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.
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.
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.
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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