See You in 2027 →
— That's a Wrap on Year One —

Colorado Pizza Festival

Thank You. & See You Next Year.

Thank you for making our inaugural year a success. Every slice, every ticket, and every volunteer shift helped fight hunger on the Front Range. We can't wait to see you next year. Bookmark this site for the latest news on the 2027 festival.

Legendary CO Pizzerias
Live Music All Day
Local Beer & Wine
Amateur Pizza Competition
Kids' Activities All Day
Festival Proceeds Give Back
Bellies Full of Pizza
A pizza shaped like Colorado's iconic C logo, set against the Rocky Mountains

Our Mission

"No neighbor hungry,
no slice wasted."

Presented by Pizza With Purpose — the philanthropic union of Urban Field Pizza, Rosalee's Pizzeria & Antonio's NY Style Pizza.

The Colorado Pizza Festival is a one-day community block party in the heart of Longmont. We close down 4th & Kimbark, fire up the ovens, plug in the amps, and let the Front Range eat its way toward a more food-secure community.

All proceeds from the Colorado Pizza Festival benefit organizations battling food insecurity.

Our 2026 nonprofit beneficiaries are Slice Out Hunger, Longmont Food Rescue, Community Food Share, and Colorado Friendship, working to end food insecurity on the Front Range.

23+Local Pizzerias
3Live Acts
GiveProceeds Benefit Hunger Relief
1Slices to be Devoured
★ Featured Pizzerias ★

The Ovens
Lit Up.

Our inaugural roster of Colorado pizzerias.

Owner of Urban Field Pizza & Market holding a fresh pepperoni pizza

Urban Field Pizza & Market

Longmont, Colorado

A farm-to-table neighborhood gem in Longmont's own backyard. Urban Field crafts wood-fired pies with locally sourced ingredients and a rotating seasonal menu that keeps every visit fresh.

  • #1 Pizza in Colorado
  • 7th in the World — Best Square Pizza, International Pizza Expo 2023
  • 5th — Detroit Style, International Pizza Expo 2025
urbanfieldpizza.com →
Owner of Antonio's Real New York Pizza holding a large New York-style cheese pizza

Antonio's Real New York Pizza

Estes Park & Longmont, Colorado

The real deal — hand-tossed, wide, foldable New York slices made the way they're supposed to be. Antonio's has been slinging authentic East Coast-style pies on the Front Range for years.

  • #1 NY-Style Pizza in Colorado — Washington Post
  • 2nd — World's Best Cheese Slice, International Pizza Expo 2024
  • World Pizza Champions Team Member
  • Food Network Magazine — Top Restaurant, Rocky Mountain National Park
estesparkpizza.com →
Owner of Rosalee's Pizzeria holding a large pepperoni pizza inside the restaurant

Rosalee's Pizzeria

Longmont, Colorado

A beloved Longmont staple known for its scratch-made dough, generous toppings, and the kind of neighborhood feel that keeps regulars coming back every week.

  • #14 in the USA — 50 Top Pizza (2025) · Only CO Pizzeria on the List
  • Best Destination Pizza — Westword 2022
  • #9 of 214 Restaurants in Longmont — TripAdvisor
rosaleespizzeria.com →

★ Joining the Lineup ★

Backyard Pizza

★ Special Guests ★

Pizza Royalty,
In Person.

13× World Champion Tony Gemignani spinning pizza dough in his USA team jersey

Tony Gemignani

Slice House · Tony’s Pizza Napoletana, San Francisco

Arguably the most decorated pizzaiolo in the country — and the man who put American pizza on the podium in Naples. Tony joins the inaugural Colorado Pizza Festival alongside the Slice House team.

  • 13-time World Pizza Champion
  • 4-time Guinness World Record holder
  • 2007 World Pizza Cup, Naples — first American and first non-Neapolitan to win
  • The only Triple Crown winner for baking at the International Pizza Championships in Lecce, Italy
  • Author of The Pizza Bible
tonygemignani.com →

All-Day Live Music,
Block-Party Loud.

An outdoor stage at 4th & Kimbark.

Nine Hours,
One Hot Block.

