September Colorado Events

September is time to toast the end of summer and welcome in fall. There’s no shortage of fun events, including the Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival and the Colorado Mountain Winefest. It’s a choice time in the Rockies. Read our events blog.

Many of the most popular events revolve around drinking, including a healthy list of Oktoberfests and beer festivals. By mid month the leaves are changing and you should also take a scenic drive to see the best fall colors.

2019 Annual September Festivals in Colorado

Four Corners Motorcycle Rally

Date: Fri-Sun, August 30-September 1, 2019
Address: Sky Ute Fairgrounds, Ignacio
About: 26th annual Ride The Four Corners features live bands, poker runs, Harley Davidson Giveway, Indian Scout Giveway and festivities.

Four Corners Folk Festival

Date: Fri-Sun, August 30-September 1, 2019
Address: Reservoir Hill, Pagosa Springs
About: Highlights for the 24th annual Folk Fest include food vendors, a beer garden, live folk music and kids’ entertainment. Many people camp at the event on Reservoir Hill or at a satellite spot, with campsites available for tents and RVs for a fee.

Telluride Film Festival

Date: Fri-Mon, August 30-September 2, 2019
Address: Telluride
About: One of the top film festivals in the U.S, now in its 46th year.

Colorado’s State Fair & Rodeo

Date: Fri-Mon, August 23-September 2, 2019
Address: Pueblo
About: Widely popular eleven day event with parades, live music, rodeos, carnival, live stock, horse show, and hundreds of vendors selling everything from Indian Tacos to handcrafted jewelry.

Breckenridge Gathering at the Great Divide Art Festival

Date: Sat-Mon, August 31-September 2, 2019
Address: Downtown Breckenridge
About: Ranked as one of the top 200 festivals in the U.S. by Sunshine Artists, this fine arts fest offers free admission over Labor Day weekend.

Ouray County Fair & Rodeo

Date: Sun-Mon, September 1-2, 2019
Address: Ridgway
About: Two days of western heritage with a rodeo, parade, fair and BBQ, held at the Ouray County 4H Events Center & Fairgrounds.

A Taste of Colorado

Date: Sat-Mon, August 31-September 2, 2019
Address: Civic Center Park, Downtown Denver
About: Free fest with five stages of live music, lots of great local food, over 200 arts & crafts booths and carnival rides.

Hudson Gardens Summer Concert Series

Date: Mixed Days, June 9-September 15, 2019
Where: Littleton
About: Twenty-one years and counting for this favorite summer outdoor concert series. Shows takes place regularly on Sundays, some Saturdays and July 4th.

Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials

Date: Wed-Sun, September 4-8, 2019
Address: Meeker
About: Five days of sheepdog herding competition held annually in September, celebrating its 33rd year.

Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival

Date: Thur-Sun, September 5-8, 2019
Address: Estes Park
About: Known as Scotfest, this four day celebration now in its 43rd year, features large bagpipe marching bands, the Estes Tattoo and the Longs Peak Concert. Highlights include live music, regional food, jousting tournaments, Highland dance, and local merchants.

San Luis Valley Potato Festival

Date: Sat, September 7, 2019
Address: Monte Vista
About: Colorado’s San Luis Valley produces some of the finest potatoes around, celebrate this starchy root vegetable.

Colorado Artfest at Castle Rock

Date: Sat-Sun, September 7-8, 2019
Address: Castle Rock
About: More than 180 international artists ascend on Castle Rock for this 30th annual fine arts fest.

Telluride Blues & Brews Festival

Date: Fri-Sun, September 13-15, 2019
Address: Town Park, Telluride
About: 26th year, features world class blues music and great local food.

High Peaks Music Festival

Date: Sat, September 14, 2019
Address: Westcliffe
About: 10th annual festival showcasing the Valley’s top musical acts, held at the Feed Store Park and Amphitheater.

Lafayette Brew Fest

Date: Sat, September 14, 2019
Address: Lafayette
About: Free to enter brew fest featuring 23 local breweries within 75 miles of Lafayette.

Colorado Mountain Winefest

Date: Thurs-Sun, September 19-22, 2019
Address: Riverbend Park, Palisade
About: Dozens of local wineries attend Colorado’s premiere wine festival, now in its 28th season. There are interactive seminars, demos, live entertainment, fantastic food, unlimited wine samples, a commemorative tasting glass, wine tote and plenty of vino for sale.

Breckenridge Film Festival

Date: Thur-Sun, September 19-22, 2019
Address: Breckenridge
About: 39th annual festival features a variety of independent films, premieres, receptions, educational programs and retrospectives; 70+ films, parties and forums.

Handmade In Colorado Expo

Date: September 20-22, 2019
Address: Skyline Park, Denver
About: 12th annual art event held over three weekends at three different venues, showcasing various creations from Colorado artists.

Colorfest Balloon Rally

When: Fri-Sun, September 20-22, 2019
Where: Pagosa Springs
What: 33rd anniversary of high flying fun, held annually since 1986. The Passport to Pagosa Food & Wine Fest kicks off the festivities on Friday night with international wine and food pairings.

Chile & Frijoles Festival

Date: Fri-Sun, September 20-22, 2019
Address: Pueblo
About: Annual three day pepper party held the third weekend after Labor Day. Farmers sell more than 50,000 pounds of peppers, including the Mirasol, a native to Pueblo region.

Lake City Uncorked Wine & Music Festival

Date: Sat, September 21, 2019
Address: Lake City
About: Music and wine festival in one of Colorado’s most picturesque and remote towns.

Loveland Stone Age Fair

Date: Sat-Sun, September 21-22, 2019*
Address: Loveland
About: Sponsored by the Loveland Archaeological Society, the fair features displays of prehistoric artifacts, skills demonstrations and lectures by archaeologists.

Aspen Filmfest

Date: Tue-Sun, September 24-29, 2019*
Address: Aspen
About: Aspen Film’s flagship event, the 40th annual Filmfest, showcasing narrative and documentary features, along with international independent films.

Elk Fest

Date: Sat-Sun, September 28-29 2019
Address: Bond Park, Estes Park
About: Fall festival celebrating the annual elk “rut”. Events include a Mountain Man Rendezvous, Native American music and dancing, a bugling contest, elk seminars and exhibits, as well as food and craft vendors. There’s also an elk-viewing bus.

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