Experience the Energy Beyond the Competition Grounds

Mile High BBQ Fest is designed to deliver a full western lifestyle and entertainment experience with attractions and activities taking place throughout the entire festival weekend.

From western-themed experiences and interactive activities to live entertainment, family attractions, and community gathering spaces, the festival is built to create an atmosphere that feels immersive, active, and constantly engaging for guests of all ages.

This is more than a BBQ competition.
It is a full weekend festival experience.

Festival Attractions Highlights

• western-themed attractions and activities
• live music throughout the weekend
• interactive audience experiences
• family-friendly entertainment
• community gathering spaces
• daytime and nighttime festival energy
• immersive western lifestyle atmosphere
• large-scale Saturday night concert finale

Planned Attractions & Experiences

As the festival develops, attractions and activities may include:

• hay rides and transportation experiences
• petting zoo attractions
• western-style shooting gallery
• archery activities
• lasso experiences
• live-fire cooking demonstrations
• interactive sponsor activations
• audience engagement experiences
• family-focused entertainment
• live music and performance areas

Additional attractions and experiences will continue expanding as the festival grows.

A Full Festival Environment

The attractions and activities experience is intended to create continuous engagement throughout the festival grounds by connecting:

• competition areas
• Vendor Village and Marketplace
• beer garden environments
• live entertainment stages
• family activity zones
• western attraction areas
• audience gathering spaces

The goal is to create a festival atmosphere where guests can constantly discover new experiences throughout the weekend.

Western Lifestyle & Colorado Culture

Many of the festival attractions are designed to reinforce the western identity and Colorado atmosphere of Mile High BBQ Fest through:

• outdoor experiences
• western-themed activities
• live entertainment
• community interaction
• family participation
• interactive festival environments

The long-term vision is to create one of Colorado’s premier western lifestyle and entertainment festival experiences.

Entertainment for All Ages

The Attractions & Activities experience is designed to appeal to:

• families and younger attendees
• BBQ and outdoor cooking audiences
• western lifestyle enthusiasts
• live music and entertainment fans
• community attendees
• regional tourism visitors

The festival is intended to balance large-scale entertainment energy with approachable and interactive experiences for all audiences.

Growing the Festival Experience

Mile High BBQ Fest is being developed as a long-term western lifestyle and entertainment festival with significant growth potential.

As the event expands, the Attractions & Activities program will continue growing through:

• additional entertainment
• larger interactive experiences
• expanded western attractions
• new sponsor activations
• enhanced guest engagement
• immersive festival programming

The goal is to create a festival environment that feels active, memorable, and uniquely Colorado.

More Attractions Coming Soon

Additional attraction details, schedules, interactive experiences, and entertainment programming will continue to be added as the festival develops.

Continue exploring the Plan Your Visit section to learn more about the full Mile High BBQ Fest experience.