Enjoy The Most Colorful Spring Festival In Colorado At The Canon City Music and Blossom Festival

Spring is in the air here in Colorado, and with it comes warmer temperatures, blooming flowers and trees, and long-awaited festivals. In terms of the latter, there are plenty of spring festivals in Colorado, but one in particular just screams springtime in the Centennial State. This is one colorful event that you do not want to miss!

Looking for things to do in Colorado in spring? Well, how about a festival? Taking place May 1st through the 5th (2024) is the 86th annual Canon City Music and Blossom Festival and it's one you should add to your spring in Colorado bucket list.

Located in (you guessed it) Canon City, the Music and Blossom Festival is just that: A longtime community celebration dedicated to great tunes and the beautiful blooms that come with this time of year.

As the name suggests, the Festival is all about great music, showcasing it via special concerts and an exciting competition featuring middle and high school bands and choirs from around the state.

Not only will music be wafting through the air but so will the sights and smells of cherry blossoms and other colorful and fragrant blooms around town.

Making this festival even more vibrant and colorful is the highly-anticipated parade with its floats, music, and animals.

Be sure to stick around to watch the crowning of the Blossom Queen and Court!

In addition to all of the above, this Canon City event also boasts a carnival, food vendors galore, shopping, a rodeo, and other fun surprises.

Admission to the Canon City Music and Blossom Festival is free.

To learn more about this exciting springtime event, please visit the Canon City Music and Blossom Festival's website. You can also follow the please visit the Canon City Music and Blossom Festival's Facebook page for updates and photos from previous years.

Have you ever been to this Colorado spring festival? Are there any other spring festivals in Colorado you enjoy attending each year? Tell us about it in the comments. If you plan on attending this festival this spring, check out the selection of vacation rentals in Canon City on Vrbo.

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