Denver Events

Annual Events

Address: Cherry Creek North Dr at University Blvd, Denver, CO 80209 Category: Shopping Event - Market Dates: May 2 - October 24, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

As of June 4, the Cherry Creek Fresh Market is open on Wednesdays, in addition to the Saturdays that start back in May. At this time of year, shoppers will find rhubarb, the first strawberries, cherries, beans and potatoes.

Address: Civic Center Park • 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204 Category: Fair / Festival - Cultural Dates: May 5, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Established in 1987, this festival unites the city with a colorful fiesta commemorating Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla. Having grown into the largest Cinco de Mayo event in the nation, the festival draws nearly half a million people to Civic Center Park for dancing, crafts, music, and traditional Mexican...

Address: 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204 Category: Fair / Festival - Arts / Crafts Dates: June 6 - June 7, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This popular arts and crafts fair is organized by the Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods group and honors the diversity of Denver's urban communities. Food, entertainment, family fun, and an impressive selection of original, handmade crafts are primary attractions. From dried floral arrangements and ceramics to...

Address: Larimer Square • Larimer St, between 14th St & 15th St, Denver, CO 80211 Category: Fair / Festival - Arts / Crafts Dates: June 6 - June 7, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Every June historic Larimer Square shuts down to vehicle traffic to become a colorful Italian piazza, transformed by the work of professional, amateur and student artists who skillfully create chalk masterpieces on the city street. Theevent includes hand-made gelato and a wine-tasting tent, but the real fun is...

Address: I-25 South, Perry Park Rd, Larkspur, CO Category: Fair / Festival - Cultural Dates: June 13 - August 2, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Jousting knights, damsels in distress, hordes of hilarious entertainers, and a bevy of food and beverage makes this one of Colorado's most popular annual events. For eight summer weekends, you and the kids can travel back in time, just by driving about a half hour south of Denver. Vendors offer crafts and souvenirs,...

Address: Red Rocks Amphitheater • 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465 Category: Performance - Concert / Music - Alternative Rock Dates: June 16 - August 18, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Cinema and music in one of the most gorgeous natural settings in the world – what could be better? Each summer, this popular series offers two bands and a much-loved feature film. The bands, mostly local acts, take two stages before the movie begins. With superb acoustics that are an integral part of the venue, not to...

Address: 32nd Ave, Perry St to Julian St, Denver, CO 80211 Category: Fair / Festival - Cultural Dates: June 20, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Every year the Highlands Street Fair seems to get a little bigger, a little bit crazier and a lot more fun. Local merchants close off a few blocks of the popular shopping and dining district for a day of live music, kids education and play areas, arts and crafts booths and food and drink on the streets. The fair is...

Address: Five Points Neighborhood • Welton St, between 24th St and 28th St, Denver, CO 80202 Category: Fair / Festival - Cultural Dates: June 20, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

As Denver's African American population has grown and changed over the years, so has the annual Juneteenth Festival held in the historic Five Points neighborhood. Juneteenth is a celebration of the ending of slavery in the United States. The festival includes a parade, cultural food and vendor booths.

Address: Cherry Creek North, Filmore Plaza • University Blvd and E 2nd Ave, Denver, CO 80206 Category: Movie / Film / Video Event - Screening Dates: July 2 - August 27, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Quickly becoming a summer tradition, Films on Fillmore offers a weekly outdoor movie night in one of the cities toniest shopping and dining districts. People can bring their own chairs, blankets and picnics, but there are also chairs for rent and wine and beer sold at the site. There are two family nights when kids...

Address: 1st and Steele, Cherry Creek North, Denver, CO 80206 Category: Fair / Festival - Arts / Crafts Dates: July 3 - July 5, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

One of the most competitive events of its type in the country, this international juried art festival is a Fourth of July weekend tradition. All the visual arts are included, from painting and drawing to funky jewelry and eclectic sculpture. The performing arts are also admirably represented, with multiple stages...