Upcoming Summer Festivals in Colorado

The longest, sunniest day of the year signifies the start of another epic Colorado summer. The summer season in the United States runs from Wednesday, June 21st to Friday, September 22nd, 2023.

It seems like every week has too many festivals to choose from. ‘Tis 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.

Festivals in June 2023

Colorado Renaissance Festival

• Date: Saturday & Sunday, June 17 – August 6, 2023
• 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 22-24, 2023
• Address: Grand Junction
• About: Three-day country music party on the Western Slope, with camping available.

Telluride Yoga Festival

• Date: Thur-Sun, June 22-25, 2023
• 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.

Telluride Wine Festival

• Date: Thur-Sun, June 22-25, 2023
• Address: Telluride
• About: This annual four-day festival with many wine tastings, lunches, lectures, and vineyard tours lives on in 2023! They’re coming back better than ever with a new culinary village.

Greeley Stampede

• Date: Thur-Tues, June 22 – July 4, 2023
• Address: Greeley
• About: 102nd 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 22 – August 3, 2023
• Address: Vail
• About: Orchestras from around the world perform in the vibrant Vail Valley during the peak of the summer season.

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 23-25, 2023
• Address: Bond Park, Downtown Estes Park
• 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.

Denver Pride 5k

• Date: Saturday, June 24, 2023
• 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 24, 2023
• 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 24-25, 2023
• 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 2023
• 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.

Festivals in July 2023

Mind Blown Telluride

• Date: Fri-Sat, December – March & June – September 2023
• 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: Fri-Sat, May 12 – July 1, 2023
• 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: Wed & Thurs, May 17 – September 2023
• 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.

Monte Vista 3rd Friday Art Walk

• Date: Friday, May 19, June 16, July 21, and August 18, 2023
• 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 21 – October 15, 2023
• 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 3 – August 12, 2023
• 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 9 & 23 and July 14 & 21, 2023
• 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 11 – August 13, 2023
• 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, June 12 – August 21, 2023
• 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 17 – August 6, 2023
• 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: Thur-Tues, June 22 – July 4, 2023
• Address: Greeley
• About: 102nd 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 22 – August 3, 2023
• 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: 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.

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.

Central City Opera Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, June 24 – August 6, 2023
• Address: 124 Eureka St, Central City
• About: Annual summer series featuring numerous stage productions of famous operas, held at the Central City Opera House.

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.

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.

FAN EXPO Denver

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 30 – July 2, 2023
• 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.

​Range Call

• Date: Fri-Tues, June 30 – July 4, 2023
• Address: Meeker
• About: The oldest annual rodeo in Colorado is back for the 138th year. Celebrate Meeker’s western heritage during the family fun Range Call.

Stills In The Hills

• Date: Saturday, July 1, 2023
• Address: Central City
• About: Main Street in historic Central City hosts the 9th 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.

Cherry Creek Arts Festival

• Date: Sat-Mon, July 1-3, 2023
• Address: Denver
• About: 32nd cultural celebration of visual, culinary, and performing arts since 1991.

Cowboys’ Roundup Days

• Date: Fourth of July Weekend 2023
• Where: Downtown Steamboat Springs
• About: 120th 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.

Art in the Park 

• Date: Sat-Sun, July 1-2, 2023
• Address: La Veta
• About: A 2-day event showcasing local handmade goods from a variety of artisans hosted by the Spanish Peaks Art Council.

Paonia Cherry Days

• Date: Mon-Tues, July 3-4, 2023
• Where: Paonia
• About: 77th 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.

Plateau Valley Heritage Days

• Date: Fourth of July Weekend 2023
• 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.

Breckenridge July Art Festival

• Date: Thur-Sat, July 6-8, 2023
• Address: Downtown Breckenridge
• About: One of Colorado’s top free art festivals held around the Fourth of July, now in its 40th year.

High Mountain Hay Fever Bluegrass Festival

• Date: Thur-Sun, July 6-9, 2023
• 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.

Colorado Brewers Rendezvous

• Date: Fri-Sat, July 7-8, 2023
• Address: Riverside Park, Salida
• About: 27th annual beer festival held on the banks of the Arkansas River, featuring more than 70 breweries, 200 beers, and live music.

