Upcoming Summer Festivals in Colorado

The longest, sunniest day of the year signifies the start of another epic Colorado summer festival season. Summertime in Colorado runs from Sunday, June 21st, 2026, to Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026.

It seems like every week has too many festivals to choose from. For a shortened list of favorites, consider these top summer events.

2026 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. The 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 2026

Strawberry Days

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 19-21, 2026
• Address: Glenwood Springs
• About: The 129th 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.

Food & Wine Classic in Aspen

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 19-21, 2026
• Address: Aspen
• About: Learn from world-renowned chefs who give cooking presentations and lectures, and enjoy top-notch cooking and wine, as well as beer, wine, and cocktails.

Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series

• Date: Fridays & Saturdays | June 19 – August 29, 2026
• Address: Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds, Steamboat Springs
• About: Every summer on Friday and Saturday evenings, PBR rodeo cowboys compete in the Yampa Valley.

Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

• Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
• 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 102nd year, cars and motorcycles race up Pike Peak Highway in what’s known as the “Race to the Clouds”.

Battlemoor

• Date: Wed-Sun, June 23-28, 2026
• Address: Sporleder Centennial Ranch, Aguilar
• About: Since 2009, Battlemoor has recreated historic battles and medieval times around Colorado.

Greeley Stampede

• Date: Wednesday, June 24 – Sunday, July 5, 2026
• Address: Greeley
• About: The 105th annual Stampede features a PRCA rodeo, live country music, monster trucks, a demolition derby, carnival, roller derby, fireworks, and one of the largest Independence Day parades in the nation.

Telluride Yoga Festival

• Date: Thur-Sun, June 25-28, 2026
• 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.

Aspen Ideas Festival

• Date: Thursday-Wednesday, June 25-July 1, 2026
• Address: Aspen
• About: The 22nd annual Aspen Ideas Festival brings really bright people together to learn from and inspire. Attend group discussions, picnic lunches, and other events designed to teach.

Keystone Bacon & Bourbon Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, June 27-28, 2026
• 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: Select Days | June 28-July 5, 2026
• Address: Telluride
• About: Local music directors set out to curate an intriguing and cultural festival that promotes the joy of chamber music melodies and the spontaneous connection between locals and tourists alike.

Denver Pride 5k

• Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
• 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.

Stills In The Hills

• Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
• Address: Central City
• About: Main Street in historic Central City hosts the 12th 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.

Denver PrideFest

• Date: Saturday-Sunday, June 27-28, 2026
• Address: Civic Center Park, Denver
• About: The 53rd year Denver PrideFest welcomes all to come celebrate this community event over the weekend. It begins with the Denver Pride 5K and follows with fun events on Saturday and Sunday.

Vail Lacrosse Shootout

• Date: Sat-Sun, June 27 – July 5, 2026
• 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 27-August 2, 2026
• Address: 124 Eureka St, Central City
• About: Annual summer series featuring numerous stage productions of famous operas, held at the Central City Opera House.

Festivals in July 2026

Civic Center EATS

• Date: Wednesdays and Thursdays | May 13-October 15, 2026
• 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, July 17, & August 21, 2026
• 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.

South Pearl Farmers’ Market

• Date: Sundays | May 3 – November 8, 2026
• Address: Pearl Street & East Arkansas Avenue, Denver
• About: This is one of the top Denver area farmers’ markets that has been happening since 2001. They keep the produce and fare as local and fresh as possible.

Highlands Farmers Market

• Date: Sundays | May 10 – October 25, 2026
• Address: Highland Square, 32nd Avenue, Denver
• About: Great farmer’s market with handcrafted goods and locally grown produce. Don’t go hungry because there is plenty of homemade food for sale, fresh and ready to eat.

Aspen Ideas Festival

• Date: Thursday-Wednesday, June 25-July 1, 2026
• Address: Aspen
• About: The 22nd annual Aspen Ideas Festival brings really bright people together to learn from and inspire. Attend group discussions, picnic lunches, and other events designed to teach.

Yoga on the Rocks

• Date: Saturdays | late May to early August (last series: May 31 – August 9, 2025)
• 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 | May 30-August 2, 2026
• Address: 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.

