April Colorado Events

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.

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.