Fall Fest Schedule
From live music, food and drinks and over 80 artisans in the Firefly Handmade Market, there are a lot of things to do at the Downtown Boulder Fall Fest. Take a peek at the full schedule of performances and activities below - and don't miss the many FREE family-friendly activities and entertainment too!
To see the full band line-up for the weekend and listen to some of their music - visit our Music page.
5 - 9 pm | Beer Garden Open
Avery Brewing is back with their local favorites and a few specials for Fall Fest weekend (beer is $8). Attendees can also enjoy a variety of Wood Chuck Hard Cider ($8), Wine ($8) and Margaritas ($10) on the 1300 block of the Pearl Street Mall. Don't forget to bring a valid photo ID. Food from Boulder Bowls, Chiri's Momo Delights, Rae's & Kay's, Kingcomo Quesadilla and Big Wheel Beverages.
Bank of Colorado Beer Garden | 1300 Block of Pearl
5 - 9 pm | Firefly Handmade Market
The premier, handmade artisan market on the Front Range, this carefully and creatively curated market’s 100+ artists, makers and designers will feature home goods, visual art and design, ceramics, skincare/wellness goods, children's apparel/toys/decor, adult apparel, accessories, jewelry, pet goods, artisanal food and beverages, and more.
Pearl Street Mall & 14th Street
5 - 6:30 pm | Mono Verde Collective
Mono Verde Collective is a Denver local Latin Reggae band with international flavors. MVC was created 15 years ago with the purpose to elevate consciousness around social topics through music and cultural exchange, as it reflects in the title of their first album Ensamblando Culturas. MVC members are from Mexico, Peru, Venezuela and the US,mixing rhythms from all the American continent to create a unique sound within the reggae genre.
Quantum Fiber Performance Stage, 1300 Block of Pearl
7 - 9 pm | Brothers of Brass
The Brothers of Brass has its roots in the chance meeting and collaboration of two street performers on The 16th Street Mall in Denver, Colorado. Already one of the premier street bands in the country, now they are trying to take it to the stage. Having already played some of Denver’s finest stages, and having released their first full length album “Street Life Vol. I” last year, they are now on a mission to bring their music to stages across the U.S. and the world at large! With influences ranging from R&B to southern brass and psychedelic jam rock to trap hip hop, Brothers of Brass boasts a wide musical lexicon with a little something for everyone!
Quantum Fiber Performance Stage, 1300 Block of Pearl
10 am - 9 pm | Firefly Handmade Market
The premier, handmade artisan market on the Front Range, this carefully and creatively curated market’s 100+ artists, makers and designers will feature home goods, visual art and design, ceramics, skincare/wellness goods, children's apparel/toys/decor, adult apparel, accessories, jewelry, pet goods, artisanal food and beverages, and more.
Pearl Street Mall and 14th Street
10 am - 4 pm | FREE Inflatables
Head over to the Boulder County Courthouse Lawn on the 1300 block of the Pearl Street Mall to enjoy the FREE inflatables (thanks to our Children's Activity sponsor Eldora Mountain Resort!) - including an 18 foot single lane slide, a Dragon Bounce House and a 30 foot Obstacle Course.
Boulder County Courthouse Lawn, 1300 Block of Pearl
11 am - 9 pm | Beer Garden Open
Join us in the Bank of Colorado Beer Garden for Avery Brewing beer, Wood Chuck hard cider, wine, margaritas and food from Boulder Bowls, Chiri's Momo Delights, Rae's & Kay's, Kingcomo Quesadilla and Big Wheel Beverages.
Bank of Colorado Beer Garden | 1300 Block of Pearl
11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Boulder Suzuki Strings
Bring the kids for this ensemble performance from local string school, Boulder Suzuki Strings. They offer private lessons and group classes in violin, viola and cello for students ages 4 through high school, as well as early childhood education classes for children ages 0-4 through our Prelude Music program.
Quantum Fiber Performance Stage, 1300 Block of Pearl
1 - 2:30 pm | Dylan Kishner Band
Creating Y’all-ternative music for the masses, Dylan Kishner-Lopez uses a blend of Country, Jam, Rock, and Singer/Songwriter styles to create a unique and expansive sound that embodies the spirit of the West.
