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.

2019 Annual August Festivals in Colorado

Colorado Renaissance Festival

Date: Weekends Sat-Sun, June 14-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.

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.

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.

Keystone Bluegrass & Beer Festival

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

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.

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 15-18, 2019
Address: Telluride
About: Rejoice in all aspects of this fungus for the 39th year. Events include lectures, forays, performances, workshops, parade, movies, cooking and food.

Palisade Peach Fest

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.

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 Brew Fest

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

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.

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.

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