The longest, sunniest day of the year signifies the start of another epic Colorado summer festival season. Summertime in Colorado runs from Thursday, June 20th, 2024 to Sunday, September 22nd, 2024.
It seems like every week has too many festivals to choose from. For a shortened list of favorites, consider these top summer events.
2024 Annual Colorado Summer Events

This is the season for many Colorado county fairs held throughout the summer months. The most notable is the Colorado State Fair held in Pueblo over Labor Day weekend.
If you’ve never been, be sure to check out the Colorado Renaissance Festival, which continues each weekend through early August. Leadville Boom Days brings Old West heritage to the highest incorporated city in America. Keystone Bluegrass & Beer Festival is an easy escape from Denver and features concerts and microbrews.
Here are some of the top annual summer festivals in Colorado, in chronological order:
Festivals in June

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.
Lafayette Brew Fest
- Date: Saturday, June 1, 2024
- Address: Lafayette
- About: Free-to-enter brew fest featuring a variety of local breweries within 75 miles of Lafayette.
Yoga on the Rocks
- Date: Saturdays, June 1 – August 10, 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.
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.
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.
Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series
- Date: Fridays & Saturdays | June 21 – August 24, 2024 | + July 3 and 4, 2024
- Address: Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds, Steamboat Springs
- About: Every summer on Friday and Saturday evenings, PBR rodeo cowboys compete in the Yampa Valley.
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.
Denver PrideFest
- Date: Saturday-Sunday, June 22 – June 23, 2024
- Address: Civic Center Park, Denver
- About: The 50th year of Denver PrideFest welcomes all to come to celebrate this community event over the weekend. It begins with the Denver Pride 5K and follows with fun events on Saturday and Sunday.
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.
Telluride Chamber MusicFest
- Date: Sat-Sun, June 26 – July 7, 2024
- 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.
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
- Date: Sunday, June 23, 2024
- 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”.
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.
Aspen Music Festival
- Date: Thur-Sun, June 26 – August 18, 2024
- 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.
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.
Stills In The Hills
- Date: Saturday, June 29, 2024
- Address: Central City
- About: Main Street in historic Central City hosts the 10th Stills In The Hills. It’s free to attend with live music and local food, but unlimited tastings come with a fee. Pets are not welcome.
Vail Lacrosse Shootout
- Date: Sat-Tues, June 29 – July 7, 2024
- 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.
Central City Opera Festival
- Date: Sat-Sun, June 29 – August 4, 2024
- Address: 124 Eureka St, Central City
- About: Annual summer series featuring numerous stage productions of famous operas, held at the Central City Opera House.
Telluride Plein Air Festival
- Date: Sun-Sun, June 30 – July 6, 2024
- 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.
Festivals in July 2024

Mind Blown Telluride
- Date: Fridays and Saturday Nights
- Address: Telluride
- About: Taking place at The Peaks Resort & Spa, Ty Gallenbeck puts on a 75-minute magic performance that makes guests question the known.
Mile High International Pastel Exhibition
- Date: Sat-Sun, May 25 – August 4, 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Yoga on the Rocks
- Date: Saturdays, June 1 – August 10, 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.
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: Weekends Only, June 15 – August 4, 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.
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 – August 4, 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.
Greeley Stampede
- Date: Thursday – Tuesday | June 26 – 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.
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.
Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series
- Date: Fridays & Saturdays | June 21 – August 24, 2024 | + July 3 and 4, 2024
- Address: Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds, Steamboat Springs
- About: Every summer on Friday and Saturday evenings, PBR rodeo cowboys compete in the Yampa Valley.
Telluride Chamber MusicFest
- Date: Sat-Sun, June 26 – July 7, 2024
- 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.
Aspen Music Festival
- Date: Thur-Sun, June 26 – August 18, 2024
- 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.
Vail Lacrosse Shootout
- Date: Sat-Tues, June 29 – July 7, 2024
- 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.
Central City Opera Festival
- Date: Sat-Sun, June 29 – August 4, 2024
- Address: 124 Eureka St, Central City
- About: Annual summer series featuring numerous stage productions of famous operas, held at the Central City Opera House.
Telluride Plein Air Festival
- Date: Sun-Sun, June 30 – July 6, 2024
- 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.
