About - SINCE 2010
The Westwood Chile Fest is a one-day annual event, free and
open to the public that celebrates Hispanic culture, with a
strong focus on authentic food and the arts. Year after year, the
Westwood Chile Fest brings diverse communities together to
celebrate this up and coming southwest Denver neighborhood.
Free and open to the public, this celebratory event takes place along the Morrison Road Corridor, an area rich with makers, entrepreneurs, and artisans.
With diverse cultures and partners working together to cultivate this community event along with views of downtown and the Rocky Mountains on Morrison Road, it is no surprise that this event has become a unique community celebration in Denver and a Westwood favorite.
Westwood Chile Fest is produced by BuCu West, a non profit organization focusing on creating economic opportunities for local families. The event benefits the businesses, organizations, and neighborhood participants by celebrating culture, demonstrating a walkable built environment, and providing space for community gathering. The Westwood neighborhood has focused on preserving diversity in cultures through the creation of a linear marketplace along Morrison Road that celebrates culture, local businesses and is pedestrian-friendly. By closing Morrison Road to vehicles and combining a uniquely Westwood mix of vendors and entertainers all of Denver can share in this local vision.
celebrating "Business & Culture"
The Westwood Chile Fest is an annual event celebrating this southwest Denver neighborhood’s Hispanic culture and showcasing the best of what Westwood has to offer.
This year’s Westwood Chile Fest’s theme is Business & Culture.
The Morrison Road Corridor has a rich collection of businesses --
entrepreneurs, artists, chefs and bakers, stylists, and mechanics -- that pride themselves on their craftsmanship and services. Highlighting these businesses is another step towards putting Westwood on the map and establishing this neighborhood’s unique identity.
Likewise, it has always been important that the Westwood Chile Fest be inclusive and accommodating to families and especially children. While activities in prior years catered to younger audiences, this year’s activities will be inclusive for the whole family.
COMIDA & BEBIDAS
The Westwood Chile Fest puts a big emphasis on food and drink, particularly the spicy, authentic flavors from various Hispanic cultures. Alongside our classic chile roasting booth, every year we bring in some of the best food trucks in town to our event in order to provide a variety of delicious options for all our guests.
Cold Beer & Beverages will be for sale and served for all ages during the during the event. All proceeds benefit BuCu West and its year-round services and programs.
Westwood Chile Fest focuses on local sourced food products. Throughout the festival you'll find food products produced right here in Westwood and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Are you a food vendor interested in participating the 2023 Westwood Chile Fest? Email us at events@bucuwest.com to be put on the waitlist.
musica en vivo
Music is a vital component of the Westwood Chile Fest! Local musicians perform live on the main stage throughout the day, many with deep roots in Southwest Denver, Westwood neighborhood. Chile Fest engages lively and vibrant Mexican music, dance and Dj's that will have you dancing all day and into the night.
Are you a musician interested in participating in the 2024 Westwood Chile Fest?
2023 main stage Schedule
12:00 PM Opening Ceremony - Mexican Folklorico, Aztec Dance, Native American Drum Group
1:00 PM Councilwoman Jamie Torres
1:30 PM Venezuelan Dance Group
2:00 PM Grupo Kaoba
3:30 PM Chile Eating Contest
4:15 PM Rudy De Anda
5:15 PM Fruta Brutal
6:00 PM Julian Street Nightmare
2023 PIMIENTO stage Schedule
1:00 PM In Lak'ech Denver Arts Youth Folklorico & Mariachi Queztal
1:45 PM Sangre de Mexico Folklorico
2:00 PM Mayra Alejandra as "Selena"
3:00 | 4:00 | 5:00 PM Dj Avid (Carlos Lorea)
3:15 PM Schoolyard Scrappers Breakdance
4:15 PM Rhythm y Figura "Zumba"
5:15 PM Colorado New Style Salsa
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