Get a taste at the food truck rally FOOD TRUCKS CATER PARTIES, travel around the area to special events and provide a variety of delights from appetizers to entrees to desserts. One of the best ways to test food truck cuisine is at the Fort Collins Food Truck Rally every Tuesday, May 10—September 13, City Park, Mulberry and Sheldon Dr. Food service begins at 5:15pm and lasts until dark. Parking is limited; consider walking, biking, busing with Maxx, or carpooling. Credit cards are accepted. BYO your own seating and listen to live music. Check FoCo Food Truck Rally on Facebook for weekly vendors and menus. Remember, Parks and Recs rules apply. Some recommendations include: • Sweaty Moose’s appetizers, sandwiches, salads and desserts. • The Northern Colorado Snowy Churro’s combo cups, churros, sundaes, churro boats and dessert creations! • BIGS Meat Wagon’s barbeque chicken, pork, brisket, ribs, sides and desserts. Planning to cater a private party, lunch or special event? Consider using a local food truck.
Music Festivals CONSIDER A MUSIC FESTIVAL GETAWAY. Check accommodations early then choose a favorite festival from internet listings like these. Drive to Grand Junction for Country Jam Festival June 2325. Headliners include Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw and more. https://countryjam.com/festival-passes/. If you prefer classical, consider the Colorado Music Festival, June 30-August 2 in Boulder. Choose your favorites from a list of 22 concerts. https:// coloradomusicfestival.org/ Evergreen Jazz Festival, July 29-31, includes music from big bands to Boogie Woogie to Dixieland. Choose a venue https://countryjam.com/festival-passes/. Venues include: The Elks Lodge where the bands to come to you. They provide a dance floor, food and fun. Or, venture to the Evergreen Christian Church and Evergreen Lake House. Check the website https://www.evergreenjazz.org/ for calendar of performances and to purchase tickets. Telluride Jazz Festival offers Grammy winners, student bands, acclaimed artists and cutting edge innovators located in one of the most scenic areas of Colorado August 12-14. https://www.telluridejazz.org/.
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