Mile High Asian Food Week is back on the Front Range for its fourth year, running April 26-May 3, and organizers say this round is the biggest yet. The weeklong celebration shines a spotlight on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander-owned restaurants across the region, with special menus, secret items, and discounts at cafes, bakeries, and food trucks. An extra day was added this year, and more than 70 vendors are in the mix.
Where the deals are and how to find them
According to the Mile High Asian Food Week site, the festival runs April 26-May 3 and features an interactive vendor list and map that diners can filter by city and dietary needs, such as vegan or gluten-free. The site also calls out new participants and neighborhood pop-ups so people can plan their routes and keep up with daily pop-ups and ticketed events.
Who’s behind the week
Produced under the umbrella of the Colorado Asian Culture & Education Network, the event channels a portion of vendor fees and sponsorships into youth and community programs. The CACEN site notes that Mile High Asian Food Week is one part of a broader push to elevate AANHPI entrepreneurs and cultural programming across Colorado.
Chefs and specials to watch
Local coverage points to a spread of prix-fixe dinners, late-night market pop-ups, and secret-menu collaborations. Axios Denver highlighted Kokoro’s 40 percent-off celebration and a multi-course tasting from Chopstix Fusion, while 5280 rounded up neighborhood specials from Noisette, Olive & Finch, and several food trucks for hungry festival-goers to sample.
Scale and reach
Denver7 reports that the 2026 lineup features more than 15 new participants and stretches from Aurora to Colorado Springs, making this the largest roster to date. Westword and other local outlets have framed the week as both a boost for AANHPI-owned small businesses and a low-pressure way for diners to discover new kitchens, from coffee counters to full tasting menus.
How to take part
Plan. Many pop-ups and ticketed dinners have limited capacity, and deals run through Sunday, May 3. For the latest schedules and neighborhood pop-ups, check the event calendar and interactive map on the Mile High Asian Food Week site before you head out.