Plateau Valley Heritage Days
- Date: Tue-Thur, July 2-4, 2024
- Address: Collbran
- About: Centered around a CPRA Rodeo, events include a parade down Main Street, a horseshoe tournament, and various games, merchants, and food vendors.
Cowboys’ Roundup Days
- Date: Tue-Sat, July 2-6, 2024
- Where: Downtown Steamboat Springs
- About: The 121st Annual Cowboys’ Roundup Days is a truly Western celebration of Independence Day. Concerts, a parade, a rodeo, fireworks, a pancake breakfast, and other activities highlight this multi-day extravaganza.
Battlemoor
- Date: Wed-Sun, July 3-7, 2024
- Address: Sporleder Centennial Ranch, Aguilar
- About: Since 2009, Battlemoor has recreated historic battles and medieval times around Colorado.
Range Call
- Date: Wed-Sun, July 3-7, 2024
- Address: Meeker
- About: The oldest annual rodeo in Colorado is back for the 139th year. Celebrate Meeker’s Western heritage during the family fun Range Call.
Paonia Cherry Days
- Date: Thur-Sat, July 4-6, 2024
- Where: Paonia
- About: The 78th annual Paonia Cherry Days Festival showcases Paonia’s delicious cherries. This two-day fest includes local business booths, music concerts, a 5K run, a talent show, skill contests, a pancake breakfast, a downtown parade, and live performances.
Breckenridge July Art Festival
- Date: Thur-Sat, July 4-6, 2024
- Address: Downtown Breckenridge
- About: One of Colorado’s top free art festivals held around the Fourth of July, now in its 41st year.
FAN EXPO Denver
- Date: Fri–Sun, July 4–7, 2024
- Address: Colorado Convention Center, Denver
- About: Each summer, FAN EXPO Denver draws fans of comic books, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming to the Colorado Convention Center.
Colorado Music Festival
- Date: Fri-Sun, July 5 – August 4, 2024
- Address: Boulder
- About: Six weeks of symphonies, orchestras, and other classical music. It’s held at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium, now in its 46th year.
Cherry Creek Arts Festival
- Date: Sat-Mon, July 5-7, 2024
- Address: Denver
- About: 33rd cultural celebration of visual, culinary, and performing arts since 1991.
Art in the Park
- Date: Sat-Sun, July 6-7, 2024
- Address: La Veta
- About: A 2-day event showcasing local handmade goods from a variety of artisans hosted by the Spanish Peaks Art Council.
A Taste of Colorado
- Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at ¡Viva!
- 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.
Pikes Peak Or Bust Rodeo
- Date: Tues-Sat, July 9-13, 2024
- Address: Colorado Springs
- About: A five-day summer rodeo festival that’s now in its 83rd year! Come witness a range of championship rodeo events and western festivities at the base of Pikes Peak.
Cattlemen’s Days
- Date: Thur-Sat, July 11-13, 2024
- Address: Gunnison
- About: Weeklong festival showcasing three days of western rodeo competitions, live music, and vendors. The event claims to be the “Granddaddy of Colorado Rodeos” since 1900.
High Mountain Hay Fever Bluegrass Festival
- Date: Thur-Sun, July 11-14, 2024
- Address: Westcliffe
- About: Four-day bluegrass festival featuring over fifteen bands that generated $53,090 for area charities in 2016. Pet-friendly camping sites are available next to the fairgrounds.
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival
- Date: Fri-Sun, July 12-21, 2024
- Address: Crested Butte
- About: Week of wildflower festivities including over 80 hikes, alpine yoga classes, 4×4 tours, garden tours, photography, art & cooking classes, medicinal classes using botanical ingredients, seminars on planting wildflowers at home, birding, and butterflies.
Colorado Brewers Rendezvous
- Date: Fri-Sat, July 13, 2024
- Address: Riverside Park, Salida
- About: 28th annual beer festival held on the banks of the Arkansas River, featuring more than 70 breweries, 200 beers, and live music.
Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival
- Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024
- Address: Breckenridge
- About: Annual summer beer festival with over thirty breweries, live music, and local vendors with options for unlimited tastings.
Castle Rock WineFest
- Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024
- Address: Bison Park, Castle Rock
- About: 20th annual single-day event showcasing more than two dozen wineries and over 180 choices of Colorado wine.
Tour de Steamboat
- Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024
- Address: Steamboat Springs
- About: A non-competitive bike race open to riders of all ages and skill levels that benefits multiple non-profit organizations in the Yampa Valley.
