The Taste of Ethiopia Festival returns to City Park on Saturday for a free, two-day fair celebrating the East African country’s culture.
Why it matters: The Denver bandstand’s March fire prompted questions about the festival’s future, but organizers say they found a workaround to ensure the event moved forward.
State of play: In addition to showcasing Ethiopian food, art, music and fashion, this year’s festival will mark Enkutatash — the Ethiopian New Year, event co-founder and organizer Nebiyu Asfaw tells us.
- The nonprofit behind the scenes is the Ethiopian Heritage Foundation, which aims for civic empowerment and health equity in addition to celebrating traditions.
Vendors at the festival include:
- 🧆 Abol Coffee Catering
- ☕️ Kabod Coffee
- 🍲 Natoli Ethiopian Restaurant
- ❤️ Oasis Mental Health Center
- 🍛 Ras Kassa’s Ethiopian Restaurant
Flashback: Past events have drawn more than 15,000 attendees…