The Folk’n’Flannel Festival returns featuring live music, a chili cook-off, games, crafts and brews while supporting outdoor access for all!

Put on your favorite flannel and join us for UpaDowna’s annual Folk’n’Flannel Festival & Fundraiser at The Meanwhile Block in Downtown Colorado Springs!!

Enjoy live music, line dancing, chili cook-off tasting, crafts, face painting, inflatable games, local food truck and sip local brews & cocktails! Celebrate the fall season with family-friendly fun while supporting UpaDowna’s mission to make outdoor adventures accessible for all.

When: Saturday, October 17, 4-8pm

Where: The Meanwhile Block, 425 S. Sierra Madre St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Tickets: Tickets available in advance and at the door.

  • $40 - Adult (16 & older) Admission + Beverage - Includes admission, one beverage ticket and all activities.

  • Free - Youth Admission (<16 years of age and under) - Includes admission to the event and all activities.

  • Additional Beverage Tickets Can Be Purchased at the Event

Included in the cost of admission:

One beverage ticket (alcohol or nonalcohol)

Chili cookoff tasting/voting

Inflatable archery

Face Painting by Zany Paint

Live Music

Line Dancing at Intermission

The Playful Palette Activity

The Folk'n'Flannel Festival & Fundraiser is presented by The Bussey Law Firm.

And a huge THANK YOU to our sponsors: Exploring Colorado Springs Whitten Group Real Estate, Old Town Bike Shop, and Briargate YMCA.

Questions: Contact lynn@upadowna.org