Crested Butte Wildflower Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, July 7-16, 2023
• 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.

A Taste of Colorado

• Date: Sundays, May 14, June 4, July 9, & August 6, 2023
• 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, now in its 40th year.

Pikes Peak Or Bust Rodeo

• Date: Tues-Sat, July 11-15, 2023
• Address: Colorado Springs
• About: A five-day summer rodeo festival that’s now in its 82nd 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 13-15, 2023
• 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.

Telluride Americana Music Festival

• Date: Thur-Sun, July 13-16, 2023
• 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 14-16, 2023
• 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.

Silverthorne Fine Art Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, July 14-16, 2023
• Address: Silverthorne
• About: Free weekend of art showcasing the works of more than 80 of America’s top artists in 13 distinct categories, in its 5th year.

Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival

• Date: Saturday, July 15, 2023
• 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 15, 2023
• Address: Bison Park, Castle Rock
• About: 19th annual single-day event showcasing more than two dozen wineries and over 180 choices of Colorado wine.

Tour de Steamboat

• Date: Saturday, July 15, 2023
• Address: Steamboat Springs
• About: A non-competitive bike race open to riders of all ages and skill levels that benefit multiple non-profit organizations in the Yampa Valley.

Keystone Wine & Jazz Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, July 15-16, 2023
• Address: River Run Village, Keystone
• About: Tastings of over 300 international wines available. Special events include wine seminars and jazz concerts.

Manassa Pioneer Days

• Date: Thur-Sat, July 20-22, 2023
• Address: Manassa
• About: Old-time festival celebrating the San Luis Valley’s rich heritage, with carnival rides, parade, rodeo, and demolition derby.

Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival

• Date: Fri-Sat, July 21-22, 2023
• Address: Centennial Park, Cañon City
• About: A two-day festival filled with whitewater competitions, family enjoyment, and live music.

Rocky Mountain State Games

• Date: Fri-Sun, July 21-23, 2023
• Address: Colorado Springs
• About: A high-intensity, extremely fun, and competitive weekend of Olympic-style sporting events for athletes of all ages and abilities.

Denver Summer Brew Fest

• Date: Saturday, July 22, 2023
• Address: Denver
• About: Sample from over one hundred craft beers and forty-five breweries, with 3 event sessions in 1 day to choose from.

Cheesman Park Art Fest

• Date: Sat-Sun, July 22-23, 2023
• Address: Cheesman Park, Denver
• About: 10th 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 22-23, 2023
• 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.

Tough Mudder

• Date: Sat-Sun, July 22-23, 2023
• Address: Byers
• About: 5k, 10k, 15k, and Infinity 8-hour course options of endurance and obstacle challenges around the hills of May Farms. It’s designed with 30 obstacles by British Special Forces. Prices increase the later you sign up.

Kit Carson County Fair and Pro Rodeo

• Date: Mon-Sat, July 24-29, 2023
• Address: Burlington
• About: A western festival featuring livestock shows, rodeos, carnival rides, food vendors, arts, crafts, and plenty of live music.

Durango Fiesta Days

• Date: Wed-Sun, July 26-30, 2023
• Address: Durango
• About: The annual Fiesta Days, established in 1935, is an important festival in Durango that celebrates local flavors and the southwestern town’s colorful heritage with a rodeo, petting zoo, parade, and plenty of delicious food vendors.

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.

Evergreen Jazz Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, July 28-30, 2023
• 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 28-30, 2023
• 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 at Olson Campground. Fishing and tubing are fun nearby river activities.

Underground Music Showcase

• Date: Fri-Sun, July 28-30, 2023
• Address: Denver
• About: 3-day outdoor music festival in Denver that features global bands performing throughout the Baker neighborhood.

Vail Dance Festival

• Date: Fri-Mon, July 28 – August 7, 2023
• 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, July 29, 2023
• Address: Boulder Bandshell
• About: Boulder Opera showcases an evening performance at Boulder Bandshell in Central Park. This year’s show features a condensed version of Der Ring des Nibelungen by Wagner.

Evergreen Summerfest

• Date: Sat-Sun, July 29-30, 2023
• 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.

Delta County Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Sat-Sun, July 29 – August 6, 2023
• Address: Hotchkiss
• About: 118th annual western extravaganza with a slew of activities including rodeo events.