Breckenridge Sunday Market

• Date: Sundays, June 7 – September 6, 2026
• Address: Main Street Station Plaza, Breckenridge
• About: More than 70 vendors from all over Colorado will be at this weekly farmers’ market held on Sundays from early June to early September.

Film on the Rocks

• Date: Select Mondays | TBD 2026
• 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: Saturdays & Sundays | June 13-August 2, 2026
• 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: Wednesday, June 24 – Sunday, July 5, 2026
• Address: Greeley
• About: The 105th 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: mid-June – late-July 2026
• 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 19 – August 29, 2026
• 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: Select days | June 28 – July 5, 2026
• Address: Telluride
• About: Local music directors set out to curate an intriguing and cultural festival that promotes the joy of chamber music melodies and the spontaneous connection between locals and tourists alike.

Aspen Music Festival

• Date: Select days | July 1-August 23, 2026
• 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-Sun, June 27 – July 5, 2026
• 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 27-August 2, 2026
• 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: Monday-Sunday, July 1-5, 2026
• 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: TBD 2026 (last event: Thursday-Friday, July 3-4, 2025)
• 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 2-4, 2026
• Address: Downtown Breckenridge
• About: One of Colorado’s top free art festivals held around the Fourth of July, now in its 43rd year.

​Range Call

• Date: Thur-Sun, July 2-5, 2026
• Address: Meeker
• About: The oldest annual rodeo in Colorado is back for the 141st year. Celebrate Meeker’s Western heritage during the family fun Range Call.

Paonia Cherry Days

• Date: Fri-Sat, July 3-4, 2026
• Where: Paonia
• About: The 80th 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.

Cowboys’ Roundup Days

• Date: Thur-Sun, July 3-5, 2026
• Where: Downtown Steamboat Springs
• About: The 123rd 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.

Colorado Music Festival

• Date: Select days | July 9 – August 9, 2026
• Address: Boulder
• About: Six weeks of symphonies, orchestras, and other classical music. It’s held at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium, now in its 48th year.

Cherry Creek Arts Festival

• Date: Friday-Sunday, July 3-5, 2026
• Address: Denver
• About: It’s the 34th cultural celebration of visual, culinary, and performing arts, happening since 1991.

Art in the Park 

• Date: Friday-Saturday, July 3-4, 2026
• Address: La Veta
• About: A 2-day event showcasing local handmade goods from a variety of artisans hosted by the Spanish Peaks Art Council.

High Country Stampede Rodeo

• Date: Saturdays from July 4 – August 15, 2026
• Address: Fraser
• About: Heading into its 43rd season of rodeo competition, this is a fantastic summer event for the Grand County community.

Cattlemen’s Days

• Date: Thur-Sat, July 9-11, 2026
• 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 9-12, 2026
• Address: Westcliffe
• About: Four-day bluegrass festival featuring over fifteen bands that has generated over $900,000 for Custer County charities since 2003. Pet-friendly camping sites are available next to the fairgrounds.

Colorado Black Arts Festival

• Date: Friday-Sunday, July 10-12, 2026
• Address: City Park West, Denver
• About: Weekend of African-American culture with food, drinks, music, and outstanding art. There’s a fun parade on Saturday.

Crested Butte Wildflower Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, July 10-19, 2026
• 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: Saturday, July 11, 2026
• Address: Riverside Park, Salida
• About: The 30th annual beer festival is 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 11, 2026
• Address: Breckenridge
• About: Annual summer beer festival with over thirty breweries, live music, and local vendors with options for unlimited tastings.

Silverthorne Fine Art Festival

• Date: Saturday-Sunday, July 11-12, 2026
• Address: Silverthorne
• About: Free weekend of art showcasing the works of more than 80 of America’s top artists in 13 distinct categories.

Pikes Peak Or Bust Rodeo

• Date: Tues-Sat, July 14-18, 2026
• Address: Colorado Springs
• About: A five-day summer rodeo festival that’s now in its 85th year. Come witness a range of championship rodeo events and western festivities at the base of Pikes Peak.

Manassa Pioneer Days

• Date: Thur-Sat, July 16-18, 2026
• Address: Manassa
• About: An 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 17-18, 2026
• 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 17-19, 2026
• Address: Colorado Springs
• About: It is a high-intensity, extremely fun, and competitive weekend of Olympic-style sporting events for athletes of all ages and abilities.

