🎉 Festival Feels, All Month Long | | Happy Friday, Denver! | August in Denver isn’t slowing down—it’s revving up. From sidewalk art shows to Mediterranean street food, rubber ducky races to whiskey tastings, the city is basically one big block party this month. Whether you’re in the mood for live music, dog-friendly fun, or shopping local at outdoor markets, there’s something to mark on your calendar nearly every weekend. | | 🐾 Denver Trivia Time! | | The Bulletin | Have something meaningful to share with the community? Showcase your business, event, opportunity, or announcement with a growing list of 4,900+ readers. | | | 🌮 Who’s Got the Best Tacos in Denver? | We’re on a mission to crown Denver’s top taco spot—from OG taquerías to bold fusion joints. Vote for your favorite and help settle the salsa-fueled debate once and for all. 🌶️ | Cast your vote now → |
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| | 🎉 August Festivals in Denver: Your Month-Long Summer Party Starts Now | | If Denver had a theme for August, it’d be “fests on fests on fests.” From rubber ducky races and whiskey tastings to art markets and Mediterranean feasts, there’s a celebration for every flavor and vibe this month. | Start with the Colfax Art Crawl on August 1, then ease into the weekend with Freedom Fest, the Littleton Twilight Criterium & Arts Festival, and the wacky Dam Ducky Derby in Evergreen. Art lovers can hit Smash Fine Arts Festival, RiNo Summer Art Market, and Affordable Arts Festival, while foodies sip and snack their way through the Colorado Beef Festival, Wine Fest, and Mediterranean Festival. Bonus: Dog Days of Summer returns August 16—with multiple pup-friendly parties across the city. 🐾 | 🛍️ ThriftCon is also back (Aug. 9), so start making room in your closet now. And if rodeos, concerts, or demolition derbies are your thing, the Colorado State Fair has you covered August 28–30. | 🎈Mark your calendars, Denverites—it’s going to be a busy (and very fun) August. | | 🌆 Mile High Happenings ☀️ | | | 🎪 See You on the Lawn (or in the Beer Line) | | Now’s the time to dust off your picnic blanket, gather your crew, and soak up every last drop of Denver summer magic. Got a favorite festival we missed? Hit reply and let us know, we’ll add it to our radar! 🎪✨ | Trivia Answer:: C) Denver Zoo | 📍 Nestled within City Park, the Denver Zoo has been delighting visitors since 1896. It’s home to thousands of animals and was the first zoo in the U.S. to use naturalistic enclosures instead of cages. A true wild treasure in the heart of the city! | — The What’s Happenin’ Denver Team 🫶 |
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