Location: Colorado Springs

Locals sometimes knock Territory Days, but that doesn’t stop thousands from converging each year for vendors, Native American dancers, live music, arts and crafts booths and turkey legs. Unless you … Read more Territory Days

With a theme of “building community,” this year’s LGBTQ celebration will feature a parade downtown followed by a festival in America the Beautiful Park complete with live entertainment from DJs, … Read more PrideFest

Held first in 1905, the county fair continues well past the 110-year mark with stock shows, carnival rides, auto races, vendors, concerts, 4-H competitions and much more. If it ain’t broke… elpasocountyfair.com/default.aspx 

New this year, Springs Spree moved to late summer, but you can still count on its itinerary of vendors, live music, carnival amusements and family activities. springsspree.org 

Although the balloon lift-offs take place early in the a.m., many love the evening glows. Be it dusk or dawn, it’s a crowd favorite, with 500 balloons slated to ascend … Read more Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift-Off

Pikes Peak Arts Council’s annual shindig and fundraiser takes art out of the gallery and puts it in the park. Expect booths with arts and crafts, live music, artist demos … Read more 2016 Pikes Peak Art & Music Festival

A hands-on spectacular for kids, with over 100 interactive experiences, like vendors offering science experiments, 3D printing programs, art projects, and a beer garden for the grownups. whatif-festival.org 

This benefit for Rock Ledge restoration projects draws artisans from around the nation, offering antiques, handmade clothing and furniture. Also: live music, a quilt exhibit and a silent auction. rockledgeranch.com 

A must-do for foodies, FVV mixes cuisine from Springs restaurants with fine wines and live bluegrass music, plus Rock Ledge’s unique addition: living history demos that illustrate frontier society. fiddlesvittlesandvino.com 

This biggie routinely draws upwards of 4,000, thanks to 55 craft breweries pouring samples and munchies from local food trucks and restaurants. Add music and you’ve got a heady day … Read more Springs Beer Fest