August is another full month of festivities all summer long in Colorado. It’s an ideal time to visit the Rocky Mountains for a far-off festival or local event around the city.
Test your skills on a bike at the Leadville Trail 100 or the Broadmoor’s Cycle to the Summit. Other popular August events include jamming out to jazz in Telluride or attending one of the many county fairs around the state.
Here’s a look at the top annual August events in Colorado, in chronological order:
2026 Annual August Festivals in Colorado
Mind Blown Telluride
- Date: Fridays and Saturday Nights
- 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.
Kit Carson County Fair & Pro Rodeo
- Date: Sat-Sat, July 25-August 1, 2026
- Address: Burlington
- About: A Western festival featuring livestock shows, rodeos, carnival rides, food vendors, arts and crafts, and plenty of live music.
Civic Center EATS
- Date: Wednesdays and Thursdays | May 13-October 15, 2026
- 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.
South Pearl Farmers’ Market
- Date: Sundays | May 3 – November 8, 2026
- Address: Pearl Street & East Arkansas Avenue, Denver
- About: This is one of the top Denver area farmers’ markets that has been happening since 2001. They keep the produce and fare as local and fresh as possible.
Highlands Farmers Market
- Date: Sundays | May 10 – October 25, 2026
- Address: Highland Square, 32nd Avenue, Denver
- About: Great farmer’s market with handcrafted goods and locally grown produce. Don’t go hungry because there is plenty of homemade food for sale, fresh and ready to eat.
Yoga on the Rocks
- Date: Saturdays | late May to early August (last series: May 31 – August 9, 2025)
- 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.
Colorado Shakespeare Festival
- Date: Mixed days | May 30-August 2, 2026
- Address: 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.
Breckenridge Sunday Market
- Date: Sundays, June 7 – September 6, 2026
- Address: Main Street Station Plaza, Breckenridge
- About: More than 70 vendors from all over Colorado will be at this weekly farmers’ market held on Sundays from early June to early September.
Colorado Renaissance Festival
- Date: Saturdays & Sundays | June 13-August 2, 2026
- 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.
Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series
- Date: Fridays & Saturdays | June 19 – August 29, 2026
- 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: Thur-Sun, July 3-August 24, 2025
- 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.
Central City Opera Festival
- Date: Sat-Sun, June 27-August 2, 2026
- 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 Music Festival
- Date: Select days | July 9 – August 9, 2026
- Address: Boulder
- About: Six weeks of symphonies, orchestras, and other classical music. It’s held at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium, now in its 48th year.
High Country Stampede Rodeo
- Date: Saturdays from July 4 to August 15, 2026
- Address: Fraser
- About: Heading into its 43rd season of rodeo competition, this is a fantastic summer event for the Grand County community.
Douglas County Fair & Rodeo
- Date: Fri-Sat, July 24-August 3, 2026
- Address: Castle Rock
- About: A Western and agriculture-focused festival featuring fun events for all ages. Don’t miss the PCRA rodeos and various livestock shows. The real highlight for most is the parade in downtown Castle Rock, as well as the carnival.
Telluride Reserve
- Date: Thur-Sat, July 30-August 1, 2026
- Address: Mountain Village
- About: If you’re serious about food and wine and unforgettable vacations, consider this awesome summer festival in Telluride.
Vail Dance Festival
- Date: Fri-Tue, July 31–August 10, 2026
- Address: Vail
- About: A premier 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.
Delta County Fair & Rodeo
- Date: Saturday-Sunday, August 1-9, 2026
- Address: Hotchkiss
- About: 121st annual Western extravaganza with a slew of activities, including rodeo events.
Opera in the Park
- Date: Saturday-Sunday, August 2-3, 2025
- Address: Boulder Bandshell
- About: Boulder Opera showcases an evening performance at Boulder Bandshell in Central Park. This year’s show features Bella Voce.
Archuleta County Fair
- Date: Thur-Sun, July 30-August 2, 2026
- Address: Pagosa Springs
- About: Hosting its 75th 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.
Crested Butte Arts Festival
- Date: Fri-Sun, July 31-August 2, 2026
- Address: Crested Butte Community School
- About: In its 54th 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.
Keystone Bluegrass & Beer Festival
- Date: Sat-Sun, August 1-2, 2026
- Address: Keystone
- About: Over 30 microbreweries, mountain music, and home cooking come together in River Run Village for the 30th year.
