With summer officially beginning Sunday, June 21st, 2026, this popular month is full of warm-weather celebrations. There are loads of exciting events happening in June throughout Colorado.
June is a fantastic time to plan a trip to the Rocky Mountains. 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.
Here’s a look at the top annual June events in Colorado, in chronological order:
2026 Annual June Festivals in Colorado
Colorado Governor’s Art Show
- Date: Saturday, April 25th through Sunday, June 6th, 2026
- Address: Fifth and Lincoln Ave, Loveland
- About: This is one of the biggest juried art shows in the state for only Colorado artists, heading into its 35th year.
South Pearl Farmers’ Market
- Date: Sundays | May 3 – November 8, 2026
- Address: Pearl Street & East Arkansas Avenue, Denver
- About: This is one of the top Denver area farmers’ markets that has been happening since 2001. They keep the produce and fare as local and fresh as possible.
Highlands Farmers Market
- Date: Sundays | May 10 – October 25, 2026
- Address: Highland Square, 32nd Avenue, Denver
- About: Great farmer’s market with handcrafted goods and locally grown produce. Don’t go hungry because there is plenty of homemade food for sale, fresh and ready to eat.
Civic Center EATS
- Date: Wednesdays and Thursdays | May 13-October 15, 2026
- 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.
Colorado Governor’s Art Show
- Date: Saturday, April 25th through Sunday, June 6th, 2026
- Address: Fifth and Lincoln Ave, Loveland
- About: This is one of the biggest juried art shows in the state for only Colorado artists, heading into its 35th year.
Yoga on the Rocks
- Date: Saturdays | late May to early August (last series: May 31 – August 9, 2025)
- 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.
Denver Fringe Festival
- Date: Wed-Sun, June 3-7, 2026
- Address: Five Points, Denver
- About: Five days of spectacular art around the Five Points and RiNo neighborhoods in Denver.
GoPro Mountain Games
- Date: Thur-Sun, June 4-7, 2026
- 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.
Cultural Caravan June Festival
- Date: Thursday-Sunday, June 4-14, 2026
- Address: Boulder County
- About: Music festival held throughout Boulder County and presented by Cultural Caravan.
Greeley Blues Jam
- Date: Fri-Sat, June 5-6, 2026
- 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.
Telluride Balloon Festival
- Date: Fri-Sun, June 5-7, 2026
- Address: Telluride
- About: 43rd year, festivities include two sunrise balloon ascensions from Town Park, a sunset glow on Main Street, and a balloon workshop.
Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival
- Date: Fri-Sun, June 5-7, 2026
- Address: Palisade
- About: Annual bluegrass fest in Riverbend Park, featuring guitars, fiddles, and amazing artistry.
Colorado Medieval Festival
- Date: Friday-Sunday, June 5-7, 2026
- 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 kids’ zone. No pets are allowed.
Phamaly Theatre Company: Violet
- Date: June 5-28, 2026
- Address: Aurora Fox Arts Center
- About: Now in its 37th season, the Phamaly Theatre Company presents Violet with its disability-affirmative performance ensemble in Aurora.
Denver Chalk Art Festival
- Date: Saturday-Sunday, June 6-7, 2026
- Address: Golden Triangle, Downtown Denver
- About: Watch over 200 artists spend the weekend making the sidewalks of the Golden Triangle come to life with brilliant chalk creations.
Colorado College Summer Music Festival
- Date: Saturday-Friday, June 6-26, 2026
- 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.
Colorado Shakespeare Festival
- Date: Mixed days | May 30-August 2, 2026
- Address: 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.
Breckenridge Sunday Market
- Date: Sundays | June 7 – September 6, 2026
- Address: Main Street Station Plaza, Breckenridge
- About: More than 70 vendors from all over Colorado will be at this weekly farmers’ market held on Sundays from early June to early September.
Aspen Fringe Festival
- Date: Fri-Sat, June 12-13, 2026
- Address: Aspen
- About: A multiple-day performance art festival highlighting the work of a featured playwright.
Film on the Rocks
- Date: Select Mondays | June – August 2026
- Address: Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison
- About: Annual summer movie series held at Red Rocks Amphitheater showcasing a range of films on Monday nights. A great event for families, these showings are a great way to get out and enjoy the warm weather.
Colorado Renaissance Festival
- Date: Saturdays & Sundays | June 13-August 2, 2026
- 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.
Denvereux Polo Cup
- Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
- Address: New Castle
- About: Now in its 22nd year, Stout Ranch hosts this exciting Polo Cup that’s free to watch, held near Glenwood Springs.
FIBArk Salida
- Date: Thursday-Sunday, June 18-21, 2026
- Address: Downtown Salida
- About: America’s oldest whitewater festival, dating back to 1949. There are several 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.
Telluride Bluegrass Festival
- Date: Thur-Sun, June 18-21, 2026
- Address: Telluride
- About: The 53rd annual bluegrass music festival in downtown Telluride.
Juneteenth Music Festival
- Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
- 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.