Quantum Fiber Performance Stage, 1300 Block of Pearl
3 - 4:30 pm | ZiMbira
ZiMbira is a 10-piece genre-defying band playing music steeped in the traditional music of Southern Africa with traditional and modern instrumentation. The sound is a powerful blend of vocals, traditional African instruments, drumset, and electric and bass guitars. The songs and grooves are unique, captivating and most of all, uplifting.
Quantum Fiber Performance Stage, 1300 Block of Pearl
5 - 6:30 pm | Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers
Nik Parr’s original music is a high-energy piano-driven rock n’ roll endeavor with strong soul, funk and blues influences. Parr’s band is built around his piano playing and singing, with an ear for catchy, danceable and widely appealing new songs.
Quantum Fiber Performance Stage, 1300 Block of Pearl
7 - 9 pm | Los Mochochetes
Los Mocochetes is a Xicano/Funk band from the ancestral, occupied and unceded lands of the indigenous peoples of the area now known as Denver, Colorado. With deep roots from the Mora Valley in northern Nuevo Mexico and to the south from Juarez, MX. By combining elements of cumbia, reggae, hip-hop, rock, funk, and more, Los Mocochetes composes music to unite the gente and create revolutionary music you can dance to.
Quantum Fiber Performance Stage, 1300 Block of Pearl
10 am - 5 pm | Firefly Handmade Market
The premier, handmade artisan market on the Front Range, this carefully and creatively curated market’s 100+ artists, makers and designers will feature home goods, visual art and design, ceramics, skincare/wellness goods, children's apparel/toys/decor, adult apparel, accessories, jewelry, pet goods, artisanal food and beverages, and more.
Pearl Street Mall and 14th Street
10 am - 4 pm | FREE Inflatables
Head over to the Boulder County Courthouse Lawn on the 1300 block of the Pearl Street Mall to enjoy the FREE inflatables (thanks to our Children's Activity sponsor Eldora Mountain Resort!) - including an 18 foot single lane slide, a Dragon Bounce House and a 30 foot Obstacle Course.
Boulder County Courthouse Lawn, 1300 Block of Pearl
10 am - 4 pm | Boulder Social Streets: Community Art Day
While you're here, pop over to 13th Street between Canyon and Arapahoe for the last event in the Boulder Social Streets series, brought to you by the City of Boulder.
Head down to 13th Street between Canyon and Arapahoe to experience various FREE participatory art activities provided by local community groups including Open Studios, Street Wise Arts, the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA), NoBo Arts District, Museum of Boulder and more!
13th Street between Canyon Blvd and Arapahoe Ave
11 am - 5 pm | Beer Garden Open
Join us in the Bank of Colorado Beer Garden for Avery Brewing beer, Wood Chuck hard cider, wine, margaritas and food from Boulder Bowls, Chiri's Momo Delights, Rae's & Kay's, Kingcomo Quesadilla and Big Wheel Beverages.
Bank of Colorado Beer Garden | 1300 Block of Pearl
11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Jenn Cleary
Jenn Cleary is a folk-rock singer-songwriter from Boulder, Colorado, with many years’ experience performing on international stages. Highlight shows include Colorado Rockies games, Sundance Film, Blues and Folks Festivals and multiple European tours. She has a range of song styles and performs bluesy, acoustic shows to all-ages audiences. Her children’s shows blend full-on fun with environmental and social consciousness.
Quantum Fiber Performance Stage, 1300 Block of Pearl
1 - 2:30 pm | Libélula
Since 2021 Libélula has captivated audiences across Colorado's Front Range. Their music is both exciting and soulful, blending Funk and Groove with R&B and Jazz. With powerful, soaring vocals and enthralling improvisations, Libélula's exhilarating sound brings audiences to their feet and dancers to the dance floor!
Quantum Fiber Performance Stage, 1300 Block of Pearl
3 - 5 pm | Rolling Harvest
Rolling Harvest is a tribute to the legendary songs of Bob Dylan and Neil Young featuring veterans of beloved Colorado bands such as Gasoline Lollipops, the Yawpers and the Velveteers.