Though it may be a couple of months away, we've got the full lowdown on the annual A Taste of Colorado festival, which is set to take over Denver's Civic Center Park on Labor Day weekend, September 1–3.
A Taste of Colorado, the annual festival that takes place in downtown Denver's Civic Center Park, will make its grand return for another weekend of good food, good music, and good company. For 35 years, the festival has become the "largest free admission food and music festival in Colorado" -- more than 500,000 visitors attend the three-day weekend every year.
When: Labor Day Weekend -- September 1-3
Where: Civic Center Park, Denver
And in 2018, A Taste of Colorado promises to be bigger and better than ever! With over 50 food vendors, 175 marketplace vendors, a KidZone experience (complete with arts, crafts, games, and an entertainment stage), a larger main stage that will house over 25 national and local artists, and so much more, it's the must-attend event to end the summer season.
Unfortunately, because it's a few months off, a complete list of the food and drink vendors has yet to be announced. So check back with us soon for any updates!
If you're interested in being a vendor, the festival is still in search of unique and diverse restaurants in Colorado to participate. Simply read the Prospective Participant Handbook and complete the Restaurant and Food Vendor Application. Questions? Contact the event at [email protected] or call (720)-650-6674.
Enjoy music from headliners REO Speedwagon, LeAnn Rimes, and SmashMouth! There are VIP packages available for the concerts that include a special viewing area near the stage, two drinks, a meal, and more. The experience won't come cheap, though, so if you wanna be an "All-Star" (see what I did there?), then be prepared to drop more than $100 per person. Check out the full lineup below.
A Taste of Colorado 2018 Music Lineup:
Saturday, September 1 -- Classic Rock Day
Dreamboat Annie, @ Four Corners Stage -- 11 to 11:30 a.m.
That Eighties Band, @ Pikes Peak Main Stage -- 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Rush Archives, @ Four Corners Stage -- 12 to 12:30 p.m.
The Long Run, @ Pikes Peak Main Stage -- 12:30 to 1 p.m.
Paradise Theatre, @ Four Corners Stage -- 1 to 1:30 p.m.
Van Wholen, @ Pikes Peak Main Stage -- 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.
Tom Petty Project, @ Four Corners Stage -- 2:15 to 3 p.m.
Message In A Bottle, @ Four Corners Stage -- 4 to 5 p.m.
George Thorogood, @ Pikes Peak Main Stage -- 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Zeppephelia, @ Four Corners Stage -- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
REO Speedwagon, @ Pikes Peak Main Stage -- 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Sunday, September 2 -- Country Day
Walker Williams, @ Pikes Peak Main Stage -- 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Walk About Jim, @ Four Corners Stage -- 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Buckstein, @ Pikes Peak Main Stage -- 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
The Country Music Project, @ Four Corners Stage -- 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.
Kory Brunson, @ Pikes Peak Main Stage -- 2:15 to 3:15 p.m.
Swerve, @ Four Corners Stage -- 3:15 to 4 p.m.
Mitchell Tenpenny, @ Pikes Peak Main Stage -- 4 to 4:45 p.m.
Ritchie Law, @ Four Corners Stage -- 4:45 to 5:30 p.m.
David Nail, @ Pikes Peak Main Stage -- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Ryan Chryst & The Rough Cuts, @ Four Corners Stage -- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
LeAnn Rimes, @ Pikes Peak Main Stage -- 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Monday, September 3 -- Contemporary Music Day
Wash Park, @ Pikes Peak Main Stage -- 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
JV3, @ Four Corners Stage -- 12 to 12:30 p.m.
Everclear, @ Pikes Peak Main Stage -- 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
The Radio, @ Four Corners Stage -- 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Spin Doctors, @ Pikes Peak Main Stage -- 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Nothing But Nineties, @ Four Corners Stage -- 3:30 to 4 p.m.
Sugar Ray, @ Pikes Peak Main Stage -- 4 to 5:10 p.m.
Soul X, @ Four Corners Stage -- 5:10 to 6 p.m.
SmashMouth, @ Pikes Peak Main Stage -- 6 to 7:10 p.m.
Visit A Taste of Colorado's website or Facebook page to learn more.
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