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! BalloonaVista and the Santa Fe Trail Days are some of the largest festivals. Read our events blog.

2022 Annual June Festivals in Colorado

GoPro Mountain Games

• Date: Thur-Sun, June TBD 2022
• 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 TBD 2022
• 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 TBD 2022
• Address: Pagosa Springs
• About: 15th annual music festival showcasing bluegrass and folk tunes.

Denver Chalk Art Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, June TBD 2022
• Address: Larimer Square, Downtown Denver
• About: Watch over 200 artists spend the weekend painting the sidewalks with chalk.

Kids Adventure Games

• Date: Fri-Sun, June TBD 2022
• 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.

Unknown Motorcycle Show

• Date: Sat, June TBD 2022
• 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.

Animas River Days

• Date: Fri-Sat, June TBD 2022
• 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 TBD 2022
• Address: Palisade
• About: 12th annual bluegrass fest in Riverbend Park, featuring guitars, fiddles, and amazing artistry.

Hudson Gardens Summer Concert Series

• Date: Early June – mid-September TBD 2022
• 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.

Country Jam

• Date: Thur-Sun, June TBD 2022
• Address: Grand Junction
• About: Four-day country music party on the Western Slope, with camping available.

FIBArk Salida

• Date: Thur-Sun, June TBD 2022
• 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.

Sonic Bloom

• Date: Thur-Sun, June TBD 2022
• 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 TBD 2022
• Address: Telluride
• About: 47th annual bluegrass music festival in downtown Telluride.

Colorado Brewers’ Festival

• Date: Fri-Sat, June TBD 2022
• Address: Washington Park, Fort Collins
• About: 31st annual brew fest celebrating Colorado craft beer and live music.

Food & Wine Classic in Aspen

• Date: Fri-Sun, June TBD 2022
• 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 17-19 2022
• 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, a food court, a carnival, and a parade down Grand Avenue, with free strawberries and ice cream after the parade.

Greeley Stampede

• Date: Wed-Sun, June – July TBD 2022
• Address: Greeley
• About: 100th 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 TBD 2022
• Address: Telluride
• About: 39th annual four-day event with many wine tastings, lunches, lectures, and vineyard tours.

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, June TBD 2022
• 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.

Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

• Date: Sunday, June TBD 2022
• 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 99th year, cars and motorcycles race up Pike Peak Highway in what’s known as the “Race to the Clouds”.

Reds, Whites & Brews Festival in the Boat

• Date: Sat, June TBD 2022
• 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 TBD 2022
• 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 TBD 2022
• 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 TBD 2022
• Address: Nederland
• About: 20th annual arts juried art fest featuring fine arts, contemporary crafts, music, local food, and free admission.

Battlemoor

• Date: Wed-Sun, June – July TBD 2022
• Address: Cottonwood Meadows Farm, Buena Vista
• About: Since 2009, Battlemoor has recreated historic battles and medieval times around Colorado.

Highlands Farmers Market

• Date: Sundays, June -September 2021
• Address: Highland Square, 32nd Avenue, Denver
• 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.

Bravo! Vail Music Festival

• Date: Thur-Thur, June 24-August 4, 2021
• Address: Vail
• About: Orchestras from around the world perform in the vibrant Vail Valley during the peak of the summer season.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival

• Date: Mixed days, June 25-August 15, 2021
• Where: Boulder
• About: 64th season showcasing Shakespeare’s wonderful plays. It’s held on varying days throughout the week on the CU campus.

Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series

• Date: Fri-Sat, June 25 – August 28, 2021
• Address: Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds, Steamboat Springs
• About: Every summer on Friday and Saturday evenings, PBR rodeo cowboys compete in the Yampa Valley.

Buena Vista Bike Fest

• Date: TBD June 2022
• 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: TBD June 2022
• 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.

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