Bravo! Vail Music Festival
- Date: mid-June – late-July 2026
- Address: Vail
- About: Orchestras from around the world perform in the vibrant Vail Valley during the peak of the summer season.
Monte Vista 3rd Friday Art Walk
- Date: Friday, June 19, July 17, & August 21, 2026
- 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.
Strawberry Days
- Date: Fri-Sun, June 19-21, 2026
- Address: Glenwood Springs
- About: The 129th 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.
Food & Wine Classic in Aspen
- Date: Fri-Sun, June 19-21, 2026
- Address: Aspen
- About: Learn from world-renowned chefs who give cooking presentations and lectures, and enjoy top-notch cooking and wine, as well as beer, wine, and cocktails.
Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series
- Date: Fridays & Saturdays | June 19 – August 29, 2026
- Address: Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds, Steamboat Springs
- About: Every summer on Friday and Saturday evenings, PBR rodeo cowboys compete in the Yampa Valley.
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
- Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
- 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 102nd year, cars and motorcycles race up Pike Peak Highway in what’s known as the “Race to the Clouds”.
Battlemoor
- Date: Wed-Sun, June 23-28, 2026
- Address: Sporleder Centennial Ranch, Aguilar
- About: Since 2009, Battlemoor has recreated historic battles and medieval times around Colorado.
Greeley Stampede
- Date: Wednesday, June 24 – Sunday, July 5, 2026
- Address: Greeley
- About: The 105th 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.
Telluride Yoga Festival
- Date: Thur-Sun, June 25-28, 2026
- 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.
Aspen Ideas Festival
- Date: Thursday-Wednesday, June 25-July 1, 2026
- Address: Aspen
- About: The 22nd annual Aspen Ideas Festival brings really bright people together to learn from and inspire. Attend group discussions, picnic lunches, and other events designed to teach.
Keystone Bacon & Bourbon Festival
- Date: Sat-Sun, June 27-28, 2026
- 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.
Telluride Chamber MusicFest
- Date: Select Days | June 28-July 5, 2026
- Address: Telluride
- About: Local music directors set out to curate an intriguing and cultural festival that promotes the joy of chamber music melodies and the spontaneous connection between locals and tourists alike.
Denver Pride 5k
- Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
- 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.
Stills In The Hills
- Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Address: Central City
- About: Main Street in historic Central City hosts the 12th Stills In The Hills. It’s free to attend with live music and local food, but unlimited tastings come with a fee. Pets are not welcome.
Denver PrideFest
- Date: Saturday-Sunday, June 27-28, 2026
- Address: Civic Center Park, Denver
- About: The 53rd year Denver PrideFest welcomes all to come celebrate this community event over the weekend. It begins with the Denver Pride 5K and follows with fun events on Saturday and Sunday.
Vail Lacrosse Shootout
- Date: Sat-Sun, June 27 – July 5, 2026
- 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.
Central City Opera Festival
- Date: Sat-Sun, June 27-August 2, 2026
- Address: 124 Eureka St, Central City
- About: Annual summer series featuring numerous stage productions of famous operas, held at the Central City Opera House.
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
- Date: TBD 2026 (last event: Saturday-Sunday, June 28-29, 2025)
- Address: Highlands Ranch
- 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.
Country Jam
- Date: TBD 2026 (last event: Thur-Sat, June 26-28, 2025)
- Address: Grand Junction
- About: Three-day country music party on the Western Slope, with camping available.
Reds, Whites & Brews Festival in the Boat
- Date: TBD 2026 (last event: Saturday, June 21, 2025)
- Address: Steamboat Springs
- About: Premier fine wine and craft beer event with live music, retail vendors, and local food.
Lafayette Brew Fest
- Date: TBD 2026 (last event: Saturday, June 7, 2025)
- Address: Lafayette
- About: Enjoy an afternoon of craft beer and live music in Boulder County.
Unknown Motorcycle Show
- Date: TBD or cancelled indefinitely (last event: June 15, 2024)
- 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.
Meekerpalooza
- Date: TBD or canceled indefinitely
- Address: Meeker
- About: Held in June and July, the annual Meekerpalooza celebrates art, music, and culture while hosting a large farmer’s market downtown.
Park Hill Art Festival
- Date: TBD or canceled indefinitely (last event: Friday-Sunday, May 31-June 2, 2024)
- Address: Park Hill Masonic Lodge grounds, Denver
- About: This weekend of fine arts and crafts showcases the works of more than 100 artists from all over.
Sonic Bloom
- Date: TBD or canceled indefinitely
- Address: Rye
- About: Annual electronic music festival held during the summer solstice, located by Rye in Spanish Peaks Country at Hummingbird Park.
Pagosa Folk ‘N Bluegrass
- Date: TBD or cancelled indefinitely
- Address: Pagosa Springs
- About: Annual music festival showcasing bluegrass and folk tunes.
Denver Summer Brew Fest
- Date: TBD or cancelled indefinitely (last event: June 15, 2024)
- Address: Denver
- About: Sample from over one hundred craft beers and forty-five breweries, with 3 event sessions in 1 day to choose from.
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