The People's Fair of June 7th and 8th was brand new to me. Locals tell me this particular event marks the beginning of Colorado's "festival season."

Upwards of a quarter million people turned out at Denver's Civic Center Park and environs to hear live music, sample a variety of taste treats and check out a myriad of vendors.

Vendors ran the gamut: turkey legs to legal advice and everything in between. Everyone seemed friendly enough, but I have a hunch my reputation preceded me — click on the audio button to hear what I mean:

Ace talks with some specialty booth attendants at the People's Fair

The makers of Crayola crayons celebrated their 100th year in business with a large exhibition. Their good news included the rollout of new stain-proof Crayolas and crayons that keep their point. The bad news? Crayola has plans to "retire" certain colors including burnt sienna. Find out more about Crayola colors at Crayola.com.

This booth at the People's Fair offered fried gator. Your intrepid reporter had to check it out first hand:  "Not too bad. Kinda tastes like chicken."