FYI

Festival of Mountain and Plain ... A Taste of Colorado is a community celebration that is produced by and benefits Downtown Denver Events, Inc., the Downtown Denver Partnership family's community events non-profit organization. The Festival is an opportunity for people throughout the region to come together to experience and appreciate our diverse cultural traditions, and to learn more about our state's western heritage. A Taste of Colorado highlights visual and performing arts in addition to featuring educational programs and culinary demonstrations. Downtown Denver Events also produces the 9NEWS Parade of Lights presented by American Furniture Warehouse and GO Automotive; the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park sponsored by Southwest Airlines; and the New Year's Eve Fireworks presented by the Downtown Denver Partnership and cosponsored by VISIT DENVER and the Downtown Denver Business Improvement District.

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Need to Know

DATE
Labor Day Weekend
Friday, Aug. 31 through Monday, Sept. 3, 2012

HOURS
Friday:  11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday:  10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Monday:  10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

LOCATION
Civic Center Park, Downtown Denver (intersection of Colfax Avenue and Broadway)

ADMISSION
FREE!
Tickets must be used to purchase food, beverages, and carnival rides.
A strip of 15 tickets can be purchased for $10. Cash is accepted at all ticket booths and at the carnival ride ticket booths. Checks and credit cards are not accepted. ATMs are located throughout the Festival grounds.

INFO LINE
(303) 295-6330

Information and Lost & Found

There are two Information booths, one on Broadway and one on Bannock. Downtown Denver Events volunteer ambassadors will be available to answer questions about the Festival and other Downtown Denver attractions. Lost & Found is located at these booth locations.

First Aid and Lost Kidz

First aid and ambulance services are provided by American Medical Response at the medical assistance site in the KidZone. The Lost Kidz Booth can also be found in the KidZone.

Please Mind the Festival Ground Rules

The following may not be brought into the Festival:

• Alcoholic beverages, beverage containers, glass bottles, food, or beverages
• Coolers, picnic baskets, or carry-ins of any type (back-packs or large bags may be searched)
• Kites, Frisbees, balls, or other sports equipment
• Scooters, skateboards, or inline skates
• Pets (except service animals)
• Firearms, weapons, contraband, or laser pointers
• Bicycles (please use bike parking)

Once you’re here:

• No still photos, video or audio recording during live performances
• No unauthorized vending

Tips for enjoying the Festival:

• Pick up a brochure to find your favorite restaurant, beverage, marketplace booth, or band
• Drink responsibly and make sure your group has a designated driver
• Have a meeting place in case you get separated
• Don’t leave children unattended

When you leave the Festival:

• No alcoholic beverages may be taken off Festival grounds
• Please dispose of trash and recyclables in the receptacles provided and help us leave the neighborhood clean
• If you have lost anything while at the Festival, please visit an information booth to check lost and found
• Come back soon!