16 W E S T W O R D F a l l A r t s G u i d e 2 0 2 5 westword.com multi-course meal by the Easy Vegan, a silent auction and live music from the Dollhouse Thieves. Thursday, October 2, 6-9 p.m., $250. ReelWorks, 1399 35th Street, dug.org. October 2-5: Steamboat Food & Wine Festival: This premier festival offers a grand tasting and intimate culinary experiences from top local chefs. Thursday, October 2, through Sunday, October 5, times vary, $100-$200 per event, $1500 all-inclusive package. Multiple locations, Steamboat Springs, steamboat- foodandwine.com. October 3-5: áyA Con: An annual comic and arts festi- val with a focus on Indigenous voices. Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday, October 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free. Truss House in RiNo Art Park, 3400 Arkins Court, createaya.org. October 3-5: Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival: Attend seminars, pairing dinners, a spirited grand tasting and Breckenridge Distillery tours. Friday, Oc- tober 3, through Sunday, October 5, times vary, free and ticketed events. Multiple locations, breckenridge- craftspiritsfestival.com. October 3-5: Cedaredge Applefest: This longstanding event will celebrate the region’s agricultural heritage with live music, local vendors, a chili cook-off, an apple pie sale and plenty of produce from nearby orchards. Friday, October 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, October 4, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday, October 5, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., free. Cedaredge Town Park, 350-398 SW 2nd Avenue, Cedaredge, cedaredgeapplefest. com. October 3-5: Downtown Boulder Fall Fest: Enjoy bev- erages from the beer garden, a battle of the bands competition, family activities and an artisan market from Firefly Handmade. Friday, October 3, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday, October 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free. 1320 Pearl Street, Boulder, boulderdowntown.com. October 3-5: LANFest Colorado: Gamers will gather for three days of PC and console free play, tourna- ments, raffles and community fun. Friday, October 3, 9 a.m., to Sunday, October 5, 6 p.m, $60-$135. Douglas County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock, lanfestcolorado.com. October 4: 16th Street Grand Opening: A momentous celebration featuring live music, exclusive day-only deals, limited-edition merchandise and more sur- prises in honor of the newly renovated 16th Street. Saturday, October 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., free. 16th Street, downtowndenver.com. October 4: Denver Bake Fest: Sample creations from competing home bakers, take a kitchen tour and more at this event supporting mental health nonprofit CHOW. Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Rebel Bread, 675 South Broadway, rebelbreadco.com. October 4: Fusion Flight Festival: Live performances, interactive movement classes, drone racing, a com- munity art market and fare from Duets Tap & Grill. Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m.-midnight, free. 2403 Champa Street, authenticgrooves.com. October 4: Heritage Brewfest: This key annual fundraiser for the Manitou Springs Heritage Museum will feature tastings from twenty local craft breweries, food vendors, yard games and live music. Saturday, October 4, 1-5 p.m., $45 general admission, $55 for entry at noon. 502 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, manitouspringsheritagecenter.org. October 4: Hike Doggie Denver East Launch Party: Enjoy food and drinks, mingle with fellow dog lovers and learn about hiking adventures for your furry friends during this local company’s grand opening. Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Stanley Beer Hall, 2501 Dallas Street, Aurora, hikedoggie. com. October 4: Queen City Sake Festival: Savor Japanese bites and over 100 sakes while learning about its brewing process, regional variations and more. Saturday, October 4, 1-4 p.m. (VIP tickets grant entry at noon), $71.21 general admission, $161.90 VIP. Finn’s Manor, 2927 Larimer Street, queencitysake- fest.com. October 4-5: Lakewood Cider Days: A harvest season celebration featuring live performances, family ac- tivities and an artisan village with a variety of apple goodies. Saturday, October 4, and Sunday, October 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $10-$15 adults, $8 children ages twelve and under. Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, 801 South Yarrow Street, Lakewood, lakewood.org. October 9: Family Promise Presents: A Home for Every Season: This fundraising event helps families facing housing instability find lasting solutions. Thursday, October 9, 5-9 p.m., $85. The Lake House, 4800 South Dayton Street, Greenwood Village, fpgd. org. October 9-11: Great American Beer Festival: The largest beer festival in the country will offer thousands of beverage samples including craft brews, full-strength spirits and non-alcoholic options. Thursday, October 9, and Friday, October 10, 5:30- 9:30 p.m., and Saturday, October 11, 12:30-4:30 p.m., $85-$95 general admission, $220 three-day festival pass. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street, greatamericanbeerfestival.com. October 10-11: Aurora Borealis Festival: Immerse yourself in interactive light displays, silent discos, laser shows and dynamic concerts during this epic family event. Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, 4-10 p.m., $15 general admission, $75 VIP pass. High Prairie Park, 21448 East 59th Place, Aurora, auroraborealisfestival.com. October 11: Carousel Ball: This benefit for the Chil- dren’s Diabetes Foundation will include a cocktail reception and dinner, a silent auction, an award ceremony honoring Neil Diamond, and entertainment from the Goo Goo Dolls. Saturday, October 11, 5:30- 11:30 p.m., $650-$10,000. Hyatt Regency Denver, 650 15th Street, childrensdiabetesfoundation.org. October 11: Weaver Creek Park Fall Fest: Jovial Concepts, a nonprofit dedicated to creating local food-focused gardens, will host this fundraiser featuring live music, a vendor market, barbecue eats and a beer garden. Saturday, October 11, noon-4 p.m., free. 4700 South Cole Street, Morrison, jovialconcepts.org. October 11-12: FoCo Fall Fest: Crisp fall vibes meet hometown pride at this community event continued on page 18 Fall Events continued from page 14
