artists to talk to and see their works. Admission is free. There are approximately 7 blocks of art! There is lot parking for a fee or limited street parking, which can be difficult to find.

BEAUTIFUL ARTS FESTIVAL…read more During a recent visit to Denver, we went to the Cherry Creek Arts Festival. It was a large street festival located along 1st Avenue across the street from the Cherry Creek Shopping Center mall (large parking garage $3 festival parking). This was a very well curated arts festival that included over 250 artists. While the art was clearly out of our budget, we appreciated the quality and variety of art. The collage and textile art and the kinetic sculpture were incredible. Even the food trucks were well chosen. We enjoyed our delicious and well prepared chicken gyros that were as good as what you would get at a table service Mediterranean restaurant. The Cherry Creek North business community will be hosting other weekend events throughout July and will close out the summer with the Smash Fine Arts Festival.

Ciao Cara! If you find yourself craving a little Italian food, music or wares, bring your…read more"appetito per la pizza e pizelle". Plenty of vendors for that as festval goers have options to enjoy a slice of Italian Pie. Shop local businesses here as they share their creativity and artistry, be it with clothing or empty wine bottles. Best part is the time of year so take a stroll on Alaska and enjoy all the festival offers. Colorado is "in its season", so grab a bite and park yourself in front of the music stage (the event showcases local talent with two band stages), then watch the local troop "throw flags" at closing ceremonies. Bella!

Our family attends every year! One of the highlights of the summer for us! The kids crushing grapes…read moreis fun for the whole family to watch...face painting and delicious food! Gigantic rice crispy treats, authentic Italian desserts, the olive oils are a must buy as well is the farmers market! Sausage and peppers are my favorite foods to sample and the strawberries and cheesecake on a stick is to die for! Make sure you bring tons of cash for the food samples, games for kids, drinks and gifts! For a family of four we bring $200 but that buys us each food, drinks, face painting, a bottle of wine, olive oil and veggies from the farmers market! Make sure to list this as a must for September! Bel-Mar is also such a beautiful area and the shops are fantastic as well

Creative, signature artwork from artists that are from every corner of the country. Beautiful…read morepaintings, etchings, woodwork, fabrics, jewelry and ceramics that are perfect for any home or business. I'm no critic, just a inspired viewer. Enjoy this time of year walking through the festival, sipping wine and listening to local bands help you get your groovy on. Another great option to enjoy the Stanley and our fabulous fall weather.

Fun art festival this weekend at the Stanley which is still a work in progress but the location…read moreworked well for the Arts Festival. Ride your bike in or parking was free, close in and plentiful. Perfect size to see it all in about an hour or so. Artist booths set up inside and out. They really had some creative and talented artists and we enjoyed the afternoon here. Most of the artists were very friendly, welcoming and happy to share their work. A handful were too busy on their cell phones to notice people trying to ask questions and buy pieces. That's too bad when they took the time and effort to be here but maybe don't have the skill set to "sale". About 5-6 food trucks also set up near tables and a stage with live music. It would have been better if the stage faced a grassy area so people would feel compelled to bring chairs, blankets and hang out but that was not the case. Great day and I look forward to this next year.

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.

Love this every year! We enjoy bringing the whole family…read moreand spending the day out here. It is a definite must -visit.

I haven't been to the Taste in quite a while but decided to give it a go on rock and roll music…read moreday. I spent about 5 hours touring the area. The layout makes sense and flows well with the exception of the food area. The music and vendors are placed for optimal traffic and viewing. The porta-potties were off to the side, music in front of courthouse, and the food along Broadway. The music and vendors were great I ended up spending $40 on socks and beef jerky. I listened to a few songs by the Police cover band, a Zeppelin cover band, and REO. I cannot offer a way to improve these aspects of the festival and award them 4-5 stars. Everyone seemed to be enjoying the music even though organizers turned it into musical clique days. Parish the thought of different genres on the same day. The lineups are reminiscent of seating in a middle school cafeteria. The porta-potties get 3 stars mainly due to the lines. While you're waiting in a 15 deep line it's interesting to see who can muster the most appalling grimace as they step out into the fresh air. Academy Awards for sure. The technology has improved over the years with a side urinal to keep the seat somewhat usable. The odor control has improved immensely. Hand sanitizer is available too. They should have a few retro potties from the 90s for comparison giving performers a real reason to grimace. Now, the food, 1 maybe 2 stars at best. This is what crashes the overall rating. This festival is the Taste of Colorado-- it's about food, right? 30 tickets or $20, for a gyro sandwich? Is the meat marinated in Macallan? All the prices are out of wack. How much do these restaurants have to pay to be here? 50% of sales?? Everything is double what it should be. This festival is supposed to be about food! Let's represent. I spent $30 for 45 tickets. The pictures below show the ticket amounts and what I got. You be the judge. The best was the Top Sirloin from Rodizio. (Expert tip: skip the 4 ticket rice enjoy the meat.) Worst: Jaegerschnitzel for 15 tickets. The mushroom sauce was ok but way too salty; bring a sharp knife for the patti. 2 little ramekins of alligator giblets will set you back. $5.33. Jell-O shots have more substance. Street tacos were good. The lines and pedestrian flow in the food area-- ridiculous, the food--meh, the music/vendors and people watching-- much better. Recommendations: double or triple the food vendors by creating an atmosphere where they can make money and showcase and prepare their offerings. Raise the stage 10' and add a couple of big screens by the half-way-satellite-speaker extensions.

