August Colorado Events

August is another full month of festivities all summer long. It’s an ideal time to visit Colorado. Test your skills on a bike at the Leadville Trail 100 or The Broadmoor’s Cycle to the Summit. Jam out to jazz in Telluride, or attend one of the many county fairs around the state.

2023 Annual August Festivals in Colorado

Mind Blown Telluride

• Date: Fri-Sat, December – March & June – September 2023
• Address: Telluride
• About: Taking place at The Peaks Resort & Spa, Ty Gallenbeck puts on a 75-minute magic performance that makes guests question the known.
• Website: mindblowntelluride.com

Civic Center EATS

• Date: Wed & Thurs, May 17 – September 2023
• Address: Denver
• About: Civic Center EATS is a one-stop shop for some of the best food on wheels you can find in the Mile High City. Located in Denver’s Civic Center Park, there will be about 10 to 15 food trucks selling a myriad of delicious meals.
• Website: civiccentereats.com

Monte Vista 3rd Friday Art Walk

• Date: Friday, May 19, June 16, July 21, and August 18, 2023
• Address: Monte Vista
• About: Those who love art and music should head to downtown Monte Vista this summer for the 3rd Friday Art Walk. Taking place in different forms year-round, during the warmer months a portion of Adams St. will be blocked off for artists, musicians, and vendors.
• Website: faemoonwolfdesigns.com/artwalk

Highlands Farmers Market

• Date: Sundays, May 21 – October 15, 2023
• Address: Highland Square, 32nd Avenue, Denver
• About: Great farmer’s market with handcrafted goods and locally grown produce. Go hungry because there is plenty of homemade food for sale, fresh and ready to eat.
• Website: visitdenverhighlands.com/…

Film on the Rocks

• Date: Mondays, June 12 – August 21, 2023
• Address: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison
• About: Annual summer movie series held at Red Rocks Amphitheatre showcasing a range of films. A great event for families, these showings take place on multiple days throughout the summer.
• Website: denverfilm.org…

Yoga on the Rocks

• Date: Saturdays, June 3 – August 12, 2023
• Where: Morrison
• About: Every Saturday morning, yogis of all levels can begin their day by flowing in the serene and beautiful outdoor setting of the iconic Red Rock Amphitheatre.
• Website: redrocksonline.com…

Colorado Shakespeare Festival

• Date: Mixed days, June 11 – August 13, 2023
• Where: Boulder
• About: With over 60 successful seasons under its belt, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival showcases multiple performances of some of Shakespeare’s best plays. It’s held on varying days on the CU campus.
• Website: cupresents.org…

Colorado Renaissance Festival

• Date: Sat & Sun, June 17 – August 6, 2023
• Address: 650 W Perry Park Ave, Larkspur (between Denver & CO Springs on I-25)
• About: The Renaissance Festival is held over 8 weekends in June, July, and August with medieval events for all ages. It’s held from 10 am until 6:30 pm each day, rain or shine. Parking is free and no pets are allowed.
• Website: coloradorenaissance.com

Bravo! Vail Music Festival

• Date: Thur-Thur, June 22 – August 3, 2023
• Address: Vail
• About: Orchestras from around the world perform in the vibrant Vail Valley during the peak of the summer season.
• Website: bravovail.org

Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series

• Date: Fri & Sat, June 23 – August 26, 2023
• Address: Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds, Steamboat Springs
• About: Every summer on Friday and Saturday evenings, PBR rodeo cowboys compete in the Yampa Valley.
• Website: steamboatprorodeo.com

Colorado Music Festival

• Date: Thur-Sun, June 29 – August 6, 2023
• Address: Boulder
• About: Six weeks of symphonies, orchestras, and other classical music. It’s held at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium, now in its 45th year.
• Website: coloradomusicfestival.org

Aspen Music Festival

• Date: Thur-Sun, June 29 – August 20, 2023
• Address: Aspen
• About: The Aspen Music Festival summer season is packed full of concerts, classes, performances, and a myriad of programs that attract over 100,000 music lovers annually.
• Website: aspenmusicfestival.com

Delta County Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Sat-Sun, July 29 – August 6, 2023
• Address: Hotchkiss
• About: 118th annual western extravaganza with a slew of activities including rodeo events.
• Website: deltacountyfair.com

Vail Dance Festival

• Date: Fri-Mon, July 28 – August 7, 2023
• Address: Vail
• About: A premiere experience featuring artist-in-residence, Adji Cissoko, BalletX, DanceAspen, and The Royal Danish Ballet among many others where many extraordinary dancers, artists, and musicians come out to perform each summer.
• Website: vaildance.org

Breckenridge August Art Festival

• Date: Thur-Sat, August 3-5, 2023
• 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, now in its 22nd year.
• Website: mountainartfestivals.com/…

Archuleta County Fair

• Date: Thur-Sun, August 3-6, 2023
• Address: Pagosa Springs
• About: Hosting its 72nd season, the Archuleta County Fair has been around since 1951. Events at the fair include archery, BBQ competition, boxing, Colorado State Fast Draw Championships, live music, livestock auction, Junkyard Jamboree Car Show, Salida circus, and skateboarding.
• Website: archuletacountyfair.com

