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A Taste of Colorado Celebrates its 25th Birthday with a Party and Free Cake

A Taste of Colorado turns 25 this year and is celebrating with birthday cake, singing, and fun.  Children who are marking a birthday over Labor Day weekend are invited to come celebrate with Taste in the KidZone on Saturday, Aug. 30, at noon.  Sponsored by Party City, the festivities will take place in the KidzCrafts tent.  Eric West, of Music for Kids, will lead a round of “Happy Birthday.” Festive decorations and colorful balloons will be provided by Party City. A huge birthday cake will be created by Wilton Enterprises, the leading cake decorating and bakeware company in the country. In addition to serving cake, Wilton will be conducting a one-hour cupcake-decorating demonstration.

Excitement for Kids of All Ages

Kids CraftsThere will be plenty of music, magic, clowns, and puppets on the Party City KidzStage presented by MIX 100, and the KidZone has play equipment and hands-on craft activities.  Kids can write a poem about freedom (to be displayed in the KidZone), create a U.S. flag pin, and learn about the history of the flag.  They can also make a President’s placemat, create a patriotic pinwheel, and more, as Denver celebrates the upcoming Presidential election. Kids and adults will enjoy Carnival Rides and Games Saturday through Monday, presented by KOOL 105. Wristbands can be purchased between 10:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for $15 to receive unlimited, same-day rides from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

  Party City KidzStage presented by MIX 100
  FRIDAY  
  4:15 p.m. Jim Jackson’s One Clown Circus
  5:15 p.m. Katherine Dines and the Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta Band
  6:15 p.m. The Handsome Little Devils Juggling Vaudeville Show
  Roving entertainment: The Handsome Little Devils; Brigitta DePree Stilt Walking
     
  SATURDAY  
  10:45 a.m. & 2:15 p.m. The Big Green Rabbit Music and Dance
  11:45 a.m. & 3:15 p.m. Doc Murdock's Magical Delights and Ventriloquism
  12:45 p.m. & 4:15 p.m. The Lost Circus
  1:45 p.m. Mr. Rhythm Man and His One Man Band
  5:15 p.m. Beth Epley presents A Taste of Imagination for A Taste of Colorado
  6:15 p.m. Theater of Dreams Magic Show
  Roving entertainment: Doc Murdock; The Lost Circus Stilt Walkers; Art Miller's One Man Band; Brigitta DePree Stilt Walking
     
  SUNDAY  
  10:45 a.m. & 2:15 p.m. Magic and Comedy with Scott McCray
  11:45 a.m. & 3:15 p.m. The Old Town Puppet Company
  12:45 p.m. & 5:15 p.m. Music for Kids with Eric West
  1:45 p.m. Mr. Rhythm Man and His One Man Band
  4:15 p.m. & 6:15 p.m. Ben Stocker's Juggling and Unicycling
  Roving entertainment: Wild Bill Patterson Juggling and Stilt Walking; Scott McCray; Wayne Francis Ventriloquism; Ben Stocker
     
  MONDAY  
  10:45 a.m. & 2:15 p.m. Paul Borrillo as Poppy the Clown
  11:45 a.m. & 3:15 p.m. Hal Aqua as Cowboy Hersh, “The silliest singing cowboy in the West”
  12:45 p.m. The Wick School of Irish Dance
  1:45 p.m. Poppy's Juggling Workshop
  4:15 p.m. & 6:15 p.m. Wayne and Wingnut Comedy Ventriloquist Show
  5:15 p.m. Michael Friedman's Swing Set Jazz
  Roving entertainment: Wild Bill Patterson; Paul Borrillo; Wayne Francis Ventriloquism

FREE GOLD! FREE FOSSIL HUNT!

Gold PanningFree gold panning and information on Colorado's mineral and energy production (and conservation) is available at the Colorado Mining Foundation tent. Free educational materials are available for teachers, librarians, home-schooled students, scouts, and more!

Birds of Prey Visit Downtown Denver

OwlThroughout the weekend, the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program (RMRP) will have live raptors on display and conduct educational presentations designed to promote the value of raptors and the environment and teach ways in which the public can become involved.

Party City Parties On At Taste

With ten huge stores in Denver, Party City is bringing a whole city of fun to the KidzStage! Get a sneak peek at some of this year's hottest Halloween costumes, meet your favorite children's characters and learn how Party City can help you make any celebration extra-special.

FEED YOUR MIND

Families can journey back to the roots of A Taste of Colorado and have fun learning about the state’s pioneer past, nature, and environment. In the Festival of Mountain and Plain area, featured artisans will demonstrate Navajo weaving and culture, spinning, rug braiding, lace crocheting, papermaking, and quilting, along with the popular blacksmith demonstration.

Discover the vital role that housing plays in our community and how you can participate.  Join Rocky Mountain Communities, a non-profit organization that provides safe, attractive, and affordable housing.  Enjoy building activities for children and a display of two one-of-a-kind playhouses.  Enter to win a state-of-the-art and fully green playhouse!
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