Weekend Food & Wine Events

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Whether you are in search of an event to take Dad to for Father's Day (yes, it's this Sunday) or are looking for something to do with friends and family over the weekend, look no further! There are a couple of big events going on this weekend in the Golden area for food and wine enthusiasts For vegetarians or vegan readers, there is VegFest Colorado, and for the winos, there is the Golden Wine Tasting!

VegFest Colorado
VegFest Colorado takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. VegFest is a health and environmental fair geared towards those living as vegans, or those considering the lifestyle. Guests will learn from world-renowned dietitians and chefs about how to create vegan dishes at home, and will have the opportunity to interact with like-minded citizens about environmental issues as they relate to veganism. Guests will enjoy food samples and learn from professional and nonprofit vendors. There will also be a children's area for younger guests. Event tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door. Guests ages 16 and under may attend at no charge. VegFest will last from 10 AM to 6 PM. The Jefferson County Fairgrounds are located less than a 10-minute drive away from your future apartment home at Outlook Golden Ridge.

Golden Wine Tasting
The Diamonds and Denim Golden Wine Tasting is celebrating its 95th year! The event will be held tomorrow, June 20 at Red Rocks Country Club in Morrison. The evening features a silent auction, live jazz music from Gregory Goodloe. Partial proceeds from this event will benefit the Golden Chamber Scholarship Fund. Tickets to the wine tasting are $45 if you purchase today and $50 tomorrow. Sit back, relax and enjoy the views from the country club as you sip on a glass of wine. Red Rocks Country Club is a 15 to 20-minute drive away from Outlook Golden Ridge, and the evening lasts from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.

What is on your agenda for this weekend in Golden? Whether or not you're attending these events, we hope you're spending Father's Day with Dad! Happy Father's Day!

Additional sources consulted:
Golden Chamber of Commerce