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 Saturday, June 20th to Tuesday, September 22nd, 2022.

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 2022

Mike the Headless Chicken Festival

• Date: Fri-Sat, June 3-4, 2022
• Address: Fruita
• About: Two days of honoring the late headless chicken named Mike. Events include a 5k race, poultry show, disc golf tourney, and car show.

Animas River Days

• Date: Fri-Sat, June 3-5, 2022
• Address: Santa Rita Park, Durango
• About: 3-day celebration on the Animas River thru the whitewater park. Festivities include kayak, raft, and SUP races, all capped off by a wild river parade with a viewing party from the park.

Colorado Medieval Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 3-5, 2022
• Address: Loveland
• About: It’s an outdoor medieval-themed festival with live entertainment including knights, swordsmanship, and music. There’ll be plenty of food, beer, craft vendors, and a kid zone, no pets.

Telluride Balloon Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 3-5, 2022
• Address: Telluride
• About: 39th year, festivities include two sunrise balloon ascensions from Town Park, a sunset glow on Main Street, and a balloon workshop.

Greeley Blues Jam

• Date: Saturday, June 4, 2022
• Address: Greeley
• About: Blues music festival with a variety of events for the whole family. Camping is available at the festival location in Island Grove Park.

Colorado College Summer Music Festival

• Date: Sun-Fri, June 5-24, 2022
• 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.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival

• Date: Mixed days, June 5-August 7, 2022
• 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.

GoPro Mountain Games

• Date: Tues-Sun, June 7-12 2022
• Address: Vail
• About: Summer GoPro Mountain Games are the biggest festival of adventure sports, art, and music, held annually in Vail. There are competitions in biking, climbing, fishing, kayaking, slacklining, standup paddling, rafting, running, disc golf, and even events for the dogs.

Aspen Fringe Festival

• Date: Fri-Sat, June 10-11, 2022
• Address: Aspen
• About: A 2-day performance art festival highlighting the work of a featured playwright.

Pagosa Folk ‘N Bluegrass

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 10-12, 2022
• Address: Pagosa Springs
• About: 15th annual music festival showcasing bluegrass and folk tunes.

Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 10-12, 2022
• Address: Palisade
• About: Annual bluegrass fest in Riverbend Park, featuring guitars, fiddles, and amazing artistry.

Meekerpalooza

• Date: Fridays, June 10,17 & 24 and July 15 & 22, 2022
• Address: Meeker
• About: Held in June and July, the annual Meekerpalooza celebrates art, music, and culture.

FIBArk Salida

• Date: Thur-Sun, June 16-19, 2022
• Address: Downtown Salida
• About: America’s oldest whitewater festival, dating back to 1949. There are a number of exciting events including the Slalom Race, Crazy River Dog, and the Hooligan Race. Camping is available in the town of Salida and nearby on Highway 50.

Sonic Bloom

• Date: Thur-Sun, June 16-19, 2022
• Address: Rye
• About: 15th annual electronic music festival held during the summer solstice. The festival grounds are located by Rye in Spanish Peaks Country at Hummingbird Park.

Telluride Bluegrass Festival

• Date: Thur-Sun, June 16-19, 2022
• Address: Telluride
• About: 49th annual bluegrass music festival in downtown Telluride.

Food & Wine Classic in Aspen

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 17-19, 2022
• Address: Aspen
• About: World-renowned chefs give cooking presentations and lectures, enjoy top-notch cooking and wine, as well as beer, wine, and cocktails.

Juneteenth Music Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 17-19, 2022
• Address: Denver
• About: Denver’s Juneteenth Music Festival is one of the country’s largest celebrations. Attracting 50,000 attendees, the festival boasts live music, vendors, food stalls, art murals, activities for kids, and a parade.

Strawberry Days

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 17-19 2022
• Address: Glenwood Springs
• About: 123rd annual festival held the third weekend in June every year. It features live music, stage entertainment, FamilyFest for kids, arts & crafts, a food court, a carnival, and a parade down Grand Avenue, with free strawberries and ice cream after the parade.

Yampa River Roots Rock Reggae Festival 

• Date: Sat, June 18, 2022
• Address: Craig
• About: Taking place at Loudy Simpson Park, and benefitting the town of Craig, the Yampa River Roots Rocks 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 glow party.

Colorado Renaissance Festival

• Date: Saturday & Sunday, June 18-August 7, 2022
• 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 23-25, 2022
• Address: Grand Junction
• About: Four-day country music party on the Western Slope, with camping available.

