A beloved annual event returns for its 50th year this weekend, bringing a variety of tasty street fare, live music and unique vendors to Old Colorado City.

Territory Days will run this Saturday through Monday for Memorial Day weekend, taking over a portion of Colorado Avenue.

Here’s what to know before heading out to OCC for the free event. 

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When and where

Territory Days will take place along Colorado Avenue between 23rd and 27th streets during the following times and dates:

•Saturday, May 24: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

•Sunday, May 25: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

•Monday, May 26: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Click here to see a map of the event.

Parking

A free shuttle to the event will be available at the following location: 

• Colorado Springs C.A.B. Garage at 130 S. Nevada Ave. (parking rate charged by city is $1 per hour in this garage)

The shuttle will run from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday. Parking at this location is not required to ride the shuttle. For more info and complimentary handicapped parking info, click here. 

Note: There will not be a shuttle or parking available at Coronado High School.

VIP parking passes are available for $30 per car per day and are limited to 150 passes per day. The VIP parking lot is located at Colorado Springs Shrine Club at 6 S. 33rd St. Complimentary “luxury” coach rides will be available to and from the event. Click here for more info or to purchase a pass online. 

Street parking is also an option, but is typically limited near the event. 

Entertainment for families 

Territory Days will have a multitude of activities for the kiddos to enjoy, including a Kid’s Zone. Here are a few offerings:

• Mind Winder Ride
• Gold Panning (on 26th Street)
• Spider Jump bungee trampoline
• Airbound Express train
• Mega Toxic Crush inflatable obstacle course 
• Mechanical Bull
• Face painting

To see the full list, or for more info about the activities listed above, click here. 

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Food & drink

Part of the fun of Territory Days is indulging in delicious street food and drinking in a beer garden. Here are a few offerings you can try this year:

Food

Turkey Legs, chicken sandwiches, smoked brisket, pulled pork, corn dogs, pizza, gyros, corn/elote, tacos, ribbon fries, tamales, alligator on a stick

Sweet treats 

Funnel cakes, kettle corn, ice cream, açaí bowls, marshmallows, licorice ropes, cheesecake on a stick, shaved ice, gourmet donuts, cotton candy, hand pulled brittle, bundt cakes

Drinks

Lemonade, fresh fruit smoothies, root beer, aguas frescas

There will be a beer garden in Bancroft Park, and another between the Basecamp Restaurant and Eldorado Tattoo. 

Find out more about the food and drink offerings here. 

Live music

Music fans will be able to enjoy live performances from 30 local bands at three different stages during the annual festival. This year’s headliner is Rhett Haney, who is set to take the Bancroft Park Stage at 12 p.m. on Monday.

Here’s who’s performing at each stage throughout the weekend:

Saturday

Bancroft Park Stage

MissConduct Band, The Legacy Band, Aces and Eights, The Thread Barons, High Country Heartbreakers

OK Corral Beer Garden Stage

Trikk, Off Ramp

Clocktower Stage

Some Sweet Day, Jim Green, Montana Sand, Steve Bench

Sunday

Bancroft Park Stage

Fellowship of Christian Cowboys, The Terra Surfers, Family Elephant, 719 The Band, Hat Trick

OK Corral Stage

The Hugh Phillips Band, Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts

Clocktower Stage

Angela Perry, Annette and Doug Conlon, Combs and Campa

Memorial Day

Bancroft Park Stage

Rhett Haney, Tiny Pockets, Winchester Road Band, School of Rock, Gen X27

OK Corral Stage

Silver Moon Riders, Austin Ross Band

Clocktower Stage

Tenderfoot Bluegrass Band, R B, Liberty Drive Band

Click here to see the full schedule and find out more about the bands.  

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Indigenous performers

The Indigenous Corporation 5280, a cultural awareness organization, will bring dance exhibitions and origin storytelling to the corner of Colbrunn Court, just west of Bancroft Park, for Territory Days. 

Here’s when you can catch one of their performances:

Saturday

11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.

Sunday

10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.