June Colorado Events

With summer officially beginning Monday, June 21st, this popular month is full of warm weather celebrations. It’s a fantastic time to plan a trip! Welcome the warmer months with music festivals, wine tastings, and art showings. Sonic Bloom, the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, and GoPro Mountain Games are just a handful of the exciting events on this month’s lineup.

2023 Annual June Festivals in Colorado

Mind Blown Telluride

• Date: Fri-Sat, December – March & June – September 2023
• 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.
• Website: mindblowntelluride.com

Mile High International Pastel Exhibition

• Date: Fri-Sat, May 12 – July 1, 2023
• Address: Curtis Center for the Arts, Greenwood Village
• About: Taking place at Greenwood Village’s Curtis Center for the Arts and showcasing nearly 100 pastel paintings, the Mile High International Pastel Exhibition is for those who love art.
• Website: pscshows.com…

Monte Vista 3rd Friday Art Walk

• Date: Friday, May 19, June 16, July 21, and August 18, 2023
• Address: Monte Vista
• About: Those who love art and music should head to downtown Monte Vista this summer for the 3rd Friday Art Walk. Taking place in different forms year-round, during the warmer months a portion of Adams St. will be blocked off for artists, musicians, and vendors.
• Website: faemoonwolfdesigns.com/artwalk

Highlands Farmers Market

• Date: Sundays, May 21 – October 15, 2023
• Address: Highland Square, 32nd Avenue, Denver
• About: Great farmer’s market with handcrafted goods and locally grown produce. Go hungry because there is plenty of homemade food for sale, fresh and ready to eat.
• Website: visitdenverhighlands.com/…

Civic Center EATS

• Date: Wed & Thurs, May 17 – September 2023
• Address: Denver
• About: Civic Center EATS is a one-stop shop for some of the best food on wheels you can find in the Mile High City. Located in Denver’s Civic Center Park, there will be about 10 to 15 food trucks selling a myriad of delicious meals.
• Website: civiccentereats.com

Mike the Headless Chicken Festival

• Date: Fri-Sat, June 2-3, 2023
• Address: Fruita
• About: Two days of honoring the late headless chicken named Mike. Events include a 5k race, poultry show, disc golf tourney, and car show.
• Website: miketheheadlesschicken.org/mike

Greeley Blues Jam

• Date: Fri-Sat, June 2-3, 2023
• Address: Greeley
• About: Blues music festival with a variety of events for the whole family. Camping is available at the festival location in Island Grove Park.
• Website: greeleybluesjam.org

Animas River Days

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 2-4 2023
• Address: Santa Rita Park, Durango
• About: 3-day celebration on the Animas River thru the whitewater park. Festivities include kayak, raft, and SUP races, all capped off by a wild river parade with a viewing party from the park.
• Website: animasriverdays.com

Telluride Balloon Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 2-4, 2023
• Address: Telluride
• About: 40th year, festivities include two sunrise balloon ascensions from Town Park, a sunset glow on Main Street, and a balloon workshop.
• Website: telluride.com…

Kids Adventure Games

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 2-4, 2023
• Address: Highline Lake State Park, Fruita
• About: The only multi-city adventure race for children ages 6-14 that is tailored to the natural landscape of the host city.
• Website: kidsadventuregames.com

Colorado College Summer Music Festival

• Date: Sun-Fri, June 4-23, 2023
• Address: Colorado Springs
• About: An annual 3-week classical orchestral and chamber music festival showcasing classically trained musicians from around the globe as well as Colorado College students and faculty members.
• Website: coloradocollege.edu/musicfestival

GoPro Mountain Games

• Date: Thur-Sun, June 8-11, 2023
• Address: Vail
• About: Summer GoPro Mountain Games are the biggest festival of adventure sports, art, and music, held annually in Vail. There are competitions in biking, climbing, fishing, kayaking, slacklining, standup paddling, rafting, running, disc golf, and even events for dogs.
• Website: mountaingames.com

Colorado Medieval Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 9-11, 2023
• Address: Loveland
• About: It’s an outdoor medieval-themed festival with live entertainment including knights, swordsmanship, and music. There’ll be plenty of food, beer, craft vendors, and a kid zone. No pets are allowed.
• Website: coloradocastle.com

Aspen Fringe Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 9-11, 2023
• Address: Aspen
• About: A 3-day performance art festival highlighting the work of a featured playwright.
• Website: aspenfringefestival.org

Pagosa Folk ‘N Bluegrass

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 9-11, 2023
• Address: Pagosa Springs
• About: 16th annual music festival showcasing bluegrass and folk tunes.
• Website: ksutpresents.org…

Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 9-11, 2023
• Address: Palisade
• About: Annual bluegrass fest in Riverbend Park, featuring guitars, fiddles, and amazing artistry.
• Website: palisademusic.com

