FESTIVALS, EVENTS FOR EVERY SUMMER WEEKEND»

Grab your favorite tanks, shorts and flip-flops: It’s summertime in Colorado.

That means we’ve made it past the long winter and we’re ready for craft beers on the patio, stellar live music, rodeos, familyfriendly events, great food and the best festivals and events the summer months boast in the Centennial State.

There’s no chance at boredom after you’ve looked at this Colorado summer event roundup. We have festivals debuting this year and some oldies but goodies.

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Through Aug. 29

Chautauqua Summer Concert Series: Not only will you listen to amazing musical acts in one of the most unique venues in the state, you’ll also be celebrating Chautauqua Auditorium’s 120th season. St Paul & The Broken Bones, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Hot Rize and The Gipsy Kings are just a few of the acts so far for the season. Chautauqua Park, Boulder, chautauqua.com/portfolio/chautauqua-summerconcert-series

June 23-July 4

Greeley Stampede: Saddle up and head up north for 12 days of fun at the Greeley Stampede. The summer event attracts nearly 250,000 guests to celebrate eight rodeo events, six national country and rock music acts, Colorado’s largest demolition derby and more. The Fourth of July festival is a can’t-miss as well. Greeley, greeleystampede.org

RJ Sangosti, Denver Post file The carnival lights up the evening during the 2016 Colorado State Fair in Pueblo. The fair’s crazy amounts of food, livestock action and live entertainment run Aug. 25-Sept. 4.