Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival — Local services in Wheat Ridge

Their website is extremely misleading and did not provide accurate information on carnival pricing or rides available. After trying to bring this to their attention in hopes of at least receiving any sort apology, I have been ignored. I had such high hopes for this event and have been left in shock of the disrespect towards their customers. Rides that are shown/listed on their website but not present at the event were the Zipper, fun wheel, super slide, thunder bolt, crazy bus, and star dancer. There were 12 rides listed on their website, three of which are high thrill with the phrase “some of the rides coming to the festival this year are:”, plus more shown in pictures, despite only 12 rides (2 high thrill) being present. I understand that the carnival company is in charge of ride selection, but they SHOULD NOT be listing things on their website if they aren’t going to be there, ESPECIALLY without any sort of disclaimer that the ride selection may vary. They also list a $35 presale on their website with no deadline mentioned (it’s still there as of right now) despite that presale expiring at some point before the event started. As a customer, I did not feel valued, appreciated, or respected and that isn’t something...

This Annual festival exceeded my expectations. Excellent layout, not miles of midway walking. Strategic layout for popular items like kiosks, beverage services and restrooms. Fun carnival games with a twist, great prizes and everybody's a winner. There were rides and attractions for all ages. The food truck selection was well thought out, organized and diversified. A legendery small family circus with an intimate environment for a limited audience was setup right at the entrance. Fireworks are 9:15p Friday and Saturday, superb close-up viewing. Excellent display. I will definitely be returning next year with my family and I recommend to others looking for a comfortable hometown...

I grew up in Wheatride and have been going to this festival for over 30 years. It's fun, I have a 5 year old and he seemed to like it. The problem is that it has gotten so expensive. It's just not worth it anymore. The parade is the best part. I would pass on the festival unless you like to be hustled at every turn. Here is the breakdown:

$15 to park $37 dollars for a wristband. Gets you basically nothing. $7 to use the only atm Two lemonade $16 $20 on two ring toss games $14 for a personal pizza $9 dollars for a corn dog $20 for face paintings. $10 for a water

Total - $149

I would pass on this. The value just...