Telluride Autumn Classic

• Date: Fri-Sun, September 23-25, 2022
• Address: Telluride
• About: A 3-day mountain event celebrating everything an automobile, motorcycle, and airplane enthusiast could ever dream of.

Telluride Wine Festival

• Date: Thur-Sun, June 23-26, 2022
• Address: Telluride
• About: 40th annual four-day event with many wine tastings, lunches, lectures, and vineyard tours.

Telluride Yoga Festival

• Date: Thur-Sun, June 23-26, 2022
• 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.

Greeley Stampede

• Date: Thur-Mon, June 23-July 4, 2022
• Address: Greeley
• About: 100th annual Stampede features 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 23-August 4, 2022
• 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 24-26, 2022
• 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.

Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series

• Date: Fri & Sat, June 24 – August 27, 2022
• 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: Sat, June 25, 2022
• 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.

Reds, Whites & Brews Festival in the Boat

• Date: Sat, June 25, 2022
• Address: Steamboat Springs
• About: Premier fine wine and craft beer event with live music, retail vendors, and local food.

Stills In The Hills

• Date: Sat, June 25, 2022
• Address: Central City
• About: Main Street in historic Central City hosts the 8th Stills In The Hills. It’s free to attend with live music and local food, but unlimited tastings are a fee. Pets are not welcome.

Colorado Tiny House Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, June 25-26, 2022
• Address: Brighton
• About: Annual festival showcasing smaller living spaces including skoolies, container homes, tiny homes on wheels, van conversions, teardrops, and yurts.

Keystone Bacon & Bourbon Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, June 25-26, 2022
• 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 Music Festival

• Date: June 25, 26, 28, 30 & July 3, 2022
• 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-Mon, June 25 – July 4, 2022
• Address: Vail, Avon, Edward
• About: The Vail Lacrosse Shootout is a 10-day annual sports event for players ages 17 – 70. With nine divisions for players and teams, the shootout will take place over 10 days at multiple fields in Avon, Edwards, and Vail.

Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

• Date: Sunday, June 26, 2022
• 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 100th year, cars and motorcycles race up Pike Peak Highway in what’s known as the “Race to the Clouds”.

Telluride Plein Air Festival

• Date: Tues-Mon, June 28-July 4, 2022
• 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 30-August 7, 2022
• Address: Boulder
• About: Six weeks of symphonies, orchestras, and other classical music. It’s held at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium, now in its 44th year.

Aspen Music Festival

• Date: Thur-Sun, June 30-August 21, 2022
• 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,o00 music lovers annually.

Festivals in July 2022

Meekerpalooza

• Date: Fridays, June 10,17 & 24 and July 15 & 22, 2022
• Address: Meeker
• About: Held in June and July, the annual Meekerpalooza celebrates art, music, and culture.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival

• Date: Mixed days, June 5-August 7, 2022
• 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: Saturday & Sunday, June 18 – August 7, 2022
• 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 23-August 4, 2022
• 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 24 – August 27, 2022
• 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: June 25, 26, 28, 30 & July 3, 2022
• 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-Mon, June 25 – July 4, 2022
• Address: Vail, Avon, Edward
• About: The Vail Lacrosse Shootout is a 10-day annual sports event for players ages 17 – 70. With nine divisions for players and teams, the shootout will take place over 10 days at multiple fields in Avon, Edwards, and Vail.

Telluride Plein Air Festival

• Date: Tues-Mon, June 28 – July 4, 2022
• 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 30-August 7, 2022
• Address: Boulder
• About: Six weeks of symphonies, orchestras, and other classical music. It’s held at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium, now in its 44th year.

Aspen Music Festival

• Date: Thur-Sun, June 30-August 21, 2022
• 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,o00 music lovers annually.

Cherry Creek Arts Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, July 1-3, 2022
• Address: Denver
• About: 31st cultural celebration of visual, culinary, and performing arts since 1991.

FAN EXPO Denver

• Date: Fri-Sun, July 1-3, 2022
• 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.

​Cowboys’ Roundup Days

• Date: Fri-Mon, July 1-4, 2022
• Where: Downtown Steamboat Springs
• About: 118th Annual Cowboys’ Roundup Days is a truly western celebration of Independence Day. Concerts, a parade, rodeo, fireworks, pancake breakfast, and other activities highlight this six-day extravaganza.

