Tag: vendors
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Stormtroopers, superheroes, mobsters and more at Colorado Cosmic Con
Comics, cosplay and collectibles are just a few of the entertainment opportunities in store at the Colorado Cosmic Con on Saturday and Sunday. Held at Norris Penrose Event Center, the family-oriented event is in its third year and has seen a steady increase in participation each year, according to coordinator John Hernandez. “Our first year,…
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Foodies, rejoice! Mile High Asian Food Week returns for fourth year
Mile High Asian Food Week, a weeklong celebration of Colorado’s growing Asian-American culinary scene, is back for its fourth year, with even more venues to visit and food to enjoy. “It has been pretty neat to see the growth, year after year,” said co-founder Joanne Liu. “There has been an outpouring of love and interest…
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Old Colorado City Christkindlmarket to return after wildly popular 2025 debut
It’s official: The Old Colorado City Christkindlmarket will return in 2026. The Colorado chapter of the German American Chamber of Commerce made the announcement in a Wednesday news release, citing the December festival’s extreme popularity. The 2025 event, held at Bancroft Park, drew thousands of holiday revelers to Old Colorado City, officials said. “The incredible…
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Colorado Springs Home Building and Remodeling Show to feature 150 vendors, exhibitors and experts
By O’Dell Isaac Phone apps, websites and artificial intelligence have their place, but some things are best handled in person, said Nick Vedder, show manager for the Colorado Springs Home Building and Remodeling Show. “Some of these projects are difficult to address over the phone, or through a website,” Vedder said. “They really require a…
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Christkindlmarket draws thousands to Old Colorado City in its inaugural weekend
Thousands of holiday revelers descended upon Bancroft Park on Sunday as the first weekend of the inaugural Old Colorado City Christkindlmarket drew to a close. Building on the popularity of the Denver Christkindlmarket, the Colorado chapter of the German American Chamber of Commerce decided to bring its festive tradition to Colorado Springs this year. “I…
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New route, no problem: Pride Parade draws thousands to downtown Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs City Council leadership’s decision not to proclaim June as Pride month did little to dampen the spirits of the thousands of revelers who turned out for the annual Pikes Peak Pride Parade on Sunday. Due to ongoing road work on Tejon Street, this year’s parade route was a little different, starting at America…
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The Well, a philanthropic eatery in downtown Colorado Springs, to close this week
The Well, a downtown Colorado Springs food hall that was built with the mission of helping up-and-coming restaurateurs establish a foothold in the local food scene, is closing its doors. Eatery officials made the announcement on social media platforms Tuesday. “It is with a heavy heart that we want to let you know that this…
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Colorado Springs festivals celebrate unofficial beginning of summer season
Memorial Day is traditionally a time of remembrance to honor U.S. service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice. But the weekend leading up to that somber day has come to signify the unofficial start of summer. In Colorado Springs, thousands of residents and visitors turned out to mark the occasion at two major local festivals.…