Fall festivals in Colorado are the most exciting ways to welcome the changing hues of the vibrant leaves. If you are a native Coloradan, you are probably familiar with the town of Fruita and know that it is a charming Western Slope town just outside of wine and peach country. While this is something to note, there is even more to love about this small town, like its upcoming, can’t-miss fall festival. In its 109th year, let’s take a look at one of the best fall festivals near me!

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Festivals In Colorado

What are some of the best fall festivals in Colorado?

  • Mountain Harvest Festival (Paonia): Taking place in late September, this event draws big crowds to hear free Colorado music, participate in the Great Chili Cookoff, shop from the local arts and crafts vendors, and eat some of the best food in town.
  • Applefest (Cedaredge):  With more than 200 vendors, live music, an antique car and motorcycle show, delicious fair food, and a 5 Alarm Chili Cookoff — this celebration will keep you all day. Sign up for the Golf Tournament or the 5K run.

What are some of the best spring festivals in Colorado?

  • Canon City Music and Blossom Festival: (Canon City): For more than 80 years, this has been the largest community-run school music competition in the state. Attend the ball, shop from local vendors, and enjoy the music and live entertainment from the national high, middle, and junior high school competition of bands, orchestras, and choirs.
  • Tulip Fairy and Elf Festival (Boulder): Each spring, the colorful Tulip Fairy and some pint-sized fairies and elves parade around the Pearl Street Mall among the 15,000 tulips. Bring your dancing shoes for live performances and enjoy special activities for the children.

What are some of the best music festivals in Colorado?

  • Buffalo Days (Grand Lake): This happy celebration for more than 75 years says goodbye to summer. Dance to the lakefront live musical performances, compete in the Corn Hole Tournament, win prizes at the carnival games, participate in the parade, and so much more!
  • Mountain Harvest Festival (Paonia): Enjoy the kickoff to fall at this event featuring live Colorado music. See some local arts and crafts, compete in the Great Chili Cookoff, take a farm tour, and visit the local purveyors on the Pub Crawl.

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