Downtown Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall kicks into festival mode once again for the annual FallFest from Friday to Sunday, September 13 to 15, 2024. Admission and live entertainment are FREE. The musical lineup includes Chain Station, iZCALLi, The Reminders, Bear Hat, Lucas Wolf, Foggy Mountain Spaceship and others.
Peruse the Firefly Handmade Market with more than 80 artisans’ booths selling home goods, fine craft, art, ceramics, skin care, children’s and adult apparel, jewelry, pet goods, and artisanal food and beverages. And visit Mall merchants, many of which also offer FallFest specials.
Photo source: Firefly Handmade
The FallFest Beer Garden features brews from local Avery Brewing Company, Wood Chuck hard cider, wine and margaritas.
Local food vendors include Boulder Bowls and Chiri’s Momo Delights, plus make your own sno-cone fun with Big Wheel Beverages.
There are also a variety of takeaway options on the 1300 block – from pizza to falafel – not to mention dozens of restaurants throughout downtown who offer great options.
The Children’s Activity Area (featuring a variety of bounce houses) is on the Boulder County Courthouse Lawn. All activities are FREE.
Festival hours are Friday, September 13, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, September 14, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, September 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Parking in City of Boulder Garages is FREE on Saturdays and Sundays and metered parking is FREE on Sundays.
Even though parking in garages is free on weekends please make sure you hang on to your ticket as you’ll need that to exit the garage. The lost ticket fee is $50.