Soups, stews, brews, and music fill Miner Street
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An all-female band performs as Miner’s Feast winds down Saturday evening in downtown Idaho Springs.
Taste ticket holders raise their sample mugs during Miner’s Feast.
Festivalgoers enjoy the afternoon in downtown Idaho Springs during the first Miner’s Feast.
A soup sample and drink at Yard’s Taphouse during the Taste of Idaho Springs.
Soup and a sip were part of the Taste of Idaho Springs during Miner’s Feast.
Families enjoy the music on Saturday evening during Miner’s Feast.
Miner Street Market was part of the action during the first Miner’s Feast on October 2 and 3, 2026.
IDAHO SPRINGS — Soup, stew, local brews, and live music were all part of the first Miner’s Feast in downtown Idaho Springs on October 2 and 3.
The new fall festival took place along Miner Street, with seven bands playing on two stages over two days. Vendors, pumpkins, food, and drinks also lined the streets, as people strolled along and dined on sidewalk patios.
The Taste of Idaho Springs took place on Saturday. Nine local restaurants took part, each offering a small serving of soup, stew, or chili, along with a sip for ticket holders.
But the food wasn’t all in one spot. People taking part in the Taste traveled from restaurant to restaurant around town, trying the different entries along the way. The setup got people out walking around downtown and into the local businesses.
MTN Prime took first place in the Taste. El Azteca and Westbound & Down tied for second, with Tommyknocker Brewery coming in third.
All that sampling helped Charlie’s Place, too: 100% of the money from Taste tickets went to the local animal shelter serving Clear Creek and Gilpin Counties.
The City of Idaho Springs Business and Community Promotion Board came up with the idea for Miner's Feast. Organizers wanted something with an Oktoberfest feel, centered on Idaho Springs and its restaurants, businesses, and historic downtown.
There was lots to do and see besides the Taste. The weekend included a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, s’mores, vendors, and free pumpkins. Music played throughout both days and carried on into Saturday evening.
For this first-year event, organizers said they left with ideas for next time.
“We learned a lot and already have ideas for how to grow and refine it next year,” Business and Community Promotions Director Sadie Schultz said. “The community participation and support for Charlie’s Place made it feel like a great foundation for a new annual fall tradition.”
Be on the lookout for next year's Oktoberfest-inspired event by following Events Idaho Springs at visitidahospringsco.com/events.