Range Call

• Date: Fri-Mon, July 1-4, 2022
• Address: Meeker
• About: Oldest annual rodeo in Colorado back for the 137th year. Celebrate Meeker’s western heritage during the family fun Range Call.

Art in the Park 

• Date: Sat-Sun, July 2-3, 2022
• Address: La Veta
• About: A 2-day event showcasing local handmade goods from a variety of artisans.

Paonia Cherry Days

• Date: Sat-Mon, July 2-4, 2022
• Where: Paonia
• About: 76th annual Paonia Cherry Days Festival showcases Paonia’s delicious cherries. This four-day, five-night fest includes local business booths, music concerts, 5K run, talent show, skill contests, pancake breakfast, a downtown parade, and live performances.

Plateau Valley Heritage Days

• Date: Sat-Mon, July 2-4, 2022
• 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.

Central City Opera Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, July 2-31, 2022
• Address: 124 Eureka St, Central City
• About: Annual summer series featuring numerous stage productions of famous operas, held at the Central City Opera House.

Mountain Town Music Series

• Date: Saturday, July 2, 9 & 30 + August 13 & 20, 2022
• Address: River Run Village, Keystone
• About: Multi-weekend concert series with local food, craft vendors, and a bazaar.

RIDE Festival

• Date: Wed-Sun, July 6-10, 2022
• Address: Telluride
• About: 9th annual rock and roll fest featuring killer musical acts in Town Park.

Breckenridge July Art Festival

• Date: Thur-Sat, July 7-9, 2022
• Address: Downtown Breckenridge
• About: One of Colorado’s top free art festivals held over the fourth of July weekend, now in its 39th year.

High Mountain Hay Fever Bluegrass Festival

• Date: Thur-Sun, July 7 – 10, 2022
• 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 8-17, 2022
• 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, planting wildflowers at home, birding, and butterflies.

Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival

• Date: Sat, July 9, 2022
• Address: Breckenridge
• About: Annual summer beer festival with over forty breweries, live music, and local vendors.

Colorado Brewers Rendezvous

• Date: Sat, July 9, 2022
• Address: Riverside Park, Salida
• About: 26th annual beer festival held on the banks of the Arkansas River, featuring more than 75 breweries, 200 beers, and live music.

Pikes Peak Or Bust Rodeo

• Date: Thur-Sun, July 13-16, 2022
• Address: Colorado Springs
• About: A four-day-long summer rodeo festival that’s now in its 81st year! Come witness a range of championship rodeo events and western festivities at the base of Pikes Peak.

Cattlemen’s Days

• Date: Thur-Sun, July 14-16, 2022
• 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.

Manassa Pioneer Days

• Date: Thur-Sat, July 14-16, 2022
• 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 14-17, 2022
• Address: Telluride
• About: The Telluride Americana Music Festival is an annual event boasting five unforgettable days of celebrating the best of grassroots Americana music and fanfare.

Gold Rush Days

• Date: Fri-Sun, July 15-17, 2022
• 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 15-17, 2022
• 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 3rd year.

Castle Rock WineFest

• Date: Saturday, July 16, 2022
• Address: Butterfield Park, Castle Rock
• About: 18th annual single-day event showcasing more than two dozen wineries and over 180 choices of Colorado wine.

Keystone Wine & Jazz Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, July 16-17, 2022
• Address: River Run Village, Keystone
• About: Tastings available from over 300 international wines. Special events include wine seminars and jazz concerts.

Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival

• Date: Fri-Sat, July 22-23, 2022
• 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 22-24 & 29-31, 2022
• Address: Monument Valley Park, 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: Sat, July 23, 2022
• 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 23-24, 2022
• Address: Cheesman Park, Denver
• About: 9th 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, September 23-24, 2022
• Address: Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver
• About: A premier event celebrating the accomplishments and culture of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community within the state

Evergreen Summerfest

• Date: Sat-Sun, July 23-24, 2022
• Address: Evergreen
• About: More than 100 artists gather for this community fine arts and crafts festival, now in its 42nd year. Summerfest kicks off Arts Alive Evergreen, a ten-day showcase on visual and performing arts.

Kit Carson County Fair and Pro Rodeo

• Date: Mon-Sat, July 25-30, 2022
• Address: Burlington
• About: A western festival featuring livestock shows, rodeos, carnival rides, food vendors, arts, crafts, and plenty of live music.

Evergreen Jazz Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, July 29-31, 2022
• 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 29-31, 2022
• Address: Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons
• About: 50th 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 river activities.

