This all-around festival features music, parades, craft fairs, and a beauty pageant. The event was first celebrated as “Fruit Day” which used to be the community’s way to acquaint everyone through their bountiful harvest.
When and Where
The festival will celebrate their 81st year in Cañon City on May 1-5, 2019.
What to expect
Long running music festival featuring a parade, rodeo and carnival. High school, middle school and junior high school bands from across the country compete in Concert Band, Jazz Band, Parade and Orchestra.
Those who will attend the 3-day event can expect loads of activities that everyone will enjoy. There will be concert and orchestra competitions that will feature national high school, middle school and junior high school bands. Spectators can watch the Blossom festival beauty pageant while the kids have fun at the craft and kid zone fair.
Huskies Marching Band from Florence, Colo.
Cañon City Accommodations
Details
Address: Cañon City
Date: Wed-Sun, April 1-5, 2019
Website: ccblossomfestival.com
