SOUTHERN COLORADO — Each week, News5 tries to compile a list of the fun-filled events happening across Colorado. From the Chile Fest in Pueblo to the Pikes Peak Marathon, there's plenty of Colorado culture to experience.
30th Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival
The Chile Fest is happening Friday from 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on South Union Avenue in Historic Downtown Pueblo! The festival was created to promote Pueblo's rich agriculture and to encourage the community to buy local fresh products. From chiles to a balloon fest, there's plenty to enjoy. One day admission is $6, three-day admission is $18 and a family-four pack is $40. Click here for everything you need to know.
WATCH: Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Fest, a showcase of local products
Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon
This weekend is the annual Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon! Saturday is the 13 mile race up the mountain and on Sunday, the runners will go up the mountain and back down. The course for the marathon begins in downtown Manitou Springs, and proceeds for about one and a half miles before it joins into the Pikes Peak's Barr Trail. More information here.
To allow for the runners to remain safe from vehicular traffic, the following detours and closures will be in place on Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday from 4:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
- Road closures will be in place on Ruxton Avenue and Manitou Avenue (as well as neighboring side streets) from Old Mans Trial to Ruxton Avenue
Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Road closure on Ruxton Avenue
Sunday from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.
- Road closures on Ruxton Avenue and Manitou Avenue (as well as neighboring side streets) from Old Mans Trail to Ruxton Avenue
WATCH: Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon happening this weekend
'Henry IV & V'
Shakespeare's multi-part saga about the rise of King Henry the V comes to Theatreworks this Friday! It combines Henry IV Parts 1 and 2, as well as Henry V into a two hour show. The performance will last from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and will be held at the ENT Center for the Arts at UCCS. Tickets start at $20.75. More information here.
Folk'n'Flannel Festival & Fundraiser
Wear your flannel and join this fundraiser on Friday and Saturday! It will be held at The Meanwhile Block on Costilla Street in Colorado Springs. Friday's festivities will be from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will feature a silent disco. Saturday's events will be from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and will have live music. The event is a fundraiser for UpaDowna, a local nonprofit that provides access to outdoor adventures for all. Tickets start at $20. More information here.
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