Five Fun Colorado Events
There’s no such thing as the “dog days of summer” in The Mile High City. From
the nations toughest bicycle race to tasty food festivals here are five ways to
close out the summer with dynamite entertainment!
USA Pro Challenge
When: Aug. 26
Where: Downtown Denver
The second annual USA Pro Challenge, the most grueling, professional bicycle
race in the nation, will end on the streets of Denver with a thrilling individual
time trial that may well decide the winner. After speeding through 700 miles of
picturesque Rocky Mountain scenery, 126 of the world’s best riders will power
through the finish line at intense speeds before a national TV audience on
Sunday, Aug. 26. The time trial finish on August 26 in Denver will begin and
end in Civic Center Park with a route that will take the riders through some of
Denver’s most historic and beautiful neighborhoods. Hundreds of thousands of
fans will line the route of this free sporting event, and after the race, enjoy a free
festival in Civic Center Park with live music from Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, food
trucks and microbrews.
Taste of Colorado
When: Aug. 31 – Sept. 3
Where: Civic Center Park
More than 500,000 people make A Taste of Colorado, the state’s largest free-
admission outdoor event, the focus of their Labor Day Weekend. At this four-day
festival, visitors enjoy tasty, specialty small plate offerings from 50 of Denver’s
best restaurants and food trucks. Rock out to live music from fan favorites: The
Spin Doctors (Sept. 1) The Pointer Sisters (Sept. 2) G. Love & Special Sauce
(Sept. 3) and many more local bands. Bring the kids to the KidzStage featuring
magic, clowns and puppets, and enjoy classic carnival rides all weekend long.
The Book of Mormon
When: Aug. 14 – Sept. 2
Where: Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver Performing Arts Complex
The New York Times says, “It’s the best musical of this century.” The Book of
Mormon is the irreverent Broadway phenomenon from South Park creators – and
Colorado natives – Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Don’t miss the world road-show
debut in Denver, the city personally selected by Parker and Stone to kick off the
tour!
The Duel in Denver
Where: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
Experience the thrills of lacrosse at this special event – a rematch the 2010
World Championship gold-medal game in which Team USA defeated Team
Canada, 12-10. Tickets start at 20
Festival Italiano
When: Sept. 8-9
Where: Belmar
Festival Italiano serves up the region’s best selection of homemade Italian
specialties in the pedestrian friendly neighborhood of Belmar. The free festival
features an artisan marketplace, live entertainment and chef tastings, live music
on two stages, kids activities (grape stomping!), a bocce tournament and flag
throwers (direct from Italy!) for a weekend, Italian-style.
