A Taste Of Colorado Canceled For 1st Time In 37 Years

Denver CO

27 May, 2020

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DENVER, CO — One of Colorado's most popular culinary festivals has been canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic. A Taste of Colorado, which has been held for 37 years every Labor Day weekend, was scheduled for Sept. 5 to Sept. 7 this year. The festival's organizers say that food lovers can look forward to the event coming back in 2021. "As we continue our work to build an economically resilient center city, we do not take this cancellation lightly," organizers said in a public notice. "Our primary focus continues to be what is most important during this time – the health and safety of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic." >> U.S. Coronavirus Live Blog: 100,000 Dead Don't miss the latest news updates in Colorado. Sign up for free Patch news alerts and newsletters for what you need to know daily. "Thank you to everyone who has supported A Taste of Colorado over the course of the last 37 years. We look forward to celebrating our city, and our diverse food, music, and culture for many years to come." More than 500,000 people of all ages attend the festival each year, and businesses rely on those customers to stay afloat. The Downtown Denver Partnership posted the following list of businesses you can support: Belsito Pizzeria continues to operate and serve mobile wood-fired pizza and is still booking private events at apartment complexes and neighborhoods. BelsitoPizzeria.comExperience new dimensions in flavor at 7barrels.comCentennial Cuts offers all Colorado local beef including premium cuts of beef as well as handcrafted beef sticks and summer sausage. centennialcuts.comHelp prevent old guitar strings from going to the garbage at retunedjewelry.comHandcrafted jewelry including classic, contemporary, steampunk and animal designs – Facebook.com/VictorianEleganceJewelryDenver-based face painting, body art and party services facefiesta.comProfessional henna and body art services in Denver and Boulder denverhenna.comHandmade silver jewelry inspired by nature thebeardedjeweler.comVariety of cupcakes from chocolate to vanilla, red velvet to lemon, confetti to salted caramel and everything in between! yummydeliciousbakery.comHand-painted clothing for men and women made of sustainable materials including bamboo, hemp, organic cotton, and recycled polyester. thirdwolfdesigns.comHand sanitizer in variety of sizes available at retail and wholesale pricing rtpr.com/hand-sanitizer-bulkColorado clothing and accessories including shirts, hats, beanies, flags, pins and more local-ltd.comHandcrafted face masks made of double-layered polyester filter material denvermcyology.orgOrganic aloe skin cream aloecream.bizKorean BBQ in a cup! instagram.com/cupbop_coloradoHot dogs, sandwiches, burgers and much more billysgourmethotdogs.comSushi and Japanese steakhouse order.benihana.com/menu/benihana-denverOutdoor art and unique gifts made of metal and glass echolakestudio.com/ Read more: 12 Work-From-Home Tips How Does The Coronavirus Test Work? Why Hasn't My Stimulus Check Arrived? 5 Things To Know Coronavirus Stimulus Ripoffs And Other Scams