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July 14 9:00 am - July 16 10:00 pm

Slow Food Nations
Union Station & Larimer Square
Denver, CO
Admission: Free
Slow Food Nations is a festival to taste and explore a world of good, clean and fair food for all. Inspired by Slow Food International’s biennial Terra Madre gathering in Turin, Italy, Slow Food Nations will combine the energy of a street food festival, rigor of an academic conference, and inspiration of a cultural exchange.

Entrance to the festival is free and includes a taste marketplace with 100 Slow Food producers, an outdoor culinary stage, gardening and cooking activities for kids and families, intimate talks, and many more events.

Ticketed events include dozens of interactive workshops, fun block parties, regional food and farm tours, roundtable discussions, and one-of-a-kind dinners throughout the weekend.

Slow Food Nations will reimagine the food festival and inspire individuals and communities to change the world through food that is good, clean and fair.

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