On August 1, 1876, President Grant made Colorado the “Centennial State.” Join History Colorado, the Denver Art Museum and the Center for Colorado Women’s History on Saturday, August 1, 2026, for the Colorado Day Community Fest. Enjoy FREE admission to the festival (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) in Denver’s Golden Triangle District, as well as a FREE community pancake breakfast (9 a.m.) and FREE museum entry (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), as we celebrate Colorado’s 150th birthday.
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Denver’s Golden Triangle Creative District will feature music, art, food, and activities that exemplify Colorado’s remarkable culture. Start your morning with a FREE community pancake breakfast.
Throughout the festival, attendees can experience live musical and cultural performances, browse local vendors at the Artisans and Colorado Proud Markets, explore a lowrider car show, and participate in family-friendly games and activities.
If you get hungry again, don’t worry! There will also be food trucks and vendors serving up tasty local foods.
As an additional perk, visitors will have FREE access to the History Colorado Center, the Center for Colorado Women’s History and the Denver Art Museum. This is a rare opportunity to experience some of the area’s top cultural destinations while taking part in a statewide day of festivities.
Event Day Schedule
9 a.m. — FREE Pancake Breakfast kicks off festivities (first come, first serve)
9:30 a.m. — Official Opening at History Colorado Center (1200 Broadway, 80203)
10 a.m. — Stages, Booths, Artisan Market and Activations open
11 a.m. — Denver7 Story Hour inside History Colorado Center
1 p.m. — Outdoor Street Festival concludes – cool off in the nearby museums
5 p.m. — Museums close for the day
Attractions include:
Denver7 Story Hour at 11 a.m
Gold panning with the Georgetown Loop
Activations and activities within exhibition spaces
Face Painters
History Lab Activities
Archaeology Activities
Setting Colorado’s Table: 150 Years of Agricultural Legacy book launch and mural hosted in the atrium
Interactions with departments across History Colorado
Colorado Day Around the State
The fun doesn’t stop in Denver! There’s something for everyone to enjoy across Colorado.
ALL History Colorado museums are offering FREE admission on Colorado Day, including special exhibitions unique to select community museum locations. For more information on statewide community events, visit here.
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