Food & Dining Events in Boulder

If there's one thing Boulderites know how to do, it's enjoy great food and drink. From chef tastings and craft beer festivals to farm dinners and winemaker evenings, you'll find food and dining events in Boulder year-round. Read on for some of Boulder's top food and drink festivals and events as well as a current events calendar for even more ways to savor the flavors of Boulder.

Annual Food & Drink Festivals

Wintercraft Beer Festival

February
Head to Balch Fieldhouse at Folsom Field to sample craft brews and get a winter warmup when you need it the most. Get out of the house, turn off Netflix and experience the many delicious, seasonal styles of beer that only come around in the cold months.

CineCHEF at Boulder International Film Festival

April
Films, filmmakers and actors from around the world come to Boulder each year for this highly regarded and much-buzzed-about film fest. In addition to four days of screenings, workshops and panels, there's CineCHEF, a film-inspired chef competition and dining event. Taste cinema-based dishes while enjoying music, paired wines, local beers and desserts.

Taste of Pearl

April
Boulder restaurants pair up with local wineries and distilleries for a unique experience where participants stroll through downtown and sample food and drinks while perusing galleries and shopping at local boutiques.

Boulder Farmers Market

April-November
As a grower-only market, shoppers are guaranteed the best selection of locally grown, seasonal produce, eggs, cheeses, meats, herbs, flowers, wines and gourmet food products from Boulder County. Sample, shop, meet local farmers, smell the flowers, hear live music, sit by the creek and eat great food at this beloved market.

Avery Brewing Invitational

July/August
Every year Avery Brewing Company sources hand-picked brews from wish lists submitted by their team at an anniversary festival and party. Sample 100+ specialty beers, taste rare barrel-aged releases you'll only find here and enjoy live music at this vibrant event.

Boulder Taco Fest

July/August
Tacos, craft beer, tequila, lucha libre wrestling and live music come together each August in Boulder at one of locals' most beloved annual events — Boulder Taco Fest. Soak in the summer sunshine, have the best time with your crew and eat delicious food during this celebration of something everyone loves – tacos!

Groundworks Art Lab Chili Bowl

September
Chefs from local restaurants compete in a chili competition where guests can taste and vote for their favorite chili with the purchase of a bowl, plus shop for beautiful handmade pottery. Chili Bowl is Groundworks' annual fundraiser.

High West Oyster Fest

September
Jax Fish House supplies unlimited oysters on the half shell, passed hors d’oeuvres and curated bites during this evening of all things oyster. Attendees also enjoy a local DJ and cheer on contestants during the oyster shucking and eating competition. Proceeds benefit There With Care, a local charity that provides services to families in medical crisis.

Taste of Orthodoxy Greek Festival

September
Experience a weekend of Greek food, culture and festivities at the Taste of Orthodoxy festival. Enjoy homemade cuisine, traditional Balkan dancing and lively music while exploring Boulder’s vibrant community in celebration of Greek heritage and Orthodox faith.

Upcoming Food & Drink Events in Boulder