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Colorado Festivals
Food Themed Events

Venture something new on your next family vacation with these family friendly Food Themed Colorado Festivals. It's easy to find things to do in Colorado during all seasons. These great Food Festivals range from BBQ, Strawberries, Beer and Pumpkins to Mushrooms, Corn, Chocolate and Wine.

BBQ at the Summit
(Dillon Colorado)

Lake Dillon Drive at Buffalo Street (Downtown)
Dillon, CO

When: August 6-7, 2010
Cost: Admission to the BBQ event is FREE

Food and Drinks can be purchased on premises with a cash equivalent called BBQ Bucks. Offerings include everything from Chicken, Ribs, Beef, Desserts, Sauces and Salsa's. Event includes a not to be missed, Kids Competition on August 7th.

Teams converge from all over the US during this one weekend in August. You'll find representation from as far North as Kansas and as far South as Arkansas.

For the latest information on this event visit BBQ At the Summit


Colorado Chocolate Festival
(Denver Colorado)

Denver Merchandise Mart
Denver, CO

When: May 7-8, 2010
(All Day Festival is on Saturday 10am-6pm)
Cost: $7.00 Adults / $3.00 Ages 5-12

2 Days of Pure Chocolate Bliss! in Denver Colorado. Things to do include a fun filled day amidst chocolate tastings, various competitions, cooking demos and kids activities. What a fabulous time to treat mom to a family vacation AND chocolate for Mother's Day.

Related Links to more Summer Festivals: Denver Events Calendar


Olathe Sweet Corn Festival
(Olathe Colorado)

Olathe Community Park (shuttle to festival from town)
Olathe, CO

When: August 7, 2010
Cost: Ticket Prices TBA in Spring

Enjoy all you can eat Sweet Corn on the Cob, Music, Live Entertainment and fantastic fun for the kids.

Monte Vista Potato Festival
(Monte Vista Colorado)

Downtown
Monte Vista, CO

When: September (8am-4pm)
Cost: TBA

Plan to get your hands dirty on this one. You'll be given an opportunity to tour the fields and dig for potatoes. Activities include Demos, Tastings, Food Booths and Vendors

If you love potatoes as much as we do head over to the festival sponsor website for some great Potato Recipes


Strawberry Days
(Glenwood Springs)

Sayre Park (Strawberry Park)
Glenwood Springs, CO

When: June 18-20, 2010
Cost: Free (Food and Drink available for purchase)

One of the tastiest Colorado Festivals around. This Fresh Fruit Festival offers a wide range of activities for kids and adults alike. Enjoy Eating Contests, Ice Cream, Parade, Crafts, Carnival, Live Performances, Artisan Market, Food Booths, Beer Garden and Music Entertainment.

Parade is on Grand Avenue, Saturday morning at 10:00am . Free Ice Cream and Strawberries will be served Saturday at noon in Strawberry Park.


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