June Colorado Events | 2019 Upcoming Annual June Festivals in CO

With summer officially beginning June 21, June is full of warm weather celebrations. It’s a fantastic time to plan a trip! BalloonaVista and the Santa Fe Trail Days are some of the largest festivals. Read our events blog.

2019 Annual June Festivals in Colorado

Telluride Balloon Festival

Date: Fri-Sun, May 31-June 2, 2019
Address: Telluride
About: 36th year, festivities include two sunrise balloon ascensions from Town Park, a sunset glow on Main Street and a balloon workshop.

Durango Blues Train

Date: Fri-Sat, May 31-June 1, August 16-17, 2019
Address: Durango
About: Attend one of two nights on an epic, one-of-a-kind blues train, roundtrip from Durango to Silverton.

Animas River Days

Date: Sat, June 1, 2019
Address: Santa Rita Park, Durango
About: Day long 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.

Burning Can

Date: Sat, June 1, 2019
Address: Lyons
About: 50+ craft breweries who CAN their beer, plus world class competition in world class kayaking, dirt jumping and slacklining.

TEDxBoulder

Date: Sat, June 1, 2019
Address: Boulder
About: 10th TEDx event held in Boulder at the Chautauqua Auditorium. It features more than a dozen speakers and performers giving inspirational and thought provoking performances.

Unknown Motorcycle Show

Date: Sat, June 1 2019
Address: Palisade
About: 11th annual vintage and custom motorcycle show held in Western Colorado.

Denver Chalk Art Festival

Date: Sat-Sun, June 1-2, 2019
Address: Larimer Square, Downtown Denver
About: Watch over 200 artists spend the weekend painting the sidewalks with chalk.

Highlands Farmers Market

Date: Sundays, June 7-September 27, 2020
Address: Highland Square, 32nd Avenue, Denver
Great farmers market with handcrafted goods and locally grown produce. Go hungry because there is plenty of homemade food for sale, fresh and ready to eat.

GoPro Mountain Games

Date: Thur-Sun, June 6-9, 2019
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 the dogs.

Colorado Medieval Festival

Date: Fri-Sun, June 7-9, 2019
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.

Pagosa Folk ‘N Bluegrass

Date: Fri-Sun, June 7-9, 2019
Address: Pagosa Springs
About: 14th annual music festival showcasing bluegrass and folk tunes.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival

Date: Mixed days, June 7-August 11, 2019
Where: Boulder
About: 62nd season showcasing Shakespeare’s wonderful plays. It’s held on varying days throughout the week on the CU campus.

Hudson Gardens Summer Concert Series

Date: Mixed Days, June 9-September 15, 2019
Where: Littleton
About: Twenty-one years and counting for this favorite summer outdoor concert series. Shows takes place regularly on Sundays, some Saturdays and July 4th.

Country Jam

Date: Thur-Sun, June 13-16, 2019
Address: Grand Junction
About: Four day country music party on the Western Slope, with camping available.

FIBArk Salida

Date: Thur-Sun, June 13-16, 2019
Address: Downtown Salida
About: America’s oldest whitewater festival, dating back to 1949. There are a number of exciting events including Slalom Race, Crazy River Dog and the Hooligan Race. Camping is available in the town of Salida and nearby on Highway 50.

Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival

Date: Fri-Sun, June 14-16, 2019
Address: Palisade
About: 11th annual bluegrass fest in Riverbend Park.

Colorado Renaissance Festival

Date: Weekends Sat-Sun, June 15-August 4, 2019
Address: 650 W Perry Park Ave, Larkspur (between Denver & CO Springs on I-25)
About: On its 43rd season, the Renaissance Festival is held over 8 weekends in June, July, August with medieval events for all ages. It’s held 10am until 6:30pm each day, rain or shine. Parking is free, no pets.

Food & Wine Classic in Aspen

Date: Fri-Sun, June 14-16, 2019
Address: Aspen
About: World renowned chefs give cooking presentations and lectures, enjoy top notch cooking and wine, as well as beer, wine and cocktails.

Sonic Bloom

Date: Thur-Sun, June 20-23, 2019
Address: Rye
About: 14th annual electronic music festival held during the summer solstice. The festival grounds are located by Rye in Spanish Peaks Country at Hummingbird Park.

Telluride Bluegrass Festival

Date: Thur-Sun, June 20-23, 2019
Address: Telluride
About: 46th annual bluegrass music festival in downtown Telluride.

Strawberry Days

Date: Fri-Sun, June 21-23, 2019
Address: Glenwood Springs
About: 122nd annual festival held the third weekend in June every year. It features live music, stage entertainment, FamilyFest for kids, arts & crafts, food court, carnival and a parade down Grand Avenue, with free strawberries and ice cream after parade.

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

Date: Fri-Sun, June 21-23, 2019
Address: Bond Park, Downtown Estes Park
About: 27th straight year, 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.

Colorado Brewers’ Festival

Date: Fri-Sun, June 21-23, 2019
Address: Washington Park, Fort Collins
About: 30th annual brew fest celebrating Colorado craft beer and live music.

Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series

Date: Fri-Sat, June 21-August 10, 2019
Address: Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds, Steamboat Springs
About: Every summer on Friday and Saturday evenings, PBR rodeo cowboys compete in the Yampa Valley.

Reds, Whites & Brews Festival in the Boat

Date: Sat, June 22, 2019
Address: Steamboat Springs
About: Premier fine wine and craft beer event with live music, retail vendors and local food.

Keystone Bacon & Bourbon Festival

Date: Sat-Sun, June 22-23, 2019
Address: River Run Village, Keystone
About: Everything bacon at this 8th annual festival, featuring bacon-infused cuisine from around twenty food vendors, a Bacon Bloody Mary Bar and live music.

Bravo! Vail Music Festival

Date: Thur-Thur, June 25-August 6, 2020
Address: Vail
About: Orchestras from around the world perform in the vibrant Vail Valley during the peak of summer season.

Greeley Stampede

Date: Wed-Sun, June 26-July 7, 2019
Address: Greeley
About: 98th annual Stampede features 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.

Telluride Wine Festival

Date: Thur-Sun, June 27-30, 2019
Address: Telluride
About: 39th annual four day event with many wine tastings, lunches, lectures, and vineyard tours.

Stills In The Hills

Date: TBD
Address: Central City
About: Main Street in historic Central City hosts the 7th Stills In The Hills. It’s free to attend with live music and local food, but unlimited tastings are a fee. Pets are not welcome.

High Peaks Art Festival

Date: Sat-Sun, June 29-30, 2019
Address: Nederland
About: 19th annual arts juried arts fest featuring fine arts, contemporary crafts, music, local food and free admission.

Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

Date: Sunday, June 30, 2019
Address: Pikes Peak Highway, Cascade
About: Founded in 1916 by Spencer Penrose, the Pikes Peak Hill Climb is the second oldest auto race America. Now in its 97 year, cars and motorcycles race up Pike Peak Highway in what’s known as the “Race to the Clouds”.

Wild West Fermentation Fest

Date: TBD
Address: Glenwood Springs
About: 4th annual festival featuring the best breweries, cideries, distilleries and wineries from across the West. Live music and local food adds to the celebration.

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