Flame Fest: Colorado's Grilling Championship

Schedule

Sat Oct 25 2025 at 01:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

RiNo Art Park | Denver, CO

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Get ready to sizzle at Flame Fest, where Colorado's grilling pros battle it out for the championship title!
About this Event

Denver’s hottest food festival is here—and we’re bringing the sizzle.

On Saturday, October 25, Flame Fest: Colorado’s Grilling Championship takes over RiNo Art Park for one epic day dedicated to all things grilled, charred, and flame-kissed. Picture this: the best chefs, pitmasters, and grill gurus from across Colorado, each working their magic over open flames, hibachis, smokers, and sizzling griddles. From juicy burgers and tender BBQ to wood-fired veggies, flame-seared seafood, and even smoky-sweet grilled desserts—if it can be grilled, you’ll find it (and taste it) here.

Your all-inclusive ticket unlocks:

  • Unlimited bites from dozens of top chefs and grill masters competing for your vote
  • Craft beer samples, whiskey tastings, and more—all included in the price
  • Live music & entertainment to keep the energy high all day
  • Cooking demos from culinary pros sharing their grilling secrets
  • Amateur grilling competitions you’ll want to cheer for like it’s the Super Bowl of BBQ

No food tickets, no extra drink charges—just one ticket for an entire day of eating, sipping, and soaking up the smoky, mouthwatering atmosphere.

Why you can’t miss it:Flame Fest isn’t just a tasting event—it’s a full-on celebration of Colorado’s culinary firepower. It’s the one day where the state’s best chefs go head-to-head for grilling glory, and you get to be the judge.

21+ only!

General Admission (3-6pm): Includes everything: all your food, drinks, entertainment, and a commemorative cup to take home!

Early Entry (2:15-6pm): Includes everything: all your food, drinks, entertainment, and a commemorative cup to take home! PLUS - Beat the crowd and get in 45 mins before GA!

VIP (1:30-6pm): Includes everything: all your food, drinks, entertainment, and a commemorative cup to take home! PLUS - Beat the crowd and get in 90 mins before GA and 45 mins before Early Entry! Select VIP only food and drink options available for the first 45 minutes as well.

Vendor Sneak Peek: Expect more than 60 food and drink vendors at this event! Check out the first drop below and follow us on Instagram @flamefestcolorado for all the restaurant announcements, behind the scenes sneak peeks, and much more!

American Elm

Bandwagon Sandwich Co.

Dancing Dragon BBQ and More

Heavenly Tacos

Los Chingones

Mimo's

Ms. Hana's Korean Bistro

Now Pho

Pit Fiend Barbecue

Smoke in the City

STK Steakhouse

Sushi Kuro

Urban Delight Catering and Cuisine

Viewhouse

FLAMEFEST.CO

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Where is it happening?

RiNo Art Park, 1900 35th Street, Denver, United States

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Tickets

USD 82.35 to USD 141.52

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