August Colorado Events

August is another full month of festivities all summer long. It’s ideal time to visit Colorado. NedFest is a giant outdoor music festival and the Telluride Film Festival is one of the biggest film fests in the country. Read our events blog.

Due to COVID-19, all of the upcoming events for the next several months are subject to cancellation or postponement. Please double-check the event’s official website for the most accurate, timely information on whether an event is happening.

2021 Annual August Festivals in Colorado

Highlands Farmers Market

• Date: Sundays, June 7-September 27, 2020
• Address: Highland Square, 32nd Avenue, Denver
• Great farmers market with handcrafted goods and locally grown produce. Go hungry because there is plenty of homemade food for sale, fresh and ready to eat.

Kit Carson County Fair and Pro Rodeo

• Date: Mon-Sat, July 27-August 1, 2020
• Address: Burlington
• About:  Western festival featuring livestock shows, rodeos, carnival rides, food vendors, arts, crafts and plenty of live music.

Central City Opera Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, July 4-August 2, 2020
• Address: 124 Eureka St, Central City
• About: Annual summer series featuring numerous stage productions of famous operas, held at the Central City Opera House.

Colorado Renaissance Festival

• Date: Weekends Sat-Sun, June 13-August 2, 2020
• Address: 650 W Perry Park Ave, Larkspur (between Denver & CO Springs on I-25)
• About: On its 44th season, the Renaissance Festival is held over 8 weekends in June, July, August with medieval events for all ages. It’s held 10am until 6:30pm each day, rain or shine. Parking is free, no pets.

Colorado Music Festival

• Date: 2020 CANCELLED
• Address: Boulder
• About: Six weeks of symphonies, orchestras and other classical music. It’s held at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium, now in its 43 year.

Bravo! Vail Music Festival

• Date: Thur-Thur, June 25-August 6, 2020
• Address: Vail
• About: Orchestras from around the world perform in the vibrant Vail Valley during the peak of summer season.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival

• Date: Mixed days, June 5-August 9, 2020
• Where: Boulder
• About: 63rd season showcasing Shakespeare’s wonderful plays. It’s held on varying days throughout the week on the CU campus.

Hudson Gardens Summer Concert Series

• Date: Mixed Days TBD, early June-mid September, 2020
• Where: Littleton
• About: Twenty-one years and counting for this favorite summer outdoor concert series. Shows takes place regularly on Sundays, some Saturdays and July 4th.

Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series

• Date: Fri-Sat, June 19-August 22, 2020
• Address: Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds, Steamboat Springs
• About: Every summer on Friday and Saturday evenings, PBR rodeo cowboys compete in the Yampa Valley.

Aspen Music Festival

• Date: Cancelled for 2020
• Address: Aspen
• About: Summer season packed full of concerts, classes, performances and a myriad of programs that attracts over 100,o00 music lovers annually.

Breckenridge Main Street Art Festival

• Date: Thur-Sat, August 6-8, 2020
• Address: Downtown Breckenridge
• About: Over 100 of the country’s top artists descend on Main Street in Breck for one of America’s most celebrated art events.

Archuleta County Fair

• Date: Thur-Sun, July 30-August 2, 2020
• Address: Pagosa Springs
• About: 69th season since 1951, events include archery, BBQ competition, boxing, Colorado State Fast Draw Championships, live music, livestock auction, Junkyard Jamboree Car Show, Salida circus, skateboarding. There’s also a kid’s and a ranch rodeo. Vendors will on-site selling food, gifts and games.

Crested Butte Arts Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, July 31-August 2, 2020
• Address: Elk Avenue, Downtown Crested Butte
• About: 48th season, this festival attracts artists from all over the globe. Expect spectacular art, lively entertainment and delicious cuisine. There’s demonstrations from artists and chefs, plenty of activities for the kids, and an art auction.

Middle Park Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Fri-Mon, July 31-August 9, 2020
• Address: Kremmling
• About: 104th annual weeklong western rodeo and livestock show.

Olathe Sweet Corn Festival

• Date: Sat, August 1, 2020
• Address: Town Park, Olathe
• About: Spend a fun summer Saturday devouring the town’s famous sweet corn and listing to groovy live music.

Keystone Bluegrass & Beer Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, August 1-2, 2020
• Address: Keystone
• About: Over 30 microbreweries, mountain music and home cooking come together in River Run Village for the 24th straight year.

Delta County Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Sat-Sun, August 1-8, 2020
• Address: Hotchkiss
• About: 115th annual western extravaganza with a slew of activities including rodeo events.

Leadville Boom Days

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 7-9, 2020
• Address: Leadville
• About: Features a weekend of activities, food and recreation held on the first full weekend in August. Events include burro races, Motorcycle Rodeo, historic contests of individual mining skill, a gun show, a softball tournament, street fair and live entertainment. More highlights include the Boom Days Parade and a car show.

Rocky Mountain Irish Gathering

• Date: Fri-Sun, TBD, 2020
• Address: Downtown Fort Collins
• About: Three day festival celebrating the story of Ireland. Soak in the Irish ambiance with food, music and drinks.

Telluride Jazz Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 7-9, 2020
• Address: Telluride
• About: 44th year celebrating America’s destination jazz event, snuggled in the San Juan Mountains.

Rocky Mountain Folks Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 7-9, 2020
• Address: Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons
• About: 30th year enjoying three days of concerts on the Saint Vrain River. Outside food and drinks are permitted, just no alcohol. Food and alcohol is sold on-site. Camping is popular around the festival, either at the festival grounds or under the cliffs at Meadow Park. The event kicks off with the Folks Songwriter Showcase, where a juried group of artists from around the world compete for a spot in this year’s lineup.