Meekerpalooza

• Date: Fridays, June 9 & 23 and July 14 & 21, 2023
• Address: Meeker
• About: Held in June and July, the annual Meekerpalooza celebrates art, music, and culture while hosting a large farmer’s market downtown.
• Website: visitmeekercolorado.com…

Colorado Shakespeare Festival

• Date: Mixed days, June 11 – August 13, 2023
• Where: Boulder
• About: With over 60 successful seasons under its belt, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival showcases multiple performances of some of Shakespeare’s best plays. It’s held on varying days on the CU campus.
• Website: cupresents.org…

FIBArk Salida

• Date: Thur-Sun, June 15-18, 2023
• Address: Downtown Salida
• About: America’s oldest whitewater festival, dating back to 1949. There are a number of exciting events including the Slalom Race, Crazy River Dog, and the Hooligan Race. Camping is available in the town of Salida and nearby on Highway 50.
• Website: fibark.com

Sonic Bloom

• Date: Thur-Sun, June 15-18, 2023
• Address: Rye
• About: 16th annual electronic music festival held during the summer solstice. The festival grounds are located by Rye in Spanish Peaks Country at Hummingbird Park.
• Website: sonicbloomfestival.com

Telluride Bluegrass Festival

• Date: Thur-Sun, June 15-18, 2023
• Address: Telluride
• About: 50th annual bluegrass music festival in downtown Telluride.
• Website: bluegrass.com…

Food & Wine Classic in Aspen

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 16-18, 2023
• Address: Aspen
• About: Learn from world-renowned chefs give cooking presentations and lectures, and enjoy top-notch cooking and wine, as well as beer, wine, and cocktails.
• Website: classic.foodandwine.com

Strawberry Days

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 16-18, 2023
• Address: Glenwood Springs
• About: 126th annual festival is held the third weekend in June every year. It features live music, stage entertainment, a FamilyFest for kids, arts & crafts, a food court, a carnival, and a parade down Grand Avenue. Of course, there are free strawberries and ice cream after the parade.
• Website: glenwoodchamber.com/strawberrydays

Juneteenth Music Festival

• Date: Fri-Mon, June 16-19, 2023
• Address: Denver
• About: Denver’s Juneteenth Music Festival is one of the country’s largest celebrations. Attracting 50,000 attendees, the festival boasts live music, vendors, food stalls, art murals, activities for kids, and a parade.
• Website: juneteenthmusicfestival.com

Yampa River Roots Rock Reggae Festival 

• Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023
• Address: Craig
• About: Taking place at Loudy Simpson Park and benefitting the town of Craig, the Yampa River Roots Rocks Reggae Festival is a one-day event with fun activities like live music, a 5K fun run, yoga in the park, craft, food vendors, and a river clean-up.
• Website: yampafest.com

Colorado Renaissance Festival

• Date: Saturday & Sunday, June 17 – August 6, 2023
• Address: 650 W Perry Park Ave, Larkspur (between Denver & CO Springs on I-25)
• About: The Renaissance Festival is held over 8 weekends in June, July, and August with medieval events for all ages. It’s held from 10 am until 6:30 pm each day, rain or shine. Parking is free and no pets are allowed.
• Website: coloradorenaissance.com

Country Jam

• Date: Thur-Sat, June 22-24, 2023
• Address: Grand Junction
• About: Three-day country music party on the Western Slope, with camping available.
• Website: countryjam.com

Telluride Yoga Festival

• Date: Thur-Sun, June 22-25, 2023
• Address: Telluride
• About: The Telluride Yoga Festival is a four-day event where guests can learn from yoga masters, meditate, hike, raft, take aerial classes, climb, and participate in social events all with a beautiful alpine backdrop.
• Website: tellurideyogafestival.com

Telluride Wine Festival

• Date: Thur-Sun, June 22-25, 2023
• Address: Telluride
• About: This annual four-day festival with many wine tastings, lunches, lectures, and vineyard tours lives on in 2023! They’re coming back better than ever with a new culinary village.
• Website: telluridewinefestival.com

Greeley Stampede

• Date: Thur-Tues, June 22 – July 4, 2023
• Address: Greeley
• About: 102nd annual Stampede features a PRCA rodeo, live country music, monster trucks, a demolition derby, carnival, roller derby, fireworks, and one of the largest Independence Day parades in the nation.
• Website: greeleystampede.org

Bravo! Vail Music Festival

• Date: Thur-Thur, June 22 – August 3, 2023
• Address: Vail
• About: Orchestras from around the world perform in the vibrant Vail Valley during the peak of the summer season.
• Website: bravovail.org

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 23-25, 2023
• Address: Bond Park, Downtown Estes Park
• About: Come celebrate the longest day of summer, the Summer Solstice, with Scandinavian song, dance, and music. There’ll be local food and crafts, a Viking encampment, a silent auction, and a raffle for a trip to Scandinavia.
• Website: estesmidsummer.com

