The Ultimate August Festival Guide: 15+ Massive Events Hitting Northern Colorado
Updated: Aug 5
Listen up, Northern Colorado! If you thought summer was winding down, you are completely mistaken. August is officially packed to the brim with high-energy festivals, world-class art shows, cold beer on the river, and some of the wildest community traditions in the state taking over Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley all month long!
Whether you want to eat your weight in roasted sweet corn, put on a wild costume for a bike parade, or grab some fresh Palisade peaches, we have your entire month mapped out.
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Alright, let's jump straight into what is going down in NoCo!
1. International Keyboard Odyssiad® & Festival (Fort Collins)
When: Tuesday, August 4 – Saturday, August 8
Where: CSU Center for the Arts (Fort Collins)
Kick off the month with incredible world-class talent! The International Keyboard Odyssiad® & Festival brings elite, world-renowned pianists and young prodigies to Fort Collins for a week of live classical music performances and competitive showcases.
2. Sculpture in the Park Show & Sale (Loveland)
When: Friday, August 7 – Sunday, August 9
Where: Benson Sculpture Garden (Loveland)
Head down to Loveland for the nation's largest outdoor juried sculpture show! Benson Sculpture Garden transforms into a massive open-air gallery featuring thousands of stunning pieces from world-class sculptors across the globe.
3. Poudre RiverFest (Fort Collins)
When: Saturday, August 8
Where: New Belgium Brewing (Fort Collins)
Celebrate the river corridor we all rely on! Head over to New Belgium for live music, cold craft beer, educational booths, and family-friendly activities right on the riverfront.
4. Symphony on the Plaza (Loveland)
When: Friday, August 14
Where: Foundry Plaza (Downtown Loveland)
Mid-month gets incredible in Loveland! Enjoy a completely free outdoor evening concert under the stars with the full Loveland Orchestra performing live at Foundry Plaza.
5. Rocky Mountain Book & Paper Fair (Loveland)
When: Friday, August 14 – Saturday, August 15
Where: The Ranch Events Complex (Loveland)
Calling all book lovers, collectors, and history buffs! Browse thousands of rare vintage books, antique maps, first editions, and unique ephemera at The Ranch.
6. Fort Collins Comic Con (Fort Collins)
When: Friday, August 14 – Sunday, August 16
Where: ASEC / Fort Collins Senior Center (Fort Collins)
Geek out for a great cause! Fort Collins Comic Con brings together cosplayers, comic creators, vendors, and pop-culture fans, with 100% of proceeds supporting youth literacy in NoCo.
7. Fort Collins Peach Festival (Fort Collins)
When: Saturday, August 15
Where: Canvas Stadium at CSU (Fort Collins)
Get ready for the sweetest day of the summer! Grab fresh, juicy Palisade peaches, enjoy peach-themed food and drinks, live entertainment, and family activities.
8. MCHC Pride Party Benefiting FoCo Pride (Fort Collins)
When: Saturday, August 15
Where: Mountain Avenue Market / FoCo
Celebrate diversity and community in the heart of Fort Collins! Enjoy local music, vendors, and food while supporting local FoCo Pride initiatives.
9. 4th Annual Turkish Festival (Fort Collins)
When: Sunday, August 16
Where: City Park (Fort Collins)
Experience rich culture, authentic Turkish coffee, delicious food, folk dancing, and artisan craft vendors right at City Park!
10. 130th Annual Loveland Corn Roast Festival (Loveland)
When: Friday, August 21 – Saturday, August 22
Where: Fairgrounds Park (Loveland)
One of Colorado's oldest and most iconic traditions! Enjoy tons of freshly roasted sweet corn on the cob, a Saturday morning downtown parade, live bands, competitive corn eating contests, and a massive beer garden.
11. The 10th & FINAL Monster Day Greeley (Greeley)
When: Friday, August 21 – Saturday, August 22
Where: Downtown 9th Street Plaza (Greeley)
Distortions Unlimited is hosting the final Monster Day ever! Downtown Greeley will fill with over 80 vendors, wild movie monster costumes, live mask-making demos, and costume contests. You do NOT want to miss this last hurrah!
12. Overland Expo MTN West (Loveland)
When: Friday, August 21 – Sunday, August 23
Where: The Ranch Events Complex (Loveland)
The ultimate event for adventure travelers! Check out custom 4x4 overland rigs, rooftop tents, camping gear, driving courses, and hands-on off-road demos.
13. Inaugural NoCo Raqs Fest (Fort Collins)
When: Saturday, August 22
Where: Fort Collins
Celebrate the art of belly dance and Middle Eastern music with workshops, live performances, and vibrant cultural showcases.
14. Tour de Fat at New Belgium (Fort Collins)
When: Saturday, August 29
Where: Mountain Ave & New Belgium Brewing (Fort Collins)
Fort Collins gets weird in the best way possible! Put on your crazy costumes for the world-famous bike parade down Mountain Ave, followed by a free afternoon party at New Belgium with music headliner Tune-Yards!
15. Third Mega Jaripeo w/ Los Tucanes de Tijuana (Greeley)
When: Saturday, August 29
Where: Island Grove Regional Park (Greeley)
Wrap up August with high-energy regional Mexican music and thrilling rodeo action! Featuring live performances by legendary acts Los Tucanes de Tijuana and La Energía Norteña.
👑 The Rockstar King Takeaway
Northern Colorado is absolutely buzzing this month. Make sure to save this guide, share it with your weekend crew, and get out there to experience the best events in the state!
Disclaimer: All event details, schedules, pricing, and ticket availability are subject to change by the event organizers. Please check directly with individual event venues or official event websites for the most up-to-date information before attending. This is a 100% independent, non-sponsored guide curated by Rockstar King.
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