January Colorado Events

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

Make the most of this winter season by attending some fun events such as a winter train ride through the Rocky Mountains. And if you’re heading to the resorts for some weekend skiing or snowboarding, be sure to research any concerts or festivities.

2024 Annual January Festivals in Colorado

Denver Botanic Gardens Blossoms of Light

Date: Fri-Sun, November 17, 2023 – January 7, 2024 (closed Nov. 23 and Dec. 25)
Address: Denver
About: A stroll through the Denver Botanic Gardens is a delightful way to celebrate the holiday season. The Blossoms of Light extravaganza is a twinkling and breathtaking way to spend a winter evening.

Mind Blown Telluride

Date: Fri-Sat, late November 2023 through March 2024
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.

Big Beers, Belgians & Barleywines Festival

Date: Thurs-Sat, January 4-6, 2024
Address: Breckenridge
About: Unique beer festival featuring exotic and strong styles, going on for over 20 years. Dinners, seminars, and workshops are held throughout the three-day celebration.

MusicFest at Steamboat

Date: Sat-Thurs, January 6-11, 2024
Address: Steamboat Springs
About: 38th annual Music Fest features fifty bands over six days. Featuring a variety of genres and shows that last from 12pm-10pm. Shows are held around town in every venue type from ballrooms to big tents.

National Western Stock Show

Date: Sat-Sun, January 6-21, 2024
Address: National Western Complex, Denver
About: Since 1906, the stock shows include rodeos, horse shows, livestock, western art, and more special events spread out over more than 16 days.

Lafayette Oatmeal Breakfast & 5K

Date: TBD 2024
Address: Lafayette
About: Annual warm oatmeal breakfast followed by a 5K walk/run.

Cowboy Downhill

Date: Monday, January 15, 2024
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 of Steamboat Resort.

Ouray Ice Festival

Date: Thur-Sun, January 18-21, 2024
Address: Ouray
About: Biggest ice climbing festival in North America, featuring the world’s best climbers and 100 educational climbing clinics.

CSCCI Chinese New Year Festival

Date: TBD 2024
Address: Colorado Springs
About: Annual celebration of the Chinese New Year, complete with demonstrations, authentic fare, and music.

Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championships

Date: Mon-Wed, January 22 – January 31, 2024
Address: Riverwalk Center, Downtown Breckenridge
About: Witness 20-ton blocks of ice get hand-carved by experts from all over the world. Teams from around the world sculpt around the clock for five days to build the spectacles of art, followed by five days of viewing the masterpieces.

Winter X Games

Date: Fri-Sun, January 26-28, 2024
Address: Aspen
About: World’s best athletes in skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling compete another year at Buttermilk.

Rio Frio Ice Fest

Date: Fri-Sun, January 26-28, 2024
Address: Alamosa
About: Three days of winter activities in the San Luis Valley. The signature event is the Rio Frio 5K, a race on the frozen-over Rio Grande River. Other highlights include ice sculptures, an ice carousel, and a polar plunge.

Snowdown

Date: Fri-Sun, January 26 – February 4, 2024
Address: Durango
About: Now in its 45th year, this winter celebration features a costume party, follies, parade, and an annually changing theme.

Colorado Motorcycle Expo

Date: Sat-Sun, January 27-28, 2024
Address: National Western Complex, Denver
About: The largest swap meet in America, the 45th 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.

Winter Brew Fest

Date: Saturday, January 27, 2024
Address: Denver
About: Live music and unlimited samples of 100+ craft brews at Mile High Station.

Denver Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival

Date: Saturday, January 27, 2024
Address: Denver
About: Sample whiskey from over a dozen distillers while meeting the brands at this one-day event.

Berthoud SNOWFEST

Date: TBD 2024; possibly cancelled indefinitely
Address: Berthoud
About: The down-home, cozy feel of Berthoud is a perfect setting for Christmas in Colorado. Each year Main Street comes to life at the Berthoud SNOWFEST.

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