August Colorado Events | 2019 Upcoming Annual August Festivals in CO

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.

2020 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.

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 15-August 4, 2019
Address: 650 W Perry Park Ave, Larkspur (between Denver & CO Springs on I-25)
About: On its 43rd 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.

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 7-August 11, 2019
Where: Boulder
About: 62nd 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, June 9-September 15, 2019
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 21-August 10, 2019
Address: Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds, Steamboat Springs
About: Every summer on Friday and Saturday evenings, PBR rodeo cowboys compete in the Yampa Valley.

Breckenridge Main Street Art Festival

Date: Thur-Sat, August 1-3, 2019
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, August 1-4, 2019
Address: Pagosa Springs
About: 68th 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, August 2-4, 2019
Address: Elk Avenue, Downtown Crested Butte
About: 47th 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.

Leadville Boom Days

Date: Fri-Sun, August 2-4, 2019
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.

Olathe Sweet Corn Festival

Date: Sat, August 3, 2019
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 3-4, 2019
Address: Keystone
About: Over 30 microbreweries, mountain music and home cooking come together in River Run Village.

Delta County Fair & Rodeo

Date: Sat-Sun, August 3-11, 2019
Address: Hotchkiss
About: 114th annual western extravaganza with a slew of activities including rodeo events.

Middle Park Fair & Rodeo

Date: Sat-Sun, August 3-11, 2019
Address: Kremmling
About: 103rd annual weeklong western rodeo and livestock show.

Telluride Jazz Festival

Date: Fri-Sun, August 9-11, 2019
Address: Telluride
About: 43rd year celebrating America’s destination jazz event, snuggled in the San Juan Mountains.

Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest

Date: Fri-Sun, Aug 9-11, 2019
Address: Fort Collins
About: Free three-day music fest in historic downtown Fort Collins.

Sculpture In The Park

Date: Fri-Sun, Aug 9-11, 2019
Address: Benson Park, Loveland
About: Three days invited artists to present their sculptures in Benson Park, including a silent auction and chance to take home other souvenirs.

Tough Mudder

Date: Sat-Sun, August 10-11, 2019
Address: Snowmass Village
About: 10-12 mile endurance challenge around the hills of Snowmass. 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 14-25, 2019
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 15-18, 2019
Address: Palisade
About: 51st year, enjoy four days of enjoying Palisade peaches. Last year’s festival topped more than 15,000 people from around the world.

Durango Blues Train

Date: Fri-Sat, May 31-June 1, August 16-17, 2019
Address: Durango
About: Attend one of two nights on an epic, one-of-a-kind blues train, roundtrip from Durango to Silverton.

Rocky Mountain Folks Festival

Date: Fri-Sun, August 16-18, 2019
Address: Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons
About: 29th 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.

Mountain Town Music Festival

Date: Sat, August 17, 2019
Address: River Run Village, Keystone
About: 6th 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.

Lafayette Peach Festival

Date: Sat, August 17, 2019
Address: Lafayette
About: 20th 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.

Steers & Beers Whiskey and Beer Festival

Date: Sat, August 17, 2019
Address: Colorado Springs
About: 4th annual beer and whiskey festival held at the 4 star Antlers Hotel in downtown COS.

Mushroom & Wine Festival

Date: Sat-Sun, August 17-18, 2019
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 for 2019 due to event space issues
Address: Nederland
About: Outdoor music, arts and microbrew festival cancelled for its 21st season.

Colorado’s State Fair & Rodeo

Date: Fri-Mon, August 23-September 2, 2019
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.

San Juan BrewFest

Date: Saturday, August 24, 2019
Address: Durango
About: 21st annual San Juan Brewfest featuring live music and over fifty breweries at Buckley Park, in downtown Durango.

Handmade In Colorado Expo

Date: August 24-25, 2019
Address: Bond Park, Estes Park
About: 12th annual art event held over three weekends at three different venues, showcasing various creations from Colorado artists.

Four Corners Motorcycle Rally

Date: Fri-Sun, August 30-September 1, 2019
Address: Sky Ute Fairgrounds, Ignacio
About: 26th annual Ride The Four Corners features live bands, poker runs, Harley Davidson Giveway, Indian Scout Giveway and festivities.

Four Corners Folk Festival

Date: Fri-Sun, August 30-September 1, 2019
Address: Reservoir Hill, Pagosa Springs
About: Highlights for the 24th annual Folk Fest include food vendors, a beer garden, live folk music and kids’ entertainment. Many people camp at the event on Reservoir Hill or at a satellite spot, with campsites available for tents and RVs for a fee.

Telluride Film Festival

Date: Fri-Mon, August 30-September 2, 2019
Address: Telluride
About: One of the top film festivals in the U.S, now in its 46th year.

Keystone Oktoberfest

Date: Sat, August 31, 2019
Address: River Run Village, Keystone
About: Keystone’s 8th annual Oktoberfest with beer and brats. Activities include free face painting, a bounce house and the Edelweiss Polka Dancers.

A Taste of Colorado

Date: Sat-Mon, August 31-September 2, 2019
Address: Civic Center Park, Downtown Denver
About: Free fest with five stages of live music, lots of great local food, over 200 arts & crafts booths and carnival rides.

Breckenridge Gathering at the Great Divide Art Festival

Date: Sat-Mon, August 31-September 2, 2019
Address: Downtown Breckenridge
About: Ranked as one of the top 200 festivals in the U.S. by Sunshine Artists, this fine arts fest offers free admission over Labor Day weekend.

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