Bronc Day

• Date: Saturday, July 29, 2023
• Address: Green Mountain Falls
• About: 85th year of family fun in Southern Colorado featuring games, food, vendors, a stick pony rodeo, and a parade.

Hot Air Balloon Rodeo

• Date: Sat-Sun, July 29-30, 2023
• Address: Steamboat Springs
• About: Gathering of hot air balloons for a spectacular two-day event featuring mass ascensions and a “rodeo” event.

RIDE Festival

• Date: TBD 2023
• Address: Telluride
• About: 11th annual rock and roll fest featuring killer musical acts in Town Park and around Telluride.

JUL-IPA Festival

• Date: TBD 2023
• Address: Boulder
• About: 15th annual beer fest and rooftop party, with 100% of proceeds benefiting 100% Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence.

Festivals in August 2023

Mind Blown Telluride

• Date: Fri-Sat, December – March & June – September 2023
• 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.

Civic Center EATS

• Date: Wed & Thurs, May 17 – September 2023
• 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.

Monte Vista 3rd Friday Art Walk

• Date: Friday, May 19, June 16, July 21, and August 18, 2023
• 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 21 – October 15, 2023
• 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.

Film on the Rocks

• Date: Mondays, June 12 – August 21, 2023
• 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.

Yoga on the Rocks

• Date: Saturdays, June 3 – August 12, 2023
• 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 11 – August 13, 2023
• 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.

Colorado Renaissance Festival

• Date: Sat & Sun, June 17 – August 6, 2023
• 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 22 – August 3, 2023
• 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: 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.

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.

Delta County Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Sat-Sun, July 29 – August 6, 2023
• Address: Hotchkiss
• About: 118th annual western extravaganza with a slew of activities including rodeo events.

Vail Dance Festival

• Date: Fri-Mon, July 28 – August 7, 2023
• 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.

Breckenridge August Art Festival

• Date: Thur-Sat, August 3-5, 2023
• Address: Downtown Breckenridge
• About: Over 100 of the country’s top artists descend on Main Street in Breck for one of America’s most celebrated art events, now in its 22nd year.

Archuleta County Fair

• Date: Thur-Sun, August 3-6, 2023
• Address: Pagosa Springs
• About: Hosting its 72nd 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 4-6, 2023
• Address: Crested Butte Community School
• About: In its 51st 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 4-6, 2023
• 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.

Olathe Sweet Corn Festival

• Date: Saturday, August 5, 2023
• Address: Town Park, Olathe
• About: Spend a fun summer Saturday devouring the town’s famous sweet corn and listing to groovy live music.

Colorado Scottish Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, August 5-6, 2023
• 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 5-6, 2023
• Address: Keystone
• About: Over 30 microbreweries, mountain music, and home cooking come together in River Run Village for the 26th straight year.

A Taste of Colorado

• Date: Sundays, May 14, June 4, July 9, & August 6, 2023
• 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, now in its 40th year.

Middle Park Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Sun-Sun, August 6-13, 2023
• Address: Kremmling
• About: 107th annual weeklong western rodeo and livestock show.

La Plata County Fair

• Date: Wed-Sun, August 9-13, 2023
• 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.

Kids Adventure Games

• Date: Thur-Sun, August 10-13, 2023
• Address: Maloit Park, Vail
• About: The only multi-city adventure race for children ages 6-14 that is tailored to the natural landscape of the host city.

Ouray County Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Thur-Sun, August 10-13 & Monday, September 4, 2023
• 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.

Rocky Mountain Folks Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 11-13, 2023
• 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 11-13, 2023
• 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 39th year.

Telluride Jazz Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 11-13, 2023
• Address: Telluride
• About: 46th year celebrating America’s destination jazz event, snuggled in the San Juan Mountains.

Rocky Mountain Irish Gathering

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 11-13, 2023
• Address: Downtown Fort Collins
• About: Three-day festival celebrating the story of Ireland. Soak in the Irish ambiance with food, music, and drinks.

Western Welcome Week

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 11-20, 2023
• 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.

Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race

• Date: Saturday, August 12, 2023
• 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 12, 2023
• Address: Cascade
• About: Back for its 14th 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 12-13, 2023
• 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 16-20, 2023
• 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.