Underground Music Showcase

• Date: Fri-Sun, July 29-31, 2022
• Address: Denver
• About: 3-day outdoor music festival in Denver that features global bands performing throughout the Baker neighborhood.

Bronc Day

• Date: Saturday, July 30, 2022
• Address: Green Mountain Falls
• About: 84th day of family fun in Southern Colorado featuring games, food, vendors, a stick pony rodeo, and a parade.

JUL-IPA Festival

• Date: Saturday, July 30, 2022
• Address: Boulder
• About: 14th annual beer fest and rooftop party, with 100% of proceeds benefiting 100% Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence.

Middle Park Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Sun-Sun, July 31-August 7, 2022
• Address: Kremmling
• About: 106th annual weeklong western rodeo and livestock show.

Festivals in August 2022

Colorado Shakespeare Festival

• Date: Mixed days, June 5-August 7, 2022
• 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: Saturday & Sunday, June 18 – August 7, 2022
• 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 23-August 4, 2022
• 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 24 – August 27, 2022
• 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 30-August 7, 2022
• Address: Boulder
• About: Six weeks of symphonies, orchestras, and other classical music. It’s held at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium, now in its 44th year.

Aspen Music Festival

• Date: Thur-Sun, June 30-August 21, 2022
• 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,o00 music lovers annually.

Mountain Town Music Series

• Date: Saturday, July 2, 9 & 30 + August 13 & 20, 2022
• Address: River Run Village, Keystone
• About: Multi-weekend concert series with local food, craft vendors, and a bazaar.

Delta County Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Fri-Sun, July 29-August 7, 2022
• Address: Hotchkiss
• About: 115th annual western extravaganza with a slew of activities including rodeo events.

Vail Dance Festival

• Date: Fri-Tues, July 29 – August 9, 2022
• Address: Vail
• About: A premiere experience brought to you by artist-in-residence, Calvin Royal III, and BalletX where many extraordinary dancers, artists, and musicians come out to perform each summer.

Middle Park Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Sun-Sun, July 31-August 7, 2022
• Address: Kremmling
• About: 106th annual weeklong western rodeo and livestock show.

Breckenridge Main Street Art Festival

• Date: Thur-Sat, August 4-6, 2022
• 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.

Archuleta County Fair

• Date: Thur-Sun, August 4-7, 2022
• Address: Pagosa Springs
• About: Hosting its 71st season, the Archuleta County Fair has been around since 1951. At the fair, events 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 5-7, 2022
• Address: Crested Butte Community School
• About: 50th 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 5-7, 2022
• Address: Leadville
• About: Features a weekend 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. More highlights include the Boom Days Parade and a car show.

Olathe Sweet Corn Festival

• Date: Sat, August 6, 2022
• 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 6-7, 2022
• Address: Citizen’s Park, Edgewater
• 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 6-7, 2022
• Address: Keystone
• About: Over 30 microbreweries, mountain music, and home cooking come together in River Run Village for the 24th straight year.

Mountain Arts Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, August 6-7, 2022
• 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.

Kids Adventure Games

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 10-14, 2022
• 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.

La Plata County Fair

• Date: Wed-Sun, August 10-14, 2022
• 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

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.

Palisade Peach Festival

• Date: Fri-Sat, August 12-13, 2022
• Address: Palisade
• About: 53rd year, enjoy four days of enjoying Palisade peaches. Last year’s festival topped more than 15,000 people from around the world.

Rocky Mountain Folks Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 12-14, 2022
• 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. The event kicks off with the Folks Songwriter Showcase, where a juried group of artists from around the world compete for a spot in this year’s lineup.

Sculpture In The Park

• Date: Friday-Sun, August 12-14, 2022
• 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 38th year.

Telluride Jazz Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 12-14, 2022
• Address: Telluride
• About: 45th year celebrating America’s destination jazz event, snuggled in the San Juan Mountains.

Western Welcome Week

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 12-21, 2022
• 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 13, 2022
• 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 13, 2022
• Address: Cascade
• About: Back for its 13th 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.

Vail Valley Brew’Au

• Date: Sat, August 13, 2022
• Address: Nottingham Park, Avon
• About: Come out for live music, fresh craft beer, food trucks, Colorado sun, and fun activities in the Vail Valley. Plus there is a 5K run to help you prepare for the extra calories later.

Telluride Mushroom Festival

• Date: Wed-Sun, August 17-21, 2022
• Address: Telluride
• About: Rejoice in all aspects of this fungus for the 41st year. Events include lectures, forays, performances, workshops, parades, movies, cooking, and food.

