February Colorado Events

By February the Rocky Mountains are a winter wonderland. Celebrate the season and keep your spirits high by attending a winter festival. There are many fun events to choose from, with most catered around winter recreation.

One of the longest-running festivals in Colorado, the Winter Carnival in Steamboat Springs has been going on for more than 100 years. February is notorious as the snowiest month of the year, so take advantage of a weekend gateway.

Here’s a look at the top annual February events in Colorado, in chronological order:

2025 Annual February Festivals in Colorado

Mind Blown Telluride

Date: Fri-Sat, late November 2024 through March 2025
Address: Telluride
About: Taking place at The Peaks Resort & Spa, Ty Gallenbeck puts on a 75-minute magic performance that makes guests question the known.

Snowdown

Date: Fri-Sun, January 24 – February 2, 2025
Address: Durango
About: Now in its 46th year, this winter celebration features a costume party, follies, parade, and an annually changing theme.

Lake City Ice Climbing Festival

Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Address: Lake City Ice Park
About: Men’s and women’s top-roped and lead speed competitions in secluded Lake City. Enjoy an escape to a secluded winter wonderland, with a few other activities lined up for the weekend.

Colorado Motorcycle Expo

Date: Sat-Sun, February 1-2, 2025
Address: National Western Complex, Denver
About: The largest swap meet in America, the 46th annual Colorado Motorcycle Expo is great for those looking to buy new bike components, check out numerous competitions, and be surrounded by other motorcycle enthusiasts.

Steamboat Winter Carnival

Date: Wed-Sun, February 5-9, 2025
Address: Downtown Steamboat Springs
About: In its 112th year, Steamboat’s Winter Carnival is a widely popular event complete with ski races, ski jumping, ice sculptures, fireworks, a shovel race, and street events.

High Plains Snow Goose Festival

Date: Thur-Sun, February 6-9, 2025
Address: Lamar
About: Held in February during the annual migration, this festival is the perfect place to brush up on your birding knowledge with fellow enthusiasts.

Audi Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race

Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
Address: Aspen
About: Winter edition of the Power of Four series, featuring a team of two mountaineers conquering more than 25 miles and 11,000 feet of vertical climb to traverse Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands, Highland Bowl, and Aspen Mountain.

Loveland Sweetheart Festival

Date: TBD 2025
Address: New Foundry Plaza, Downtown Loveland
Website: Two-day event held around Valentine’s Day, featuring the Loveland Sweetheart Classic 4-mile race. Other highlights include a beer tent, tunnel of love, laser show, kids’ activities, and other romantic festivities.

Carnivale & Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off

Date: TBD 2025
Address: Manitou Springs
About: Carnivàle kicks off with the Cajun Gumbo Cook-Off followed by a parade downtown.

Colorado Pond Hockey Tournament

Date: Fri-Sun, February 14-16, 2025
Address: Lake Dillon, Silverthorne
About: All are welcome to enter this ice hockey tournament sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon, with over $10,000 in cash prizes. It’s followed by the Apres Ice Party.

Silverton Ski Joring

Date: Sat-Sun, February 15-16, 2025
Address: Silverton
About: The annual Silverton Skijoring event touts itself as the city’s biggest winter party. A lesser-known Nordic sport that combines water skiing, horse racing, and snow skiing, Skijoring is when a horse (or motorcycle) tows a person on skis through a set of obstacles while the clock ticks down.

WinterWonderGrass

Date: Fri-Sun, February 28-March 2, 2025
Address: Steamboat Springs
About: Festival showcasing national, regional, and local bluegrass and acoustic roots music.

Cripple Creek Ice Fest

Date: TBD 2025
Address: Downtown Cripple Creek
About: Annual ice sculpture carving challenge in casino-friendly Wild West Cripple Creek.

Mile High Beer Festival

Date: TBD 2025
Address: Denver
About: Annual beer festival highlighting both well-known and up-and-coming breweries in addition to a few distilleries and cideries. Visitors have 2.5 hours to taste unlimited samples while enjoying live music and food vendors.