• Sunday August 27, 2017
• Arapahoe Community College 5900 South Santa Fe Drive Littleton, CO 80160 in LITTLETON, CO.

As its name suggests, this Littleton festival aims to draw all art lovers. None of the pieces cost over $100, making art available to a broader audience. While less expensive, these pieces are not lacking in quality or style. The festival is held at the end of August.

• September 1-4, 2017
• Telluride, Colorado in Telluride, CO.

Purchasing a pass is the best way to experience this five-day event. Once pass holders have been seated at one of the nine venues, a very limited number of tickets are made available to the public. Some screenings and lectures are also free of charge and open to all.

• Sept 1– Sept 4, 2017
• Civic Center Park, Denver in Denver, CO.

This free, delectable and entertaining bonanza is held in September each year. With origins from 1895, this downtown Denver festival has been attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors for years. Food and craft tents, and concert stages are set up throughout Civic Center Park. A children's area plus educational sections round out the fun.

• September 2nd-4th, 2017
• Colorado Springs, CO.

Balloons rise in the skies of Colorado Springs in a breath-taking rainbow of colors. Prior to each launch, briefings are given to the pilots and crews to which visitors have access. Each evening ends with a concert. Profits from concession stands are distributed to various charities.

• September 15-17, 2017
• Telluride, CO.

This is a terrific September party. The Bal de Maison is pre-festival dance fun. Both named performers and local musicians entertain the crowds. Juke Joints are after hour sessions at selected town venues. Fais do do is a festival ending event of music and dance.

• September 14th-17th, 2017
• Palisade, Colorado in Palisade, CO.

Numerous local wineries take part in this festival in Palisade. Thousands, 21 and over, fill Riverbend Park for a day of wine tastings and musical entertainment. Attendees learn about wine and food pairings, sample chocolates, and participate in the ever popular Grape Stomp.