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May Colorado Events

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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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