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    Delicious - chicken, broccoli and cream cheese
    Heather T.

    We came here today for an international food group event and international it was! We split offerings from the pasty truck - the chicken, broccoli and cream cheese pasty reminded both the hubs and I of mom dishes from childhood. It was really tasty. Next on our little food tour was the mini donut shop that we had topped with strawberry cheesecake and s'mores flavorings. Tasty little gut bombs. The grilled cheese sandwich truck was third on the tour. We split a three cheese grilled cheese and it was ok but not our favorite. Nothing spectacular. The cheese curds we shared with spicy aioli was much better but again I could have skipped it. Cheese Perogies with caramelized onion and bacon hit our stomachs next. At this point I bowed out after a perogie and headed over to the South African food truck where I scored my favorite dish of the day. Braised short rib stew over a cornmeal like food with a side salad. A touch of ginger and perfectly tender beef took this dish over the top for me. I also snagged some bill tong to go which I have been wanting to try for a long time. It is essentially South African beef jerky but less salty and more tender. Very good. The overall event was well done. Parking is free which is great in Denver and they had people directing cars which helped. The vendors were all nice and of course it was great to see all the food trucks!

    Sonja A.

    What do you get when you combine urban chic, cultural eats, bluegrass music in an industrial setting? The Big Wonderful natch! Take a walk thru the old Denver Post printing plant lot and you'll find chic clothing, sample local brews and enjoy authentic grub (arepas!!) courtesy of small business Colorado and visionary Josh Sampson (of Avanti fame). If you are a big fan of bazaar's, get yourself down here and be prepared to shop, dine and have just a plain ole good time! Four legged friends are welcome to this event too!

    Jessica L.

    Beer, bluegrass, and local makers/artists?! I'm in! I went to a BigWonderful event a couple of years ago and it was small but fun. I'm so glad I returned for this past weekend's Oktobergrass event because this fun fest has grown and it was AMAZING! The ticket price was super fair (As opposed to the DenverFlea that was way overpriced!). The location was great! The ample parking was super appreciated. The food trucks and artists/vendors were top notch (and resulted in me making some unplanned purchases of earrings and a beautiful wood carving, but I could not resist!). There were many great breweries to sample. All of the musicians were incredibly talented- and ending with Everyone Orchestra was quite the finale! I really appreciated the friendly, lively crowd that didn't feel too overwhelming. I also think the move to recycle and compost was SUPER cool. I have two minor critiques- while I'm a HUGE dog lover, I'm not sure that a crowded festival is an appropriate place for them. I was tripped numerous times when exploring the breweries and artists. Secondly, the 4 PM special tappings were a bit of a disappointment. There were such small amounts and every brewery had such big crowds by that time that I only got to sample one thing. Overall, my friends and I had an amazing Saturday, and I look forward to future BigWonderful events.

    Alanna R.

    If you're looking for something fun to do and it's a weekend that The Big Wonderful is in session, don't miss it! I went this past weekend for Oktoberfest. I didn't participate in Beer Fest but I enjoyed browsing all the vendors who set up shop to sell various products and clothing. There was something there for everyone. There were a number of food trucks to satisfy your food cravings. I decided on Little India and Rocky Mountain Snowflake. Who can resist Indian food and flavored shaved ice? Both were really good! Live music played throughout the day. And, it was dog friendly! It was pretty much puppy city the day we went and my pup had such a great time playing with all the other dogs. Fun for all!

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    Kenny N.

    Yelpers need to give The Big Wonderful some online love. They've taken over a formerly abandoned area and turned it into a great place to socialize with friends, try new foods, and check out local artisans. Upon walking in you're typically greeted by a gentleman asking if you've been here before. If you haven't, he'll tell you about morning yoga immediately to the left, where the food trucks, and that there's a dog park over there, bocce ball there, sand volleyball left behind the bar. There's a lot going on. They sometimes feature DJs and bands. If you attended, you would have tried La Chiva before their official grand opening, and RiNO glass students' artwork. Go.