Phamaly Theatre Company: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

• Date: Thur-Sat, August 17 – September 2, 2023
• Address: Denver
• About: Now in its 34th season, the Phamaly Theatre Company presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream with its disability-affirmative performance ensemble in Denver.

Palisade Peach Festival

• Date: Fri-Sat, August 18-19, 2023
• Address: Palisade
• About: 55th year, enjoy two days of enjoying Palisade peaches. Last year’s festival topped more than 15,000 people from around the world.

Antiques at the Spanish Peaks Vintage Trailer Rally

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 18-20, 2023
• Address: La Veta Pines RV Park
• About: A three-day event showcasing refurbished vintage trailers and RVs.

Mushroom & Wine Festival

• Date: Fri-Mon, August 18-21, 2023
• Address: Purgatory Resort, Durango
• About: Celebrate a bounty of wild mushrooms with a mushroom dinner, guided hunt, and culinary showcase, all paired with wine.

Vail Valley Brew’Au

• Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023
• 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.

Mountain Town Music Fest

• Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023
• Address: River Run Village, Keystone
• About: Concert festival with local food, craft vendors, and a bazaar.

Lafayette Peach Festival

• Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023
• Address: Lafayette
• About: 24th 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.

Arapahoe County 5k Trail Run

• Date: Thursday, August 24, 2023
• 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.

Durango Blues Train

• Date: Thur-Sat, August 24-26, 2023
• 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 25-26, 2023
• 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 25-27, 2023
• Address: Colorado Springs
• About: An annual three-day event for those who love comic books, sci-fi, cosplay, anime, gaming, and pop culture.

No Barriers Summit

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 25-27, 2023
• Address: Copper Mountain
• About: A multi-day event with inspirational speakers, adaptive activities, and entertainment that has the aim of bringing people of all abilities together.

Handmade In Colorado Expo: Estes Park

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 25-27, 2023
• Address: Bond Park, Estes Park
• About: 16th annual art event held over three weekends at three different venues, showcasing various creations from Colorado artists.

Colorado State Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Fri-Mon, August 25 – September 4, 2023
• Address: Pueblo
• About: Widely popular eleven-day event with parades, live music, rodeos, carnival, livestock, horse show, and hundreds of vendors selling everything from Indian Tacos to handcrafted jewelry.

Affordable Arts Fest

• Date: Sunday, August 27, 2023
• 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.

Saguache Community Pow Wow

• Date: TBD 2023
• Address: Saguache
• About: Come by this free festival honoring Native American songs, dances, and cultures. A myriad of indigenous tribes come together for this annual summer pow-wow.

Pickin’ On The Divide Bluegrass Festival

• Date: TBD 2023
• Address: Limbach Park, Monument
• About: Full day of bluegrass jamming, food trucks, and craft vendors in downtown Monument.

Colorado Classic

• Date: Looking for new sponsors for 2023
• Address: Steamboat Springs, Avon, Golden, Denver
• About: This is a unique women’s professional bike race that occurs in four Colorado cities. Watch the live-action and then enjoy the Colorado lifestyle.

Festivals in September 2023

Mind Blown Telluride

• Date: Fri-Sat, December – March & June – September 2023
• 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.

Civic Center EATS

• Date: Wed & Thurs, May 17 – September 2023
• 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.

Highlands Farmers Market

• Date: Sundays, May 21 – October 15, 2023
• 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.

Phamaly Theatre Company: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

• Date: Thur-Sat, August 17 – September 2, 2023
• Address: Kilstrom Theatre, Denver
• About: Now in its 34th season, the Phamaly Theatre Company presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream with its disability-affirmative performance ensemble in Northglenn.

Colorado State Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Fri-Mon, August 25 – September 4, 2023
• Address: Pueblo
• About: Widely popular eleven-day event with parades, live music, rodeos, carnival, livestock, horse show, and hundreds of vendors selling everything from Indian Tacos to handcrafted jewelry.

Four Corners Folk Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, September 2-4, 2022
• Address: Pagosa Springs
• About: Highlights for the 25th 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 at a satellite spot, with campsites available for tents and RVs for a fee.