Keystone Wine & Jazz Festival
- Date: Sat-Sun, July 13-14, 2024
- Address: River Run Village, Keystone
- About: Tastings of over 300 international wines available. Special events include wine seminars and jazz concerts.
Colorado Tiny House Festival
- Date: Sat-Sun, July 13-14, 2024
- Address: Brighton
- About: Annual festival showcasing smaller living spaces including skoolies, container homes, tiny homes on wheels, van conversions, teardrops, and yurts.
Manassa Pioneer Days
- Date: Thur-Sat, July 18-20, 2024
- Address: Manassa
- About: Old-time festival celebrating the San Luis Valley’s rich heritage, with carnival rides, parade, rodeo, and demolition derby.
Telluride Americana Music Festival
- Date: Thur-Sun, July 19-20,2024
- Address: Telluride
- About: The Telluride Americana Music Festival is an annual event boasting four unforgettable days of celebrating the best of grassroots Americana music and fanfare.
Gold Rush Days
- Date: Fri-Sun, July 19-21, 2024
- Address: Victor
- About: Fun weekend of events centered around Victor’s rich mining heritage. Go deep inside real mines on guided tours, play mining games, gold panning, live music, and there’s even a vintage baseball tournament.
Rocky Mountain State Games
- Date: Fri-Sun, July 19-21, 2o24
- Address: Colorado Springs
- About: A high-intensity, extremely fun, and competitive weekend of Olympic-style sporting events for athletes of all ages and abilities.
Yampa River Reggae Festival
- Date: TBD 2025 (last event: Saturday, July 20, 2024)
- Address: Craig
- About: Taking place at Loudy Simpson Park and benefitting the town of Craig, the Yampa River Reggae Festival is a one-day event with fun activities like live music, a 5K fun run, yoga in the park, craft, food vendors, and a river clean-up.
Tough Mudder
- Date: Sat-Sun, July 20-21, 2024
- Address: Fort Carson
- About: 5k, 10k, 15k, and Infinity 8-hour course options of endurance and obstacle challenges around the hills of Ft. Carson. It’s designed with 30 obstacles by the British Special Forces. Prices increase the later you sign up.
Evergreen Summerfest
- Date: Sat-Sun, July 20-21, 2024
- Address: Evergreen
- About: More than 100 artists gather for this community fine arts and crafts festival, now in its 43rd year. Summerfest kicks off Arts Alive Evergreen, a ten-day showcase on visual and performing arts.
Kit Carson County Fair & Pro Rodeo
- Date: Sat-Sat, July 20-27, 2024
- Address: Burlington
- About: A Western festival featuring livestock shows, rodeos, carnival rides, food vendors, arts, and crafts, and plenty of live music.
Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival
- Date: Fri-Sat, July 26-27, 2024
- Address: Centennial Park, Cañon City
- About: A two-day festival filled with whitewater competitions, family enjoyment, and live music.
Vail Dance Festival
- Date: Fri-Mon, July 26 – August 5, 2024
- Address: Vail
- About: A premiere experience featuring artist-in-residence, Adji Cissoko, BalletX, DanceAspen, and The Royal Danish Ballet among many others where many extraordinary dancers, artists, and musicians come out to perform each summer.
Evergreen Jazz Festival
- Date: Fri-Sun, July 26-28, 2024
- Address: Evergreen
- About: A three-day musical event held across Evergreen, Colorado that aims to create awareness and heighten the appreciation for traditional jazz music.
RockyGrass
- Date: Fri-Sun, July 26-28, 2024
- Address: Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons
- About: 51st annual RockyGrass music festival featuring three days of bluegrass concerts along the banks of the St. Vrain River. Camping is available, either at the festival, at Meadow Park, or Olson Campground. Fishing and tubing are fun nearby river activities.
Underground Music Showcase
- Date: Fri-Sun, July 26-28, 2024
- Address: Denver
- About: 3-day outdoor music festival in Denver that features global bands performing throughout the Baker neighborhood.
Yampa Valley Balloon Rodeo
- Date: Sat-Sun, July 26-28, 2024
- Address: Steamboat Springs
- About: Gathering of hot air balloons for a spectacular two-day event featuring mass ascensions and a “rodeo” event.
