🍂 Boulder Fall Fest: Food, Music & Fun Hit Pearl Street!
🍁 Happy October, Boulder!
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Hey Boulder! 🌞
Fall has officially arrived, and what better way to celebrate than with Downtown Boulder’s Fall Fest this weekend? Three days of food, drinks, live music, family fun, and local shopping are about to take over Pearl Street. Grab your sweaters, bring your appetite, and let’s kick off the season Boulder-style.
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— The What’s Happenin’ Boulder Team 😉
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🍂 Downtown Boulder Fall Fest Returns This Weekend!
It’s officially October, which means Boulder is about to throw one of its favorite parties on Pearl Street. From Friday through Sunday (October 3–5), the Downtown Boulder Fall Fest takes over with food, drinks, live music, family fun, and the ever-popular Firefly Handmade Market. Whether you’re here for craft brews, shopping, or just a stroll under the fall leaves, there’s something for everyone.
Here’s what to expect:
🎶 Live Music All Weekend
Catch performances by Silas Herman & The Tone Unit, Cashmere Sweater, Mighty Mystic, 2mx2, and more on the courthouse stage. Saturday heats up with the first-ever Battle of the Bands, where seven Colorado acts go head-to-head for prizes and a big stage spot in 2026.
🍺 Beer, Wine & Margaritas Garden
Sip your way through Avery Brewing, Mile High Spirits mules, Sol2Noches cocktails, and more. NA options like sangria and beer from Gruvi are also on deck—so everyone’s covered.
👨👩👧 Family Fun Zone
Parents can lounge while the kids go wild on the bounce house, giant slide, and obstacle course—all free! Sweet treats like mini donuts and cotton candy seal the deal.
Shop 80+ local makers all weekend long and snag those cozy, creative finds before the holiday rush.
✨ Bonus Fun
Swing by Huntington Bank’s Glambot® to capture your festival moment in true Boulder style.
📍 When & Where
Friday, Oct. 3 | 5–9 pm
Saturday, Oct. 4 | 10 am–9 pm
Sunday, Oct. 5 | 10 am–5 pm
Three days, endless fall vibes. Who’s ready?
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Wednesday, October 1
Thursday, October 2
Want more? See the full calendar → Boulder Event Calendar
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🌿 Until Next Time…
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That’s a wrap for today! Whether you’re sipping cider, cheering on your favorite band, or snagging handmade goods at Firefly Market, this weekend’s Fall Fest is the perfect way to jump into October.
✅ Answer: D) 3,161 lbs — Grown in Italy in 2023, this monster pumpkin set the world record!
📖 See you Friday!
👉 What’s Happenin’ Boulder 🌄
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