COLFAX CAROUSAL PUNK FEST - NOV 15th

Colfax Carousal Punk Fest – Saturday, November 15 | 7 PM – 1 AM

Colfax Avenue is turning the volume all the way up. Join us for the First Annual Colfax Carousal Punk Fest — a one-night takeover of Denver’s most iconic street, packed with raw energy, loud guitars, and unapologetic community spirit.

True to its name, carousal means celebrating with laughter, drinks, and good company — and that’s exactly what this night is about. Eighteen bands will tear up the stages at Tight End, The Squire, and Lion’s Lair, with Illegal Pete’s serving as your ticket hub and command central.

Lineup Highlights:
Cleaner · Jon Snodgrass · The Tammy Shine · Bad Year · Benjamin Buttice · Black Dots · Brass Tags · Friends of Cesar Romero · GLUEMAN · JSR · Lawsuit Models · No Good Reason · RUGBURN · State Drugs · The Etiquettes · Tiny Humans · Trauma Czars · Tuff Bluff

Where: Tight End, The Squire, Lion’s Lair (Tickets + HQ at Illegal Pete’s)
When: Saturday, November 15 | 7 PM – 1 AM
Tickets: $15–$30 → Grab Yours Here

Don’t miss the chance to celebrate punk on Colfax — where it all began. Loud music, late-night energy, and the Colfax community, all in one unforgettable night.

SATELLITE BAR'S CHILI COOK-OFF - OCT 25th

Satellite Bar's Chili Cook-Off 2025

Saturday, October 25th | 2PM – 6PM
308 E Colfax Ave, Denver CO 80203

Walk, roll, or rideshare but if you need parking, find paid parking at Grant Street and 16th Street or metered parking along Grant Street.

Here’s what’s on the menu:
🔥 Chili Sampling & Voting – Taste entries from local cooks and cast your vote for your favorite.
🔥 Man Cave Silent Auction – Score unique bar memorabilia, quirky treasures, and one-of-a-kind finds.
🔥 Community Spirit – Every bite and every bid helps support Satellite Bar during the disruptive BRT construction, strengthening Colfax for the future.

Come hungry. Come curious. Come taste Colfax.
This will be the first cook-off of its kind on Colfax Avenue — don’t miss your chance to be part of history (and eat a lot of great chili).

UGLY SWEATER PUB CRAWL - DEC. 6

It’s time to send off the year in true Colfax style! Join us on Saturday, Dec. 6, , for the final Colfax Bar Crawl of the year. Throw on your ugliest holiday sweater, grab your friends (or your parents, cousins, even that coworker who needs some cheer), and get ready for a festive night out.

We’ll be hopping between some of Colfax’s favorite bars with holiday-themed games, challenges, and plenty of surprises along the way. Don’t miss your chance to close out 2025 with laughs, drinks, and community spirit—Colfax style.
 

3:-4:15 p.m. - Crazy Mountain Brewing Company (registration)  $5 pints

4:15-5:30 p.m. - Bad Axe Throwing $2 New Belgium beer special AND $27.75/person 60-min axe throwing

5:30-6:30 p.m. - The 99ers Drink special TBD

6:45-7:45 p.m. - Velvet Banjo, Drink special TBD

8-9 p.m. - Satellite Bar $3 Red and Green Jell-O shots

Get your tickets for only $10 here. 

2025 COLFAX CLEAN-UPS

Colfax Ave Clean-Up Days

Join us in showing some love to our iconic avenue! Colfax Ave Clean-Up events are a great way for community members, local businesses, and neighbors to come together and keep our corridor clean, welcoming, and vibrant. Whether you’re sweeping sidewalks or picking up litter, every little bit helps make a big difference.

Upcoming Clean-Up Dates:
September 20
December 13 (Holiday Edition!)

Let’s roll up our sleeves and take pride in Colfax—see you out there!

Register for the next one today!

2024 INAUGURAL HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING

We are excited to announce the first annual Colfax Ave Holiday Tree Lighting event in partnership with Lavender Hill Queer Cultural District! Join us as we kick off this new tradition with special guest Mayor Mike Johnston. The Denver Gay Men’s Chorus will lead us in festive carols at Park Ave Park (Colfax & Franklin St.), filling the air with holiday spirit. Enjoy warm drinks and tasty treats from local vendors as we gather to light the tree. Afterward, we’ll spread holiday cheer along Colfax Ave as the chorus leads small groups in caroling to local storefronts. This family-friendly event encourages everyone to get outside, walk the neighborhood, and celebrate the season’s warmth together.