With summer officially beginning Thursday, June 20th, 2024, this popular month is full of warm weather celebrations. There are loads of exciting events happening in June throughout Colorado.
June is a fantastic time to plan a trip to the Rocky Mountains. Welcome the warmer months with music festivals, wine tastings, and art showings. Sonic Bloom, the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, and GoPro Mountain Games are just a handful of the exciting events on this month’s lineup.
2024 Annual June Festivals in Colorado
Mile High International Pastel Exhibition
- Date: TBD 2024
- Address: Curtis Center for the Arts, Greenwood Village
- About: Taking place at Greenwood Village’s Curtis Center for the Arts and showcasing nearly 100 pastel paintings, the Mile High International Pastel Exhibition is for those who love art.
Highlands Farmers Market
- Date: Sundays, May 19 – October 13, 2024
- Address: Highland Square, 32nd Avenue, Denver
- About: Great farmer’s market with handcrafted goods and locally grown produce. Go hungry because there is plenty of homemade food for sale, fresh and ready to eat.
Civic Center EATS
- Date: Wednesday and Thursday, early May to mid October, 2024
- Address: Denver
- About: Civic Center EATS is a one-stop shop for some of the best food on wheels you can find in the Mile High City. Located in Denver’s Civic Center Park, there will be about 10 to 15 food trucks selling a myriad of delicious meals.
Mike the Headless Chicken Festival
- Date: Fri-Sat, May 31-June 1, 2024
- Address: Fruita
- About: Two days of honoring the late headless chicken named Mike. Events include a 5k race, poultry show, disc golf tourney, and car show.
Greeley Blues Jam
- Date: Fri-Sat, May 31-June 1, 2024
- Address: Greeley
- About: Blues music festival with a variety of events for the whole family. Camping is available at the festival location in Island Grove Park.
Telluride Balloon Festival
- Date: Fri-Sun, May 31-June 2, 2024
- Address: Telluride
- About: 41st year, festivities include two sunrise balloon ascensions from Town Park, a sunset glow on Main Street, and a balloon workshop.
Denver Chalk Art Festival
- Date: Sat-Sun, June 1-2, 2024
- Address: Golden Triangle, Downtown Denver
- About: Watch over 200 artists spend the weekend making the sidewalks of Golden Triangle come to life with brilliant chalk creations.
Animas River Days
- Date: Saturday-Sunday, June 1-2, 2024
- Address: Santa Rita Park, Durango
- About: Weekend celebration on the Animas River thru the whitewater park. Festivities include kayak, raft, and SUP races, all capped off by a wild river parade with a viewing party from the park.
Kids Adventure Games
- Date: TBD 2024
- Address: Highline Lake State Park, Fruita
- About: The only multi-city adventure race for children ages 6-14 that is tailored to the natural landscape of the host city.
Unknown Motorcycle Show
- Date: TBD 2024
- Address: Cerise Park, Montrose
- About: Annual vintage and custom motorcycle show held in western Colorado. Swing by on Saturday for rare, restored motorcycles, competitions, live music, and vendors.
Yoga on the Rocks
- Date: Saturdays, TBD 2024
- Where: Morrison
- About: Every Saturday morning, yogis of all levels can begin their day by flowing in the serene and beautiful outdoor setting of the iconic Red Rock Amphitheatre.
Colorado College Summer Music Festival
- Date: Sun-Fri, June 2-21, 2024
- Address: Colorado Springs
- About: An annual 3-week classical orchestral and chamber music festival showcasing classically trained musicians from around the globe as well as Colorado College students and faculty members.
A Taste of Colorado
- Date: TBD 2024
- Address: Civic Center Park, Denver
- About: Four free Sunday festivals held throughout the summer in collaboration with Viva Streets Denver featuring lots of great local food, arts & crafts booths, and live music.
GoPro Mountain Games
- Date: Thur-Sun, June 6-9, 2024
- Address: Vail
- About: Summer GoPro Mountain Games are the biggest festival of adventure sports, art, and music, held annually in Vail. There are competitions in biking, climbing, fishing, kayaking, slacklining, standup paddling, rafting, running, disc golf, and even events for dogs.
Aspen Fringe Festival
- Date: Fri-Sat, June 7-8, 2024
- Address: Aspen
- About: A 2-day performance art festival highlighting the work of a featured playwright.
