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 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.
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 14-18, 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 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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