Between the many festivals and concerts, among other awesome events, your weekend is about to get A LOT better. Check out our weekend round-up below!
Friday, July 20
Courtesy of Eventbrite
When: July 20
Where: Your Mom's House -- 608 E. 13th Ave., Denver
It'll be the music battle to end all music battles! Def Leppard vs. Nirvana. Bon Jovi vs. Weezer. (You get the idea!) So grab some buddies and cheer for and dance along to your favorite hits! May the best decade win.
Courtesy of Global Dance Festival (Facebook)
When: July 20-21
Where: Broncos Stadium at Mile High
One of the biggest dance music festivals in Colorado, Global Dance Festival will bring artists like DeadMau5, Future, and Machine Gun Kelly, among many others. When you're not jamming out to the incredible music, there will be plenty of activities to keep you busy, including breathtaking art installations and carnival rides.
Courtesy of Mile High Global Bazaar
When: July 20-22
Where: Skyline Park, Denver
This three-day celebration of international cultures, arts, crafts, food, music, and more will be taking over Denver's Skyline Park. Plus, exhibitors from all across the world will be in attendance and selling an array of goods from various cultures.
Saturday, July 21
Denver Summer Tequila Tasting Festival
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When: July 21
Where: The Celtic on Market -- 1400 Market St., Denver
Calling all tequila enthusiasts! Get ready to have your taste buds dance as you try a wide variety of tequilas, including Jose Cuervo, Dulce Dorado, Casa Noble Tequila, 1800 Tequila, El Mayor Tequila, and many, many more. Cheers!
Courtesy of Denver Botanic Gardens
When: July 21
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens
More than 2,000 lavender plants will set the scene for this celebration of Chatfield Farms' Lavender Garden. Walk around the gardens, enjoy live music and a variety of food and drinks, and take in the beauty of Mother Nature.
Courtesy of Colorado Renaissance Festival (Facebook)
When: July 21-22
Where: 650 W. Perry Park Ave., Larkspur
This weekend's theme is all about love and romance! Renew your vows at the “Renewal of Vows” ceremonies at the Canterbury Chapel at 3:30 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. And if you think you’ve got what it takes to “woo” some lasses, let’s see what you’ve got at the Wooing Competition.
Courtesy of German Fest Denver
When: July 21-22
Where: Lakewood Heritage Center Amphitheater -- 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood
Complete with a beer garden, live music and entertainment, and plenty of traditional German food, the 11th annual German Fest Denver is one that you don't want to miss out on!
Courtesy of Center for the Arts Evergreen (Facebook)
When: July 21-22
Where: Buchanan Park Baseball Fields, Evergreen
A family-friendly festival full of arts, crafts, and music! More than 120 artists and craftspeople from around the country will have plenty of goodies for you to view and purchase. Plus, all of the proceeds will benefit the Center for the Arts Evergreen, a nonprofit arts organization.
Courtesy of Winter Park Jazz Festival (Facebook)
When: July 21-22
Where: Hideaway Park, Winter Park
For over 30 years, the Winter Park Jazz Festival has brought world-class artists and up-and-coming favorites to Colorado. The weekend will be jam-packed (see what I did there?) with music and other entertainment for jazz enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Sunday, July 22
Courtesy of Cat Care Society (Facebook)
When: July 22
Where: Balefire Goods -- 7417 Grandview Ave., Arvada
Kittens, kittens, and more kittens! Come cuddle with these furry friends and maybe even find your new best friend, all while donating to the Cat Care Society -- a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for homeless, injured, and abused cats in Denver.
What do you think? Will you be attending one of these awesome events this weekend? Are there other events we should know about? Let us know in the comments below. Have a fun and safe weekend, Colorado!