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:
2026 Annual March Festivals in Colorado
Mind Blown Telluride
- Date: Fri-Sat, late November 2025 through March 2026
- 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: Friday-Sunday, February 27-March 1, 2026
- Address: Steamboat Springs
- About: The festival showcases national, regional, and local bluegrass and acoustic roots music.
303 Day/Buy Colorado Day
- Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Address: Denver
- About: Every March, Denverites celebrate the town’s original area code, known as 303 Day. Now called “Buy Colorado Day”, this day is meant to support local Colorado businesses.
Monte Vista Crane Festival
- Date: Fri-Sun, March 6-8, 2026
- 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 6-8, 2026
- 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 6-15, 2026
- Address: Denver
- About: Hundreds of Denver restaurants come together for a ten-day culinary celebration boasting delicious multi-course menus for a fixed price.
Bud Light Rocks the Boat
- Date: Saturday, March 7; Saturday, March 14; Saturday, March 21; Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Address: Steamboat Ski Resort
- About: Free concert series now in its 25th season, which 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.
Leadville Ski Joring
- Date: Sat-Sun, March 7-8, 2026
- Address: Leadville
- About: Annual winter sports event on Harrison Ave that involves a cowboy and a horse pulling a skier through obstacles.
Mile High Beer Festival
- Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Address: Denargo Market, Downtown 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.
Frozen Dead Guy Days
- Date: Fri-Sun, March 27-29, 2026
- Address: Estes Park
- About: After two decades in Nederland, the event has been going strong in Estes Park for several years. Join in its crazy contests, competitions, live music, great food, parades, and parties.
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.
Denver Mardi Gras
- Date: TBD 2026 (last event: 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.
Bloomin’ Beats
- Date: TBD 2026 (last year: 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.
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