Beer Tent

The Beer Tent will feature top-rated micro beers and domestic favorites. We will also have 4 great wines available for purchase in the beer tent.  Sponsored by V3GATE  

Carnival Rides for kids (Small and BIG)

We are thrilled to welcome AMP American Midway Providers), the carnival industry's leader with Magic Money Midway.  

Magic Money is an electronic token system held on a Magic Money Card/band, using an RFID chip. Magic Money Cards/bands are reusable and reloadable, so you can enjoy them throughout the Fair this year and for years to come! Reload your card/band using the Magic Money App, Magic Money Kiosks, or Magic Money Stations located throughout the fairgrounds.

The cards/bands can be purchased in increments of your choice and reloaded for any amount.

Crabtree will provide your family with a safe, enjoyable fun-filled day to remember with bright, clean equipment, courteous employees, and many comforts to ensure the enjoyment of their patrons. Magic Money machines are located throughout the midway, and all food, rides, and games accept Magic Money.  Safety is a top priority and AMP strives to keep its festivals, fairs, and events happy!  

Car Show

For 2023 we will be presenting the 3rd Annual Briarfest Car Show sponsored by Petrali roofing ! The Car Show will be open to all Vehicles - Limited to 30 cars each day so please enter early!     Sponsored by Petrali Roofing.

Cornhole 

Briarfest 2023 will include Cornhole in front of the Main Stage on Saturday from 10am-4pm and Sunday 12-5pm

Entertainment & Concerts

Briarfest will offer a wide variety of top-quality entertainment at no charge!  Live, energetic, musical entertainment that you can dance and sing to will be provided by such bands as The Runners Band, Kopesetic, Sofa Killers, and the School of Rock.  Sponsored by The Elite Team/CHR - Colorado Home Realty.  

Food and Beverages

Briarfest will have a wide variety of food & snacks, conveniently located all around the grounds and midway. There are grilled items, baked goods, classic midway treats, vegetarian options, and standard fare loved by young and old!  Drinks are available for purchase at the concession stands and on-site booths.  

Fun and Games

Explore the grounds of Briarfest as the kids will have the opportunity to play classic festival games like bean bag toss, duck pond, water blasters, fish bowls and many more. Sponsored by Five Guys Burgers and Fries.

1st Annual Kids Fun Run
St. Gabriel Classical Academy (SGCA)  thrives because we place God at the center. Not only do we have parents who are 100% committed to their child's education and well-being, Father Kirk and the entire St. Gabriel the Archangel staff, and church support our new school! Our amazing and extremely qualified staff is devoted to forming the whole child. This summer we spent $12,000 on Professional Development (PD) to ensure our teachers were secure in what they were teaching. We would like to have ongoing PD, have more playground equipment, buy curricula, and ensure the teachers have the proper school supplies. With your monetary support, we can continue having the things we need. No monetary amount is too small. Your prayers and financial support are greatly appreciated.  Sponsored by Farmers Insurance -Katherine Kendrick agency. 

Proceeds will help with the following costs: 
Professional Development
Curriculum
Playground Equipment
Teacher School Supplies

We will also be supporting the Faith Formation program at St. Gabriel. With your monetary support, we can continue having the things we need. No monetary amount is too small. Your prayers and financial support are greatly appreciated.

Silent Auction

Briarfest will bring an ever-popular Silent Auction to our Colorado Springs community. Beautiful, assembled baskets showcasing merchandise from local Colorado businesses. Baskets of popular autographed sporting memorabilia, merchandise, leisure, entertainment, travel, dinners for two, family movie tickets...the list goes on! All funds will be donated to Saint Gabriel Catholic Church and the St. Gabriel Classical Academy. 

Walk to End Hunger

The Briarfest Walk to End Hunger is two parts: A food drive that goes through Sept. 8, and the Walk to End Hunger, on Sept. 9. The Briarfest Walk to End Hunger benefits Mercy’s Gate, a nonprofit agency that serves the physical, financial, emotional, and spiritual needs of people who live in NE Colorado Springs.