March is a time to celebrate the remaining days of winter and welcome spring with these upcoming festivals. The days are finally getting warmer again. Popular events include the Frozen Dead Guy Days and the Monte Vista Crane Festival.
Other hit festivals include the Boulder International Film Fest, Leadville Ski Joring, and of course, anything St. Patrick’s Day-related. Both Colorado Springs and Denver host awesome St. Patty’s parades, so head to one of those downtowns if given the chance. Denver Restaurant Week is a great way to score some delicious eats around the Metro Area for less than normal.
Here’s a look at the top annual March events in Colorado, in chronological order:
2025 Annual March Festivals in Colorado
Mind Blown Telluride
- Date: Fri-Sat, late November 2024 through March 2025
- 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.
WinterWonderGrass
- Date: Fri-Sun, February 28-March 2, 2025
- Address: Steamboat Springs
- About: 12th annual festival showcasing national, regional, and local bluegrass and acoustic roots music.
Denver Mardi Gras
- Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
- Address: Greenwood Village
- About: Annual festival with live music, DJs, games, and free beads on Bourbon Street in the Mile High City.
Carnivale & Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off
- Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
- Address: Manitou Springs
- About: Carnivàle kicks off with the Cajun Gumbo Cook-Off followed by a parade downtown.
Mile High Beer Festival
- Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
- Address: Denver
- About: Annual beer festival highlighting both well-known and up-and-coming breweries in addition to a few distilleries and cideries. Visitors have 2.5 hours to taste unlimited samples while enjoying live music and food vendors.
Leadville Ski Joring
- Date: Sat-Sun, March 1-2, 2025
- Address: Leadville
- About: Annual winter sports event on Harrison Ave that involves a cowboy and horse pulling a skier through obstacles.
303 Day
- Date: Sunday, March 3, 2025
- Address: Denver
- About: Every March, Denverites celebrate the town’s original area code, known as 303 Day. Celebrate with a live music performance by 3OH!3 along with various vendors around the city hosting events to observe the day.
Monte Vista Crane Festival
- Date: Fri-Sun, March 7-9, 2025
- Address: Monte Vista
- About: The annual Crane Fest, celebrates the annual migration of cranes that has been going on for years.
Northern Colorado Home + Garden Show
- Date: Fri-Sun, March 7-9, 2025
- Address: Island Grove Regional Park, Greeley
- About: Greeley’s long-running home and garden is one of the best events to attend for homeowners looking to repair and remodel their abode.
Denver Restaurant Week
- Date: Friday-Sunday, March 7-16, 2025
- Address: Denver
- About: Hundreds of Denver restaurants come together for a ten-day culinary celebration boasting delicious multi-course menus for a fixed price.
Bloomin’ Beats
- Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
- Address: Bohn Park, Lyons
- About: Free concert held in Bohn Park from 1 to 3 pm. It happens one day per month from March to May.
Bud Light Rocks the Boat
- Date: March 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5, 12, and 13, 2025
- Address: Steamboat Ski Resort
- About: Free concert series now in its 26th season that is held at the base of the mountain. Enjoy several concerts throughout the ski season. The series features a mix of music genres with many big-name acts having performed in previous years.
Boulder International Film Festival
- Date: Thurs-Sun, March 13-16, 2025
- Address: Boulder
- About: Film fanatics won’t want to miss the 21st annual Boulder International Film Festival. Quickly becoming an internationally acknowledged talent hub for theater, this soiree features film screenings, panels, workshops, and theme afterparties.
Frozen Dead Guy Days
- Date: Fri-Sun, March 14-16, 2025
- Address: Estes Park
- About: After 20 years of FDGD in Nederland, the event has relocated its crazy contests, competitions, live music, great food, parades, and parties to Estes Park.
Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
- Address: Denver
- About: Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the largest in the country. Running for over 60 years, you can expect to see floats, dancing, live bands, charities, and local celebrities.
Colorado Springs St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
- Address: Colorado Springs
- About: Grab your kilts and get ready for a day full of fun at the Colorado Springs’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Starting at noon, you can watch the floats, bands, dancers, and performers drive by in celebration of St. Paddy along Tejon Street.
Colorado Springs Record Show
- Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
- Address: Colorado Springs
- About: With dozens of vendors and thousands of records, CDs, LPs, cassettes, 8-tracks, and more, if you love music and the sound of vinyl, this is a must-attend event.
Denver Home Show
- Date: Fri-Sun, March 21-23, 2025
- Address: Denver
- About: Every March in Colorado, HGTV fans flock to the Denver Home Show for renovation inspiration. With informative presentations from experts in the home industry, sweepstakes, and home-related goods for sale, visitors can gather all the information needed for their next project.
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