Gourmet on Gore

• Date: Fri-Sun, September 2-4, 2022
• Address: Vail
• About: A 3-day open-air festival in Vail Village centered around good food, wine, beer, and music. Guests will not only be able to enjoy a range of curated meals and beverages but also participate in activities like yoga or the Trail to Table Hike.

Four Corners Motorcycle Rally

• Date: Thur-Mon, August 31 – September 4, 2023
• 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: Fri-Mon, September 1-4, 2023
• Address: Telluride
• About: One of the top film festivals in the U.S., now in its 50th year.

Keystone Oktoberfest

• Date: Saturday, September 2, 2023
• 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.

Breckenridge Gathering at the Great Divide Art Festival

• Date: Sat-Mon, September 2-4, 2023
• 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, September 2-4, 2023
• Address: Colorado Springs
• About: A colorful event that will have you looking toward the sky, Colorado Spring’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.

Ouray County Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Thur-Sun, August 10-13 & Monday, September 4, 2023
• 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 6-9, 2023
• 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 6-10, 2023
• Address: Meeker
• About: Five days of sheepdog herding competition held annually in September, celebrating its 35th year.

Southern Ute Tribal Fair & Powwow

• Date: Fri-Sun, September 8-10, 2023
• 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.

Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, September 8-10, 2023
• Address: Estes Park
• About: Known as Scotfest, this three-day celebration, now in its 46th 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 8-17, 2023
• 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.

Friends of Raymer Car Show

• Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023
• Address: New Raymer
• About: 7th annual car, truck, motorcycle, and tractor show in the small town of Raymer. Boasting music, food, and a cornhole tournament, all proceeds are used to restore the town’s historic buildings.

High Peaks Music Festival

• Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023
• Address: Westcliffe
• About: 13th annual festival showcasing the Valley’s top musical acts, held at the Feed Store Park and Amphitheatre.

Lafayette Brew Fest

• Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023
• Address: Lafayette
• About: Free to enter brew fest featuring a variety of local breweries within 75 miles of Lafayette.

Palmer Lake Wine Festival

• Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023
• Address: Palmer Lake
• About: A one-day festival boasting samples from 25 wineries in a gorgeous outdoor setting.

Rist Canyon Mountain Festival

• Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023
• 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 9, 2023
• 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 9, 2023
• Address: Steamboat Springs
• About: Over 30 brewers come to Steamboat’s mountain village for this annual Octoberfest. Enjoy craft beer, live music, and a beef cook-off.

Colorado Artfest at Castle Rock

• Date: Sat-Sun, September 9-10, 2023
• Address: Castle Rock
• About: More than 110 artists ascend into Castle Rock for this annual fine arts fest.

Colorfest Balloon Rally

• Date: Fri-Sun, September 15-17, 2023
• Addresss: Pagosa Springs
• About: 36th 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.

Telluride Blues & Brews Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, September 15-17, 2023
• Address: Town Park, Telluride
• About: In its 29th year, this popular event features world-class blues music and great local food.

Colorado Mountain Winefest

• Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023
• 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 16, 2023
• Address: Lake City
• About: Music and wine festival in one of Colorado’s most picturesque and remote towns.

Pawtoberfest

• Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023
• 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.

Handmade In Colorado Expo: Skyline Park

• Date: Sat-Sun, September 16-17, 2023
• Address: Skyline Park, Denver
• About: 16th annual art event held over three weekends at three different venues, showcasing various creations from Colorado artists.

Durango Autumn Arts Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, September 16-17, 2023
• 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 Rambler Fun-Fest

• Date: Saturday, September 17, 2023
• Address: Victor
• About:  An annual event where visitors can drink beer, listen to music, and check out the Ramblers and teams that will be heading through the Pikes Peak area for the RMR 500, testing their cars and picking up trash along the way.

Breckenridge Film Festival

• Date: Thur-Sun, September 21-24, 2023
• Address: Breckenridge
• About: 42nd annual festival features a variety of independent films, premieres, receptions, educational programs, and retrospectives; 70+ films, parties, and forums.

Telluride Autumn Classic

• Date: Thur-Sun, September 21-24, 2023
• Address: Telluride
• About: A 4-day mountain event celebrating everything an automobile, motorcycle, and airplane enthusiast could ever dream of.

Chile & Frijoles Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, September 22-24, 2023
• 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.

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