Delta County Fair & Rodeo
- Date: Sat-Sun, July 26-August 3, 2024
- Address: Hotchkiss
- About: 119th annual Western extravaganza with a slew of activities including rodeo events.
High Peaks Art Festival
- Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024
- Address: Nederland
- About: The much-loved festival is expected to make a comeback in 2024 for its 20th annual juried art fest featuring fine arts, contemporary crafts, music, local food, and free admission.
Bronc Day
- Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024
- Address: Green Mountain Falls
- About: 86th year of family fun in Southern Colorado featuring games, food, vendors, a stick pony rodeo, and a parade.
Cheesman Park Art Fest
- Date: Sat-Sun, July 27-28, 2024
- Address: Cheesman Park, Denver
- About: 11th annual art fest invites more than one hundred national, juried artists and craftsmen to showcase their work around Cheesman Park.
Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
- Date: Sat-Sun, July 27-28, 2024
- Address: Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver
- About: A premier event celebrating the accomplishments and culture of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities within the state.
Festivals in August 2024

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 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.
Mile High International Pastel Exhibition
- Date: Sat-Sun, May 25 – August 4, 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.
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.
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.
Yoga on the Rocks
- Date: Saturdays, June 1 – August 10, 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 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.
Film on the Rocks
- Date: Mondays, mid June to mid August 2024
- Address: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison
- About: Annual summer movie series held at Red Rocks Amphitheatre showcasing a range of films. A great event for families, these showings take place on multiple days throughout the summer.
Colorado Renaissance Festival
- Date: Saturday & Sunday, June 15 – August 4, 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.
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.
Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series
- Date: Fridays & Saturdays | June 21 – August 24, 2024 | + July 3 and 4, 2024
- Address: Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds, Steamboat Springs
- About: Every summer on Friday and Saturday evenings, PBR rodeo cowboys compete in the Yampa Valley.
Aspen Music Festival
- Date: Thur-Sun, June 26 – August 18, 2024
- 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.
Central City Opera Festival
- Date: Sat-Sun, June 29 – August 4, 2024
- Address: 124 Eureka St, Central City
- About: Annual summer series featuring numerous stage productions of famous operas, held at the Central City Opera House.
Colorado Music Festival
- Date: Fri-Sun, July 5 – August 4, 2024
- Address: Boulder
- About: Six weeks of symphonies, orchestras, and other classical music. It’s held at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium, now in its 46th year.
High Country Stampede Rodeo
- Date: Saturdays, July 6-August 17, 2024
- Address: Fraser
- About: Heading into its 41st season of rodeo competition, this is a fantastic summer event for the Grand County community.
Delta County Fair & Rodeo
- Date: Sat-Sun, July 26-August 3, 2024
- Address: Hotchkiss
- About: 119th annual Western extravaganza with a slew of activities including rodeo events.
Vail Dance Festival
- Date: Fri-Mon, July 26 – August 5, 2024
- Address: Vail
- About: A premiere experience featuring artist-in-residence, Adji Cissoko, BalletX, DanceAspen, and The Royal Danish Ballet among many others where many extraordinary dancers, artists, and musicians come out to perform each summer.
Opera in the Park
- Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024
- Address: Boulder Bandshell
- About: Boulder Opera showcases an evening performance at Boulder Bandshell in Central Park. This year’s show features A Royal Affair.
Archuleta County Fair
- Date: Thur-Sun, August 1-4, 2024
- Address: Pagosa Springs
- About: Hosting its 73rd season, the Archuleta County Fair has been around since 1951. Events at the fair include archery, BBQ competition, boxing, Colorado State Fast Draw Championships, live music, livestock auction, Junkyard Jamboree Car Show, Salida circus, and skateboarding.
Crested Butte Arts Festival
- Date: Fri-Sun, August 2-4, 2024
- Address: Crested Butte Community School
- About: In its 52nd season, this festival attracts artists from all over the globe. Expect spectacular art, lively entertainment, and delicious cuisine. There are demonstrations from artists and chefs, plenty of activities for the kids, and an art auction.
Leadville Boom Days
- Date: Fri-Sun, August 2-4, 2024
- Address: Leadville
- About: Featuring three days of activities, food, and recreation held on the first full weekend in August. Events include burro races, a motorcycle rodeo, historic contests of individual mining skills, a gun show, a softball tournament, a street fair, and live entertainment.
