Festivals, Crawfish Boils, Macaron Tastings, More This Weekend

DOWNTOWN - Great Divide Brewing Company and EDGE Restaurant have teamed up to offer a better brunch experience – through beer. Guests can enjoy bottomless Great Divide featured taps for brunch and keep the pint glass while indulging in brunch dishes like smoked pulled pork benedict or fried chicken and waffles. Brunch will only be available on Saturdays and Sundays. To make a reservation, call 303.389.3343.

RINO - Get ready to celebrate one of Denver's favorite foods at the Denver Taco Festival, which is taking place throughout the weekend. Starting at noon on Saturday at the Denver Glitter Dome, attendees can expect live music, Lucha Libre wrestling, Chihuahua racing, live game shows, drink specials, and last but not least, $2 taco specials all day long! Ticket prices start at $10 for general admission and can be purchased online.

GOLDEN TRIANGLE - Charcoal Restaurant will offer a specially crafted 3-course meal Saturday, June 27 from 7 to 11 p.m. This $35 meal will consist of a chef's choice small bite appetizer followed by diners choice of flavorfully prepared ribeye or salmon and a finishing chocolate caramel creme for dessert. To make a reservation, call 303.454.0000.

LAKEWOOD - Little Peaks Bakeshop wants to satisfy your caffeine and sweet tooth cravings with a Coffee & Macaron Afternoon Tasting event on Saturday, July 27 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Two-time US Brewers Cup champion Andy Sprenger will prepare signature coffee roasts, each paired with a macaron from Little Peaks. Bakers and baristas will personally take you through the intricate processes they use to bring depth and complexity to every drop and crumb. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online.

DOWNTOWN - The Coors Light South Platte RiverFest will be Saturday, June 27 from 9 a.m. - 10 pm and Sunday June 28th 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Held in Downtown Denver, this two-day festival is Denver's premier urban RiverFest. Activities will include a variety of riverside recreational events like standup paddle boarding lessons, live music, beer garden, food tents, art competition, and more. Entrance to the festival is free and more information is offered online.

RINO - Denver Flea will return this weekend for its fifth incarnation on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28. Starting at noon each day, the Flea will take over the multi-decker parking garage at 27th and Blake Street with live music, corn hole and ping pong tournaments, a VW parking lot test track, food trucks, beer and more. Don't forget to RSVP in advance to get a free beer upon entrance.

BALLPARK - Larimer hotspot Gin Mill will host a crawfish boil and beer pong tournament on Sunday, June 28 starting at 1 p.m. $20 will get you a plate of crawfish and a pitcher of Coors Light, along with access to the tournament, drink specials, and good tunes. However, guests will be given the chance to win back that $20 by playing their hand at beer pong for a chance to win $500 cash. More information can be found online.