About Fall Fest
One of the most highly anticipated events in Boulder is the annual Fall Fest on the Pearl Street Mall. Join us in downtown Boulder for an ideal family adventure.
Friday, October 3 | 5 - 9 pm
Saturday, October 4 | 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday, October 5 | 10 am - 5 pm
For three days, the Pearl Street Mall (as well as 14th Street between Spruce and Pearl streets) will be filled with art, craft and design, a beer/wine/cocktail garden, live music, a Fun Zone (Saturday and Sunday) and excitement during the Annual Downtown Boulder Fall Fest.
Admission to Fall Fest is free and includes all concert performances and Fun Zone activities (see schedule page for details).
Listen
Throughout each day of the Festival, visitors will be entertained with a wide range of musical performances by local bands including Silas Herman & The Tone Unit, Cashmere Sweater, Mighty Mystic, 2mx2, and more. Musicians will take the stage in front of the courthouse on the 1300 block of Pearl Street at the Downtown Boulder Performance Stage (sponsored by beem Light Sauna).
This year, make sure to visit us on Saturday, October 4th for the very first Downtown Boulder Battle of the Bands! Seven of Colorado's up and coming bands will compete for a prize and a chance to perform at our 2026 Bands on the Bricks series!
Eat & Drink
The festival features a large beer garden, sponsored by Allo Fiber, with brews from local Avery Brewing Company, canned cocktails from Long Drink, smokey sotol mules from Sol2Noches, classic vodka mules from Mile High Spirits, margaritas and wine on the 1300 block of Pearl Street. Beer, Canned Cocktails and Wine are $8, Margaritas and Mules are $10.
If you are interested in non alcoholic offerings, there will be plenty of options, including sangria and beer, courtesy of Gruvi Brewing. Local food to compliment your beverages will be available for purchase from Boulder Bowl, Fast Eddie's Tacos and Hot Dogs and Chiri's Momo Delights. (Food prices vary - see vendors for details and menus.)
Fun Zone!
Children's Activities in the Fun Zone, sponsored by Eldora Mountain Resort, include FREE bounce houses on the Boulder County Courthouse Lawn from 10 am - 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday and FREE exhibitor activities. While enjoying the free activities, you can purchase some tasty treats like mini donuts from Deborah Ann Does Donuts or some cotton candy from Tasty Clouds. (Treat prices vary - see vendors for details.)
Art
Fall Fest also features a Fall Market from Firefly Handmade, Colorado's premier handmade artisan market. The creatively curated artisan market’s 80+ makers, artists and designers will feature home goods, visual art, ceramics, children's and adult apparel and accessories, jewelry, home goods, skin care, artisanal food/beverages and more. The Market will run from 11th to 15th streets on the Pearl Street Mall, as well as on 14th Street from Spruce to just south of Pearl.
And More
Fall Fest takes place on the historic Pearl Street Mall, in the middle of vibrant Downtown Boulder! Filled with amazing shopping, dining and entertainment options – there is truly something for everyone to enjoy. Eighty-five percent locally owned and operated with over 1,000 businesses, Downtown Boulder is well-maintained with a clean, inviting and delightfully charming atmosphere.
Don't forget about free parking Saturday and Sunday in the City of Boulder Parking Garages! Please remember that pets are not allowed on the Pearl Street Mall per City of Boulder ordinance.
Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives is a charitable 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage visitors and locals alike through arts, culture, innovation and inclusive, community-driven experiences in downtown Boulder. Areas of focus include cultural experiences, community connection and the future of our downtown. As a non-profit organization, we rely on tax-deductible donations from our community to produce our community events. Learn more about how you can support us.