Here are the top five CV Lifestyle stories worth a read—and yes, they’re packed with Colorado charm, festive gourds, and maybe a beer or two. Because this is Colorado. We bathe in craft beer.
1. Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms: Because What’s Fall Without a 10-Acre Pumpkin Patch?
Fall wouldn’t be complete without a trip to Chatfield Farms for the annual Pumpkin Festival. Sure, you could buy your pumpkin at a grocery store, but where’s the fun in that? This weekend, head out to the 10-acre patch, pick the perfect gourd, and enjoy hayrides, games, and food vendors. It’s basically autumn on steroids, minus the leaf-peeping traffic.
Link: Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms
2. Civic Center EATS: Where Your Favorite Food Trucks Come to Play
Forget boring sandwiches for lunch—Civic Center EATS is where you’ll find Denver’s best food trucks, all in one place. Running from May to mid-October, this event is winding down, so if you haven’t stuffed your face with food truck tacos, now’s your chance. It’s practically a public service at this point.
Link: Civic Center EATS
3. The Great American Beer Festival: Where Beer Dreams Come True
The holy grail of beer festivals is back! With over 3,500 beers to sample, the Great American Beer Festival is a playground for the hops-obsessed. Whether you’re into light ales or heavy stouts, you’ll find something to tickle your taste buds—and maybe obliterate your memory by the end of the day.
Link: Great American Beer Festival
4. Telluride Horror Show: Screaming in the Most Beautiful Place on Earth
Why would you want to be terrified in a stunning mountain town? Because it’s Telluride, and it’s time for the annual Horror Show. Three days of spine-tingling films in one of the prettiest places in the state—what’s not to love? You’ll be too scared to go outside, but the view will be worth it.
(Source: Uncover Colorado)
5. Corvettes & Fall Colors: When Muscle Cars Meet Mountain Majesty
What could be more Colorado than watching the leaves change… from the seat of a Corvette? The Corvettes & Fall Colors event in Telluride is exactly what it sounds like—an epic combination of sleek cars and even sleeker mountain views. It’s the perfect excuse to drive fast and soak up the last of autumn’s beauty.
(Source: Uncover Colorado)
That’s a wrap on the top five CV Lifestyle stories for today! Whether you’re into pumpkins, beer, or scaring yourself silly in Telluride, there’s something for everyone in Colorado’s action-packed October lineup.