Welcome to the Slow Food Colorado Springs Convivium!
The Slow Food Colorado Springs Convivium exists to support Slow Food principles in the Pikes Peak region. Our region extends from the Continental Divide east to the Colorado border, and from just north of Colorado Springs south to the Colorado border.
In these areas, altitudes range from 4,600 to 7,500 feet with average annual rainfall between 7” and 14” and a growing season of 90-150 days, which makes for challenging and unpredictable agriculture.
The Arkansas River, Fountain Creek and short grass prairie give rise to great chiles, melons, apples, potatoes and grass-fed livestock. At higher elevations, potatoes, lettuces, spinach and quinoa grow well, despite more arid conditions. Finally, while we don’t consider it strictly “local” we are lucky to enjoy tasty, juicy peaches and other regional fruit from the Western Slope of Colorado.
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 New Website: Slow Food Colorado Springs The new Slow Food Colorado Springs website features local purveyors, producers, and events. Visitors can view upcoming events on the calendar, respond to local food news, and share ideas for cooking at the Local Food Forum. For more information, contact Becca Sickbert, local web designer and Slow Food Colorado Springs member.  | 
