Colorado's Taste of Ethiopia Festival

Name: Colorado's Taste of Ethiopia Festival
Start: 2026-09-12T12:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-09-13T19:00:00-06:00
Location: City Park Pavilion

Schedule

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

City Park Pavilion | Denver, CO

Denver's love affair with Ethiopian food is no secret, with more than 20 Ethiopian restaurants in the metro area. Ethiopian cuisine has become an integral part of the Mile High City's culinary scene, captivating foodies and newcomers alike.
"𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝," declared the Denver Post — and the festival proves it every year. Now back for the 12th year!
Join Colorado's Taste of Ethiopia Festival for a day filled with delicious Ethiopian cuisine, vibrant cultural performances, and adventure! FREE ADMISSION!
𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥!
Come join us at Denver City Park Pavilion and Bandshell for a day filled with delicious Ethiopian cuisine, vibrant cultural performances, and traditional music. This in-person event will showcase the rich flavors and traditions of Ethiopia right here in Colorado. Bring your friends and family along for a day of fun, food, and festivities. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to experience Ethiopia in the heart of Denver!
Visitors can feast on rich, spiced stews, sizzling grilled meats, savory vegan dishes, flavorful street snacks, and the world-famous coffee from the birthplace of coffee itself, complete with a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony.
Beyond the food, guests will experience live music, energetic dance performances, artisan vendors, cultural demonstrations, and children's activities.
For over a decade (since 2013), Colorado's Taste of Ethiopia Festival has grown into one of the state's largest cultural gatherings, drawing people from across the region. The Ethiopian community — the second-largest immigrant population in metro Denver — has become an integral part of Colorado's identity, weaving ancient traditions into the state's vibrant cultural tapestry.
After 10 years of unforgettable celebrations in far northeast Denver, the Taste of Ethiopia Festival found its new home at City Park in 2025, Denver's most iconic green space.
On September 12-13, 2026, thousands will gather at the historic Pavilion and Bandshell for the 12th Annual Taste of Ethiopia Festival — a free, family-friendly, and dog-friendly event celebrating food, music, and culture.
This year's date aligns with the 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 (𝐄𝐧𝐤𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐡), which falls on September 11. As Ethiopia celebrates the start of the year 2019 in its own calendar, Colorado's Ethiopian community shares its traditions with the entire city, adding deeper meaning to the celebration.