The Colorado Food Summit
STOCKYARDS EVENT CENTER
5004 National Western Dr, Denver, CO 80216
CONVENE THE WORLD AT THE NATIONAL WESTERN CENTER TO LEAD, INSPIRE, CREATE, EDUCATE, AND ENTERTAIN IN PURSUIT OF GLOBAL FOOD SOLUTIONS.
STOCKYARDS EVENT CENTER
5004 National Western Dr, Denver, CO 80216

The National Western Center is a year-round urban hub for food and ag discovery — in the heart of the American West. It’s a global destination for food and ag innovation, Western heritage and culture.

This historical site was the epicenter of agribusiness in the Rocky Mountain West for most of the 20th century. Just two miles north of downtown Denver, the site is a unique opportunity to connect the rural and urban economies, and become the new epicenter of innovative agribusiness.

Getting There
5004 National Western Dr, Denver, CO 80216
Bus/Rail

48th & Brighton National Western Center Station is 500 feet from the Stockyard Event Center and provides access to all major bus and rail routes in Denver. Via the N Rail Line passengers can be in Union Station in Downtown Denver in 12 minutes.

Taxi/Rideshare

Taxis are available through companies like Denver Yellow Cab. Expect to pay about $55 for cab service between downtown Denver and the airport. Lyft, Uber, and Migo are rideshare options available in Denver.

Parking

There will be sufficient parking on site for all attendees. If you’d like to park and ride view available options here.

Where to Stay
VIB Best Western
Denver Central
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1.7 miles from the
Stockyards Event Center

Clarion Hotel
Denver Central
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1.7 miles from the
Stockyards Event Center

Comfort Inn
Denver Central
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1.8 miles from the
Stockyards Event Center

The Source
Hotel
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2.2 miles from the
Stockyards Event Center

Summit Leadership

Given the focus on leveraging food policy, we our planning committee is made up of representatives from each of the state’s food policy councils/coalitions, which are in turn representative of the diversity of Colorado’s food systems.

Stay Up to Date

We invite anyone connected to Colorado’s food system to be a part of this important discussion. Please add your email here to stay up to date with the latest information about the regional and statewide gatherings.