Held in the southeast area of Denver’s City Park, the festival showcases African and African-American music and visual arts. More than 80,000 people are expected to attend this FREE event which also promises amazing food — like BBQ, jerk, shaved ice — from some of Denver’s top restaurants and chefs. Gospel, jazz, reggae, hiphop, jazz and African drum & dance are all on the schedule as well as a arts marketplace, children’s pavilion, and all-star comedy show.

Festival hours: Friday noon to 7 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 303-719-9291.