My dad and I had some free time to kill before I needed to head to the airport on Labor Day. We…read moredecided to check out Taste of Colorado because, to be frank, there wasn't too much else going on. While the whole weekend I heard "Taste of Colorado sucks" come out of his mouth a handful of times, I think we were both mildly impressed deciding it doesn't "suck" but is simply A-OK. In terms of getting bang for your buck, this certainly isn't the place to do that. I paid nearly $7 (in tickets) for a shot of nitro cold brew coffee. For my main dish of the day, I got a lamb sandwich from Bistro Colorado which was actually pretty darn delicious and worth it in my opinion. You really had to do a few laps to scout out to find the hidden gems amid the typical fair food. For that reason, maybe Taste of Colorado isn't quite the best name for it. Besides that, we had fun scanning all the stalls with cool arts and crafts, as well as random knick knacks. There is also the carnival area with rides and games which we stayed far away from, as well as three stages with different music happening. On the main stage during the time we were there, Granger Smith was performing who is an up and coming country singer. Pretty cool to see him for free. Would I recommend this to everyone I know? Probably not; however, if you have some time to kill, you can't really beat hanging out in the beautiful Colorado sunshine with free music, funny people watching and some good eats (if you can find them).

Annual Three Day Festival! Clear your calendar for an awesome weekend September 11-13, 2026 --…read moreFriday, Saturday, Sunday in Denver, Colorado, with awesome pinball and classic arcade games to play for free with admission. Play a huge game list and variety of themes -- No Quarters Needed. Play, buy, sell, mod, repair, tournament, learn, meetup, and have fun. Game on!

OMG, if you don't go at least once and, you love pinball, this is your annual spot! Free play,…read moretrivia, multiple rooms and cool merch. Some macines wentout of service but, there are so many, coupled with the room full of older consoles, that it's unnoticeable. The food is typical snacks but, enough to fuel you up .

Save the flight come here instead. Annual outdoor festival usually in June. I get my LacNiko olive…read moreoil every time.

Go early, the lines get long quickly. We were disappointed that there weren't any cultural drink…read moreofferings that didn't have alcohol or caffeine, but so it goes. We had the tiropita and the spanakopita, which were basically the same hand held phyllo dough wrap with different fillings. The spanakopita wasn't our favorite- it had a lot of really strong tasting spinach that overtook the other flavors. We really loved the tiropita though- the feta added a nice zing to the egg filling. We also did the kourambiethes, which tasted like shortbread covered in powdered sugar. I have had ones that were dry in other places, but these were good! We also watched a cooking demo (did you know zucchini fritters were Greek?), shopped, listened to music, and toured the cathedral. The cathedral was stunning, and the tour guide was very knowledgeable about the religion and its hierarchy. There was also an olive oil tasting that we skipped because the line was too long, but would have been interested in otherwise. For a $5 entry fee, this was super worthwhile- especially for the food!

It was a great time everybody need to come I had a good timeI've definitely recommend this to all…read moremy friends

This was a Fantastic Event and way better than the Colorado Chocolate Festival I went to back in…read moreMay?? I love that they had wine and liquor tasting. The wines were absolutely delicious!! I am soo gonna buy me a case and have been looking the companies up online. The chocolates were divine. The only thing I didn't care for, is that half the vendors were Toffee. It's really a preference thing because I literally despise toffee and think it's just nasty. I like my chocolate candies or chocolate tasting morsels, nice and smooth.

We attend Choctoberfest as a vendor with Satchi Fudge and it is really a fun event. Just a great…read moretime with lots of chocolate and plenty of other things to make your time enjoyable. I'd recommend it to both vendors and attendees.

If you are Polish or enjoy Polish cuisine, this is a great way to spend an afternoon. The festival…read moreis all about great Polish food including Pierogi, Golabki, Bigos, Potato Pancakes to name a few. Also, there's plenty of beef choices authentic to Poland. Also several events are scheduled throughout the day, like Pierogi eating contest, beer drinking contest, folk dancers and singers. Visit the webpage for the schedule. Festival takes place at the Saint Joseph Polish Roman Catholic Church.

We try to make it here every year to take in the culture, the food and to support to Polish…read morecommunity. I grew up with Polish food and have it pretty regularly and I can tell you that this food is about as authentic as it gets and much cheaper than going to a restaurant. Did I mention they have a pretty extensive (Polish) beer list as well? There is also live Polish music, contests like pierogi eating and beer drinking, and folk dancing - none of which you will be able to find anywhere else in Denver. Given this festival happens each August, the weather is usually nice and it is a great way to enjoy a summer weekend!