Denver’s Best Food & Drink Events

Our signature events

We throw the city’s most unforgettable food and drink festivals. Whether you’re into craft brews, quirky competitions, or boozy brunches, there’s a Drink Denver event for you.

Mile High Beer Fest

Celebrate Denver’s legendary craft beer scene at one of the city’s most anticipated annual events. The Mile High Beer Fest brings together dozens of local and regional breweries for an afternoon of unlimited tastings, food truck favorites, live music, and good vibes. It’s your chance to discover new brews, meet the makers, and party with fellow beer lovers in the heart of the city.

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The Whiskey Throwdown & Doughnut Showdown

This bold and boozy showdown is exactly what it sounds like: dozens of whiskeys to sample, plus the most creative, decadent, and delicious doughnuts from local shops and bakers. At Whiskey & Doughnuts you’ll vote on your favorites, dance to the DJ, and maybe even enter a doughnut stacking contest. Come hungry — and ready to get a little wild.

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Denver Ramen Festival

Slurp your way through Denver’s top noodle creations at this wildly popular celebration of all things ramen. From traditional tonkotsu to creative fusion bowls, the Denver Ramen Festival features dozens of chefs and restaurants serving up their best. Expect sake tastings, Japanese snacks and desserts, anime vibes, and a full-on foodie experience that sells out fast.

Photo by Christina Son

Denver BrunchFest

Bottomless mimosas meet bottomless fun. Denver BrunchFest is a full-on celebration of the city’s brunch scene, with restaurants and chefs serving up everything from chicken and waffles to chilaquiles and cinnamon rolls. Enjoy brunch cocktails, coffee, live music, and a sun-soaked vibe that screams summer. Dress cute, come hungry.

Photo by Brent Andeck

This event also travels to Houston, TX!

Denver Mini Derby

It’s the Kentucky Derby… but make it Denver. And way more fun. At the Denver Mini Derby, you’ll enjoy big hats, mint juleps, and giant viewing screens for the real race — plus the main attraction: our mini horse and corgi races. With an open bar, live music, food trucks, and multiple best-dressed contests, this over-the-top spring bash is a can’t-miss.

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Mile High Grilled Cheese & Mac Fest

Cheese lovers, unite! The Grilled Cheese & Mac Fest is a comfort food throwdown that features melty grilled cheese, gooey mac & cheese, and creative twists on the classics — all from Denver’s best chefs and food trucks. Expect big portions, bold flavors, beer and cocktail pairings, and a nostalgic, indulgent atmosphere. This one’s for your inner kid (and your outer foodie).

Photo by Jeff Schad

What we do

At Drink Denver, we do more than throw parties (though we’re really good at that). We specialize in full-scale event production and placemaking strategies that bring people together, energize communities, and elevate spaces. We also manage venues through our sister company The Gather Group.

Event Production

From concept to clean-up, we create events that people actually want to go to — and remember long after they leave. Our team brings 15+ years of experience producing high-impact, high-attendance events across Denver and beyond.

Whether it’s a 5,000-person food festival, an immersive brand activation, or a neighborhood block party, we handle every detail:

  • Concept development and creative direction

  • Venue sourcing and permitting

  • Vendor coordination (food, drink, merch, entertainment)

  • Staffing, security, and day-of logistics

  • Marketing, ticketing, and PR

  • Sponsorship recruitment and fulfillment

We’ve built a reputation for seamless execution, great vibes, and a knack for knowing what Denverites actually want on their calendar.

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Placemaking Strategy & Execution

We transform underutilized spaces into thriving destinations. Whether it’s a new development, public plaza, or mixed-use community, we bring in the people and programming that give a place its spark.

Our placemaking work includes:

  • Community engagement + outreach

  • Activation strategy and event calendars

  • Curated vendor markets and food pop-ups

  • Recurring events (yoga, music, art, makers markets, etc.)

  • Themed seasonal experiences

  • Long-term space planning with measurable impact

From vision to execution, we collaborate with developers, city partners, and creative professionals to ensure every space feels alive, authentic, and inclusive.

Photo by Ryan Cox

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