The Big Eat, presented by and benefiting EatDenver, is an annual party celebrating the region’s vibrant and dynamic independent food & beverage community. This signature summertime event features bites and sips from 70+ locally-owned restaurants and beverage brands, live music, and more - all for one ticket price.

The Big Eat is presented by EatDenver, a nonprofit membership organization that connects and empowers the region's independent food and beverage community. 100% of ticket sales directly support our work in hosting monthly industry education programs and facilitating opportunities for professional development, fostering collaboration within the industry through a digital membership platform and networking events, marketing independent restaurants through headline events and social media, and advocating on a local and statewide scale for the needs and values of an inclusive and equitable food and beverage community. Thank you for your support!

Relive the Party

  • BIG EAT 2024

    July 18, 2024 @ Denver Performing Arts Complex

    Credit: Nikki A Rae Photography

  • BIG EAT 2023

    July 20, 2023 @ Denver Performing Arts Complex

    Credit: Nikki A Rae Photography

  • BIG EAT 2022

    July 28, 2022 @ Denver Performing Arts Complex

    Credit: Breezy Ritter Photography

"…this event is a hell of a deal: It's one of the city's best, most straight-up fun culinary happenings.”

-Molly Martin, Food Editor of Denver Westword