Nothing says summer in the Centennial State like sipping IPAs or feasting on tacos while listening to live music in the sun. Festival season is officially here and, while there are plenty of reasons to hop in the car and head to the mountains or the Western Slope, there are also a variety of lively and delectable food and drink festivals right here in metro Denver.

Below, the 11 summer festivals we’re looking forward to most, arranged by date.

Ring in the start of the summer season at this 36-year-old Memorial Day Weekend tradition, which takes place along the banks of its namesake waterway in the shadow of the Flatirons. This year, the four-day bash includes live music from more than 30 bands, including Steely Dead, Magic Beans, and Boulder Sound Machine. Also enjoy a farmers’-market-style shopping experience with products from more than 200 artisans and local businesses, plus eats from more than 20 food trucks and vendors. And don’t miss the ticketed Creekside Beer Fest, which has five all-inclusive tasting sessions from breweries such as Upslope Brewing Company and the Post Brewing Co. throughout the weekend.

Raid your closet for your most fashionable crimson outfit, then head to Drink Red, Wear Red to support Colorado’s hard-working food service and hospitality workers. This beloved annual event is moving to a new location this year: Mile High Station and Ironworks. At this three-hour, all-you-can-eat-and-drink tasting, you can nosh on bites from Denver eateries, sip wine and cocktails, and check out everyone else’s cardinal-colored attire. There’s even a “best dressed” contest. Proceeds go to the Colorado Restaurant Foundation and the Colorado Restaurant Association Mile High Chapter Hardship Fund, which provides emergency assistance to hospitality workers.

Though the family-friendly Denver Greek Festival, which is back for its 58th year, is more of a full-blown cultural festival, food plays a starring role. Gyros, spanakopita, souvlaki, loukoumades, baklava, and other classic Greek foods are on the menu all weekend long at Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral, along with live Greek music and dancing.

Held on Boulder’s famed Pearl Street Mall, this one-day bash celebrates Jewish culture with art, music, dancing, and, of course, plenty of delicious food. Enjoy snacks from vendors like Fleishman’s Bagels and Delicatessen, which serves up tasty favorites like matzo ball soup, kippered salmon, and house-made bagels with schmear. New this year, the festival is also running a food drive in partnership with Community Food Share—so bring nonperishable items and canned goods with you to help Coloradans in need.

If your idea of a good time involves unlimited tacos and tequila cocktails, head to Westminster City Park for Top Taco, where you can feast on bites from dozens of Colorado restaurants. Mosey between multiple stages of live music and chat with chefs and mixologists, all while casting your vote for the best tacos and cocktails.

Bastille Day is France’s big national holiday—but you don’t have to venture across the Atlantic to celebrate. The French American Chamber of Commerce Rocky Mountain will honor the best of French culture through its Bastille Day festival, which includes food, art, Champagne, music, fashion, and more. Brush up on your high school French before attending this three-day affair, which takes place at Fillmore Plaza in Cherry Creek North.

The Front Range wouldn’t be the culinary powerhouse it is today without the many dedicated chefs, bartenders, servers, dishwashers, restaurateurs, and everyone else who works tirelessly in restaurants and bars. Say thank you by attending the Big Eat at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, the annual fundraising event for EatDenver, which supports independent restaurants. Feast on signature dishes—plus cocktails, wine, cider, and beer—from more than 75 locally owned restaurants, bars, and beverage brands. This year’s participants include Carboy Winery, Tavernetta, Blackbelly, Stem Ciders, and many others.

For a Saturday full of gourmet tacos and margs, head to the Boulder Taco Fest on the banks of Boulder Creek, where you’ll also be able to watch lucha libre wrestling and jam out to live music. If tequila isn’t your thing, there will also be craft beer from local breweries. Don’t feel guilty going back for seconds (or thirds) at all the participating restaurants, including Bellota, Summit Tacos, and McDevitt Taco Supply. Consider it research for voting on the best taco at the festival.

Hosted by the Colorado Restaurant Foundation, the Denver Food + Wine Festival honors the local culinary community with a series of exciting events. On September 6, more than 50 eateries will bring their best nibbles to the Grand Tasting, where you can also sample unlimited tastes from hundreds of wine and spirits makers in Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits portfolio. Other signature happenings include the Riedel Wine Glass Seminar (September 3), the Dine Out auction series (September 5), and the Shake + Brake Showdown (September 4), a cocktail competition paired with eats from some of Denver’s best food trucks. Proceeds help support Colorado restaurant workers through the Colorado Restaurant Foundation’s educational and workforce development programming.

The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival at Sloan’s Lake Park—the largest event of its kind in the United States—draws more than 150,000 attendees every year. Cheer on impressive boat racers, enjoy cultural performances, and sample the mouth-watering cuisines of Thailand, India, the Philippines, Laos, Hawaii, Korea, Vietnam, Japan, and other Asian and South Pacific nations at the festival’s Taste of Asia food court.

After 10 years of showcasing Denver’s Ethiopian community and its food and culture at Parkfield Lake Park in Green Valley Ranch, Taste of Ethiopia comes to City Park for a mid-September celebration. One of the largest African festivals in Colorado, the event focuses on Ethiopia’s vibrant cuisine, including vegan and vegetarian offerings. Expect injera, doro wat, beef tips, and other traditional bites alongside music, dance, fashion, and crafts.