Denver Office of Special Events

The City and County of Denver's Office of Special Events' monthly downtown newsletter provides updates on special events and film productions across the downtown area. September is the Time for Oktoberfest 'Tis the season to bring out your Dirndl dresses and Lederhose, the 49th Annual Denver Oktoberfest returns September 21-23 and 28-30 on Larimer Street in the Ballpark Neighborhood. The first Oktoberfest was a wedding celebration held in Munich in 1810  and the celebration continues today in the Mile High City with beer, pretzels, dancing, stein hoisting competitions, keg bowling, bratwurst eating contests and a long-dog derby. Find Out More About Denver Oktoberfest The Grandoozy of All Denver Music Festivals Superfly, creators of Bonnaroo and Outside Lands are bringing their unique brand of a music festival experience to Overland Golf Course, Sept. 14-16. Musical performances from the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Florence + the Machine and Stevie Wonder will provide the soundtrack for adventurous activities, engaging programming and food, brews and cocktails presented by local culinary superstars. Get the Grandoozy Details PASS GAS Electric Vehicle Test Drive Event Spend your lunch break at Civic Center Park on Wednesday, Sept. 12 to learn how to pass the gas pump and start plugging in. The City and County of Denver's Environmental Quality division is hosting an electric vehicle test drive event featuring models from a variety of automakers. Come early and come hungry - the first 100 test drivers receive a free lunch at Civic Center Eats. Learn About the Electric Test Drive Event CON-GREEN-ULATIONS! Mayor Michael B. Hancock recognized 42 local events and businesses for their commitment to sustainability at the Green Business Showcase on August 29. Seven events were honored for meeting the certification requirements of Denver's Department of Public Health and Environment's Certifiably Green Denver  program. The certified green events are CU Denver Block Party, Park Hill Home Tour and Street Fair, Park Hill Garden Walk, Sesh Fest, South by Southeast, Truck Stop Rally and Wanderlust. Congrats and thank you! Read the Full Story More Stand-Out September Events in Downtown Denver TruckStop Sat, Sept 1 1 p.m.-8 p.m. RiNo Food trucks as far as the eye can see! Temple Tantrum Sat-Sun, Sept 1-2 1 p.m.-10 p.m. Five Points Art & music festival with pro wrestling!?! Taste of Colorado Sat-Mon, Sept 1-3 11 a.m.-10 p.m. ('til 8 p.m. on Monday) Civic Center Park Food, music & fun! 16th Street Fair Sat-Sun, Sept 28-29 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. 16th Street Mall Fine art & unique hand-made goods! Urban Market Thurs, Sept 6 and 27 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Skyline Park Open-air marketplace with live music! Race for the Cure Sun, Sept 30 8 - 11 a.m. Auraria Campus Fundraiser for breast cancer research & care! Subscribe to Denver's Office of Special Events' monthly newsletter and stay informed about special events and film projects taking place in the downtown area. Don't worry, we'll treat your subscription with respect and won't share your information with anyone. We'd love to feature your work! Send us behind-the-scenes information and photos related to your Denver event or film production and we'll consider including it in a future edition of this newsletter and on our facebook page. Send article ideas to denverevents@denvergov.org. Sometimes a month is too long to wait... Follow the Office of Special Events on Facebook for the most up-to-date information.