April brings an end to the ski season at most resorts and with that a whole lot of festivities. There are a lot of fun events happening around Colorado in spring, from food tastings to concerts to film festivals.
As warm weather melts away the snow, recreation shifts to summer activities. Exciting events include the Taste Of Vail, which is Eagle County’s largest food and wine fest, as well as the 5Point Film Fest and Aspen Shortsfest.
Here’s a look at the top annual April events in Colorado, in chronological order:
2025 Annual April Festivals in Colorado
Aspen Film Shortsfest
- Date: Mon-Sun, April 1-6, 2025
- Address: Aspen and Carbondale
- About: One of the continent’s best annual short film festivals and Oscar-qualifying showcases. Several venues are showing international short films, defined as 40 minutes or less in length.
Taste Of Vail
- Date: Wed-Sat, April 2-5, 2025
- Address: Vail Village
- About: 33rd annual Taste of Vail is the largest food and wine festival in Eagle County. Enjoy wine and food vendors against a beautiful backdrop of the Rocky Mountains.
Mrs. Colorado and Miss Colorado for America Strong
- Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
- Address: Denver
- About: This annual competition where women compete for scholarships, prize packages, and the chance to represent Colorado at the Mrs. America national pageant.
Bud Light Rocks the Boat
- Date: March 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5, 12, and 13, 2025
- Address: Steamboat Ski Resort
- About: Free concert series now in its 26th season that is held at the base of the mountain. Enjoy several concerts throughout the ski season. The series features a mix of music genres with many big-name acts having performed in previous years.
Rocky Mountain Train Show
- Date: Sat-Sun, April 5-6, 2025
- Address: National Western Complex, Denver
- About: Showcasing more than 20 manufacturers, 50 vendors, and 20 operating layouts, the annual Rocky Mountain Train Show has something for every train lover. There is even a junior engineering program for children.
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown
- Date: Fri-Sun, April 11-13, 2025
- 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. The headquarters is in the historic Strater Hotel.
Cardboard Classic
- Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
- Address: Gondola Square, Steamboat Springs
- About: 43rd 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.
Colorado Tartan Day Festival
- Date: Sat-Sun, April 12-13, 2025
- Address: Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont
- About: An annual event celebrating all things Scottish, the Colorado Tartan Day Festival is free to attend and fun for the entire family. Activities at the festival include a parade, face painting, combat demonstrations, and live music.
Splashdown Pond Skim
- Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025
- Address: Gondola Square, Steamboat Springs
- About: A wet and wild event featuring skiers and riders attempting to cross a pond at the base of the mountain. Judged on distance, outfit creativity, and crowd response, followed by a free Bud Light concert.
Denver Auto Show
- Date: Thur-Sun, April 17-20, 2025
- Address: Colorado Convention Center, Denver
- About: A premier showcase of the newest and hottest models of the year, including both domestic and imported vehicles.
Collaboration Fest Denver
- Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
- Address: Denver
- About: Taking place annually, Collaboration Fest Denver is an event where local brewers work together to create truly one-of-a-kind beers. An event for adults 21+, beer aficionados can learn more about the craft, upcoming brewery trends, and try some unprecedented flavors
5Point Film Festival
- Date: Thur-Sun, April 24-27, 2025
- Address: Carbondale
- About: Four-day Carbondale film festival with traveling events throughout the year.
Durango Wine Experience
- Date: Fri-Sat, April 25-26, 2025
- Address: Durango
- About: 2-day 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.
Mountain Plover Festival
- Date: Friday-Sunday, April 25-27, 2025
- Address: Karval
- About: Held annually in late April or early May, Karval plays host to the annual Mountain Plover Festival. The only event of its kind in the US, and you’re likely to spot not only plovers but also prairie dogs, big-horned owls, and other migratory birds.
East Boulder County Artists Studio Tour
- Date: Saturday-Sunday, April 26-27, 2025
- Address: Lafayette & Longmont
- About: A free 2-day event with over 30 artists showcasing original pieces at over a dozen studios in Longmont and Lafayette. Some of the artwork on display includes paintings, sculptures, glass, ceramics, and mixed media.
Bloomin’ Beats
- Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
- Address: Bohn Park, Lyons
- About: Free concert held in Bohn Park from 1 to 3 pm. It happens one day per month from March to May.
Cañon City Music & Blossom Festival
- Date: Wed-Sun, April 30 – May 4, 2025
- 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 categories.
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