About this Event
BACK THE BRAVE
A Community Event Benefiting Southern Colorado Wildland Firefighters
Sunday, October 18, 2026
11 AM–4 PM
Bancroft Park, 208 West Colorado Ave.
Our wildland firefighters put themselves on the front lines to protect our forests, our communities, and the places we call home. Now, it’s our turn to BACK THE BRAVE. Join us for a family-friendly afternoon of community, drumming, dancers, activities, local vendors, and fun as we come together to honor and support those who fight wildfires across Southern Colorado.
- Meet Goldie the Fire Goat and her firefighter buddies!
- Experience Zach Taylor Drum Circle with Kasima Belly Dance
- Explore local vendorsVisit information booths
- Connect with friends, neighbors, and fellow supporters
THIS IS MORE THAN AN EVENT
IT'S A SHOW OF GRATITUDE
Our firefighters run toward danger when the rest of us are running away. Let's show them that their community has their backs. Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your community spirit.
COME OUT. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. BACK THE BRAVE.
Event venue & nearby stays
Bancroft Park, 2408 West Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.