January Colorado Events

With the majority of the mountains covered in snow, January is host to numerous winter sports events. The Ouray Ice Festival is largest ice climbing festival in the country and the Winter X Games is unmatched in excitement and talent. Read our events blog.

2019 Annual January Festivals in Colorado

Big Beers, Belgians & Barleywines Festival

Date: Thur-Sat, Jan 10-12, 2019
Address: Vail
About: Unique beer festival featuring exotic and strong styles, now in its 19th year. Dinners, seminars and workshops are held throughout the three day celebration.

MusicFest at Steamboat

Date: Thur-Tues, January 5-10, 2019
Address: Steamboat Springs
About: 34th annual Music Fest features fifty bands over six days. Genres range and shows go from 12pm-10pm. It takes place in a large tent.

National Western Stock Show

Date: Tue-Sun, January 8-27, 2019
Address: National Western Complex, Denver
About: Since 1906, the stock shows includes rodeos, horse shows, live stock, western art and more special events spread out over more than 16 days.

Ullr Fest

Date: Wed-Sat, January 9-12, 2019
Address: Breckenridge
About: Festival celebrating the winter god of Norse mythology, now in its 55th year. Shenanigans include frying pans, viking hats, Ullympic competitions and a floats parade.

Lafayette Oatmeal Festival

Date: Sat, January 12, 2019
Address: Lafayette
About: 23rd annual oatmeal breakfast followed by a 5K walk/run and two ninja courses.

Estes Park Winter Festival

Date: Sat-Sun, January 19-20, 2019
Address: Estes Park
About: MLK Holiday weekend featuring ice skating downtown, ski and snowboard competitions, craft beer, food, kids activities, live music and chili cookoff.

Cowboy Downhill

Date: Mon, January 21, 2019 at 1:30pm
Address: Steamboat Ski Resort, Steamboat Springs
About: Professional cowboys from across the U.S., as well as Australia, Canada, Europe and Mexico compete in a race down Headwall near the base.

Ouray Ice Festival

Date: Thur-Sun, January 24-27, 2019
Address: Ouray
About: Biggest ice climbing festival in North America, featuring world’s best climbers and 100 educational climbing clinics.

Winter X Games

Date: Thur-Sun, January 24-27, 2019
Address: Aspen
About: World’s best athletes in skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling compete another year at Buttermilk.

Winter Brew Fest

Date: Fri-Sat, January 25-26, 2019
Address: Denver
About: Live music and 100+ craft brews at Mile High Station.

CSCCI Chinese New Year Festival

Date: Sat, January 26, 2016
Address: Colorado Springs
About: 17th annual celebration of the Chinese New Year, complete with demonstrations, authentic fare and music.

Snowdown

Date: Wed-Sun, January 30-February 3, 2019
Address: Durango
About: Now in its 41st year, features a costume party, follies, parade, and an annually changing theme.

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