Colorado Medieval Festival
- Date: Fri-Sun, June 7-9, 2024
- Address: Loveland
- About: It’s an outdoor medieval-themed festival with live entertainment including knights, swordsmanship, and music. There’ll be plenty of food, beer, craft vendors, and a kid zone. No pets are allowed.
Meekerpalooza
- Date: Fridays, June 7 & 21 and July 19, 2024
- Address: Meeker
- About: Held in June and July, the annual Meekerpalooza celebrates art, music, and culture while hosting a large farmer’s market downtown.
Colorado Shakespeare Festival
- Date: Mixed days, June 8 – August 11, 2024
- Where: Boulder
- About: With over 60 successful seasons under its belt, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival showcases multiple performances of some of Shakespeare’s best plays. It’s held on varying days on the CU campus.
Pagosa Folk ‘N Bluegrass
- Date: TBD 2024
- Address: Pagosa Springs
- About: 17th annual music festival showcasing bluegrass and folk tunes.
FIBArk Salida
- Date: Thur-Sun, June 13-16, 2024
- Address: Downtown Salida
- About: America’s oldest whitewater festival, dating back to 1949. There are several exciting events including the Slalom Race, Crazy River Dog, and the Hooligan Race. Camping is available in the town of Salida and nearby on Highway 50.
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
- Date: Fri-Sun, June 14-16, 2024
- Address: Golden
- About: Come celebrate the longest day of summer, the Summer Solstice, with Scandinavian song, dance, and music. There’ll be local food and crafts, a Viking encampment, a silent auction, and a raffle for a trip to Scandinavia.
Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival
- Date: Fri-Sun, June 14-16, 2024
- Address: Palisade
- About: Annual bluegrass fest in Riverbend Park, featuring guitars, fiddles, and amazing artistry.
Food & Wine Classic in Aspen
- Date: Fri-Sun, June 14-16, 2024
- Address: Aspen
- About: Learn from world-renowned chefs give cooking presentations and lectures, and enjoy top-notch cooking and wine, as well as beer, wine, and cocktails.
Denver Summer Brew Fest
- Date: Saturday, June 15, 2024
- Address: Denver
- About: Sample from over one hundred craft beers and forty-five breweries, with 3 event sessions in 1 day to choose from.
Juneteenth Music Festival
- Date: Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16, 2024
- Address: Denver
- About: Denver’s Juneteenth Music Festival is one of the country’s largest celebrations. Attracting 50,000 attendees, the festival boasts live music, vendors, food stalls, art murals, activities for kids, and a parade.
What’s Your Everest
- Date: TBD 2024
- Address: Copper Mountain
- About: An inspirational hiking course that has the aim of bringing people of all abilities together and setting the tone for the upcoming No Barriers Summit.
Film on the Rocks
- Date: Mondays, mid June to mid August, 2024
- Address: Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison
- About: Annual summer movie series held at Red Rocks Amphitheater showcasing a range of films on Monday nights. A great event for families, these showings are a great way to get out and enjoy the warm weather.
Colorado Renaissance Festival
- Date: Saturday & Sunday, June 15 – August4, 2024
- Address: 650 W Perry Park Ave, Larkspur (between Denver & CO Springs on I-25)
- About: The Renaissance Festival is held over 8 weekends in June, July, and August with medieval events for all ages. It’s held from 10 am until 6:30 pm each day, rain or shine. Parking is free and no pets are allowed.
Country Jam
- Date: Thur-Sat, June 20-22, 2024
- Address: Grand Junction
- About: Three-day country music party on the Western Slope, with camping available.
Telluride Bluegrass Festival
- Date: Thur-Sun, June 20-23, 2024
- Address: Telluride
- About: 51st annual bluegrass music festival in downtown Telluride.
Bravo! Vail Music Festival
- Date: Thur-Thur, June 20 – August 1, 2024
- Address: Vail
- About: Orchestras from around the world perform in the vibrant Vail Valley during the peak of the summer season.
Monte Vista 3rd Friday Art Walk
- Date: Friday, May 17, June 21, July 19, & August 16, September 20, 2024
- Address: Monte Vista
- About: Those who love art and music should head to downtown Monte Vista this summer for the 3rd Friday Art Walk. Taking place in different forms year-round, during the warmer months a portion of Adams St. will be blocked off for artists, musicians, and vendors.
Strawberry Days
- Date: Fri-Sun, June 21-23, 2024
- Address: Glenwood Springs
- About: The 127th annual festival is held the third weekend in June every year. It features live music, stage entertainment, a FamilyFest for kids, arts & crafts, a food court, a carnival, and a parade down Grand Avenue. Of course, there are free strawberries and ice cream after the parade.
