Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond: Blues, Brews & BBQ, Paddlefest and more
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THURSDAY-SATURDAY
They quilt and stitch and sew and their work makes up the Quilt, Craft And Sewing Festival this weekend in Castle Rock at the Douglas County Fairgrounds and Events Center. Beginning at 10 a.m. each day, exhibits, demonstrations, newest things from crafting and needle-art companies, and a make-and-take with advice from the pros. Admission $10 for three days. quiltcraftsew.com
FRIDAY-MONDAY
A Memorial Day weekend whitewater tradition, CKS Paddlefest along the Arkansas River at Buena Vista. Headquartered in River Park in the center of town. Go kayaking and run the river. Live music, food vendors, hiking and biking trails and more. ckspaddlefest.com
FRIDAY-MONDAY
A 34-year Memorial Day Weekend tradition, Taste of Creede Festival is jam-packed with activities. A chef competition, Quick Draw, ranch roping, live music, vendors and even more. creede.com/taste-of-creede
FRIDAY-MONDAY
A fun time to be had at Boulder’s Creek Festival with creekside and street-filled activities. All sorts of food, an art sale, creekside activities for the kids, music, beer by the creek and more. Check out bouldercreekfest.com
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Headed for the mountains? There’s the Comedy Festival in Vail Village with more than 30 funny folks from TV, cable, podcasts and the comedy circuit. A variety of passes, even one in Bitcoin. eventbrite.com/e/vail-comedy-festival-tickets-259971962137?aff=www
SATURDAY
A Saturday for fast-car lovers: Slush – The Motorsport Festival, PPIR, Fountain. Watch or drive: drag/roll racing, drifting, burnout pit, dyno, open laps and a car show with multiple categories to drool over. Cost per activity: ,
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
Is art calling this weekend? A visit to Central Park (formerly Stapleton) will be filled with the Denver Arts Festival, fine arts and crafts by almost 150 select national artists. Stroll the park and enjoy art while you listen to live music. Youngsters have their own area to create art. And there’s wine tasting from Napa Valley’s La Crema. DenverArtsFestival.com
SATURDAY
A Memorial Day celebration all weekend for Blues, Brews & BBQ and, on Saturday, the Beaver Creek Craft Beer Festival. Sample Colorado’s best brews, 1-5 p.m. eventbrite.com/e/beaver-creek-craft-beer-festival-2022-tickets-293374429817
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