Taste of Pikes Peak
Experience this premier food and drink event in the Pikes Peak Region, where the area's most celebrated chefs, brewers and distillers come together for one unforgettable day. With more than 90 vendors offering unlimited tastings, Taste of Pikes Peak is your chance to sample the very best of local flavor — all set to the rhythm of live music at Hillside Gardens.
Hosted annually by the Pikes Peak Chapter of the Colorado Restaurant Association, this event shines a spotlight on the region’s vibrant culinary landscape while supporting the people behind it. Proceeds help fund programs that advocate for and uplift Colorado’s food and beverage industry, ensuring continued innovation, opportunity and excellence in dining across the state.
Taste of Pikes Peak is more than just a tasting event — it’s a celebration of community, creativity and connection. Whether you're a longtime local or just discovering what makes this region special, you'll leave with a full heart and an even fuller stomach. Come hungry and ready to support the incredible people who help define the flavor of Colorado.
Event Date, Location & Admission
Date
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Time
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location
Hillside Gardens & Event Center, 1006 S Institute St, Colorado Springs, CO
Tickets
General Admission: $65
Little Foodie Ticket (ages 5 - 12): $25
Children under 5: FREE
Early Entry: $85
VIP + Early Entry: $125
Parking Info
Skip the parking stress and use the free shuttles that will run continuously from Memorial Park (Lots 18 - 21) all night! To make your visit easier, consider carpooling or using alternative transportation options like Lyft, Uber or Lime Scooters. PikeRide will also have a bike concierge on site, and there are two convenient rental locations nearby — one at Helen Hunt Campus and one at Memorial Park. Please have a designated driver if you do choose to drive.
Be sure to savor local brews and bites from our amazing Visit Colorado Springs partners featured at Taste of Pikes Peak! 2026 list coming soon.
2025 Participating Vendors
- Axe and the Oak Distillery and Whiskey House
- Bella's Bagels
- Bristol Brewing Company
- Cerberus Brewing Company
- Edelweiss Restaurant
- I Heart Mac & Cheese
- Illegal Pete's
- Latigo Winery
- Odyssey Gastropub
- Mash Mechanix Brewing Co.
- Nacho Matrix
- Picnic Basket Catering Co.
- Salsa Brava Fresh Mexican Grill
- Urban Egg
- uva wine bar
- ViewHouse Colorado Springs
- Voodoo Brewing
- Wines of Colorado
