Sin duda (Without question), we absolutely savor Sabor! If you didn’t already know that sabor means “flavor” in Spanish, you’d figure it out just minutes after walking through the door. This colorful, joyful event is full of food and beverages, music and dance–with guests spontaneously dancing to live Latin music as well. It’s an ideal summertime celebration and immersive cultural showcase of the Americas. Add funds raised for Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (COHCC) and the backdrop of the gorgeous Denver Botanic Gardens, and it’s easy to see why Sabor has become an annual must-go event for Denverites.
COHCC Foundation board chair Paulette Soto Tate and Penfield Tate
On Friday, Aug. 2, around 3,000 attendees made their way to the Botanic Gardens in significant, early-evening heat. Amazingly, everyone was jovial in the long line waiting for doors to open, already anticipating another fun-filled event with amazing food and beverages from 30 restaurants, along with 70 live musicians, 50 dancers and 40 costumed models and entertainers. Fun fact: 10,000 pounds of ice were used during the evening.
U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (second from left), with friends
COHCC says: This annual event supports our community by giving the spotlight to the food-and-beverage industry. It contributes to bolster local Hispanic businesses that support our vibrant economy. Sabor builds connections among local Hispanic entrepreneurs, residents, community leaders and organizations in Colorado. The event serves as a platform for creating awareness about various companies and organizations that contribute to our rich, diverse community. At Sabor, we place high importance on promoting inclusivity and fostering understanding of the multifaceted Hispanic market in Colorado. More information is available at: https://www.hispanicchamberdenver.com/ .
Emilio Romero (left) and Zee Ferrufino
Gabriela Correjo and George Bentley
Angela Bricmont (left) and Julie Anderson
Sarah and Jake Salazar, COHCC board chair
Friends and family of Jake Salazar, COHCC board chair
At the step-and-repeat at the VIP reception
Posing at the VIP reception
Costumed characters brighten the VIP reception.
Models mingle at the VIP reception
Hanging in line, waiting for doors to open
(l to r): Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, Denver school board members Scott Esserman and Michelle Quattlebahm, Hashim Coates
Ashley Williams, sitting pretty
A bird’s-eye view in the atrium
Happy attendees await the opening of Sabor 2024.
The dress of the night at the VIP reception
Colorfully costumed models
Ding Hsu (left) and Mary Lee Chin, Denver Botanic Gardens board members
Dancers from ArtistiCO Dance Company
Talented musicians and vocalists entertain.
The VIP reception at the Schlessman Family Atrium
He calls himself Mexican Elvis.
Eddie Kennedy and Liz Zea
Karla Cardozo and Alexander Sanchez
U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (second from left), with friends
Daisy Espin, with DJs David Lee (center) and Nestor Renteria
Escolta De Ranch entertains.
Martin and Carla Burboa
Vicky and Hector Martinez
Nilsa Mahon (second from left), with family and friends
This is Sabor.
Drumming up entetainment
Singing for the crowd
Argentine dancers
Posing under the arbor
Katherine and Bill Medlock
Julio and Dulce Mansilla
Guests could wander the 23 acres of the Denver Botanic Gardens.
Taking the perfect selfie
Guests continue to arrive in the VIP area.
Great food and music in beautiful DBG
At the VIP reception reflecting pool
Lining up for delicious food and beverages
Public art pieces add to the atmosphere.
Bruno Serra and Mariana Esteves
COHCC Foundation board chair Paulette Soto Tate and Penfield Tate
Photos were extra special with DBG’s gorgeous landscape.
Event information at https://www.sabordenver.com/; COHCC website at: https://www.hispanicchamberdenver.com/
Ticket Prices:
$200-$600/person
Board of Directors:
Jake Salazar, Board Chair; Paulette Soto Tate, Foundation Chair; Tish Maes, Chair Elect; Luis Colon, Treasurer; Rich Naha, Secretary; Tim Aragon, Past Foundation Chair; Mike Ferrufino, President & CEO COHCC; Marcela De La Mar, Denise Maes, Patsy Landaveri, Sofia Aguilar, Nico Cornejo, Tatiana Arguello, Camelia Robles, Wendy Mitchell, Grace Lopez-Ramirez, Sofia Moctezuma, Mario Canedo, Socorro Rios, Emilio Romero, Juan Padro, Edward Castaneda, Jonathan Munro