Greeley Stampede
- Date: Thursday, June 26 – Tuesday, July 7, 2024
- Address: Greeley
- About: The 103rd annual Stampede features a PRCA rodeo, live country music, monster trucks, a demolition derby, carnival, roller derby, fireworks, and one of the largest Independence Day parades in the nation.
Telluride Yoga Festival
- Date: Thur-Sun, June 27-30, 2024
- Address: Telluride
- About: The Telluride Yoga Festival is a four-day event where guests can learn from yoga masters, meditate, hike, raft, take aerial classes, climb, and participate in social events all with a beautiful alpine backdrop.
Denver Pride 5k
- Date: Saturday, June 22, 2024
- Address: Denver
- About: Taking place during Denver Pride, the 5k race’s proceeds are donated to The Center on Colfax, the largest health and wellness center that offers services to LGBTQ people of all ages in the Rocky Mountains.
Reds, Whites & Brews Festival in the Boat
- Date: Saturday, June 22, 2024
- Address: Steamboat Springs
- About: Premier fine wine and craft beer event with live music, retail vendors, and local food.
Keystone Bacon & Bourbon Festival
- Date: Sat-Sun, June 22-23, 2024
- Address: River Run Village, Keystone
- About: Everything bacon at this annual festival, featuring bacon-infused cuisine from around twenty food vendors, a Bacon Bloody Mary Bar, and live music.
Colorado Tiny House Festival
- Date: Sat-Sun, June 24-25, 2023
- Address: Brighton
- About: Annual festival showcasing smaller living spaces including skoolies, container homes, tiny homes on wheels, van conversions, teardrops, and yurts.
Telluride Chamber Music Festival
- Date: Sat-Sun, June 24 – July 2, 2023
- Address: Telluride
- About: Local music directors set out to curate an intriguing and cultural festival that promotes the joy of chamber music melodies and spontaneous connection between locals and tourists alike.
Vail Lacrosse Shootout
- Date: Sat-Tues, June 24 – July 4, 2023
- Address: Vail, Avon, Edwards
- About: The Vail Lacrosse Shootout is an 11-day annual sports event for players ages 17 – 70. With nine divisions for players and teams, the shootout will take place at multiple fields in Avon, Edwards, and Vail.
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
- Date: Sunday, June 25, 2023
- Address: Pikes Peak Highway, Cascade
- About: Founded in 1916 by Spencer Penrose, the Pikes Peak Hill Climb is the second oldest auto race in America. Now in its 101st year, cars and motorcycles race up Pike Peak Highway in what’s known as the “Race to the Clouds”.
Battlemoor
- Date: Tues-Sun, June 27 – July 2, 2023
- Address: Sporleder Centennial Ranch, Aguilar
- About: Since 2009, Battlemoor has recreated historic battles and medieval times around Colorado during this week-long festival.
Telluride Plein Air Festival
- Date: Wed-Tues, June 28 – July 4, 2023
- Address: Telluride
- About: A week-long open-air art event in Telluride where artists paint outdoors and, once the week is over, sell their pieces.
Colorado Music Festival
- Date: Thur-Sun, June 29 – August 6, 2023
- Address: Boulder
- About: Six weeks of symphonies, orchestras, and other classical music. It’s held at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium, now in its 45th year.
Aspen Music Festival
- Date: Thur-Sun, June 29 – August 20, 2023
- Address: Aspen
- About: The Aspen Music Festival summer season is packed full of concerts, classes, performances, and a myriad of programs that attract over 100,000 music lovers annually.
Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series
- Date: Fri & Sat, June 23 – August 26, 2023
- Address: Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds, Steamboat Springs
- About: Every summer on Friday and Saturday evenings, PBR rodeo cowboys compete in the Yampa Valley.
Hops Drops
- Date: TBD 2024
- Address: Evergreen
- About: A family-friendly music and beer event with live performances, food vendors, kids’ activities, and plenty of craft beer from some of Colorado’s most-notable breweries.
Sonic Bloom
- Date: Hiatus in 2024; Returning 2025
- Address: Rye
- About: Annual electronic music festival held during the summer solstice, located by Rye in Spanish Peaks Country at Hummingbird Park.
Telluride Wine Festival
- Date: Cancelled Indefinitely
- Address: Telluride
- About: This annual four-day festival has many wine tastings, lunches, lectures, and vineyard tours.
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