The culture and cuisine of Denver

The Mile High city is renowned for its eclectic arts scene and cool neighborhoods.

Denver is a hub of cultural happenings with a fine range of artsy boutique hotels, farm-to-fork cuisines and unique architecture.

The city’s cultural heritage comes to life in an exciting and calendar of events and festivals. When in Denver here are some of the not to be missed cultural happenings.

Caveman Music Festival (2-4 September)

Join 20+ bands and musicians for Labor Day Weekend at Caveman Music Festival. Enjoy live music, hiking, fishing, and the last of the September sun at this three-day festival at Monument Lake Resort. Offering captivating views in Colorado, this festival is the perfect way to say farewell to the summer season.

Denver Food and Wine Festival (6-9 September)

Presented by the Colorado Restaurant Foundation, The Denver Food and Wine Festival is a multi-day food, wine and liquor extravaganza. Festival events feature the best of Denver’s restaurant community with classic Colorado cuisine and the finest wine and spirits. There are educational seminars, and the signature Grand Tasting. This annual event benefits the Colorado Restaurant Foundation, which supports worker education, training, and hardship grants.

The Great American Beer Festival (21-23 September) 

From 21-23 September, the Great American Beer Festival returns to Denver for the first time since the pandemic. Presenting the largest collection of US beer ever served in a public tasting event, the festival brings together the best brewers and diverse beers from around the world. There are over 100 breweries in the Denver metro area.

Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms (6-9 October)

A family affair, Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms offers a warm welcome to the autumn months. Nothing says Halloween like pumpkin picking, and at Chatfield Farms, guests will gain access to the 10-acre pumpkin patch and Corn Maze, offering fun for all the family. Entertainment will include local craft and artisan booths, live music, food trucks and beers. Not to mention the hayrides, photo booths, inflatable bouncy castles, face painting and tractor-pulled parking shuttles which set this patch above all the rest. Tickets start from £12.

Bright Nights at Four Mile Historic Park (Until 1 October)

Until 1 October, nights at Four Mile Historic Park will shine like never before. Bright Nights at Four Mile is a chance to experience light come to life. Handcrafted larger-than-life sculptures illuminate the night as guests walk among them. The radiant displays create an enormous interactive exhibit.

Michelin Guide Announcement (12 September)

After the recent announcement that Colorado will be the next Michelin Guide destination, chefs have been invited to the Mission Ballroom in downtown Denver on the evening of 12 September to discover whether they have earned a MICHELIN Star. This will be the first time any Colorado restaurants will be up for a Michelin designation. Colorado has a rich culinary community that includes both established, notable chefs and innovative up-and-comers.. Colorado’s mountainous terrain has influenced its culinary landscape, with many restaurants offering dishes inspired by the state’s outdoor lifestyle.

Denver Oktoberfest (22 September – October)

A staple two-weekend festival in Downtown Denver since 1969, The Denver Oktoberfest has everything from keg bowling to competitive stein hoisting. There’s even a costume competition and dog derby, with live music throughout. Throw on a lederhosen for Colorado’s biggest Oktoberfest celebration.

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