Colorado Scottish Festival
- Date: Sat-Sun, August 3-4, 2024
- Address: Denver Polo Club, Sedalia
- About: An annual two-day family-friendly event that showcases Scottish traditions, culture, and history through athletic competitions, re-enactments, blacksmithing, folk music, dancing, and traditional food.
Keystone Bluegrass & Beer Festival
- Date: Sat-Sun, August 3-4, 2024
- Address: Keystone
- About: Over 30 microbreweries, mountain music, and home cooking come together in River Run Village for the 28th year.
Middle Park Fair & Rodeo
- Date: Sat-Sun, August 3-11, 2024
- Address: Kremmling
- About: 108th annual weeklong western rodeo and livestock show.
La Plata County Fair
- Date: Wed-Sun, August 7-11, 2024
- Address: Durango
- About: Like other state and county fairs, visitors will experience livestock competitions, homemade food competitions, 4-H project displays, and garden variety events.
Ouray County Fair
- Date: Thur-Sat, August 8-10, 2024
- Address: Ridgway
- About: Three days of Western heritage with a parade, fair, and BBQ, held at the Ouray County 4H Events Center & Fairgrounds. The rodeo is held a month later over Labor Day weekend.
Phamaly Theatre Company: A Chorus Line
- Thur-Sun, August 8-25, 2024
- Address: Denver
- About: Now in its 35th season, the Phamaly Theatre Company presents A Chorus Line with its disability-affirmative performance ensemble in Denver.
Rocky Mountain Folks Festival
- Date: Fri-Sun, August 9-11, 2024
- Address: Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons
- About: A three-day music and camping festival that showcases a range of artists and genres. Food and alcohol are sold on-site and outside food and drinks are permitted, excluding alcohol.
Sculpture In The Park
- Date: Fri-Sun, August 9-11, 2024
- Address: Benson Park, Loveland
- About: Invited artists present over three days their sculptures in Benson Park, including a silent auction and a chance to take home other souvenirs, now in its 40th year.
Telluride Jazz Festival
- Date: Fri-Sun, August 9-11, 2024
- Address: Telluride
- About: 47th year celebrating America’s destination jazz event, snuggled in the San Juan Mountains.
Western Welcome Week
- Date: Fri-Sun, August 9-18, 2024
- Address: Littleton
- About: Ten-day “homecoming” celebration inviting anyone who was born or has ever lived in Littleton to return home for a big party. Even those who’ve only visited Littleton are welcomed with open arms.
Vail Valley Brew’Au
- Date: Saturday, August 10, 2024
- Address: Nottingham Park, Avon
- About: Come out for live music, fresh craft beer, food trucks, Colorado sun, and fun activities in the Vail Valley at this family-friendly event.
Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race
- Date: Saturday, August 10, 2024
- Address: Leadville
- About: Colorado’s Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race is the second oldest of the major 100-mile bike races in North America. Well-known on an international level, bikers must qualify or win a lottery slot to enter this race.
The Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit
- Date: Saturday, August 10, 2024
- Address: Cascade
- About: Back for its 15th year, The Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit is a competitive race situated 14,115 feet above sea level. Offering multiple categories for competitors, racers will climb over 1,400 feet across the 12.5-mile Pikes Peak Highway course.
Mountain Arts Festival
- Date: Sat-Sun, August 10-11, 2024
- Address: Woodland Park
- About: Over 70 artists ranging from painters to woodworkers, metalworkers, jewelry artists, and pottery enthusiasts show up to present their crafts to the public to enjoy and purchase.
Telluride Mushroom Festival
- Date: Wed-Sun, August 14-18, 2024
- Address: Telluride
- About: Rejoice in all aspects of this fungus for the 42nd year. Events include lectures, forays, performances, workshops, parades, movies, cooking, and food.
Antiques at the Spanish Peaks Vintage Trailer Rally
- Date: Fri-Sun, August 16-18, 2024
- Address: La Veta Pines RV Park
- About: A three-day event showcasing refurbished vintage trailers and RVs.
Mountain Town Music Fest
- Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024
- Address: River Run Village, Keystone
- About: Concert festival with local food, craft vendors, and a bazaar.
Lafayette Peach Festival
- Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024
- Address: Lafayette
- About: The 28th annual peach fest showcases world-famous Palisade peaches. Taste peach pies, cobbler, and smoothies. Arts and crafts, antique dealers, artists, along with food and drink vendors. Live music, child activities, and live entertainment throughout the day.
