Since 2010, BuCu West Development Association has celebrated the culture of the Westwood community with their annual Westwood Chile Fest (WCF). This year’s Festival will celebrate “business and culture” of Morrison Road, the heart of the Westwood community, and is an authentic neighborhood based cultural celebration. The Festival originally began as a small community gathering and potluck but has evolved into a full-fledged street festival with vendors, food trucks, community organizations, live art installations and live music.
“We are excited to see the Westwood Chile Fest (WCF) take on a life of its own as talented community members contribute to all facets,” says BuCu West Executive Director, José Esparza. “The festival was started to celebrate this neighborhood, local business and culture. We invite lovers of art, food, music and families to experience the makers of the Morrison Road Corridor. We are proud to showcase Westwood and the many layers of community that make this a wonderful neighborhood and a treasured cultural hub in Denver.”
The WCF will take place on Saturday, September 9th. The event is free and open to the public and will include entertainment for all ages. Highlights include a new Salsa de Westwood Competition in partnership with Hecho en Westwood, the longstanding tradition of a Chile Pepper-Eating Contest with peppers harvested directly from the Westwood Food Co-Op’s urban garden, over 60 artists and vendors.
The festival was started to celebrate this neighborhood, local business and culture.
José Esparza, BuCu
The Westwood Chile Fest will start with a one-of-a-kind cross-cultural ceremony and continue into the evening with live dance, music and so much more. Daytime offerings will include a Youth Arts and Crafts Tent in partnership with Art Students League of Denver, face painting, a variety of local dance groups and community favorite, a Pepper Eating Contest. This year the event will have a showcase of local musicians and bands, celebrating the diversity of the Westwood Creative District produced by Unit E Productions.
All events are free and open to the public. For more information and links to vendors and bands, please visit westwoodchilefest.com
Westwood Chile Fest will take place on Saturday, September 9th from 12pm – 7pm along the Morrison Road Corridor (3738 Morrison Rd., Denver, CO)
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