Mushroom & Wine Festival

• Date: Fri-Sat, August 19-20, 2022
• Address: Purgatory Resort, Durango
• About: Celebrate a bounty of wild mushrooms with a mushroom dinner, guided hunt, and culinary showcase, all paired with wine.

Antiques at the Spanish Peaks Vintage Trailer Rally

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 19-21, 2022
• Address: La Veta Pines RV Park
• About: A three-day event that showcases refurbished vintage trailers and RVs.

Colorado Springs Comic Con

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 19-21, 2022
• Address: Colorado Springs
• About: An annual three-day event for those who love comic books, sci-fi, cosplay, anime, gaming, and pop culture.

Lafayette Peach Festival

• Date: Sat, August 20, 2022
• Address: Lafayette
• About: 23rd 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.

Pickin’ On The Divide Bluegrass Festival

• Date: Sat, August 20, 2022
• Address: Limbach Park, Monument
• About: Full day of bluegrass jamming out in downtown Monument.

Durango Blues Train

• Date: Thur-Sat, August 25-27, 2022
• Address: Durango
• About: Attend one of two weekends on an epic, one-of-a-kind blues train, roundtrip from Durango to Silverton.

No Barriers Summit & What’s Your Everest

• Date: Thur-Sun, August 25-28, 2022
• Address: Estes Park
• About: A multi-day event with inspirational speakers, adaptive activities, and entertainment as well as multiple hiking courses to choose from that has the aim of bringing people of all abilities together

San Juan BrewFest

• Date: Sat-Sun, August 26-27, 2022
• Address: Durango
• About: Annual beer tasting festival featuring live music and dozens of breweries at Buckley Park, in downtown Durango.

Handmade In Colorado Expo: Bond Park

• Date: Fri-Sun, August 26-28, 2022
• Address: Estes Park – Bond Park
• About: 15th 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 26 – September 5, 2022
• 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: Sun, August 28, 2022
• Address: Littleton
• About: A one-day art event in which visitors can purchase high-quality pieces, often originally priced much higher, for $100 or less.

Boulder International Fringe Festival

• Date: TBD 2022
• Address: Boulder
• About: Twelve-day un-juried festival of arts featuring a variety of performing and visual arts including theater, dance, puppetry, and cinema.

Colorado Symphony Acoustic on the Rocks

• TBD 2022
• Address: Red Rock Amphitheatre, Morrison
• About: A multi-day event that showcases the works of Mozart, Walker, Bartok, and Tchaikovsky in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Farm to Fiddle Summer Festival

• Date: TBD 2022
• Address: Hotchkiss
• About: Head out to Hotchkiss for a weekend of farm-fresh food, paired with local valley wine and plenty of live music and western activities.

Idaho Springs Town Party

• Date: TBD 2022
• Address: Shelly/Quinn Fields, Idaho Springs
• About: Featuring the local and visitor favorite band RapidGrass, the Idaho Springs Town Party is a one-day music festival that combines great music with a stunning scenic backdrop.

Saguache Community Pow Wow

• Date: TBD 2022
• 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.

Festivals in September 2022

Colorado State Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Fri-Mon, August 26 – September 5, 2022
• 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.

TEDxBoulder

• Date: Thur, September 1, 2022
• 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.

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.

Four Corners Motorcycle Rally

• Date: Fri-Sun, September 2-4, 2022
• Address: Durango
• About: The annual Four Corners Motorcycle Rally features live bands, poker runs, Harley Davidson Giveaway, Indian Scout Giveaway, and festivities.

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.

Telluride Film Festival

• Date: Fri-Mon, September 2-5, 2022
• Address: Telluride
• About: One of the top film festivals in the U.S, now in its 49th year.

Keystone Oktoberfest

• Date: Sat, September 3, 2022
• Address: River Run Village, Keystone
• About: Keystone’s 9th annual Oktoberfest with beer and brats. Activities include free face painting, a bounce house, and the Edelweiss Polka Dancers.

A Taste of Colorado

• Date: Sat-Mon, September 3-5, 2022
• Address: Downtown Denver
• About: Free fest with five stages of live music, lots of great local food, over 200 arts & crafts booths, and carnival rides, now in its 39th year.

Breckenridge Gathering at the Great Divide Art Festival

• Date: Sat-Mon, September 3-5, 2022
• 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.