Gold Rush Days

• Date: Fri-Sun, July 17-19, 2026
• Address: Victor
• About: A fun weekend of events centered around Victor’s rich mining heritage. Go deep inside real mines on guided tours, play mining games, do gold panning, and enjoy live music. There’s even a vintage baseball tournament.

Keystone Wine & Jazz Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, July 18-19, 2026
• Address: River Run Village, Keystone
• About: Tastings of over 300 international wines available. Special events include wine seminars and jazz concerts.

Evergreen Summerfest

• Date: Sat-Sun, July 18-19, 2026
• Address: Evergreen
• About: More than 100 artists gather for this community fine arts and crafts festival, now in its 46th year. Summerfest kicks off Arts Alive Evergreen, a ten-day showcase of visual and performing arts.

Evergreen Jazz Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, July 24-26, 2026
• 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 24-26, 2026
• Address: Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons
• About: The 54th annual RockyGrass music festival features 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 river activities.

Underground Music Showcase

• Date: Fri-Sun, July 24-26, 2026
• Address: Denver
• About: A 3-day outdoor music festival in Denver that features global bands performing throughout the Baker neighborhood.

Douglas County Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Fri-Sat, July 24-August 3, 2026
• Address: Castle Rock
• About: A Western and agriculture-focused festival featuring fun events for all ages. Don’t miss the PCRA rodeos and various livestock shows. The real highlight for most is the parade in downtown Castle Rock, as well as the carnival.

Bronc Day

• Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
• Address: Green Mountain Falls
• About: 88th 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 25-26, 2026
• Address: Cheesman Park, Denver
• About: The 13th annual art fest invites more than one hundred national, juried artists and craftsmen to showcase their work around Cheesman Park.

Kit Carson County Fair & Pro Rodeo

• Date: Sat-Sat, July 25-August 1, 2026
• Address: Burlington
• About: A Western festival featuring livestock shows, rodeos, carnival rides, food vendors, arts and crafts, and plenty of live music.

Telluride Reserve

• Date: Thur-Sat, July 30-August 1, 2026
• Address: Mountain Village
• About: If you’re serious about food and wine and unforgettable vacations, consider this awesome summer festival in Telluride.

Vail Dance Festival

• Date: Fri-Tue, July 31–August 10, 2026
• Address: Vail
• About: A premier 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.

Archuleta County Fair

• Date: Thur-Sun, July 30-August 2, 2026
• Address: Pagosa Springs
• About: Hosting its 75th 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.

Festivals in August 2026

Civic Center EATS

• Date: Wednesday and Thursday, early May to mid October, 2025
• 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.

South Pearl Farmers’ Market

• Date: Sundays | May 4 – November 9, 2025
• Address: Pearl Street & East Arkansas Avenue, Denver
• About: This is one of the top Denver area farmers’ markets that has been happening since 2001. They keep the produce and fare as local and fresh as possible.

Highlands Farmers Market

• Date: Sundays | May 18 – October 12, 2025
• Address: Highland Square, 32nd Avenue, Denver
• About: Great farmer’s market with handcrafted goods and locally grown produce. Don’t go hungry because there is plenty of homemade food for sale, fresh and ready to eat.

Yoga on the Rocks

• Date: Saturdays | May 31 – August 9, 2025
• 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 7 – August 10, 2025
• Address: 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.

Breckenridge Sunday Market

• Date: Sundays, June 8 – September 7, 2025
• Address: Main Street Station Plaza, Breckenridge
• About: More than 70 vendors from all over Colorado will be at this weekly farmers market held on Sundays from early June to early September.

Colorado Renaissance Festival

• Date: Saturday & Sunday, mid June to early August 2025
• 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.

Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series

• Date: Fridays & Saturdays | June 20 – August 23, 2025
• 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, July 3-August 24, 2025
• 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 28-July 3, 2025
• 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: Thur-Sun, July 3 – August 3, 2025
• Address: Boulder
• About: Six weeks of symphonies, orchestras, and other classical music. It’s held at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium, now in its 47th year.

High Country Stampede Rodeo

• Date: Saturdays from July 5-August 16, 2025
• Address: Fraser
• About: Heading into its 42nd season of rodeo competition, this is a fantastic summer event for the Grand County community.

