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Psst… 9 Things to do in Denver this Labor Day Weekend 2017

Things to in Denver this Labor Day Weekend 2017 | The Denver Ear

From concerts, to outdoor festivals, this Labor Day Weekend 2017 is going to be fun Denver!

9 THINGS TO DO IN DENVER THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND 2017

Events listed in chronological order

#1 A TASTE OF COLORADO
Taste of Colorado | The Denver Ear

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When: Friday, September 1st, through Monday, September 4th, 2017

Where: Civic Center Park, 101 14th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204

Time: Friday 11:30am – 10pm; Saturday & Sunday 10:30am – 10pm; Monday 10:30am – 8pm

Cost: Free Admission; Fee-Based Tickets for Food, Drink & Activities

The 34th Annual A Taste of Colorado festival is a four-day, free admission, music, food, shopping and family fun event. More than 500,000 visitors will celebrate Labor Day Weekend at the region’s largest free music festival, while enjoying cuisine from over 50 restaurants and food establishments, diverse musical acts performing on six stages, and shopping at nearly 300 different artisan booths. Attendees of all ages will have no shortage of activities and tastes to enjoy.

This year, the musical lineup includes: Five for Fighting, Amzy, Potcheen, AJR, Rick Springfield, Kongos, and many more. Additionally, KidZone, presented by MIX100, is a family-friendly area offering free activities for children of all ages. The KidzStage has music, dance, magicians, and comedy.

#2 DENVER TATTOO ARTS CONVENTION

Denver Tattoo Arts Convention | The Denver Ear

When: Friday, September 1st, through Sunday, September 3rd, 2017

Where: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202

Time: Friday 2pm – 12am; Saturday 11am – 12am; Sunday 11am – 8pm

Cost: $20 Daily Pass; $40 3-Day Pass; Free for Children 12 & Under

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Villain Arts, veteran tattoo convention organizers and promoters, are hosting the 1st Annual Denver Tattoo Arts Convention at the Colorado Convention Center. The exhibition boasts hundreds of the finest professional tattooers, tattoo memorabilia, a curiosity themed carnival of sideshow performers, and a number of appearances by celebrities from movies and reality-TV tattoo competitions.

#3 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SHOWDOWN
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When: Friday, September 1st, 2017

Where: Sports Authority Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St, Denver, CO 80204

Time: 6pm

Cost: Starting from $55

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Rocky Mountain Showdown, the state of Colorado’s first college football game of the season, will get a national audience as CU Buffaloes take on the CSU Rams, at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

#4 JA RULE + ASHANTI
Ja Rule + Ashanti | The Denver Ear

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When: Friday, September 1st, 2017

Where: Ogden Theatre, 935 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80218

Time: 7pm

Cost: $49 – $55

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Ja Rule & Ashanti will be performing live at the Ogden Theatre.

#5 PHISH
Phish | The Denver Ear

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When: Friday, September 1st, through Sunday, September 3rd, 2017

Where: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City, CO 80022

Time: 7:30pm

Cost: Starting from $170

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Phish will be playing three days in-a-row at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.

#6 DISNEY’S FROZEN: THE BROADWAY-BOUND MUSICAL
Frozen: The Broadway-Bound Musical | The Denver Ear

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When: Friday, September 1st, through Sunday, September 3rd, 2017

Where: Buell Theatre at Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 1350 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202

Time: Friday & Saturday 7:30pm; Sunday 2pm & 7:30pm

Cost: Starting from $30

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Disney’s Broadway-bound Musical Frozen, inspired by the hit award-winning film, continues its Denver run on stage at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Frozen, features more music, incredible stagecraft, and the epic story you love – now told as a full-length Broadway musical.

#7 BREWS & VIEWS BEER FEST
Brews & Views Beer Fest | The Denver Ear

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When: Saturday, September 2nd, 2017

Where: The Hudson Gardens & Event Center, 6115 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120

Time: 2pm

Cost: $25 – $50

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Brews & Views Beer Fest is a community event co-presented by the City of Littleton and Hudson Gardens. Enjoy brews from over 30 Colorado breweries, views covering 30 acres of stunning botanic displays and natural open spaces, eats from local food trucks, music, games and more.

#8 DIERKS BENTLEY
Dierks Bentley | The Denver Ear

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When: Saturday, September 2nd, 2017

Where: Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Englewood, CO 80111

Time: 6:30pm

Cost: Starting from $75

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Dierks Bentley will be performing live at Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre.

#9 303 MAGAZINE’S END OF SUMMER POOL PARTY AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL DENVER

Things to in Denver this Labor Day Weekend 2017 | The Denver Ear

When: Monday, September 4th, 2017

Where: Four Seasons Hotel Denver, 1111 14th St, Denver, CO 80202

Time: 4pm – 9pm

Cost: Starting from $30

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303 Magazine and Four Seasons Hotel Denver have decided to come together to host an end of the summer party – on Labor Day Weekend. They’ll be offering Cabanas and VIP tables with full bottle service. Additionally, they will have a DJ spinning some great tunes, cocktails and full beverage service, as well as a red carpet step and repeat and their 303 photographers on site to take pictures.

Each ticket includes a complimentary first cocktail, plus 303 will choose one male and one female who come dressed in the best Labor Day attire and Four Seasons Hotel Denver will reward them with a complimentary bottle of champagne.