Tag: Festivals
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Denver to haunt drivers by closing road near Union Station for ‘Spooky Wynkoopy’ Halloween festival
Drivers in Lower Downtown next week may be haunted by a Halloween-themed temporary road closure outside Union Station. Beginning Friday afternoon, the city will close the 1700 block of Wynkoop Street to cars for a week-long Halloween celebration called “Spooky Wynkoopy,” according to a Thursday news release from the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. Drivers…
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Aurora Borealis fest to dazzle night sky this weekend
The Aurora Borealis Festival returns to Aurora this weekend, bringing a re-creation of the northern lights, a global gift bazaar and a variety of activities to Painted Prairie in the second annual festival. The festival is at High Prairie Park at Painted Prairie, 21448 E. 59th Pl., on Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to…
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8 quintessential winter events to check out in Colorado this season
When the temperatures drop, Colorado’s party fever rises. Yes, we love our winters. Where the cold and snow once froze activity in the early days of our historic mountain towns, activity now ramps up with much more than skiing. Here are eight bucket list events across the state: International Snow Sculpture Championships Breckenridge, Jan. 20-29…
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Fall flavors: 6 food festivals happening this weekend in Colorado
Fall has come, and with it, pumpkin spice, apple cider and fresh pies. The flavors of the season are being celebrated around Colorado. Here’s a look at the delicious festivals coming up: Steamboat Food & Wine Festival, Thursday-Saturday Over the span of three days, the Steamboat Food & Wine Festival will host seminars and tastings…
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8 festivals to kick off fall this weekend in Colorado
Fall officially will start this weekend! That means cooler weather, changing leaves and — my personal favorite — festivals. Here’s a roundup of festivals around the Front Range this weekend, celebrating everything from chiles to brews: Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival, Friday-Sunday The Pueblo Chile and Frijoles Festival will be filled with cooking competitions, live…
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Colorado celebrates its birthday with upcoming festivals and events
Colorado is quickly approaching its 148th birthday, and the state is ready to celebrate with a slew of events. Celebrate Colorado — a statewide birthday celebration coordinated by Gov. Jared Polis’ office — returns Friday through Aug. 4, bringing in the state’s birthday with more than 400 festivals, county fairs, art exhibitions, farmers’ markets, concerts and other community…
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Festivals galore: Memorial Day Weekend events around the state
Mountainfilm Festival, Telluride | Thursday-Monday The Mountainfilm Festival in Telluride is a documentary film festival that showcases stories about social justice, nature, activism and adventure. The festival started back in 1979. This year’s lineup will feature 101 films, including 18 features and 83 shorts. Twenty-three of the films will be making their world premiere at…
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6 winter festivals not to miss in Colorado
Ullr Fest (Dec. 7-8): Ullr is the Norse god of snow. He is the subject of praise in this two-day celebration appropriately timed in the early part of ski season, when hopes are high for snow. A parade shuts down Breckenridge’s Main Street, a world record shotski is attempted and a bonfire caps things off. Ouray…
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Your bucket list of Colorado’s best food festivals
The best way to celebrate the best in food that Colorado has to offer? By attending some of the state’s best celebrations, of course. Here are six for your bucket list. Colorado BBQ Challenge: It’s billed as the state’s longest running barbecue competition, backed by well-established pros with Kansas City BBQ Society. After 27 years…
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Enjoy the 3-day holiday with these Memorial Day weekend festivals around Colorado
If you’re looking forward to the three-day weekend but don’t know how to spend it, check out these festivals around Colorado. Comedy Festival in Vail, Friday-SundayLaugh the weekend away at the Vail Comedy Festival, a three-day event featuring more than 30 comedians — all set in the destination town of Vail. Headliners include Leah Bonnema,…