Middle Park Fair & Rodeo
- Date: Sun-Sun, July 26-August 9, 2026
- Address: Kremmling
- About: 110th annual weeklong Western rodeo and livestock show.
High Peaks Summerfest
- Date: Sundays | August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026
- Address: Westcliffe
- About: Combines two previous Westcliffe events, Summer in the Park Concerts and the High Peaks Music Festival, into 5 Sundays in August.
La Plata County Fair
- Date: Wed-Sun, August 5-9, 2026
- 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.
Kids Adventure Games
- Date: Thursday-Sunday, August 6-9, 2026
- Address: Vail
- About: The only multi-city adventure race for children ages 6-14 that is tailored to the natural landscape of the host city.
Phamaly Theatre Company: 504: The Musical
- Thur-Sun, August 6 – 23, 2026
- Address: Kilstrom Theatre, Denver
- About: Now in its 37th season, the Phamaly Theatre Company presents 504: The Musical with its disability-affirmative performance ensemble in Denver.
Leadville Boom Days
- Date: Fri-Sun, August 7-9, 2026
- 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.
Rocky Mountain Folks Festival
- Date: Fri-Sun, August 7-9, 2026
- 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.
Sculpture In The Park
- Date: Fri-Sun, August 7-9, 2026
- Address: Benson Park, Loveland
- About: Invited artists present their sculptures in Benson Park over three days, including a silent auction and a chance to take home other souvenirs; now in its 41st year.
Telluride Jazz Festival
- Date: Fri-Sun, August 7-9, 2026
- Address: Telluride
- About: 49th year celebrating America’s destination jazz event, nestled in the San Juan Mountains.
Western Welcome Week
- Date: Fri-Sun, August 7-16, 2026
- Address: Littleton
- About: The ten-day “homecoming” celebration invites 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.
The Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit
- Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
- Address: Cascade
- About: Back for its 17th 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.
Lafayette Peach Festival
- Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
- Address: Lafayette
- About: The 30th annual day-long celebration of Colorado-grown peaches.
Mountain Arts Festival
- Date: Sat-Sun, August 8-9, 2026
- 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.
Telluride Mushroom Festival
- Date: Wed-Sun, August 12-16, 2026
- Address: Telluride
- About: Rejoice in all aspects of this fungus for the 46th year. Events include lectures, forays, performances, workshops, parades, movies, cooking, and food.
Rocky Mountain Book & Paper Fair
- Date: Fri-Sat, August 14-15, 2026
- Address: Loveland
- About: Two-day book fair featuring dozens of authors and exhibitors at the Ranch Events Complex.
Mountain Town Music Fest
- Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Address: River Run Village, Keystone
- About: Concert festival with local food, craft vendors, and a bazaar.
Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race
- Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
- 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.
Mile High Power Fest
- Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Address: Oriental Theater, Denver
- About: The 3rd annual Mile High Power Fest showcases nine metal bands for a day of concerts at the Oriental Theater.
Durango Blues Train
- Dates: Thur-Sat, August 20-22, 2026
- Address: Durango
- About: Attend one of two weekends on an epic, one-of-a-kind blues train, round-trip from Durango to Silverton.
Breckenridge International Festival of the Arts
- Date: Thursday-Sunday, August 20-23, 2026
- Address: Breckenridge
- About: This is one of the coolest art festivals as it’s held over four days, both indoors and outdoors in nature.
Monte Vista 3rd Friday Art Walk
- Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
- 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.
Palisade Peach Festival
- Date: Fri-Sat, August 21-22, 2026
- Address: Palisade
- About: 58th year, enjoy two days of enjoying Palisade peaches. Last year’s festival attracted more than 15,000 people from around the world.
Colorado Springs Comic Con
- Date: Fri-Sun, August 21-23, 2026
- Address: Colorado Springs
- About: An annual three-day event for those who love comic books, sci-fi, cosplay, anime, gaming, and pop culture.
Film on the Rocks
- Date: Select Mondays | TBD 2026
- Address: Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison
- About: Annual summer movie series held at Red Rocks Amphitheater showcasing a range of films on Monday nights. A great event for families, these showings are a great way to get out and enjoy the warm weather.
Tour de Steamboat
- Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Address: Steamboat Springs
- About: A non-competitive bike race open to riders of all ages and skill levels that benefits multiple non-profit organizations in the Yampa Valley.
