June Colorado Events

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.

Due to COVID-19, all of the upcoming events for the next several months are subject to cancellation or postponement. Please double-check the event’s official website for the most accurate, timely information on whether an event is happening.

2020 Annual June Festivals in Colorado

GoPro Mountain Games

• Date: Thur-Sun, June 4-7, 2020
• 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.

Telluride Balloon Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 5-7, 2020
• Address: Telluride
• About: 37th year, festivities include two sunrise balloon ascensions from Town Park, a sunset glow on Main Street and a balloon workshop.

Pagosa Folk ‘N Bluegrass

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 5-7, 2020
• Address: Pagosa Springs
• About: 15th annual music festival showcasing bluegrass and folk tunes.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival

• Date: Mixed days, June 5-August 9, 2020
• Where: Boulder
• About: 63rd season showcasing Shakespeare’s wonderful plays. It’s held on varying days throughout the week on the CU campus.

Denver Chalk Art Festival

• Date: 2020 CANCELLED; Sat-Sun, June 5-6, 2021
• Address: Larimer Square, Downtown Denver
• About: Watch over 200 artists spend the weekend painting the sidewalks with chalk.

Buena Vista Bike Fest

• Date: 2020 CANCELLED
• Address: Buena Vista
• About: Saturday centered around mountain biking by the gorgeous Collegiate Peaks. Choose from several routes of varying difficulties, bike the journey, then finish off with a concert in the park.

Greeley Blues Jam

• Date: 2020 CANCELLED
• 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.

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.

Animas River Days

• Date: Fri-Sat, June 12-13, 2020
• 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.

Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 12-14, 2020
• Address: Palisade
• About: 12th annual bluegrass fest in Riverbend Park, featuring guitars, fiddles and amazing artistry.

Colorado Renaissance Festival

• Date: Weekends Sat-Sun, June 13-August 2, 2020
• Address: 650 W Perry Park Ave, Larkspur (between Denver & CO Springs on I-25)
• About: On its 44th 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.

Hudson Gardens Summer Concert Series

• Date: Mixed Days TBD, early June-mid September, 2020
• 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 18-21, 2020
• Address: Grand Junction
• About: Four day country music party on the Western Slope, with camping available.

FIBArk Salida

• Date: Thur-Sun, June 18-21, 2020
• 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.

Sonic Bloom

• Date: Thur-Sun, June 18-21, 2020
• Address: Rye
• About: 15th 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 18-21, 2020
• Address: Telluride
• About: 47th annual bluegrass music festival in downtown Telluride.

Food & Wine Classic in Aspen

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 19-21, 2020
• Address: Aspen
• About: World renowned chefs give cooking presentations and lectures, enjoy top notch cooking and wine, as well as beer, wine and cocktails.

Strawberry Days

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 19-21, 2020
• Address: Glenwood Springs
• About: 123rd 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.

Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series

• Date: Fri-Sat, June 19-August 22, 2020
• Address: Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds, Steamboat Springs
• About: Every summer on Friday and Saturday evenings, PBR rodeo cowboys compete in the Yampa Valley.

Greeley Stampede

• Date: Wed-Sun, June 24-July 5, 2020
• Address: Greeley
• About: 99th 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 25-28, 2020
• Address: Telluride
• About: 39th annual four day event with many wine tastings, lunches, lectures, and vineyard tours.

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.

Colorado Brewers’ Festival

• Date: Fri-Sat, June 26-27, 2020
• Address: Washington Park, Fort Collins
• About: 31st annual brew fest celebrating Colorado craft beer and live music.

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, June 26-28, 2020
• Address: Bond Park, Downtown Estes Park
• About: 28th 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.

Reds, Whites & Brews Festival in the Boat

• Date: Sat, June 27, 2020
• Address: Steamboat Springs
• About: Premier fine wine and craft beer event with live music, retail vendors and local food.

Stills In The Hills

• Date: Sat, June 27, 2020
• Address: Central City
• About: Main Street in historic Central City hosts the 8th 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.

Keystone Bacon & Bourbon Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, June 27-28, 2020
• Address: River Run Village, Keystone
• About: Everything bacon at this 10th annual festival, featuring bacon-infused cuisine from around twenty food vendors, a Bacon Bloody Mary Bar and live music.

High Peaks Art Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, June 27-28, 2020
• Address: Nederland
• About: 20th annual arts juried arts fest featuring fine arts, contemporary crafts, music, local food and free admission.

Vail Valley Brew Fest at Avon

• Date: Cancelled for 2020
• Address: Nottingham Park, Avon
• About: Come out for live music, fresh craft beer, food trucks, Colorado sun, and fun activities in the Vail Valley. Plus there is a 5K run to help you prepare for the extra calories later.

Colorado Music Festival

• Date: Cancelled for 2020
• Address: Boulder
• About: Six weeks of symphonies, orchestras and other classical music. It’s held at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium, now in its 43 year.

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