Palisade Peach Festival
- Date: Fri-Sat, August 17-18, 2024
- Address: Palisade
- About: 56th year, enjoy two days of enjoying Palisade peaches. Last year’s festival topped more than 15,000 people from around the world.
Pikes Peak Regional Air Show
- Date: Saturday-Sunday, August 17-18, 2024
- Address: Colorado Springs
- About: The Pikes Peak Regional Air Show is a must-attend event for those who love military planes. Featuring live demonstrations, WWII Flying Warbirds, and a kids’ zone, this two-day event is meant for those who love air shows.
Durango Blues Train
- Date: Thur-Sat, August 22-24, 2024
- Address: Durango
- About: Attend one of two weekends on an epic, one-of-a-kind blues train, roundtrip from Durango to Silverton.
San Juan BrewFest
- Date: Fri-Sat, August 23-24, 2024
- Address: Durango
- About: Annual beer-tasting festival featuring live music and dozens of breweries at Buckley Park, in downtown Durango.
Colorado Springs Comic Con
- Date: Fri-Sun, August 23-25, 2024
- Address: Colorado Springs
- About: An annual three-day event for those who love comic books, sci-fi, cosplay, anime, gaming, and pop culture.
Handmade In Colorado Expo: Estes Park
- Date: Friday – Sunday, August 23 – 25, 2024
- Address: Bond Park, Estes Park
- About: 17th annual art event held over four weekends at four different venues around the state, showcasing various creations from Colorado artists.
Colorado State Fair & Rodeo
- Date: Fri-Mon, August 23 – September 2, 2024
- Address: Pueblo
- About: This widely popular eleven-day event is in its 152nd year, with parades, live music, rodeos, carnival, livestock, horse show, and hundreds of vendors selling everything from Indian tacos to handcrafted jewelry.
Venus de Miles
- Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024
- Address: Lyons
- About: Women’s bike rides and festival held annually since 2008, now in its 17th year.
Olathe Sweet Corn Festival
- Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024
- Address: Town Park, Olathe
- About: Spend a fun summer Saturday devouring the town’s famous sweet corn and listening to groovy live music.
Affordable Arts Fest
- Date: Sunday, August 25, 2024
- Address: Littleton
- About: A one-day art event in which visitors can purchase high-quality pieces, often originally priced much higher, for $150 or less.
Telluride Film Festival
- Date: Thur-Mon, August 29-September 2, 2024
- Address: Telluride
- About: One of the top film festivals in the U.S., now in its 51st year.
Keystone Oktoberfest
- Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
- Address: River Run Village, Keystone
- About: Keystone’s annual Oktoberfest with beer and brats. Activities include free face painting, a bounce house, and the Edelweiss Polka Dancers.
Four Corners Folk Festival
- Date: Fri-Sun, August 30-September 1, 2024
- Address: Pagosa Springs
- About: Highlights for the 27th annual Folk Fest include food vendors, a beer garden, live folk music, and kids’ entertainment. Many people camp at the event on Reservoir Hill or a satellite spot, with campsites available for tents and RVs for a fee.
Caveman Music Festival
- Date: Fri-Sun, August 30-September 1, 2024
- Address: Monument Lake Resort, Weston
- About: Three-day concert weekend over Labor Day, featuring 20+ musical acts. Tent camp, bring the trailer, or rent a room in the lodge or rustic cabin.
Rocky Mountain Irish Gathering
- Date: Cancelled for 2024, returning for 2025
- Address: Downtown Fort Collins
- About: Three-day festival celebrating the story of Ireland. Soak in the Irish ambiance with food, music, and drinks.
Festivals in September 2024

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 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.
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.
Colorado State Fair & Rodeo
- Date: Fri-Mon, August 23 – September 2, 2024
- Address: Pueblo
- About: This widely popular eleven-day event is in its 152nd year, with parades, live music, rodeos, carnival, livestock, horse show, and hundreds of vendors selling everything from Indian tacos to handcrafted jewelry.
Four Corners Motorcycle Rally
- Date: Thur-Sun, August 29–September 1, 2024
- Address: Durango
- About: The annual Four Corners Motorcycle Rally features live bands, poker runs, a Harley Davidson Giveaway, an Indian Scout Giveaway, and other festivities.
