Upcoming Events In Denver: Taste Of CO, BBQ Fest, Auto Show

DENVER, CO — August may be over, but there are still some fun events scheduled in the coming weeks in Denver.

The local events are set to showcase live music, the arts, food and community spirit.

Unfortunately, this year's Colorado Dragon Boat Festival has been canceled due to a recent surge of Delta variant cases and a blue-green algae bloom at Sloan's Lake, where the festival was set to be held.

Denver's largest events have been selling out quickly, so you'll want to make your ticket purchases early.

A Taste of Colorado

• When: This weekend! Sept. 4 to 6
• Where: 16th Street Mall
• Tickets: N/A

The Downtown Denver Partnership is hosting the return of Taste of Colorado, but this year’s event will be more spread out than previous years, organizers said. The free festival will feature a city-wide celebration — for people of all ages — of local culture, food, music and art.

>> Learn more about A Taste of Colorado here.

Denver Auto Show

• When: Sept. 15 to 19
• Where: Elitch Gardens, 2000 Elitch Circle
• Tickets: $15 for adults, $9 for children

Check out all the newest models with state-of-the-art features. From self-parking and self-driving to virtual reality displays, today’s cars and trucks showcase cutting-edge technology that pushes "the frontiers of capability," organizers said.

>> Learn more about the Denver Auto Show here.

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Denver BBQ Fest

When: Sept. 17 to 19

Where: Empower Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant Street

Tickets: Admission is free on Friday evening (beginning at 5 p.m.), Saturday and Sunday (beginning at 10 a.m.), but for an elevated experience, VIP lounge tickets and all-you-can-eat Pit Passes are available here.

Traditionally held on Father’s Day Weekend, the new fall dates will bring together pitmasters from Denver and around the nation to serve award-winning barbecue. Attendees can also enjoy live music, cold beer, refreshments, barbecue tutorials and demonstrations; as well as games and activities for people of all ages. Attendees will be able to listen to great music and purchase barbecue from some of the most iconic pitmasters and restaurants across the country.

>> Learn more about the Denver BBQ Fest here.