Denver Chalk Art Festival

• Date: Sat-Mon, September 3-5, 2022
• Address: Larimer Square, Downtown Denver
• About: Watch over 200 artists spend the weekend painting the sidewalks with chalk.

Labor Day Lift Off

• Date: Sat-Mon, September 3-5, 2022
• 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 70 hot air balloons float around the city.

Ouray County Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Monday, September 5, 2022
• Address: Ridgway
• About: Two days of western heritage with a rodeo, parade, fair, and BBQ, held at the Ouray County 4H Events Center & Fairgrounds.

Denver Food & Wine Festival

• Date: Tue-Sat, September 6-10, 2022
• 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 7-11, 2022
• Address: Meeker
• About: Five days of sheepdog herding competition held annually in September, celebrating its 34th year.

Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, September 9-11, 2022
• Address: Estes Park
• About: Known as Scotfest, this three-day celebration, now in its 45th 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’s Mineral, Fossil, Gem, and Jewelry Show

• Date: Fri-Sun, September 9-18, 2022
• Address: National Western Center, Denver
• About:  Spend a day strolling through nine 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.

High Peaks Music Festival

• Date: Sat, September 10, 2022
• Address: Westcliffe
• About: 11th annual festival showcasing the Valley’s top musical acts, held at the Feed Store Park and Amphitheater.

Lafayette Brew Fest

• Date: Saturday, September 10, 2022
• Address: Lafayette
• About: Free to enter brew fest featuring 23 local breweries within 75 miles of Lafayette.

Rist Canyon Mountain Festival

• Date: Sat, September 10, 2022
• 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: Sat, September 10, 2022
• 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: Sat, September 10, 2022
• Address: Steamboat Springs
• About: Over 40 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 10-11, 2022
• Address: Castle Rock
• About: More than 110 artists ascend Castle Rock for this annual fine arts fest.

Breck Film Festival

• Date: Thur-Sun, September 15-18, 2022
• Address: Breckenridge
• About: An annual festival that features a variety of independent films, premieres, receptions, educational programs, and retrospectives; 70+ films, parties, and forums.

Colorfest Balloon Rally

• When: Fri-Sun, September 16-18, 2022
• Where: Pagosa Springs
• What: 35th 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.

Handmade In Colorado Expo: Skyline Park

• Date: Fri-Sun, September 16-18, 2022
• Address: Skyline Park, Denver
• About: 15th annual art event held over three weekends at three different venues, showcasing various creations from Colorado artists.

Telluride Blues & Brews Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, September 16-18, 2022
• Address: Town Park, Telluride
• About: 28th year, this popular event features world-class blues music and great local food.

​Colorado Mountain Winefest

• Date: Saturday, September 17, 2022
• Address: Riverbend Park, Palisade
• About: Dozens of local wineries attend Colorado’s premier wine festival, now in its 31st season. There are interactive seminars, demos, live entertainment, fantastic food, unlimited wine samples, a commemorative tasting glass, a wine tote, and plenty of vino for sale.

Lake City Uncorked Wine & Music Festival

• Date: Sat, September 17, 2022
• Address: Lake City
• About: Music and wine festival in one of Colorado’s most picturesque and remote towns.

Pawtoberfest

• Date: Sat, September 17, 2022
• 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.

Rocky Mountain Rambler Fun-Fest

• Date: Sat, September 17, 2022
• 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, testing their cars and picking up trash along the way.

ThirtyFest

• Date: Sat, September 17, 2022
• Address: Aurora
• About: Beer festival centered about thirty-participating breweries. It’s held outside the Stanley Market, so expect plenty of top-notch food, live music and fun festivities.

Durango Autumn Arts Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, September 17-18, 2022
• 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.

Vail Film Festival

• Date: Thur-Sun, September 22 – 25, 2022
• Address: Vail
• About: An annual 4-day film festival showcasing independent movies and screenplays.

Parker Oktoberfest

• Date: TBD 2022
• Address: O’Brien Park, Parker
• About: 14th annual event with German music, dancers, Biergarten with three Paulaner beers, Miss Oktoberfest contest, and an obstacle course, bungee tramp & a slide for kids.

Aspen Filmfest

• Date: TBD 2022
• Address: Aspen
• About: Aspen Film’s flagship event, the 41st annual Filmfest, showcases narrative and documentary features, along with international independent films.

The summer season is loaded with exciting annual events in Colorado. Need help deciding? Here are thirteen favorite summer festivals. Have fun!