Although we have some scorchers ahead of us, don’t let that keep you indoors! Bask in the sunshine and festival season happening in and around Boulder this last weekend of July!

Saturday, July 25

Celebrate the fifth annual Firefly Handmade Summer Market in Boulder.

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Over 100 independent artisans will be featuring their own creations including and not limited to jewelry, textiles, home goods, and more (including items for children). Dogs are allowed and parking is free.

Time: 10am

Cost: Free

Location: Twenty Ninth Street Mall, Boulder.

Stick around and take part in the Rocky Mountain Tea Festival also happening nearby. Tea experts will be on hand for personal demonstrations, as well as a tea bazaar, and a Saturday night tea dinner featuring four courses.

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind experience here in the heart of Boulder. Additional information can be found at www.rockymtnteafestival.com

Time: All day

Cost: $0-$75

Location: The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse, Boulder.

Sunday, July 26

Enjoy some good old-fashioned food, games, prizes and rides at the Carnival at Boulder County Fairgrounds. There will be live music, a beer tent, and a bounce house on hand. All funds raised will go to benefit the Boulder County Bombers Roller Derby League.

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Time: 12pm

Cost: Free

Location: Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont.

You won’t have an excuse to miss the Inaugural Longmont Fine Arts and Music Festival, located in Longmont and not far from the carnival! National artists come together to bring you their various methods and mediums used to express their talent.

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Painting, jewelry, and photography will be included, to name only a few. Kids activities, as well as live music and food will be available.

Time: All day

Cost: Free

Location: Roosevelt Park, Longmont.

Paulette Hernandez