Join us on Saturday & Sunday, September 12-13, 2026 for a dynamic two-day
celebration of cultural celebration, community impact, and unforgettable
experiences at Denver's City Park Pavilion and Bandshell.
Set within Denver's most iconic green space, featuring views of Ferril Lake,
Sopris Garden, and the city's celebrated skyline. Enjoy authentic Ethiopian
cuisine, live performances, marketplace vendors, and rich cultural showcases
across the expansive lawn.
More than a festival, this event also brings together health, civic, and
economic partners-with on-site community services, health resources, and
empowerment opportunities for all.
Celebrate the Ethiopian New Year with us. Two days. Same iconic location.
FREE ADMISSION - no ticket needed.
Presented by the Taste of Ethiopia Heritage Foundation
_Winner of the 2025 City of Aurora Community Spirit Award and the 2024
Nonprofit of the Year Award from the Colorado African Chamber of Commerce._
DATES & LOCATION
Saturday & Sunday, September 12-13, 2026
City Park Pavilion and Bandshell
2001 Steele Street, Denver, CO 80205
Welcome
Taste of Ethiopia Festival is more than a festival-it's a year-round movement
powered by the Taste of Ethiopia Heritage Foundation. For over a decade, we've
used food, culture, and celebration as powerful tools for connection, healing,
and empowerment.
From community health fairs and economic access programs to youth mentorship
and immigrant leadership initiatives, our work builds bridges across
communities and generations, with a strong focus on **health equity** and
culturally rooted care.
At our annual festival, this mission comes alive-welcoming thousands to
experience the rich heritage of Ethiopia while connecting with vital civic,
health, and entrepreneurial resources.
Whether you come for the music, the food, the culture, or the community-know
that you're part of something bigger.
**This is where celebration meets impact. This is Taste of Ethiopia
Festival.**