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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.

2022 Annual June Festivals in Colorado

Mind Blown Telluride

  • Date: Fri-Sat, December – March & June-September, 2022
  • Address: Telluride
  • About: Taking place at The Peaks Resort & Spa, Ty Gallenbeck puts on a 75-minute magic performance that makes guests question the known.

Highlands Farmers Market

  • Date: Sundays, May 22 – October 16, 2022
  • 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.

Civic Center EATS

  • Date: Thursdays, May 19 – Sep 1, 2022
  • 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.

Monte Vista 3rd Friday Art Walk

  • Date: Friday, May 20, June 17, July 15, and August 19, 2022
  • 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 from May to August, a portion of Adams St. will be blocked off for artists, musicians, and vendors.

Mike the Headless Chicken Festival

  • Date: Fri-Sat, June 3-4, 2022
  • Address: Fruita
  • About: Two days of honoring the late headless chicken named Mike. Events include a 5k race, poultry show, disc golf tourney, and car show.

Animas River Days

  • Date: Fri-Sat, June 3-5, 2022
  • Address: Santa Rita Park, Durango
  • About: 3-day 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.

Colorado Medieval Festival

  • Date: Fri-Sun, June 3-5, 2022
  • 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.

Kids Adventure Games

  • Date: Fri-Sun, June 3-5, 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.

Telluride Balloon Festival

  • Date: Fri-Sun, June 3-5, 2022
  • Address: Telluride
  • About: 39th year, festivities include two sunrise balloon ascensions from Town Park, a sunset glow on Main Street, and a balloon workshop.

Greeley Blues Jam

  • Date: Saturday, June 4, 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.

Yoga on the Rocks

  • Date: Saturdays, June 4 – August 13, 2022
  • 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.

Colorado College Summer Music Festival

  • Date: Sun-Fri, June 5-24, 2022
  • 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, June 5-August 7, 2022
  • Where: 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.

GoPro Mountain Games

  • Date: Tues-Sun, June 7-12 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.

Aspen Fringe Festival

  • Date: Fri-Sat, June 10-11, 2022
  • Address: Aspen
  • About: A 2-day performance art festival highlighting the work of a featured playwright.

Pagosa Folk ‘N Bluegrass

  • Date: Fri-Sun, June 10-12, 2022
  • Address: Pagosa Springs
  • About: 15th annual music festival showcasing bluegrass and folk tunes.

Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival

  • Date: Fri-Sun, June 10-12, 2022
  • Address: Palisade
  • About: Annual bluegrass fest in Riverbend Park, featuring guitars, fiddles, and amazing artistry.

Meekerpalooza

  • Date: Fridays, June 10,17 & 24 and July 15 & 22, 2022
  • Address: Meeker
  • About: Held in June and July, the annual Meekerpalooza celebrates art, music, and culture.

Unknown Motorcycle Show

  • Date: Sat, June 11, 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.

FIBArk Salida

  • Date: Thur-Sun, June 16 – 19, 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 16-19, 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 16-19, 2022
  • Address: Telluride
  • About: 49th annual bluegrass music festival in downtown Telluride.

Food & Wine Classic in Aspen

  • Date: Fri-Sun, June 17-19, 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.

Juneteenth Music Festival

  • Date: Fri-Sun, June 17-19, 2022
  • 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.

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.

Yampa River Roots Rock Reggae Festival 

  • Date: Sat, June 18, 2022
  • Address: Craig
  • About: Taking place at Loudy Simpson Park, and benefitting the town of Craig, the Yampa River Roots Rocks Reggae Festival is a one-day event with fun activities like live music, a 5K fun run, yoga in the park, craft, food vendors, and a glow party.

Colorado Renaissance Festival

  • Date: Saturday & Sunday, June 18 – August 7, 2022
  • 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.

Country Jam

  • Date: Thur-Sat, June 23 – 25, 2022
  • Address: Grand Junction
  • About: Four-day country music party on the Western Slope, with camping available.

Telluride Wine Festival

  • Date: Thur-Sun, June 23-26, 2022
  • Address: Telluride
  • About: 40th annual four-day event with many wine tastings, lunches, lectures, and vineyard tours.

Telluride Yoga Festival

  • Date: Thur-Sun, June 23-26, 2022
  • 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.

Greeley Stampede

  • Date: Thur-Mon, June 23 – July 4, 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.

Bravo! Vail Music Festival

  • Date: Thur-Thur, June 23-August 4, 2022
  • Address: Vail
  • About: Orchestras from around the world perform in the vibrant Vail Valley during the peak of the summer season.

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

  • Date: Fri-Sun, June 24-26, 2022
  • Address: Bond Park, Downtown Estes Park
  • 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.

Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series

  • Date: Fri & Sat, June 24 – August 27, 2022
  • Address: Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds, Steamboat Springs
  • About: Every summer on Friday and Saturday evenings, PBR rodeo cowboys compete in the Yampa Valley.

Denver Pride 5k

  • Date: Sat, June 25, 2022
  • 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.

Hops Drops

  • Date: Sat, June 25, 2022
  • Address: Evergreen
  • About: A family-friendly music and beer event with live performances, food vendors, kids’ activities, and plenty of craft beer from some of Colorado’s most-notable breweries.

Reds, Whites & Brews Festival in the Boat

  • Date: Sat, June 25, 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 25, 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.

Colorado Tiny House Festival

  • Date: Sat-Sun, June 25-26, 2022
  • Address: Brighton
  • About: Annual festival showcasing smaller living spaces including skoolies, container homes, tiny homes on wheels, van conversions, teardrops, and yurts.

Keystone Bacon & Bourbon Festival

  • Date: Sat-Sun, June 25-26, 2022
  • 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 Music Festival

  • Date: June 25, 26, 28, 30 & July 3, 2022
  • Address: Telluride
  • About: Local music directors set out to curate an intriguing and cultural festival that promotes the joy of chamber music melodies and spontaneous connection between locals and tourists alike.

Vail Lacrosse Shootout

  • Date: Sat-Mon, June 25 – July 4, 2022
  • Address: Vail, Avon, Edward
  • About: The Vail Lacrosse Shootout is a 10-day annual sports event for players ages 17 – 70. With nine divisions for players and teams, the shootout will take place over 10 days at multiple fields in Avon, Edwards, and Vail.

Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

  • Date: Sunday, June 26, 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 100th year, cars and motorcycles race up Pike Peak Highway in what’s known as the “Race to the Clouds”.

Telluride Plein Air Festival

  • Date: Tues-Mon, June 28 – July 4, 2022
  • Address: Telluride
  • About: A week-long open-air art event in Telluride where artists paint outdoors and, once the week is over, sell their pieces.

Colorado Music Festival

  • Date: Thur-Sun, June 30-August 7, 2022
  • Address: Boulder
  • About: Six weeks of symphonies, orchestras, and other classical music. It’s held at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium, now in its 44th year.

Aspen Music Festival

  • Date: Thur-Sun, June 30-August 21, 2022
  • Address: Aspen
  • About: The Aspen Music Festival summer season is packed full of concerts, classes, performances, and a myriad of programs that attract over 100,o00 music lovers annually.

Film on the Rocks

  • Date: TBD June-August 2022
  • Address: Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison
  • About: Annual summer movie series held at Red Rocks Amphitheater showcasing a range of films. A great event for families, this event takes place on multiple days throughout the summer.

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.

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.

High Peaks Art Festival

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

Battlemoor

  • Date: Cancelled 2022 | TBD June 2023
  • Address: Cottonwood Meadows Farm, Buena Vista
  • About: Since 2009, Battlemoor has recreated historic battles and medieval times around Colorado.

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