Crested Butte Arts Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 4-6, 2023
• Address: Crested Butte Community School
• About: In its 51st season, this festival attracts artists from all over the globe. Expect spectacular art, lively entertainment, and delicious cuisine. There are demonstrations from artists and chefs, plenty of activities for the kids, and an art auction.
• Website: crestedbutteartsfestival.com

Leadville Boom Days

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 4-6, 2023
• Address: Leadville
• About: Featuring three days of activities, food, and recreation held on the first full weekend in August. Events include burro races, a motorcycle rodeo, historic contests of individual mining skills, a gun show, a softball tournament, a street fair, and live entertainment.
• Website: leadvilleboomdays.org

Olathe Sweet Corn Festival

• Date: Saturday, August 5, 2023
• Address: Town Park, Olathe
• About: Spend a fun summer Saturday devouring the town’s famous sweet corn and listing to groovy live music.
• Website: olathesweetcornfest.com

Colorado Scottish Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, August 5-6, 2023
• Address: Denver Polo Club, Sedalia
• About: An annual two-day family-friendly event that showcases Scottish traditions, culture, and history through athletic competitions, re-enactments, blacksmithing, folk music, dancing, and traditional food.
• Website: scottishgames.org

Keystone Bluegrass & Beer Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, August 5-6, 2023
• Address: Keystone
• About: Over 30 microbreweries, mountain music, and home cooking come together in River Run Village for the 26th straight year.
• Website: keystonefestivals.com…

A Taste of Colorado

• Date: Sundays, May 14, June 4, July 9, & August 6, 2023
• Address: Civic Center Park, Denver
• About: Four free Sunday festivals held throughout the summer in collaboration with Viva Streets Denver featuring lots of great local food, arts & crafts booths, and live music, now in its 40th year.
• Website: atasteofcolorado.com

Middle Park Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Sun-Sun, August 6-13, 2023
• Address: Kremmling
• About: 107th annual weeklong western rodeo and livestock show.
• Website: middleparkfairandrodeo.com

La Plata County Fair

• Date: Wed-Sun, August 9-13, 2023
• Address: Durango
• About: Like other state and county fairs, visitors will experience livestock competitions, homemade food competitions, 4-H project displays, and garden variety events.
• Website: co.laplata.co.us…

Kids Adventure Games

• Date: Thur-Sun, August 10-13, 2023
• Address: Maloit Park, Vail
• About: The only multi-city adventure race for children ages 6-14 that is tailored to the natural landscape of the host city.
• Website: kidsadventuregames.com

Ouray County Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Thur-Sun, August 10-13 & Monday, September 4, 2023
• Address: Ridgway
• About: Two days of western heritage with a parade, fair, and BBQ, held at the Ouray County 4H Events Center & Fairgrounds. The rodeo is held a month later over Labor Day weekend.
• Website: ouraycountyrodeo.com…

Rocky Mountain Folks Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 11-13, 2023
• Address: Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons
• About: A three-day music and camping festival that showcases a range of artists and genres. Food and alcohol are sold on-site and outside food and drinks are permitted, excluding alcohol.
• Website: bluegrass.com/folks

Sculpture In The Park

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 11-13, 2023
• Address: Benson Park, Loveland
• About: Invited artists present over three days their sculptures in Benson Park, including a silent auction and a chance to take home other souvenirs, now in its 39th year.
• Website: sculptureinthepark.org

Telluride Jazz Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 11-13, 2023
• Address: Telluride
• About: 46th year celebrating America’s destination jazz event, snuggled in the San Juan Mountains.
• Website: telluridejazz.org

Rocky Mountain Irish Gathering

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 11-13, 2023
• Address: Downtown Fort Collins
• About: Three-day festival celebrating the story of Ireland. Soak in the Irish ambiance with food, music, and drinks.
• Website: rockymountainirishgathering.com

Western Welcome Week

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 11-20, 2023
• 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.
• Website: westernwelcomeweek.org

Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race

• Date: Saturday, August 12, 2023
• Address: Leadville
• About: Colorado’s Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race is the second oldest of the major 100-mile bike races in North America. Well-known on an international level, bikers must qualify or win a lottery slot to enter this race.
• Website: leadvilleraceseries.com…

The Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit

• Date: Saturday, August 12, 2023
• Address: Cascade
• About: Back for its 14th year, The Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit is a competitive race situated 14,115 feet above sea level. Offering multiple categories for competitors, racers will climb over 1,400 feet across the 12.5-mile Pikes Peak Highway course.
• Website: coloradospringssports.org…

Mountain Arts Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, August 12-13, 2023
• Address: Woodland Park
• About: Over 70 artists ranging from painters to woodworkers, metalworkers, jewelry artists, and pottery enthusiasts show up to present their crafts to the public to enjoy and purchase.
• Website: themountainartists.org