Telluride Film Festival
- Date: Thur-Mon, August 29-September 2, 2024
- Address: Telluride
- About: One of the top film festivals in the U.S., now in its 51st year.
Four Corners Folk Festival
- Date: Fri-Sun, August 30-September 1, 2024
- Address: Pagosa Springs
- About: Highlights for the 27th annual Folk Fest include food vendors, a beer garden, live folk music, and kids’ entertainment. Many people camp at the event on Reservoir Hill or a satellite spot, with campsites available for tents and RVs for a fee.
Caveman Music Festival
- Date: Fri-Sun, August 30-September 1, 2024
- Address: Monument Lake Resort, Weston
- About: Three-day concert weekend over Labor Day, featuring 20+ musical acts. Tent camp, bring the trailer, or rent a room in the lodge or rustic cabin.
Breckenridge Gathering at the Great Divide Art Festival
- Date: Sat-Mon,August 31-September 2, 2024
- Address: Downtown Breckenridge
- About: Ranked as one of the top 200 festivals in the U.S. by Sunshine Artists, this fine arts fest offers free admission over Labor Day weekend.
Labor Day Lift Off
- Date: Sat-Mon, August 31-September 2, 2024
- Address: Colorado Springs
- About: A colorful event that will have you looking toward the sky, Colorado Springs’s Labor Day Lift Off is great for the entire family. Taking place over 3 days, guests can watch as approximately 60 hot air balloons float around the city.
La Junta Tarantula Migration
- Date: September – early October
- Address: La Junta
- About: Each year, from September through early October, the Oklahoma brown tarantula comes out with a procession of male counterparts on a mission to find a mate. La Junta also hosts a festival in October to celebrate this unique occasion.
Ouray County Rodeo
- Date: Sun, September 1, 2024
- Address: Ridgway
- About: Two days of Western heritage with a parade, fair, and BBQ, held at the Ouray County 4H Events Center & Fairgrounds. The rodeo is held a month later over Labor Day weekend.
Denver Food + Wine Festival
- Date: Wed-Sat, September 4-7, 2024
- Address: Denver
- About: An extravagant multi-day culinary festival celebrating everything delicious to eat and drink, for those 21+, that benefits the Colorado Restaurant Foundation.
Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials
- Date: Wed-Sun, September 4-8, 2024
- Address: Meeker
- About: Five days of sheepdog herding competition held annually in September, celebrating its 36th year.
Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival
- Date: Fri-Sun, September 6-8, 2024
- Address: Estes Park
- About: Known as Scotfest, this three-day celebration, now in its 47th year, features large bagpipe marching bands, the Estes Tattoo, and the Longs Peak Concert. Highlights include live music, regional food, jousting tournaments, Highland dance, and local merchants.
Denver Mineral, Fossil, Gem, and Jewelry Show
- Date: Fri-Sun, September 6-15, 2024
- Address: National Western Complex, Denver
- About: Spend a day strolling through miles of tables and booths where 500+ dealers from all over the country come to sell their products and share the beautiful world of geo.
Rist Canyon Mountain Festival
- Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024
- Address: Bellvue
- About: Held annually on the first Saturday after Labor Day and featuring live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, and activities for kids, this festival helps to raise funds for the fire department
San Luis Valley Potato Festival
- Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024
- Address: Monte Vista
- About: Colorado’s San Luis Valley produces some of the finest potatoes around. Celebrate this starchy root vegetable at the annual SLV Potato Festival.
Steamboat OktoberWest
- Dates: Saturday, September 7, 2024
- Address: Steamboat Springs
- About: Over 30 brewers come to Steamboat’s mountain village for this 15th annual Octoberwest. Enjoy craft beer, live music, and a beef cook-off.
Colorado Artfest at Castle Rock
- Date: Sat-Sun, September 7-8, 2024
- Address: Castle Rock
- About: More than 110 artists ascend into Castle Rock for this annual fine arts fest.
Arapahoe County 5k Trail Run
- Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
- Address: Centennial
- About: An all-age event with proceeds benefiting the Arapahoe County Open Spaces, participants will follow the Cherry Creek Regional Trail before enjoying food from Famous Dave’s and drinks from Launchpad Brewery.
