Get ready for the ultimate beef showdown in Colorado –a cook off like no other, where chefs and rancher teams battle it out.

Welcome to the Colorado Beef Festival! Where Ranch Meets Kitchen and the heart of Denver is transformed into Colorado's biggest Meat Market! Come buy a 1/4 beef or just a handful of some of Colorado's greatest beef and get to know where your food comes from!

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of Colorado's beef heritage at the Colorado Beef Challenge! Watch as local chefs partner with multi-generational ranching families to transform premium cuts into culinary masterpieces. From slow-smoked brisket to perfectly seared ribeyes, you'll taste the difference that comes from beef raised with care on Colorado's pristine pastures.

Connect directly with the families who dedicate their lives to ethical ranching and the talented chefs who honor their work through innovative cooking techniques.

Discover how beef fits into a balanced lifestyle while experts guide you through pairing your favorite cuts with craft beverages, including the unveiling of our exciting new Vertigo Beer. A lager produced in partnership with MSU Denver School of Hospitality. With its bold tagline of "Experience the Good Life” and a beer with the spirit of adventure in its blood.

This brew perfectly complements a day filled with mouthwatering food, live music, family activities, and the shared joy of Colorado's rich agricultural traditions.