Thanks to all who participated in our Homemade Pie contest! Our 2021 winners are: Best Overall for both Categories: Peach/Blackberry Pie – Kylee Downes of Denver 2nd in Dessert Pie: Blueberry Ginger Lime Pie – Emily Evans of Arvada 3nd in Dessert Pie: Strawberry Banana Cream Pie – Sara Frederickson of Wheat Ridge c Read more…
There is limited parking at the 2021 Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival, but FREE SHUTTLES are available at the following locations: (from east to west) FirstBank – 44th Avenue and Wadsworth Blvd. St. James Episcopal Church – 44th Avenue and Brentwood St. Pennington Fields – 44th Avenue and Jellison St. Jefferson Avenue United Methodist Church Read more…
By Chelsea Bunker Every summer the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival chooses a royal court of three to honor those in the community who have made a positive contribution through their participation or service in the city. Courtly duties include riding in the parade on Saturday morning, festival award presentations Saturday afternoon, and wearing a Read more…
If you have experienced the musical talent of Hazel Miller you know why you will want to spend Friday, August 13th at the Carnation Festival. The magic will happen on the Carnation main stage, and she is going to BRING IT! Hazel Miller is a blues, pop, and gospel artist who’s been gracing the Read more…
Celebrate Wheat Ridge and its one-of-a-kind charm at the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival. This 3-day event celebrating its 52nd year will be held August 13-15, 2021. The Carnation Festival is a free community event highlighting the unique character of Wheat Ridge. It is one of the oldest and longest running festivals in the state Read more…
On behalf of the Board of The Carnation Festival Inc, I am writing to inform you that the 51st Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival has been cancelled. Due to the current situation surrounding the COVID-19 virus and its affect on the city of Wheat Ridges’ many departments that help us so much and the impending Read more…
By Cyndy Beal Every summer the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival chooses a royal court of three to honor those in the community who have made a positive contribution through their participation or service in the city. Courtly duties include riding in the parade on Saturday morning, festival award presentations Saturday evening, and wearing a Read more…