Sculpture In The Park

• Date: Cancelled for 2020
• Address: Benson Park, Loveland
• About: Invited artists present over three days their sculptures in Benson Park, including a silent auction and chance to take home other souvenirs, now in its 37th year.

Western Welcome Week

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 7-16, 2020
• Address: Littleton
• About: Ten day “homecoming” celebration inviting anyone who was born or has ever lived in Littleton to return home for a big party. Even those who’ve only visited Littleton are welcomed with open arms.

Farm to Fiddle Summer Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, August 8-9, 2020
• Address: Hotchkiss
• About: Head out to Hotchkiss for a weekend of farm fresh farm, paired with local valley wine and plenty of live music and western activities.

Tough Mudder

• Date: Sat-Sun, August 8-9, 2020
• Address: Littleton
• About: 10-12 mile endurance challenge around the hills of Sterling Ranch. It’s designed with 20-25 obstacles by British Special Forces. Prices go up the later you sign up.

Boulder International Fringe Festival

• Date: Wed-Sun, August 12-23, 2020
• Address: Boulder
• About: Twelve day un-juried festival of arts featuring a variety of performing and visual arts including theater, dance, puppetry and cinema.

Telluride Mushroom Festival

• Date: Thur-Sun, August 13-16, 2020
• Address: Telluride
• About: Rejoice in all aspects of this fungus for the 40th year. Events include lectures, forays, performances, workshops, parade, movies, cooking and food.

Palisade Peach Festival

• Date: Thur-Sat, August 13-15, 2020
• Address: Palisade
• About: 52nd year, enjoy four days of enjoying Palisade peaches. Last year’s festival topped more than 15,000 people from around the world.

Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest

• Date: Fri-Sun, Aug 14-16, 2020
• Address: Fort Collins
• About: Free three-day music fest in historic downtown Fort Collins.

Steers & Beers Whiskey and Beer Festival

• Date: Sat, August 15, 2020
• Address: Colorado Springs
• About: 5th annual beer and whiskey festival held at the 4 star Antlers Hotel in downtown COS.

Mountain Town Music Festival

• Date: Sat, August 15, 2020
• Address: River Run Village, Keystone
• About: 7th annual weekend of free concerts and dozens of local food and craft vendors.

Pickin’ On The Divide Bluegrass Festival

• Date: TBD
• Address: Lambach Park, Monument
• About: Full day of bluegrass jamming out in downtown Monument, now in its 21st year.

Lafayette Peach Festival

• Date: Sat, August 15, 2020
• Address: Lafayette
• About: 21st annual peach fest showcases world-famous Palisade peaches. Taste peach pies, cobbler and smoothies. Arts and crafts, antique dealers, artists, along with food and drink vendors. Live music, child activities and live entertainment throughout the day.

Opera in the Park

• Date: Saturday, August 14, 2021
• Address: Boulder Bandshell
• About: Boulder Opera showcases two evening performances at Boulder Bandshell in Central Park. It’s free to attend, but registration is limited, so sign up ahead of time.

Mushroom & Wine Festival

• Date: TBD
• Address: Purgatory Resort, Durango
• About: Celebrate a bounty of wild mushrooms with a mushroom dinner, guided hunt and culinary showcase, all paired to wine.

NedFest

• Date: CANCELLED
• Address: Nederland
• About: Outdoor music, arts and microbrew festival cancelled for its 21st season.

Boulder Craft Beer Festival

• Date: Cancelled for 2020
• Address: Boulder
• About: Beer festival combined with Boulder lifestyle activities, yoga, lawn games and food vendors.

Durango Blues Train

• Date: Thur-Sat, May 28-30, August 20-22, 2020
• Address: Durango
• About: Attend one of two weekends on an epic, one-of-a-kind blues train, roundtrip from Durango to Silverton.

Colorado State Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Fri-Mon, August 28-September 7, 2020
• Address: Pueblo
• About: Widely popular eleven day event with parades, live music, rodeos, carnival, live stock, horse show, and hundreds of vendors selling everything from Indian Tacos to handcrafted jewelry.

Bruises & Brews Festival

• Date: TBD
• Address: Glendale
• About: Beer fest next to the rugby 7s tournament action.

Colorado Classic

• Date: Thur-Sun, August 27-30, 2020
• Address: Steamboat Springs, Avon, Golden, Denver
• About: This is a unique women’s professional bike race that occurs at four Colorado cities. Watch the live action and then enjoy the Colorado lifestyle.

Hot Air Balloon Rodeo

• Date: Sat-Sun, August 29-30, 2020
• Address: Steamboat Springs
• About: Photographers love how balloons light up a colorful sky. The rodeo portion has contests including dipping the balloon into Bald Eagle Lake. Event now in its 39th year.

Saguache Community Pow Wow

• Date: Sat-Sun, August 29-30, 2020
• Address: Saguache
• About: Come by this free festival honoring Native American song, dance, and culture. A myriad of indigenous tribes come together for this annual summer pow wow.

Handmade In Colorado Expo

• Date: August 28-30, 2020
• Address: Bond Park, Estes Park
• About: 13th annual art event held over three weekends at three different venues, showcasing various creations from Colorado artists.

San Juan BrewFest

• Date: Saturday, August 29, 2020
• Address: Durango
• About: 22nd annual San Juan Brewfest featuring live music and over fifty breweries at Buckley Park, in downtown Durango.

Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

• Date: Sunday, August 30, 2020
• Address: Pikes Peak Highway, Cascade
• About: Founded in 1916 by Spencer Penrose, the Pikes Peak Hill Climb is the second oldest auto race America. Now in its 98th year, cars and motorcycles race up Pike Peak Highway in what’s known as the “Race to the Clouds”.

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