    Sand volleyball courts
    Hanh P.

    Beautiful view of Denver. Great atmosphere to hang out, drink and eat. Problem is lines are RIDICULOUS. We waited 30 minutes for get some beer. We weren't too impressed with the food either. Everything is $8-$12, with long waits and mediocre quality and flavor. We spent $14 on a lobster roll... it was horrible! $2 to add a sprinkle of bacon - don't do it! The mini fried donuts were the best thing we had... freshly fried, soft pillows of fluffy dough. So yummy. Had a decent venison brat. Not worth the wait or money though. I think it's a great idea, just wish the trucks were better.

    Casual, fun, outdoor environment
    Kara A.

    The Big Wonderful is the perfect environment for day drinking with friends on a warm, summer day (or even a cool, fall day). Sadly, it was slightly chilly and rainy when I was here, but I can still see it's potential! The Big Wonderful is an outdoor bar surrounded by food trucks. I've only been to The Big Wonderful once, but I would assume that there's some variation in the food trucks each weekend. Which reminds me, The Big Wonderful is only open every Saturday (until dusk) and the final Friday evening of every month. The space consists of a BIG, open outdoor space (with parking), several tents to hover under in case it rains, an outdoor bar, several outdoor tables with hay bales as seats, an off-lease dog area, corn hole, horseshoes, volleyball, and a stage and outdoor dancing area. At least when I was there, there was a DJ playing music. I think the area is also intended to function as a flea market, but there was hardly anyone selling flea market-type merchandise. The atmosphere of the space is sort of hipster meets land-locked beach bar, if that makes any sense? Regardless, it's a cool experience. We'll definitely be back to try out some more food trucks and enjoy what's left of our summer days!

    Boerie roll!
    Shar S.

    Really fun, really awesome festival! Great vibes, great food, good music, just cool all around. The location is conveniently nestled in clear view of the skyline, and there is ample parking available in the area. Definitely check it out if you haven't!

    Paulette D.

    I love Denver festivals and certainly did not want to miss out on this one! I was not disappointed! My friend and I arrived shortly after 11am, which was when the festival opened. Admission was free up until 12pm! The gentleman overseeing IDs and wristbands were kind and efficient which made for easy entrance. At the front there was an opportunity for a photo op with a large yellow "Wonderful Bazaar" sign that seemed to be a favorite for a plethora of people. Walking farther in the was a couple food trucks and two walk ways with art, clothing, homemade goods/crafts decor and much more! Farther down the line the area opened up with more food trucks, tables to sit at, a dog area, jenga, cornhole, televisions and a large stage. There were food trucks with Indian, Greek, dessert, Mexican, and multiple American foods! They were delicious and I was happy with the array of choices. The one thing we did not realize was that beer was not being served until 2pm. This did not bother us but talking with other visitors and some of the vendors indicated that people were annoyed with this. We really enjoyed seeing all the different vendors and received a plethora of business cards which I will be sure to use! There were great hand crafted pieces of art that would be perfect for gifts; especially with the upcoming holiday season. Unfortunately my friend and I were not able too see the live music because they were still setting up when we left; around 12:45pm, and we had a plethora of other things too do. Overall we really enjoyed them experience and will be back!

    Melissa C.

    I thought this event was pretty good. I honestly expected there to be a lot more there. The most enjoyable parts for me were the places inside the Stanley Marketplace, which I believe are static and not actually part of the Big Wonderful. The craft vendors were interesting, although not as plentiful as I would have thought. The Pink Floyd cover band we heard was actually pretty good, and that's saying a lot from me, as I am the biggest PF fan ever! I did appreciate the umbrellas, seating, and tents provided to help us cool off from the hot sun, as well as the A/C in the Hanger. It was also nice to get a free beer with our wristbands, along with discounts at most of the vendors.

    June 13, 2015. lots of bag setups, good shade, beautiful view of the skyline.

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