Tickets go on sale today for the inaugural Colorado Pizza Festival, a new statewide pizza celebration coming to downtown Longmont this fall.
The festival, organized by Pizza With Purpose, will take place Saturday, Sept. 5, at Fourth Avenue and Kimbark Street in downtown Longmont. More than 20 Colorado pizzerias are expected to compete for the title of the state’s best pie, with proceeds benefiting hunger-relief organizations across Colorado.
Tickets are $15 per person, and children younger than 12 will be admitted free, according to a news release from the organization. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from participating pizzerias, wineries, distilleries and breweries…