Colorado Events in August
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 Peach Festival in Palisade |
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The Palisade Peach Fest is one of Colorado’s finest harvest related festivals!
Huge, juicy, Colorado grown Palisade Peaches are at the center of this Western Colorado celebration.
Cool spring evenings and warm summer days make for the perfect climate for growing wonderful peaches! Visit Western Colorado and find yourself in the midst of Wine Country – in the fall Peaches are all the craze in the Grand Valley – do not miss the Palisade Peach Festival!
Truly, one of Colorado’s finest!
Discover the Western Slope at Grand Junction Guide.
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 Kids Triathlon in Evergreen CO |
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| Evergreen Park and Recreation District Kids Triathlon |
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Come participate in the Evergreen Park and Recreation District Kids Triathlon! It’s a great way to for kids to be active and have fun while helping EPRD’s Special Needs Program.
For Kids Ages 5-6 – 9:00 AM (Swim 25 yards, run 400 meters, bike half a mile)
Ages 7-8 – 9:15 AM
(Swim 50 yards, run 1/2 mile, bike 1 mile)
Ages 9-10 – 9:30 AM
(Swim 100 yards, run 1 mile, bike 2 miles)
Ages 11-13 – 9:45 AM
(Swim 100 yards, run 1 mile, bike 2 miles).
$25 In Advance / $35 Race Day
Check in 30 minutes before race time. Pre-registration guarantees a T-shirt |
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 Wheat Ridge Chili Cook Off |
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Joining the annual Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival, the event now features a Chili Cook Off as a part of the revelry and celebration!
The Wheat Ridge Chili Cook Off occurs Saturday evening from 5-7pm at the festival. Adults are $5 and kids just $3 to taste and sample some of the best red and green chilis in Colorado!
Or, do you have a great green or traditional chili recipe? Try it out and compete for some great prizes.
Stay cool at the festival while enjoying some HOT Chili!!!
Discover more of Wheat Ridge, Colorado at Wheat Ridge CO Guide.
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 Western Welcome Week Littleton |
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The Western Welcome Week is a historic celebration 11 days long – that takes place in and around Downtown Littleton Colorado – highlighted by one of Denver’s largest parades and event celebrations.
Since the 1920’s citizens have come together in the South Denver area annually to celebrate more than 40 individual events that help make up the Western Welcome Week Fun!
Its nearly impossible to take-in all the events Western Welcome Week has to offer each year – just bring your family and tell your friends – this year you will be celebrating at Western Welcome Week!
Discover more at Littleton Guide.
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 Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival |
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The Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival is the largest annual celebration in the city of Wheat Ridge Colorado, having run for over 4 decades.
This festive mix of music, food, & carnival is joined now by the world famous Zoppe Italian Circus (beginning a 10 Day run the weekend of the Carnation Festival). Grab your Zoppe Circus tickets early as most shows sell out very quickly! Discounts available at area merchants and schools.
The Carnation Festival itself features great entertainment, the Carnation Parade, a spaghetti dinner, pie-bake and chili cook-off, art show, great kids activites, and so much more! Don’t forget the FIREWORKS!
Discover more of Wheat Ridge, Colorado at Wheat Ridge Guide.
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 Rocky Mountain Irish Festival Ft Collins |
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| http://www.FortCollinsIrishFestival.com |
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The Rocky Mountain Irish Festival takes place in Civic Center Park in downtown Fort Collins Colorado in August.
Come and celebrate Ireland and Irish heritage at this family friendly event in the wonderful Ft Collins fall season.
Events at the Ft Collins Irish Fest include great kids activities like wow bubbles & xorbing (giant inflatable balls), bungee and extreme vertical jumps, animals of Ireland, Stretch the Stilt Walker, a magic comedy presentation, and more!
Other great events include traditional Irish music and dance, great food and drink from festival vendors, including pipes and drums, tourism info of Ireland, and so much more!
Discover Ft Collins Colorado at Fort Collins Colorado Guide.
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 Contin-Tail Gem & Mineral Show |
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The Contin-Tail Gem & Mineral Show takes place in beautiful Buena Vista Colorado at the Rodeo Grounds in August.
This “Colorado Rocks” Gem and Mineral Show is a great gathering for gem collectors from all across Colorado.
Don’t miss your chance to buy, sell, and exchange great gifts, collectibles, and more.
Get great information on area gemstones and bring your friends and family – even the kids will have a wonderful time at the Contin-Tail Show!
Discover Buena Vista CO at Buena Vista Guide.
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 Boulder County Fair Colorado |
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The Boulder County Fair is ready to please!
The fair likes to claim “‘Stock Showin’ – ‘Cars smokin’ and ‘Horses Lopin'” – all you and your family and friends need to do is show up for some of the greatest entertainment, fun food, kids and family activities, and more!
Featured activities include horseback demonstrations and rodeo events, the kids rodeo, mutton bustin’, bull riding, the demolition derby (a favorite), going to the dogs, the parade, karaoke competition, chili and salsa cook-off, talent show, livestock exhibitions and sales, the kids pedal pull, the petting zoo and more!
Remember – NO ADMISSION FEES or PARKING FEES – FREE Admission and FREE parking!
Discover more great information and events in Boulder Guide.
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 Beanstalk Music and Mountains Fest |
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The Beanstalk Festival music and mountains event celebration takes place in Bond near Steamboat Springs Colorado in August.
Come and experience Colorado’s beautiful Mountains as you camp and have opportunities to hike, do yoga, take in the amazing scenery, and more at this great mountain music fest.
Don’t forget great fun in the adjacent Mountains, Lakes and Rivers with more activities and recreation.
Plan your camping and lodging accordingly – and don’t miss this incredible Colorado event experience at Beanstalk!
Visiting? Discover more available Lodging Deals for Colorado and more.
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 Loveland Fine Art Invitational |
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The Loveland Fine Art Invitational event takes place in Loveland Colorado in August.
The world renowned Loveland Art weekend features three major art venues on the same weekend, and the Nation’s largest outdoor sclupture show.
Every August, hundreds of the Country’s most accomplished artists and craftsmen diverge on this picturesque Rocky Mountain Community for three days of world class art, wine, food and music.
Visiting? Locate great Loveland Lodging Deals and please join us for the largest outdoor sculpture show in America, in mid August in Loveland, Colo.
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