FLAME FEST
Colorado’s Grilling Championship
10.25.25 - Denver, CO
Get fired up, Denver—Flame Fest is bringing the heat this fall with Colorado's most mouthwatering food event of the year. On October 25th, RiNo Art Park transforms into a live-fire food festival where the state’s top chefs, pitmasters, and flame-slingers come together for a sizzling celebration of all things grilled. From burgers to brisket, hibachi to hot links, veggies to flame-charred dessert—guests can sample it all.
Every ticket includes unlimited food samples, craft beer tastings, whiskey pours, other beverages, and live entertainment all day long. No extra tokens. No waiting around. Just follow the smoke and feast your way through Colorado’s grilling scene.
Grilling Showdown: Taste the fire-kissed creations of Colorado’s best chefs, using a variety of grilling techniques
Epic Variety: Think hibachi skewers, grilled corn elote, Korean BBQ, stuffed portobellos, gourmet sausages, smoked brisket, charred pineapple, bourbon-glazed ribs, veggie kebabs, and s’mores made by torch.
Your Vote Counts: Vote for your favorites to help crown the People’s Choice Champion.
Drinks included: Sip on everything from craft beer and small-batch whiskey from local makers to NA cocktails and more—perfect pairings for smoky bites.
Live Entertainment: Enjoy music, fire performances, and backyard-style games to keep the vibe going strong.
Demos & Tips: Watch live grilling demos from culinary pros and learn next-level techniques to level up your own cookouts.
Amateur Griller Contests: Backyard heroes, this is your shot to shine—sign up and show off your skills in front of a hungry crowd.
Tickets are all-inclusive and go on sale soon!
2024 Winners!
People’s Choice
Favorite Grilled Cheese
1st place: Bandwagon Sandwich Co.
2nd place: Heavenly Tacos
3rd place: I Heart Mac & Cheese
Favorite Mac & Cheese
1st place: Uptown & Humboldt
2nd place: Blue Moon RiNo
3rd place: Comal
Most Creative Dish
1st place: Urban Delight Catering & Cuisine
2nd place: Mukja
3rd place: Sushi Kuro
Favorite Sip
1st place: Breckenridge Distillery
2nd place: 477 Distilling
3rd place: Wiley Roots Brewing Co.
Judges’ Choice
Favorite Grilled Cheese
1st place: Heavenly Tacos
2nd place: Street Side Eats
3rd place: Bandwagon Sandwich Co.
Favorite Mac & Cheese
1st place: Butter Me Up Biscuit
2nd place: Uptown & Humboldt
3rd place: Blue Moon RiNo
Most Creative Dish
1st place: Sushi Kuro
2nd place: Mukja
3rd place: Radical Sasquatch Dumpling Company