The fourth annual Tennyson Street Fair returns July 17-18 with new programming, including a Wax Trax Records DJ pop-up, pickleball pop-up and pre-festival run club - all on Saturday. Last year, the festival introduced Berkeley Beer Festival and Friday night programming, both of which are returning after a successful inaugural year. The two-day family-friendly neighborhood festival features 200+ Tennyson and other local businesses set up on the famed Tennyson Street, alongside food trucks, fitness and live music.
The star of the festival is the nearly 200 local makers at the farmers market-style experience, selling handcrafted jewelry, rugs, spices, art, candles, skincare and much more. In addition to the standout restaurants on Tennyson like Hops & Pie and Bakery Four, nearly 15 food trucks and pop-ups will be serving food, including Grammy’s Goodies and Maria Empanada.
All of the weekend’s festivities, except the ticketed beer festival, are free.
“Tennyson Street really comes alive in the summer, and you don't need to go far to find fun," says Ellie Hixenbaugh, event director at Team Player Productions (TPP), which produces the event. "This neighborhood has always had its own heartbeat – creative and community-driven – and this hometown block party turns that up to eleven, bringing together hundreds of local businesses in just a few blocks."
EVENT DETAILS
Friday, July 18
4pm to 9pm
- The neighborhood block party extends down the vibrant Tennyson Street from West 39th Avenue to West 43rd Avenue
- All of the weekend’s festivities, except the ticketed beer festival, are free
- Live music from bluegrass to funky soul with artists being announced soon!
Berkeley Beer Fest
- Friday, July 17 | 5pm to 9pm
- Featuring 18 Colorado breweries
- Tickets start at just $20 during the first 24 hours, then increase to $25, then $30 day-of
- Participating breweries include:
- Wibby Brewing
- Westbound & Down
- 4 Noses
- Cerebral Brewing
- Outer Range Brewing
- Alley Brews
- and more!
Saturday, July 19
11am to 8pm
- The neighborhood block party extends down the vibrant Tennyson Street from West 39th Avenue to West 43rd Avenue
- All of the weekend’s festivities, except the ticketed beer festival, are free
- Free pre-fest run with Cooldown Running | 10:30am
- Free yoga class with Ohana Yoga & Barre | 11am
- Throughout the day, pickleball courts are available to be reserved through the festival
- Denver’s favorite record store Wax Trax will be spinning records all day
- Kids can enjoy a free bounce house
Proceeds from Tennyson Street Fair will benefit the Tennyson Berkeley Business Association (TBBA). Since TPP began partnering with TBBA in 2023, TPP has helped raise nearly $40,000 to support the neighborhood.
About Tennyson Street Fair
The fourth annual Tennyson Street Fair on July 17-18 is a free, community outdoor bazaar-style festival. More than 200 local businesses, breweries, artisans, and food purveyors line the famous Berkeley street alongside live music, group yoga and other activities.
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