Southern Ute Tribal Fair & Powwow
- Date: Fri-Sun, September 13-15, 2024
- Address: Sky Ute Fairgrounds, Ignacio
- About: A grand celebration of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe in Ignacio, Colorado. Held since 1920, the excitement of gathering as a tribe and sharing traditions, food, and camaraderie has always been a highlight of each September.
Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
- Date: Fri-Sun, September 13-15, 2024
- Address: Town Park, Telluride
- About: In its 30th year, this popular event features world-class blues music and great local food.
High Peaks Music Festival
- Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
- Address: Westcliffe
- About: 14th annual festival showcasing the Valley’s top musical acts, held at the Feed Store Park and Amphitheatre.
Palmer Lake Wine Festival
- Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
- Address: Palmer Lake
- About: A one-day festival boasting samples from 25 wineries in a gorgeous outdoor setting.
TEDxBoulder
- Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
- Address: Boulder
- About: TEDx event held in Boulder at the Chautauqua Auditorium. It features more than a dozen speakers and performers giving inspirational and thought-provoking performances.
Pawtoberfest
- Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
- Address: Colorado Springs
- About: Annual festival with craft beer, cocktails, food vendors, and a 2-mile dog walk that benefits the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region.
Loveland Stone Age Fair
- Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
- Address: Loveland
- About: Sponsored by the Loveland Archaeological Society, the fair features displays of prehistoric artifacts, skills demonstrations, and lectures by archaeologists.
Handmade In Colorado Expo: Downtown Denver
- Date: Saturday – Sunday, September 14 – 15, 2024
- Address: Wynkoop Plaza at Union Station
- About: 17th annual art event held over four weekends at four different venues around the state, showcasing various creations from Colorado artists.
The 13th Floor Haunted House
- Date: Select days, mid September to early November 2024
- Address: Denver
- About: The 13th Floor Haunted House is Denver’s legendary and most horrifying Halloween event. If a night of fright is on your agenda, this is the place for you.
Aspen Filmfest
- Date: Tuesday-Sunday, September 17-22, 2024
- Address: Aspen
- About: Aspen Film’s flagship event, the 45th annual Filmfest, showcases narrative and documentary features, along with international independent films.
Breck Film Festival
- Date: Thur-Sun, September 19-22, 2024
- Address: Breckenridge
- About: The 44th annual festival features a variety of independent films, premieres, receptions, educational programs, and retrospectives; 70+ films, parties, and forums.
Monte Vista 3rd Friday Art Walk
- Date: Friday, 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.
Colorfest Balloon Rally
- When: Fri-Sun, September 20-22, 2024
- Where: Pagosa Springs
- What: 37th anniversary of high-flying fun, held annually since 1986. The Passport to Pagosa Food & Wine Fest kicks off the festivities on Friday night with international wine and food pairings, followed by a 5k run and two mass ascensions.
Chile & Frijoles Festival
- Date: Fri-Sun, September 20-22, 2024
- Address: Pueblo
- About: Annual three-day pepper party held the third weekend after Labor Day. Farmers sell more than 50,000 pounds of peppers, including the Mirasol, a native to the Pueblo region.
Colorado Mountain Winefest
- Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
- Address: Riverbend Park, Palisade
- About: Dozens of local wineries attend Colorado’s premier wine festival, now in its 32nd season. There are interactive seminars, demos, live entertainment, fantastic food, unlimited wine samples, and plenty of vino for sale.
Lake City Uncorked Wine & Music Festival
- Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
- Address: Lake City
- About: Music and wine festival in one of Colorado’s most picturesque and remote towns.
Luvin Arms Gala
- Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
- Address: Erie
- About: An annual gala to raise donations for the Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary that features a live auction, cocktail hour, and vegan dinner.
Durango Autumn Arts Festival
- Date: Sat-Sun, September 21-22, 2024
- Address: Downtown Durango
- About: Discover a weekend of arts and crafts on Second Avenue in downtown Durango. Explore the various booths selling their handmade goods among the fall colors.
Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown
- Date: TBD 2024
- Address: Denver
- About: The ultimate pinball and gamer festival returns for its 20th year in 2024. Attend one or all three days and play all the games you can, no quarters are needed.
The summer season is loaded with exciting annual events in Colorado. We hope you can find an exciting festival experience in the Rockies sometime in June, July, August or September.
Summer not here yet? Consider an annual spring festival or look ahead to the upcoming fall events.