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Turns Out Surf in Denver is the Summer Seafood Food Festival Of the Year

Buckhead Pride has amazing seafood, which means we get a festival all about it. 
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Tickets are now on sale for Surf, the newest food festival and competition by DiningOut Events. Like the other fetes, Rare Steak Championship, Top Taco, and Chicken Fight!, this one is all about food and finding out who can make the best fish dish with Buckhead Pride’s amazing line up of protein. 

The event stars 20 local restaurants, each making something to wow the crowd and judges. The line up includes Stout Street Social, Angelo’s Taverna, Rib & Chophouse in Colorado Springs, Salt Water Social, Blue Island Oyster Bar, and more. 

Oysters may be highlighted at Surf this July 31 in Denver. | Photo by DiningOut Events
Oysters may be highlighted at Surf this July 31 in Denver. | Photo by DiningOut Events

Join the fun on Thursday, July 31 from 6 to 10 p.m. downtown at McGregor Square ( 1901 Wazee St., Denver) If you get VIP or First Taste tickets the entry is at 6 p.m., and general admission is at 7 p.m. Presale tickets start at $125 for GA, and $150 after that. For First Taste the cost starts at $165 for presale, and then $199. For VIP tickets you have to be one of 125 people to snag the $250 ticket, which includes a lounge overlooking the festival and some surprises. 

Even if you aren’t a VIP you’ll feel like it thanks to the food and setting. Expect live music, indoor and outdoor areas, and all you can eat seafood, cocktails, sake, and wine. Cocktail attire is suggested for the upscale evening, but no one will look down on yoga pants and a cute top either. After all, you need room to splurge on the food. Summer food festival season is here, and we are so excited for it.

Find tickets here and take advantage of presale prices right now

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