The festival runs 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

TimeWhat's HappeningWhere
1:00 PMGates Open4th & Kimbark
1:00 – 6:00 PMGolden Ticket SamplingPizzeria Row
2:30 PMAmateur Pizza CompetitionCompetition Area
3:30 PMOther BrothersMain Stage
~4:00 PMPizza Competition Winner AnnouncedCompetition Area
6:45 PMMotet Funk Is Dead (two sets)Main Stage
All DayKids' ActivitiesKids' Zone
9:30 PMLast CallBeverage Vendors
10:00 PMFestival Ends4th & Kimbark
★ Get Involved ★

The Amateur
Pizza Competition

Think your homemade pie can hang with the pros? The Colorado Pizza Festival's Amateur Pizza Competition — presented by Forno Bravo — is an open call to Colorado's home cooks and backyard-oven obsessives. Bring your own dough, sauce & cheese for a cheese-pizza throwdown fired on a Forno Bravo oven, live on September 5th.

Held September 5, 2026 · Entries closed

The Grand Prize

Win an Ooni pizza oven, two 2027 Golden Tickets, automatic entry into next year's competition, and gift cards to Urban Field, Rosalee's & Antonio's. A Forno Bravo throwdown — competition starts 2:30 PM; the winner is announced around 4:00 PM.

It Took a Village
(...to Feed a Village.)

We couldn't have done it without you. Every beer poured, pie sliced, and booth set up put another plate on a neighbor's table.

Our Vendors

Pizzerias, beverage vendors, and retail booths filled the festival floor. Vendor applications for 2027 will open here.

See Vendor Details →

Nonprofits

Local nonprofits received a complimentary 10×10 space on the festival floor. Spaces for 2027 will be offered here.

About Nonprofit Spaces →

Our Volunteers

Setup, slice service, ID checkpoint, teardown. Volunteers made the inaugural festival happen, three hours at a time. Thank you. Volunteer sign ups for 2027 will open here.

Common
Questions.

What does a General Admission ticket include?
General Admission includes entry to the Colorado Pizza Festival. Food, pizza slices/samples, beverages, and vendor items are purchased separately unless you have a Golden Ticket.
How do pizza purchases work for General Admission guests?
General Admission guests may purchase pizza directly from participating pizzerias inside the festival. Each pizzeria operates its own booth and point-of-sale system.
Are pizza prices the same at every booth?
Basic slices — think cheese — will be the same price at every pizzeria (we're finalizing that price now). Specialty slices are a second, higher tier, with each pizzeria setting its own specialty pricing.
Will tickets be available at the door?
Event-day ticket availability has not yet been confirmed. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance to secure entry.
What payment methods will vendors accept?
Pizza and beverage vendors are card only (credit or debit), while some retail and boutique booths may be cash only. Our Donation Contests are cash only, so it's smart to bring a little cash along.
Can I enter the Amateur Pizza Competition?
Yes — if you're an amateur (not currently employed in any capacity in the baking field), and it's free to enter. It's a single-division cheese-pizza competition for 15 home cooks: bring your own pre-made dough, sauce & cheese and fire your pie on a Forno Bravo oven at the festival. Entries close August 21, 2026; the 15 selected competitors are notified by August 24. See the full details and enter here →
Will there be gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan options?
Gluten-free is available — we'll have 500 gluten-free doughs at the festival, split among participating pizzerias, while supplies last. Dairy-free and vegan options aren't confirmed yet; we'll share updates as menus are finalized.
What should guests with food allergies know?
Because food is prepared and served by multiple independent vendors in a festival setting, guests with allergies should speak directly with vendors before ordering. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, or other allergy-friendly items may not be prepared in a separate environment, and cross-contact may be possible. Guests should use their best judgment based on their dietary needs.

Questions?
We've Got Slices.

Whether you're a pizzeria looking to join, a band hoping to play, a member of the press, or a neighbor with a great idea — drop us a line. We read every email between dough rises.

— see you in 2027! ✶

Thanks for a Great First Year

Our contact form is closed while the team regroups.

It will reopen right here for the 2027 festival, so bookmark this page.