Douglas County Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Fri-Sat, July 25-August 3, 2025
• Address: Castle Rock
• About: A Western and agriculture-focused festival featuring fun events for all ages. Don’t miss the PCRA rodeos and various livestock shows. The real highlight for most is the parade in downtown Castle Rock, as well as the carnival.

Douglas County Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Fri-Sat, July 25-August 3, 2025
• Address: Castle Rock
• About: A Western and agriculture-focused festival featuring fun events for all ages. Don’t miss the PCRA rodeos and various livestock shows. The real highlight for most is the parade in downtown Castle Rock, as well as the carnival.

Vail Dance Festival

• Date: Fri-Tue, July 26 – August 5, 2025
• Address: Vail
• About: A premier 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.

Telluride Reserve

• Date: Thur-Sat, July 31-August 2, 2025
• Address: Mountain Village
• About: If you’re serious about food and wine and unforgettable vacations, consider this awesome summer festival in Telluride.

Opera in the Park

• Date: Saturday-Sunday, August 2-3, 2025
• Address: Boulder Bandshell
• About: Boulder Opera showcases an evening performance at Boulder Bandshell in Central Park. This year’s show features Bella Voce.

Archuleta County Fair

• Date: Thur-Sun, July 31-August 3, 2025
• Address: Pagosa Springs
• About: Hosting its 74th 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 1-3, 2025
• Address: Crested Butte Community School
• About: In its 53rd 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 1-3, 2025
• 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.

Keystone Bluegrass & Beer Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, August 2-3, 2025
• Address: Keystone
• About: Over 30 microbreweries, mountain music, and home cooking come together in River Run Village for the 29th year.

Middle Park Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Sun-Sun, August 3-10, 2025
• Address: Kremmling
• About: 109th annual weeklong Western rodeo and livestock show.

High Peaks Summerfest

• Date: Sundays | August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2025
• Address: Westcliffe
• About: Combines two previous Westcliffe events, Summer in the Park Concerts and the High Peaks Music Festival, into 5 Sundays in August.

La Plata County Fair

• Date: Wed-Sun, August 6-10, 2025
• 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: Thursday-Sunday, August 7-10, 2025
• Address: Vail
• About: The only multi-city adventure race for children ages 6-14 that is tailored to the natural landscape of the host city.

Phamaly Theatre Company: Pippin

• Thur-Sun, August 7-24, 2025
• Address: Denver
• About: Now in its 36th season, the Phamaly Theatre Company presents Pippin with its disability-affirmative performance ensemble in Denver.

Rocky Mountain Folks Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 8-10, 2025
• 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 8-10, 2025
• Address: Benson Park, Loveland
• About: Invited artists present their sculptures in Benson Park over three days, including a silent auction and a chance to take home other souvenirs; now in its 41st year.

Telluride Jazz Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 8-10, 2025
• Address: Telluride
• About: 48th year celebrating America’s destination jazz event, nestled in the San Juan Mountains.

Western Welcome Week

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 8-17, 2025
• Address: Littleton
• About: The ten-day “homecoming” celebration invites 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 9, 2025
• 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 9, 2025
• Address: Cascade
• About: Back for its 16th 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 13-17, 2025
• Address: Woodland Park
• About: Over 70 artists, ranging from painters to woodworkers, metalworkers, jewelry artists, and pottery enthusiast,s show up to present their crafts to the public to enjoy and purchase.

Telluride Mushroom Festival

• Date: Wed-Sun, August 13-17, 2025
• Address: Telluride
• About: Rejoice in all aspects of this fungus for the 45th year. Events include lectures, forays, performances, workshops, parades, movies, cooking, and food.

Monte Vista 3rd Friday Art Walk

• Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
• 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.

Palisade Peach Festival

• Date: Fri-Sat, August 15-16, 2025
• Address: Palisade
• About: 57th year, enjoy two days of enjoying Palisade peaches. Last year’s festival attracted more than 15,000 people from around the world.

Rocky Mountain Book & Paper Fair

• Date: Fri-Sat, August 15-16, 2025
• Address: Castle Rock
• About: Two-day book fair featuring dozens of authors and exhibitors at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

Antiques at the Spanish Peaks Vintage Trailer Rally

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 15-17, 2025
• Address: La Veta Pines RV Park
• About: A three-day event showcasing refurbished vintage trailers and RVs.