Denver Pride 5k

• Date: Saturday, June 24, 2023
• Address: Denver
• About: Taking place during Denver Pride, the 5k race’s proceeds are donated to The Center on Colfax, the largest health and wellness center that offers services to LGBTQ people of all ages in the Rocky Mountains.
• Website: denverpride.org…

Reds, Whites & Brews Festival in the Boat

• Date: Saturday, June 24, 2023
• Address: Steamboat Springs
• About: Premier fine wine and craft beer event with live music, retail vendors, and local food.
• Website: redswhitesandbrews.net

Keystone Bacon & Bourbon Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, June 24-25, 2023
• Address: River Run Village, Keystone
• About: Everything bacon at this annual festival, featuring bacon-infused cuisine from around twenty food vendors, a Bacon Bloody Mary Bar, and live music.
• Website: keystonefestivals.com…

Colorado Tiny House Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, June 24-25, 2023
• Address: Brighton
• About: Annual festival showcasing smaller living spaces including skoolies, container homes, tiny homes on wheels, van conversions, teardrops, and yurts.
• Website: coloradotinyhousefestival.com

Telluride Chamber Music Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, June 24 – July 2, 2023
• Address: Telluride
• About: Local music directors set out to curate an intriguing and cultural festival that promotes the joy of chamber music melodies and spontaneous connection between locals and tourists alike.
• Website: telluridechambermusic.org

Vail Lacrosse Shootout

• Date: Sat-Tues, June 24 – July 4, 2023
• Address: Vail, Avon, Edwards
• About: The Vail Lacrosse Shootout is an 11-day annual sports event for players ages 17 – 70. With nine divisions for players and teams, the shootout will take place at multiple fields in Avon, Edwards, and Vail.
• Website: vaillacrosse.com

Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

• Date: Sunday, June 25, 2023
• Address: Pikes Peak Highway, Cascade
• About: Founded in 1916 by Spencer Penrose, the Pikes Peak Hill Climb is the second oldest auto race in America. Now in its 101st year, cars and motorcycles race up Pike Peak Highway in what’s known as the “Race to the Clouds”.
• Website: ppihc.org

Battlemoor

• Date: Tues-Sun, June 27 – July 2, 2023
• Address: Sporleder Centennial Ranch, Aguilar
• About: Since 2009, Battlemoor has recreated historic battles and medieval times around Colorado during this week-long festival.
• Website: battlemoor.org

Telluride Plein Air Festival

• Date: Wed-Tues, June 28 – July 4, 2023
• Address: Telluride
• About: A week-long open-air art event in Telluride where artists paint outdoors and, once the week is over, sell their pieces.
• Website: telluridepleinair.com

Colorado Music Festival

• Date: Thur-Sun, June 29 – August 6, 2023
• Address: Boulder
• About: Six weeks of symphonies, orchestras, and other classical music. It’s held at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium, now in its 45th year.
• Website: coloradomusicfestival.org

Aspen Music Festival

• Date: Thur-Sun, June 29 – August 20, 2023
• Address: Aspen
• About: The Aspen Music Festival summer season is packed full of concerts, classes, performances, and a myriad of programs that attract over 100,000 music lovers annually.
• Website: aspenmusicfestival.com

Film on the Rocks

• Date: June – August TBD 2023
• Address: Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison
• About: Annual summer movie series held at Red Rocks Amphitheater showcasing a range of films. A great event for families, these showings take place on multiple days throughout the summer.
• Website: denverfilm.org…

Yoga on the Rocks

• Date: TBD Saturdays, June – August 2023
• Where: Morrison
• About: Every Saturday morning, yogis of all levels can begin their day by flowing in the serene and beautiful outdoor setting of the iconic Red Rock Amphitheatre.
• Website: redrocksonline.com…

Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series

• Date: Fri & Sat, June 23 – August 26, 2023
• Address: Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds, Steamboat Springs
• About: Every summer on Friday and Saturday evenings, PBR rodeo cowboys compete in the Yampa Valley.
• Website: steamboatprorodeo.com

Hudson Gardens Summer Concert Series

• Date: Early June – mid-September TBD 2023
• Where: Littleton
• About: Twenty-one years and counting for this favorite summer outdoor concert series. Shows take place regularly on Sundays, some Saturdays, and July 4th.
• Website: hudsongardens.org

Unknown Motorcycle Show

• Date: TBD 2023
• Address: Cerise Park, Montrose
• About: Annual vintage and custom motorcycle show held in western Colorado. Swing by on Saturday for rare, restored motorcycles, competitions, live music, and vendors.
• Website: facebook.com/westerncovintage

Hops Drops

• Date: TBD 2023
• Address: Evergreen
• About: A family-friendly music and beer event with live performances, food vendors, kids’ activities, and plenty of craft beer from some of Colorado’s most-notable breweries.
• Website: hopsdropsevergreen.com

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