Olathe Sweet Corn Festival
- Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Address: Town Park, Olathe
- About: Spend a fun summer Saturday devouring the town’s famous sweet corn and listening to groovy live music.
Nederland Jazz & Wine Festival
- Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Address: Chipeta Park, Nederland
- About: The 5th annual Ned Jazz & Wine returns for an afternoon of live jazz music and craft beverages from over two dozen Colorado companies, including meaderies, cideries, distilleries, breweries, and wineries.
Handmade In Colorado Expo: Downtown Denver
- Date: Saturday-Sunday, August 22-23, 2026
- Address: Wynkoop Plaza at Union Station, Denver
- About: The 19th annual art event is held over four weekends at four different venues around the state, showcasing various creations from Colorado artists.
Denver Food + Wine Festival
- Date: Wed-Sat, August 26-29, 2026
- Address: Denver
- About: An extravagant multi-day culinary festival celebrating everything delicious to eat and drink for those 21+, which benefits the Colorado Restaurant Foundation.
San Juan BrewFest
- Date: Fri-Sat, August 28-29, 2026
- Address: Durango
- About: Annual beer-tasting festival featuring live music and dozens of breweries at Buckley Park in downtown Durango.
Handmade In Colorado Expo: Estes Park
- Date: Friday-Sunday, August 28-30, 2026
- Address: Bond Park, Estes Park
- About: The 19th annual art event is held over four weekends at four different venues around the state, showcasing various creations from Colorado artists.
Colorado State Fair & Rodeo
- Date: Fri-Mon, August 28 – September 7, 2026
- Address: Pueblo
- About: This widely popular eleven-day event is in its 153rd year, with parades, live music, rodeos, carnival, livestock, horse show, and hundreds of vendors selling everything from Indian tacos to handcrafted jewelry.
Affordable Arts Fest
- Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
- 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.
Telluride Film Festival
- Date: TBD 2026 (last event: Fri-Mon, August 29-September 1, 2025)
- Address: Telluride
- About: One of the top film festivals in the U.S., now in its 52nd year, this is likely the premier event in Telluride.
Rocky Mountain Irish Gathering
- Date: TBD 2026 (last event: Cancelled for 2024)
- Address: Downtown Fort Collins
- About: A three-day festival celebrating the story of Ireland. Soak in the Irish ambiance with food, music, and drinks.
Breckenridge Gathering at the Great Divide Art Festival
- Date: TBD or cancelled (last event: Sat-Mon, August 30-September 1, 2025)
- 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.
Antiques at the Spanish Peaks Vintage Trailer Rally
- Date: TBD or cancelled (last event: Fri-Sun, August 15-17, 2025)
- Address: La Veta Pines RV Park
- About: A three-day event showcasing refurbished vintage trailers and RVs.
Rio Blanco County Fair
- Date: TBD or cancelled (last event: July 29-August 4, 2024)
- Address: Rio Blanco County Fairground, Meeker
- About: This long-running staple of the community has been going strong since 1921. Highlights include various livestock shows and the Little Buckaroo Rodeo.
Four Corners Folk Festival
- Date: TBD or cancelled (last event: Fri-Sun, August 30-September 1, 2024)
- Address: Pagosa Springs
- About: Highlights for the 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 a satellite spot, with campsites available for tents and RVs for a fee.
Breckenridge August Art Festival
- Date: TBD or cancelled
- 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.
Saguache Community Pow Wow
- Date: TBD or cancelled
- Address: Saguache
- About: Come to this free festival honoring Native American songs, dances, and cultures. A myriad of indigenous tribes come together for this annual summer pow-wow.
Vail Valley Brew’Au
- Date: TBD or cancelled (last event: Saturday, August 10, 2024)
- 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.
Venus de Miles
- Date: TBD or cancelled (last event: Saturday, August 24, 2024)
- Address: Lyons
- About: Women’s bike rides and a festival that has been held since 2008.
Mushroom & Wine Festival
- Date: TBD or cancelled
- Address: Purgatory Resort, Durango
- About: Celebrate a bounty of wild mushrooms with a mushroom dinner, guided hunt, and culinary showcase, all paired with wine.
Pickin’ On The Divide Bluegrass Festival
- Date: TBD or cancelled
- Address: Limbach Park, Monument
- About: Full day of bluegrass jamming, food trucks, and craft vendors in downtown Monument.
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