Colorado Springs Comic Con

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 15-17, 2025
• Address: Colorado Springs
• About: An annual three-day event for those who love comic books, sci-fi, cosplay, anime, gaming, and pop culture.

Breckenridge International Festival of the Arts

• Date: Fri-Sunday, August 15-24, 2025
• Address: Breckenridge
• About: This is one of the coolest art festivals as it’s held over ten days, both indoors and outside in nature.

Mountain Town Music Fest

• Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
• Address: River Run Village, Keystone
• About: Concert festival with local food, craft vendors, and a bazaar.

Mile High Power Fest

• Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
• Address: Oriental Theater, Denver
• About: The 2nd annual Mile High Power Fest showcases nine metal bands for a day of concerts at the Oriental Theater.

Lafayette Peach Festival

• Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
• Address: Lafayette
• About: The 29th annual peach fest showcases world-famous Palisade peaches. Taste peach pies, cobbler, and smoothies. Arts and crafts, antique dealers, and artists, along with food and drink vendors. Live music, children’s activities, and live entertainment throughout the day.

Film on the Rocks

• Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
• 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.

San Juan BrewFest

• Date: Fri-Sat, August 22-23, 2025
• Address: Durango
• About: Annual beer-tasting festival featuring live music and dozens of breweries at Buckley Park in downtown Durango.

Colorado State Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Fri-Mon, August 22 – September 1, 2025
• 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.

Handmade In Colorado Expo: Estes Park

• Date: Friday – Sunday, August 22-24, 2025
• Address: Bond Park, Estes Park
• About: The 18th annual art event is held over four weekends at four different venues around the state, showcasing various creations from Colorado artists.

Nederland Jazz & Wine Festival

• Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
• Address: Chipeta Park, Nederland
• About: The 4th annual Ned Jazz & Wine returns for an afternoon of live jazz music and craft beverages from over two dozen Colorado companies, including meaderies, cideries, distilleries, breweries, and wineries.

Olathe Sweet Corn Festival

• Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
• 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 24, 2025
• 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.

Four Corners Motorcycle Rally

• Date: Thur-Sun, August 28–August 31, 2025
• 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.

Caveman Music Festival

• Date: Thur-Sun, August 28-31, 2025
• Address: Monument Lake Resort, Weston
• About: Four-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.

Durango Blues Train

• Date: Thur-Sat, August 21-23, 2025
• Address: Durango
• About: Attend one of two weekends on an epic, one-of-a-kind blues train, round-trip from Durango to Silverton.

Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 29-31, 2025
• Address: Snowmass Town Park, Aspen
• About: Jazz Aspen Snowmass puts together an impressive lineup of bands for its Labor Day festival.

Telluride Film Festival

• Date: Fri-Mon, August 29-September 1, 2025
• Address: Telluride
• About: One of the top film festivals in the U.S., now in its 52nd year, this is likely the premier event in Telluride.

Keystone Oktoberfest

• Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
• 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, August 30-September 1, 2025
• 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 30-September 1, 2025
• Address: Colorado Springs
• About: A colorful event that will have you looking toward the sky, Colorado Springs’ 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.

Festivals in September 2026

Colorado State Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Fri-Mon, August 22 – September 1, 2025
• 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.

Telluride Film Festival

• Date: Fri-Mon, August 29-September 1, 2025
• Address: Telluride
• About: One of the top film festivals in the U.S., now in its 52nd year, this is likely the premiere event in Telluride.

Breckenridge Gathering at the Great Divide Art Festival

• Date: Sat-Mon, August 30-September 1, 2025
• 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 30-September 1, 2025
• 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: Monday, September 1, 2025
• Address: Ridgway
• About: Celebration 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 3-6, 2025
• Address: Denver
• About: An extravagant multi-day culinary festival celebrating everything delicious to eat and drink for those 21+, which benefits the Colorado Restaurant Foundation.

Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials

• Date: Wed-Sun, September 3-7, 2025
• Address: Meeker
• About: Five days of sheepdog herding competition held annually in September, celebrating its 38th year.

Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, September 5-7, 2025
• 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 5-14, 2025
• 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 6, 2025
• 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 6, 2025
• 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: Friday-Saturday, September 5-6, 2025
• Address: Steamboat Springs
• About: Over 30 brewers come to Steamboat’s mountain village for this 16th annual Octoberwest. Enjoy craft beer, live music, and a beef cook-off.

ThirstyFest

• Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
• Address: Aurora
• About: Lively beer festival centered around about thirty participating breweries benefiting Water For People. It’s held outside Stanley Market, so expect plenty of top-notch food, live music, and fun festivities.

Castle Rock Artfest

• Date: Sat-Sun, September 6-7, 2025
• Address: Festival Park, Downtown Castle Rock
• About: More than 110 artists ascend into Castle Rock for this annual fine arts fest.

Colorado Dragon Boat Festival 

• Date: Sat-Sun, September 6-7, 2025
• 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.

Loveland Stone Age Fair

• Date: Friday-Saturday, September 12-13, 2025
• Address: Loveland
• About: Sponsored by the Loveland Archaeological Society, the fair features displays of prehistoric artifacts, skills demonstrations, and lectures by archaeologists.

Telluride Blues & Brews Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, September 12-14, 2025
• Address: Town Park, Telluride
• About: In its 31st year, this popular event features world-class blues music and great local food.

Palmer Lake Wine Festival

• Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
• Address: Palmer Lake
• About: A one-day festival boasting samples from 25 wineries in a gorgeous outdoor setting.

Highlands Oktoberfest

• Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
• Address: Highland Square, Denver
• About: Come out to 32nd Avenue in Denver for Bavarian food, drinks, and festivities from 10 am to 6 pm.

Pawtoberfest

• Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
• 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: Downtown Denver

• Date: Saturday – Sunday, September 13-14, 2025
• Address: Wynkoop Plaza at Union Station
• About: 18th annual art event is held over four weekends at four different venues around the state, showcasing various creations from Colorado artists.

Pickin’ In The Rockies

• Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025
• Address: Loma
• About: 2nd annual acoustic music festival featuring gospel, country, and bluegrass bands. This family-friendly also features vendors and workshops.

The 13th Floor Haunted House

• Date: Select days, mid September to early November 2025
• Address: Denver
• About: The 13th Floor Haunted House is Denver’s scariest Halloween event. If a night of fright is on your agenda, this is the place for you.

Colorado Wine Week

• Date: Monday-Sunday, September 15-21, 2025
• Address: Throughout Colorado
• About: Discover a week of wine-focused events all around the state. Many are free, and highlights include food and wine pairings, live music, and Feast in the Fields.

Aspen Filmfest

• Date: Tuesday-Sunday, September 16-21, 2025
• Address: Aspen
• About: Aspen Film’s flagship event, the 46th annual Filmfest, showcases narrative and documentary features, along with international independent films.

Breck Film Festival

• Date: Thursday-Sunday, September 18-21, 2025
• Address: Breckenridge
• About: The 45th annual festival features a variety of independent films, premieres, receptions, educational programs, and retrospectives; 70+ films, parties, and forums.

Campout For The Cause

• Date: Friday-Saturday, September 19-20, 2025
• Address: Hutchinson Ranch, Salida
• About: Magical festival combining a couple of nights camping with yoga, music and community.

Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown

• Date: Friday-Sunday, September 19-21, 2025
• Address: Denver
• About: The ultimate pinball and gamer festival returns for its 21st year in 2025. Attend one or all three days and play all the games you can; no quarters are needed.

Colorfest Balloon Rally

• When: Fri-Sun, September 19-21, 2025
• Where: Pagosa Springs
• What: 38th 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 19-21, 2025
• 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 Scottish Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, September 20-21, 2025
• 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.

Colorado Mountain Winefest

• Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
• Address: Riverbend Park, Palisade
• About: Dozens of local wineries attend Colorado’s premier wine festival, now in its 33rd 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 20, 2025
• Address: Lake City
• About: Music and wine festival in one of Colorado’s most picturesque and remote towns.

Southwest Fresh Fest

• Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
• Address: Billy Goat Hop Farm, Montrose
• About: More than a dozen craft breweries share their fresh-hopped beers at Billy Goat Hop Farm.

Durango Autumn Arts Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, September 20-21, 2025
• 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.

Is Summer not here yet? Consider an annual spring festival or look ahead to the upcoming fall events.