Telluride Mushroom Festival

• Date: Wed-Sun, August 16-20, 2023
• Address: Telluride
• About: Rejoice in all aspects of this fungus for the 42nd year. Events include lectures, forays, performances, workshops, parades, movies, cooking, and food.
• Website: tellurideinstitute.org…

Phamaly Theatre Company: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

• Date: Thur-Sat, August 17 – September 2, 2023
• Address: Denver
• About: Now in its 34th season, the Phamaly Theatre Company presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream with its disability-affirmative performance ensemble in Denver.
• Website: phamaly.org

Palisade Peach Festival

• Date: Fri-Sat, August 18-19, 2023
• Address: Palisade
• About: 55th year, enjoy two days of enjoying Palisade peaches. Last year’s festival topped more than 15,000 people from around the world.
• Website: palisadecoc.com/…

Antiques at the Spanish Peaks Vintage Trailer Rally

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 18-20, 2023
• Address: La Veta Pines RV Park
• About: A three-day event showcasing refurbished vintage trailers and RVs.
• Website: facebook.com…

Mushroom & Wine Festival

• Date: Fri-Mon, August 18-21, 2023
• Address: Purgatory Resort, Durango
• About: Celebrate a bounty of wild mushrooms with a mushroom dinner, guided hunt, and culinary showcase, all paired with wine.
• Website: durango.com/…

Vail Valley Brew’Au

• Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023
• Address: Nottingham Park, Avon
• About: Come out for live music, fresh craft beer, food trucks, Colorado sun, and fun activities in the Vail Valley at this family-friendly event.
• Website: avon.org…

Mountain Town Music Fest

• Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023
• Address: River Run Village, Keystone
• About: Concert festival with local food, craft vendors, and a bazaar.
• Website: keystonefestivals.com…

Lafayette Peach Festival

• Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023
• Address: Lafayette
• About: 24th 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.
• Website: lafayettecolorado.com/…

Arapahoe County 5k Trail Run

• Date: Thursday, August 24, 2023
• Address: Centennial
• About: An all-age event with proceeds benefiting the Arapahoe County Open Spaces, participants will follow the Cherry Creek Regional Trail before enjoying food from Famous Dave’s and drinks from Launchpad Brewery.
• Website: arapahoecountyeventcenter.com…

Durango Blues Train

• Date: Thur-Sat, August 24-26, 2023
• Address: Durango
• About: Attend one of two weekends on an epic, one-of-a-kind blues train, roundtrip from Durango to Silverton.
• Website: durangobluestrain.com

San Juan BrewFest

• Date: Fri-Sat, August 25-26, 2023
• Address: Durango
• About: Annual beer tasting festival featuring live music and dozens of breweries at Buckley Park, in downtown Durango.
• Website: sanjuanbrewfest.com

Colorado Springs Comic Con

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 25-27, 2023
• Address: Colorado Springs
• About: An annual three-day event for those who love comic books, sci-fi, cosplay, anime, gaming, and pop culture.
• Website: cscomiccon.com

No Barriers Summit

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 25-27, 2023
• Address: Copper Mountain
• About: A multi-day event with inspirational speakers, adaptive activities, and entertainment that has the aim of bringing people of all abilities together.
• Website: nobarriersusa.org

Handmade In Colorado Expo: Estes Park

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 25-27, 2023
• Address: Bond Park, Estes Park
• About: 16th annual art event held over three weekends at three different venues, showcasing various creations from Colorado artists.
• Website: coloradoevents.org…

Colorado State Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Fri-Mon, August 25 – September 4, 2023
• Address: Pueblo
• About: Widely popular eleven-day event with parades, live music, rodeos, carnival, livestock, horse show, and hundreds of vendors selling everything from Indian Tacos to handcrafted jewelry.
• Website: coloradostatefair.com

NedFest

• Date: Sat-Sun, August 26-27, 2023
• Address: Nederland, CO
• About: Iconic two-day music festival held in Boulder County’s favorite, weird mountain town, Nederland.

Affordable Arts Fest

• Date: Sunday, August 27, 2023
• Address: Littleton
• About: A one-day art event in which visitors can purchase high-quality pieces, often originally priced much higher, for $150 or less.
• Website: affordableartsfestival.com

Saguache Community Pow Wow

• Date: TBD 2023
• Address: Saguache
• About: Come by this free festival honoring Native American songs, dances, and cultures. A myriad of indigenous tribes come together for this annual summer pow-wow.
• Website: facebook.com/SaguachePowwow

Pickin’ On The Divide Bluegrass Festival

• Date: TBD 2023
• Address: Limbach Park, Monument
• About: Full day of bluegrass jamming, food trucks, and craft vendors in downtown Monument.
• Website: pickinonthedivide.com

Colorado Classic

• Date: Looking for new sponsors for 2023
• Address: Steamboat Springs, Avon, Golden, Denver
• About: This is a unique women’s professional bike race that occurs in four Colorado cities. Watch the live-action and then enjoy the Colorado lifestyle.
• Website: coloradoclassic.com

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