April brings an end to the ski season at most resorts, and with that a whole lot of festivities. As warm weather melts away the snow, recreation shifts to summer activities. Exciting events include the Taste Of Vail which is Vail’s largest food and wine fest. Read our events blog.
Due to COVID-19, all of the upcoming events for the next several months are subject to cancellation or postponement. Please double-check the event’s official website for the most accurate, timely information on whether an event is happening.
2020 Annual April Festivals in Colorado
Bud Light Rocks the Boat
- Date: Saturday’s in March and April (March 7-April 12), 2020
- Address: Gondola Square, Steamboat Springs
- About: Free concert series now in its 21st season, held at the base of the mountain. Several concerts are held over the course of the ski season. The series features a mix of music genres with many big name acts having performed. The concert runs from 3:30-5pm.
Taste Of Vail
- Date: Wed-Sat, April 1-4, 2020
- Address: Vail Village
- About: 30th annual Taste is the largest food and wine festival in Eagle County.
Aspen Film Shortsfest
- Date: Tue-Sun, March 31-April 5, 2020
- Address: Aspen
- About: 29th year celebrating one of the continent’s best short film festivals and Oscar-qualifying showcase. International short films are defined as 40 minutes or less.
Cardboard Classic
- Date: Sat, April 11, 2020
- Address: Gondola Square, Steamboat Springs
- About: 40th annual event features homemade sleds constructed only using cardboard, glue, string, water based paint, duct tape and masking tape. It’s a race down Headwall in this hysterical end to the season.
Pondskim Closing Day Celebration
- Date: Sun, April 12, 2020
- Address: Gondola Square, Steamboat Springs
- About: 13th annual event features skiers and riders attempt to cross a pond at the base of the mountain. Judged on distance, outfit creativity and crowd response. A free Bud Light concert follows at 3:30pm.
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown
- Date: Fri-Sun, April 17-19, 2020
- Address: Durango
- About: Three days of concerts showcasing bluegrass bands from around the country. Special events include a Durango-style barn dance, Saturday night Celtdown, and music in local restaurants and bars. Headquarters is in the historic Strater Hotel.
5Point Film Festival
- Date: Wed-Sun, April 22-26, 2020
- Address: Carbondale
- About: Five day Carbondale film festival with traveling events throughout the year.
Cañon City Music & Blossom Festival
- Date: Wed-Sun, April 29-May 3, 2020
- Address: Cañon City
- About: Long running music festival featuring a parade, rodeo and carnival. High school, middle school and junior high school bands from across the country compete in Concert Band, Jazz Band, Parade and Orchestra.
Durango Wine Experience
- Date: Thur-Sat, April 30-May 2, 2020
- Address: Durango
- About: 14th annual wine festival showcasing hundreds of craft wines, spirits and beers. The Walk-About Durango is a wine tasting held Friday and the Grand Tasting starts Saturday afternoon.
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