Denver’s Fall season is jammed packed with some of the best events in Colorado, from Oktoberfest to the most epic Halloween events. The mile high city is making a name for itself as one of America’s top destinations. Here are some of the most exciting events in our wonderful city:
OKTOBERFEST
WHERE: Ballpark Neighborhood (between 20th and 22nd Sts. on Larimer St.)
Oktoberfest is alive and well in the Mile High City! This family event honors the German heritage tradition and it is just a ball of fun. The event has traditional german usic, touring groups, dancing performances, activities for the kids and booths that sell German decorations, goods, food and of course lots and lots of beer!
GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL® AND DENVER BEER FEST
WHEN: Oct. 6th – 8th, 2016 & Sept. 30th – Oct. 8th, 2016 (Denver Beer Fest)
WHERE: Colorado Convention Center
We understand that not everyone is into wine and for beer afcionados, there’s no bigger event than this one! Imagine more than 60,000 beer fans from all over the globe coming together for the epic Great American Beer Festival.
If you can handle numerous beer tasting from hundreds of wineries this festival is for you. The festival hosts over 700 breweries that generously give out one ounce beer pours for attendees. If you are a beer lover this is the DO NOT MISS beer event in Colorado.
Colorado’s beer culture however would not be complete without the Denver Beer Fest, whole city event of everything related to beer in the Mile High City.
BOO AT THE ZOO
WHEN: Oct. 22-23 and Oct. 29-30, 2016
WHERE: Denver Zoo
Experience a spooky time at the Denver Zoo this fall season. Boo at the Zoo encompasses a day of trick or treating and entertainment for all kids while supporting the Denver Zoo to provide the best care for the animals.
DENVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL
WHEN: Nov. 2-4, 2016
WHERE: Westin Hotel, Denver International Airport
Now comes the topic that we at Mile High Wine Tours love, wine!! Every year Denver hosts an international festival with more than 400 wines that are presented by proprietors and winemakers from all over the globe. Its the perfect opportunity to sample some delightful gourmet food, get some wine education and meet travel & wine connoisseurs from the most popular world destinations.
For more information on events happening in Denver join our Mile High Wine Club! We will be launching weekly wine socials and will be releasing our annual events like the Denver Masquerade Soiree and others coming soon!