Wrap up summer with some of the Denver Metro’s best festivals, community celebrations, and Labor Day weekend traditions!

🍷 Denver Food + Wine Festival

August 26–29 | Downtown Denver

Experience one of Denver’s premier culinary events featuring chef tastings, wine seminars, craft cocktails, and the popular Grand Tasting with some of Colorado’s best restaurants.

🐉 Colorado Dragon Boat Festival

August 29–30 | Sloan’s Lake Park

One of Colorado’s largest cultural festivals featuring dragon boat races, authentic Asian cuisine, live performances, shopping, and family activities.

🎨 Handmade in Colorado Expo

August 22–23 | Wynkoop Plaza at Union Station

Browse handcrafted artwork, jewelry, home décor, ceramics, photography, and more while supporting talented Colorado artists. Enjoy live music and local food in the heart of downtown Denver. Free admission.

🥕 Farmers Market Season

Fresh Colorado produce, flowers, baked goods, artisan foods, and local makers are in full swing throughout August. Don’t miss favorites like South Pearl Street, Cherry Creek, City Park, and Highland Square Farmers Markets.

🇺🇸 Labor Day Weekend Around Denver

Make the most of the long weekend with these local favorites:

🎶 Live Music at Red Rocks

Spend an unforgettable evening at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, where Maná and Gregory Alan Isakov with the Colorado Symphony headline Labor Day weekend. Or stop by during the day for a scenic hike among the iconic red rock formations.

🍴 Taste of Colorado

One of Denver’s signature Labor Day traditions returns to Civic Center Park with dozens of local restaurants, live music, artisan vendors, and family-friendly activities throughout the holiday weekend. Admission is free.

⚾ Rockies Baseball at Coors Field

Cheer on the Colorado Rockies as they host the St. Louis Cardinals during Labor Day weekend. Grab a hot dog, enjoy the downtown atmosphere, and take in one of baseball’s most scenic ballparks.

🛍️ Mercado at McGregor Square

Celebrate the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month by shopping local Hispanic-owned businesses, enjoying delicious food, and experiencing live entertainment at this vibrant community market on September 5.

Whether you’re exploring a festival, discovering a local market, or simply soaking up Colorado’s beautiful weather, we hope you have a safe and relaxing Labor Day weekend!