May Colorado Events

May brings warm weather and an end to the snow. Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer with festivities across the start. Fun events include the Downtown Denver Arts Festival and the Mountain Film In Telluride.

2022 Annual May Festivals in Colorado

Phamaly Theatre Company: The Spitfire Grill

Date: Fri-Sun, March 11-May 15, 2022
Address: Northglenn, Lone Tree, Arvada
About: Now in its 33rd season, the Phamaly Theatre Company presents The Spitfire Grill with its disability-affirmative performance ensemble in Northglenn, Lone Tree, and Arvada.

Mile High International Pastel Exhibition

Date: Sat-Sat, April 9 – May 21, 2022
Address: Washington Hall Gallery, Central City
About: Taking place at Central City’s Washington Hall Gallery and showcasing nearly 100 pastel paintings, the Mile High International Pastel Exhibition is for those who love art.

Durango Wine Experience

Date: Fri-Sat, April 29-May 1, 2022
Address: Durango
About: 3-day annual wine festival showcasing hundreds of craft wines, spirits, and beers. The Walk-About Durango is a wine tasting held Friday and the Grand Tasting starts Saturday afternoon.

HESTIVAL

Date: Fri-Sat, April 29-May 1, 2022
Address: Hotchkiss
About: A 3-day camping event that offers a myriad of activities including excursions, live music, hiking, and mountain biking. Great for the family, dogs included, guests will enjoy camping under the stars, sipping cider, listening to live music, and spending time in nature.

Mountain Plover Festival

Date: Fri-Sat, April 29-May 1, 2022
Address: Karval
About: Held annually in late April or early May, Karval plays host to the annual Mountain Plover Festival. The only event of its kind in the US, and you’re likely to spot not only plovers but also prairie dogs, big-horned owls, and other migratory birds.

Highlands Farmers Market

Date: Sundays, May-October, 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.

Film on the Rocks

Date: TBD May-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.

Cañon City Music & Blossom Festival

Date: Wed-Sun, May 4-8, 2022
Address: Cañon City
About: Long-running music festival featuring a parade, rodeo, and carnival. High school, middle school, and junior high school bands from across the country compete in Concert Band, Jazz Band, Parade, and Orchestra.

Royal Gorge Rodeo

Date: Fri-Sat, May 6-7 2022
Address: Cañon City
About: Founded in 1872, this is Colorado’s longest continuously running rodeo, held over two days as part of the aforementioned Cañon City Music & Blossom Festival.

Fruita Fat Tire Festival

Date: Fri-Sun, May 6-8, 2022
Where: Fruita
About: Four-day celebration of mountain biking featuring seminars, competitions and a giant expo, now in its 25th year.

Estes Park Duck Race Festival

Date: Sat, May 7, 2022
Address: Estes Park
About: You “adopt” a little rubber duck and race it down the Fall River. 95% of your entree will go to your choice of over 60 Estes Valley charities. There are also prizes for hundreds of entries. Bond Park will feature family games and live music. In addition to the duck race, vendors in downtown Estes Park will be having a sidewalk sale Saturday and Sunday.

TheBigWonderful

Date: Sat, May 7, 2022
Address: Denver
About: Celebrating the Kentucky Derby and Cinco De Mayo, TheBigWonderful features over 100 local makers, live music on two stages, a VIP program, and a lot of Colorado craft food and beverage.

Cinco de Mayo Festival

Date: Sat-Sun, May 7-8, 2022
Address: Civic Center Park, Denver
About: 33rd Cinco de Mayo celebration with music, dancing, food, and festivities.

Rifle Rendevous Festival

Date: Fri-Sun, May 13-15, 2022
Address: Rifle
About: 25th year of western fun, complete with a carnival, car show, live music, and vendors.

Chalk Vines & Lines

Date: Sat-Sun, May 14-15, 2022
Address: Aurora
About: Chalk Lines & Vines is an annual 21+ event that takes place in Aurora’s Arapahoe County Fairgrounds where guests can sample over a dozen wineries, live entertainment, and chalk art.

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.

Grand Old West Days

Date: Thur-Mon, May 26-30, 2022
Address: Craig
About: Old West cultural festival that takes place over the Memorial Day Weekend at several locations: Fairgrounds, Downtown, and Cedar Mountain. Activities include a horse show, parade, carnival, live music, food, and games.

Mountainfilm In Telluride

Date: Thur-Mon, May 26-30, 2022
Address: Telluride
About: Film festival held since 1979 in downtown Telluride, making it one of the longest-running in America.

Denver Arts Festival

Date: Sat-Sun, May 28-29, 2022
Address: Denver
About: 23rd annual arts fest showcasing fine art from Colorado and national artists.

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

Date: Sat-Mon, May 28-30, 2022
Address: Durango-Silverton
About: Historic bike race against the Durango and Silverton train, now in its 50th year.

Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown

Date: TBD 2022
Address: Denver
About: The ultimate pinball and gamer festival returns for its 17th year. Attend one or all three days and play all the games you can, no quarters needed.

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