A Taste of
Colorado Is a ‘Can’t Miss’
Labor Day
Weekend Tradition
Colorado’s annual Labor Day weekend
celebration, A Taste of Colorado, returns to Downtown Denver’s Civic Center
Park on Friday, Aug. 31 through Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. In its 29th year as the state’s
largest free-admission outdoor event, A Taste of Colorado draws more than
500,000 visitors annually.
American
rock vocalist and songwriter Lou Gramm,
The Voice of Foreigner, will kick off the Festival on the Main Stage, Fri.,
Aug. 31, at 7:30 p.m. Best known as the original lead singer for the band
The Guess Who, Burton Cummings with
the Burton Cummings Band will rock Sat., Sept. 1, at 1 p.m. Alternative
rock band Spin Doctors will get the
crowd moving Sat., Sept. 1, at 7:30 p.m. Classic rock band Head East is set to perform Sun., Sept.
2, at 1 p.m. Grammy-winning R&B group The
Pointer Sisters will take the Stage Sun., Sept. 2, at 7:30 p.m. Country
music singer/songwriter Dustin Lynch
will perform on Labor Day, Mon., Sept. 3, at 1 p.m. Alternative funk band G. Love & Special Sauce will close
out the Festival Mon., Sept. 3, at 5 p.m.
In
addition to the Main Stage, four other entertainment stages located throughout
the Festival will serve up a continuous menu of music, including the KBCO World
Class Rock Stage presented by Date Night Denver, KYGO Country Stage, and the
TUMS Freshers Heritage Stage presented by Westword.
More than 50 of Colorado’s favorite food establishments will be selling a wide variety of small portions to full meals, ensuring that there will be something for every palate. The Fine Dining area will host some of Denver’s finest restaurants. The Albert Bartlett Culinary Showcase, presented by 630 KHOW and hosted by Pat Miller, “The Gabby Gourmet,” features local and nationally renowned chefs, including The Food Network’s Keegan Gerhard from D Bar Desserts and Jenna Johansen from Bravo’s Around the World in 80 Plates, offering tips and techniques that Festival goers can take home to their own kitchen. In addition, make sure to catch one of two demos on Sunday from Andrew Fairlie, Michelin Star Chef and Albert Bartlett Ambassador.
Festival goers can shop in more than
280 Marketplace booths for original arts and crafts, home and gift items,
furniture, jewelry, imports, and more. Fine Art in the Park will display
original works in a variety of mediums created by artists from around the
country. Shoppers also can explore the Home & Lifestyles area, which
features a variety of exhibitors displaying products and services such as window
installation, kitchen remodeling, cookware, basement refinishing, and salons
and spas.
More than 50 of Colorado’s favorite food establishments will be selling a wide variety of small portions to full meals, ensuring that there will be something for every palate. The Fine Dining area will host some of Denver’s finest restaurants. The Albert Bartlett Culinary Showcase, presented by 630 KHOW and hosted by Pat Miller, “The Gabby Gourmet,” features local and nationally renowned chefs, including The Food Network’s Keegan Gerhard from D Bar Desserts and Jenna Johansen from Bravo’s Around the World in 80 Plates, offering tips and techniques that Festival goers can take home to their own kitchen. In addition, make sure to catch one of two demos on Sunday from Andrew Fairlie, Michelin Star Chef and Albert Bartlett Ambassador.
There will be plenty of music, magic, clowns, and puppets
on the Comfort Dental KidzStage presented by MIX 100, and the KidZone features
play equipment and hands-on craft activities. Kids and adults also can
enjoy carnival rides and games Saturday through Monday.
In the Festival of Mountain and
Plain area, families can learn about the state’s pioneer past, nature, and the
environment. Featured artisans will demonstrate Navajo weaving and
culture, spinning, rug braiding, lace crocheting, felting, and quilting, along
with the popular blacksmith demonstration. At the Raptor Education
Foundation (REF) exhibit, children can learn about birds, their environment,
and their interactions with humans.
Sponsors of this year’s Festival are: 9NEWS, Aggreko, LLC, Air National Guard “Rise To The Challenge” Tour, Albert Bartlett, All Copy Products, American Medical Response, Aspen Pure, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, BIC, Blue Moon, Coast 2 Coast Communications, Colorado Lottery, Colorado Native, Comfort Dental, Coors Banquet, Courtyard by Marriott Denver Downtown, D’AGAVE, Date Night Denver, The Denver Post, Downslope Distilling, Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc., Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que, Ford Experience Tour, FRESHIES, Goat Vodka, Grand Lodge on Peak 7, Hill’s® Science Diet® Ideal Balance™, International Delight Iced Coffee, Jelly Belly, LBA Realty, Levinson Eye Clinic, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, PEPSI, Residence Inn Denver City Center, Roundhouse Spirits, State Farm®, Sturgeon Electric, TownePlace Suites Denver Downtown, TUMS Freshers, Verizon Wireless, Xcel Energy, and XingTea.
Festival hours are Friday, Aug. 31, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 1, and Sunday, Sept. 2, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Monday, Sept. 3, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Festival of Mountain and Plain … A Taste of Colorado is a community celebration that is produced by and benefits Downtown Denver Events, Inc., the Downtown Denver Partnership family’s community events nonprofit organization. The Festival is an opportunity for people throughout the region to come together to experience and appreciate our diverse cultural traditions, and to learn more about our state’s Western heritage. The Festival highlights visual and performing arts in addition to featuring educational programs and culinary demonstrations.
Visit www.ATasteofColorado.com, www.facebook.com/ATasteofColorado, www.twitter.com/ATasteofCO, or call (303) 295-6330 for more information.
Sponsors of this year’s Festival are: 9NEWS, Aggreko, LLC, Air National Guard “Rise To The Challenge” Tour, Albert Bartlett, All Copy Products, American Medical Response, Aspen Pure, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, BIC, Blue Moon, Coast 2 Coast Communications, Colorado Lottery, Colorado Native, Comfort Dental, Coors Banquet, Courtyard by Marriott Denver Downtown, D’AGAVE, Date Night Denver, The Denver Post, Downslope Distilling, Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc., Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que, Ford Experience Tour, FRESHIES, Goat Vodka, Grand Lodge on Peak 7, Hill’s® Science Diet® Ideal Balance™, International Delight Iced Coffee, Jelly Belly, LBA Realty, Levinson Eye Clinic, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, PEPSI, Residence Inn Denver City Center, Roundhouse Spirits, State Farm®, Sturgeon Electric, TownePlace Suites Denver Downtown, TUMS Freshers, Verizon Wireless, Xcel Energy, and XingTea.
Festival hours are Friday, Aug. 31, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 1, and Sunday, Sept. 2, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Monday, Sept. 3, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Festival of Mountain and Plain … A Taste of Colorado is a community celebration that is produced by and benefits Downtown Denver Events, Inc., the Downtown Denver Partnership family’s community events nonprofit organization. The Festival is an opportunity for people throughout the region to come together to experience and appreciate our diverse cultural traditions, and to learn more about our state’s Western heritage. The Festival highlights visual and performing arts in addition to featuring educational programs and culinary demonstrations.
Visit www.ATasteofColorado.com, www.facebook.com/ATasteofColorado, www.twitter.com/ATasteofCO, or call (303) 295-6330 for more information.
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