August 2024 Events Near Denver

August has arrived!

I love late summer in Denver. It means our peaches and corn are in season, the nights start to cool down juuust enough, and there’s so much to do in all our mountain towns.

Middle Park Fair & Rodeo in Kremmling: Sat-Sun, August 3-11. 108th annual weeklong western rodeo and livestock show!

La Plata County Fair in Durango: Wed-Sun, August 7-11. Visitors will experience livestock competitions, homemade food competitions, 4-H project displays, and garden variety events.

Ouray County Fair in Ridgway: Thur-Sat, August 8-10. Three 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.

Rocky Mountain Folks Festival:

Fri-Sun, August 9-11. Located at Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons. 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: Fri-Sun, August 9-11, 2024. Located at Benson Park in Loveland. Invited artists present their sculptures in Benson Park, including a silent auction and a chance to take home other souvenirs, now in its 40th year.

Telluride Jazz Festival: Fri-Sun, August 9-11. 47th year celebrating America’s destination jazz event, snuggled in the San Juan Mountains.

Western Welcome Week in Littleton: Fri-Sun, August 9-18. 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.

Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race: Saturday, August 10. Colorado’s Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race is the second oldest of the major 100-mile bike races in North America. Internationally known, bikers must qualify or win a lottery slot to enter this race.

Mountain Arts Festival in Woodland Park: Sat-Sun, August 10-11. 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

Wed-Sun, August 14-18. Rejoice in all aspects of this fungus for the 42nd year. Events include lectures, forays, performances, workshops, parades, movies, cooking, and food.

Mountain Town Music Fest: Saturday, August 17. River Run Village, Keystone. Concert festival with local food, craft vendors, and a bazaar.

Lafayette Peach Festival: Saturday, August 17. The 28th 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.

Palisade Peach Festival:

Fri-Sat, August 17-18. 56th year, enjoy two days of enjoying Palisade peaches. Last year’s festival topped more than 15,000 people from around the world.

Pikes Peak Regional Air Show: Saturday-Sunday, August 17-18 in Colorado Springs. The Pikes Peak Regional Air Show is a must-attend event for those who love military planes. Featuring live demonstrations, WWII Flying Warbirds, and a kids’ zone, this two-day event is meant for those who love air shows.

Durango Blues Train: Thur-Sat, August 22-24. Attend one of two weekends on an epic, one-of-a-kind blues train, roundtrip from Durango to Silverton.

Colorado State Fair & Rodeo:

Fri-Mon, August 23 – September 2 in Pueblo. This widely popular eleven-day event is in its 152nd year, with parades, live music, rodeos, carnival, livestock, horse show, and hundreds of vendors selling everything from Indian tacos to handcrafted jewelry.

Olathe Sweet Corn Festival: Saturday, August 24. Spend a fun summer Saturday devouring the town’s famous sweet corn and listening to groovy live music.

Keystone Oktoberfest: Saturday, August 31. Keystone’s annual Oktoberfest with beer and brats. Activities include free face painting, a bounce house, and the Edelweiss Polka Dancers.

Breckenridge Gathering at the Great Divide Art Festival: Sat-Mon,August 31-September 2. 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.