Welcome to our 2025 Vendor Logistics website!

You can find out all the information you need for any of our events right here! From parking info to load in times, health codes and permits to questions on equipment, you are in the right place to get the info you need on Chicken Fight, Top Taco and RARE!

Questions? See below for a list of contacts!

Thursday, May 15th 2025

Levy Event Plaza

RARE Steak Championship is headed to Dallas, TX for it’s first year in the DFW area! For one evening, the best restaurants in the city will come together and dish up their highest quality steak bites paired perfectly with steak-worthy cocktails.

Expected Attendance: 2000

Thursday, June 12th 2025

Westminster City Park

We’ve passed the decade mark and are looking to make our 11th year a hit! A culinary experience like no other and the can’t-miss summer event in Denver!

Expected Attendance: 5000+

Thursday, July 31st 2025

McGregor Square

After 5 years as our most successful VIP experience for Rare, Surf makes it’s debut as a stand alone festival! With 20+ restaurants competing in seafood centric dishes and a unique cocktail competition, this festival is sure to be a new favorite in Denver and beyond.

Expected Attendance: 1500

SURF Seafood Challenge - Denver

Thursday, September 18th 2025

Sculpture Park

A steak town at its roots, Denver welcomes RARE – a festival centered around the juicy cuts of the Wild West. For one evening, the best restaurants in the city will come together and dish up their highest quality steak bites paired perfectly with steak-worthy cocktails.

Expected Attendance: 2000

Thursday, August 21st 2025

Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park

Chicken Fight Fest is back at Denver’s iconic amusement park with this adults-only, private, one-night extravaganza for the senses! This year we are taking over more of the park and adding in even more fun!

Expected Attendance: 4000

Thursday, October 24th 2024

POST Houston

RARE Steak Championship is headed to Houston, TX for it’s 2nd year in the Lone Star State! For one evening, the best restaurants in the city will come together and dish up their highest quality steak bites paired perfectly with steak-worthy cocktails.

Expected Attendance: 2000

Top Taco Festival - Houston

Thursday, April 25th 2024

POST Houston

After 10 years in Denver, Top Taco is heading to HOUSTON! A culinary experience like no other and the can’t-miss spring event in Houston!

Expected Attendance: 3000

Meet the Team

  • Ben Nelson

    Festival Operations Director

    bnelson@diningout.com

  • Gabriel Reyes

    Restaurant Coordinator

    gaby@diningoutevents.com

  • Kyanne Somday

    Sponsorship Director

    ksomday@diningout.com

  • Jamie Ostwald

    Event Assistant

    jostwald@diningout.com

  • Kate Kaufman

    Permitting

    kate@hammerandplate.com

  • Kevin Fox

    Content Manager

    kfox@diningout.com

  • Shalisa Pouw

    COO

    shalisa@diningoutevents.com

  • Jeff Suskin

    Producer

    jsuskin@diningout.com