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Folk’n’Flannel Festival & Fundraiser
September 20, 2024 @ 7:00 PM - September 21, 2024 @ 11:00 PM
Wear your best flannels and join us for UpaDowna’s annual Folk’n’Flannel Festival & Fundraiser at a new urban location, The Meanwhile Block, in Colorado Springs! This family-friendly event kicks off with a silent disco on Friday, September 20. Enjoy live music from 5 local artists, an amazing race scavenger hunt through America the Beautiful Park, crafts, games, a mini pumpkin patch, vendors, a beer garden, and more. Don’t miss this exciting celebration of Fall fun while supporting UpaDowna and their mission of providing access to outdoor adventures for all.
Various ticket options available.
Where: The Meanwhile Block, 425 S. Sierra Madre St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
When: Friday, September 20 from 7-10pm & Saturday, September 21 from 4-11pm. See schedule under the Agenda.
Tickets: Tickets available in advance and at the door. Limited quantity available for the Amazing Race and Pie Eating Contest.
- Friday Only – $20 – Admission to Friday Silent Disco
- Saturday Only – $30 – Admission to Saturday live music
- Friday + Saturday Bundle Deal – $45 – Admission to Friday Silent Disco and Saturday live music. x1 Drink ticket and Folk swag included.
- All-Inclusive Pass – $65 – Admission to Friday Silent Disco and Saturday live music. Includes all access to games including unlimited axe throwing, crafts (x3 differents crafts between Fri/Sat), and pumpkin patch. Does not include the Amazing Race Entry or Pie Eating Competition. x1 Drink ticket and Folk swag included.
- Youth Friday Only – $10 – Admission to Friday Silent Disco for festival goers <18 years of age.
- Youth Saturday Only – $15 – Admission to Saturday live music for festival goers <18 years of age.
Ticket Ad-Ons:
- Amazing Race Entry – $5 – Entrance to the Amazing race on Saturday from 4-5pm. Up to 2 participants per team.
- Pike Ride Rental for Amazing Race – $10 – Need a bike for the Amazing Race? Take an eBike, brought to you by Pike Ride. Reservation in advance required.
- Pie Eating Competitiong – $5 – Entrance to the Pie Eating Competition on Saturday at 7:30pm
- Activity Tickets – $3/ticket – Purchase at the event only. Includes entrance to games incuding axe throwing, crafts, and pumpkin patch.
Volunteers Needed! Volunteer with us to receive 50% off an All Inclusive Pass: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CA8AA22ABF9C70-50507689-2025
Thank you to our Title Sponsor: Arc’Teryx Castle Rock, our Day 1 Sponsor: Mackenzie Jackson Real Estate, our Day 2 Sponsor: Duluth Trading Company, and our Band Sponsors: MetroNet Fiber and PB&T.
Questions: Contact christina@upadowna.org