It’s a festival-filled weekend in the Springs. The Rocky Mountain Flower Fest is blooming with live music and flowers, and you can read all about that here. But this week’s five best things to do in Colorado Springs has several other fests and more. Enjoy!
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5 Best Things to Do in Colorado Springs Through Aug. 10
Country Rising Festival
Aug. 7
UCHealth Park
Kick up your boots at this country music party and experience. BigXthaPlug headlines with his country-hip-hop fusion, and the lineup features other stars and up-and-comers Muscadine Bloodline, Atlus and Graham Barham. Plus you’ll find local food trucks, drinks, a mechanical bull, games and more.
Tacos and Tequila Festival
Aug. 8
UCHealth Park
Kick it with your crew over tacos, tequila and throwback hip-hop, with artists including T.I., Ginuwine, Chingy and more at UC Health Park. This party hits different with craft margaritas, lucha libre wrestling, a chihuahua beauty pageant, art installations and more.
Black Forest Festival
Aug. 8
Black Forest Community Center
Join the Black Forest community for this 57-year-old tradition. The theme is Stars, Stripes and Tall Pines. The festivities begin at 6:30 a.m. with a pancake breakfast and run all day through live music that starts at 3 p.m. In between there’s a parade, artisan booths, tractor rides, kids games, a beer garden and more.
One Night of Queen
Aug. 8
Pikes Peak Center
Gary Mullen looks like Freddie Mercury. The Works sound like Queen. They are the champions, my friends. The group will have you singing along in a true rock ‘n’ roll experience that will feel like the iconic rock band in their prime.
Mountain Arts Festival
Aug. 8-9
Memorial Park, Woodland Park
Local and national artists will be gathered all weekend in Woodland Park for the 41st annual Mountain Arts Festival. It’s a juried show, where you’ll find painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media and more. Come and browse or add to your collection.
Bonus Pick
Savannah Sipping Society
Through Aug. 9
Funky Little Theater Co.
Funky Little Theater kicks off its season in Palmer Lake with this delightful comedy about four unique Southern women banding together to jumpstart new lives.
