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.

Due to COVID-19, the upcoming events for the next several months are subject to cancellation or postponement. Please double-check the event’s official website for the most accurate, timely information on whether an event is happening.

2021 Annual September Festivals in Colorado

Mind Blown Telluride

• Date: Fri-Sat, December – March & June-September, 2022
• 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.

La Junta Tarantula Migration

• Date: September – early-October
• Address: La Junta
• About: Each year, from September through early October, the Oklahoma brown tarantula comes out with a procession of male counterparts on a mission to find a mate.

Highlands Farmers Market

• Date: Sundays, June 6-September 26, 2021
• 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.

Colorado State Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Fri-Mon, August 27-September 7, 2021
• Address: Pueblo
• About: Widely popular eleven-day event with parades, live music, rodeos, carnival, livestock, horse show, and hundreds of vendors selling everything from Indian Tacos to handcrafted jewelry.

Telluride Film Festival

• Date: Thur-Mon, September 2-6, 2021
• Address: Telluride
• About: One of the top film festivals in the U.S, now in its 48th year.

Four Corners Folk Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, September 3-5, 2021
• Address: Pagosa Springs
• About: Highlights for the 25th 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.

Four Corners Motorcycle Rally

• Date: Fri-Sun, September 3-5, 2021
• Address: Durango
• About: The annual Four Corners Motorcycle Rally features live bands, poker runs, Harley Davidson Giveaway, Indian Scout Giveaway, and festivities.

Gourmet on Gore

• Date: Fri-Sun, September 3-5, 2021
• Address: Vail
• About: A 3-day open-air festival in Vail Village centered around good food, wine, beer, and music. Guests will not only be able to enjoy a range of curated meals and beverages but also participate in activities like yoga or the Trail to Table Hike.

Keystone Oktoberfest

• Date: Sat, September 4, 2021
• Address: River Run Village, Keystone
• About: Keystone’s 9th annual Oktoberfest with beer and brats. Activities include free face painting, a bounce house, and the Edelweiss Polka Dancers.

Evergreen Summerfest

• Date: Sat-Sun, September 4-5, 2021
• Address: Evergreen
• About: More than 100 artists gather for this community fine arts and crafts festival, now in its 41st year. Summerfest kicks off Arts Alive Evergreen, a ten-day showcase on visual and performing arts.

Cherry Creek Arts Festival

• Date: Sat-Mon, September 4-6, 2021
• Address: Denver
• About: 30th cultural celebration of visual, culinary, and performing arts since 1991.

Breckenridge Gathering at the Great Divide Art Festival

• Date: Sat-Mon, September 4-6, 2021
• 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.

A Taste of Colorado

• Date: Sat-Mon, September 4-6, 2021
• Address: Downtown Denver
• About: Free fest with five stages of live music, lots of great local food, over 200 arts & crafts booths, and carnival rides, now in its 38th year.

Ouray County Fair & Rodeo

• Date: Sun-Mon, September 5-6, 2021
• Address: Ridgway
• About: Two days of western heritage with a rodeo, parade, fair, and BBQ, held at the Ouray County 4H Events Center & Fairgrounds.

Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials

• Date: Wed-Sun, September 8-12, 2021
• Address: Meeker
• About: Five days of sheepdog herding competition held annually in September, celebrating its 33rd year.

Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, September 10-12, 2021
• Address: Estes Park
• About: Known as Scotfest, this three-day celebration, now in its 45th 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.

Off-Grid Expo

• Date: Fri-Sun, September 10-12, 2021
• Address: Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Golden
• About: Annual event for outdoor enthusiasts to interact with and buy the latest gear related to off-grid living and activities.

Denver’s Mineral, Fossil, Gem, and Jewelry Show

• Date: Fri-Sun, September 10-19, 2021
• Address: National Western Center, Denver
• About:  Spend a day strolling through nine miles of tables and booths where 500+ dealers from all over the country come to sell their products and share the beautiful world of geo.

Sundown Colorado

• Date: Sun, September 11, 2021
• Address: RiNo Festival Grounds, Denver
• About: Denver’s first sober music festival that focuses on mindfulness, wellness, and connecting to each other through music.

San Luis Valley Potato Festival

• Date: Sat, September 11, 2021
• Address: Monte Vista
• About: Colorado’s San Luis Valley produces some of the finest potatoes around. Celebrate this starchy root vegetable at the 34th annual SLV Potato Festival.

Lafayette Brew Fest

• Date: Sat, September 11, 2021
• Address: Lafayette
• About: Free to enter brew fest featuring 23 local breweries within 75 miles of Lafayette.

High Peaks Music Festival

• Date: Sat, September 11, 2021
• Address: Westcliffe
• About: 11th annual festival showcasing the Valley’s top musical acts, held at the Feed Store Park and Amphitheater.

Friends of Raymer Car Show

• Date: Sat, September 11, 2021
• Address: Raymer
• About: 5th annual car, truck, motorcycle, and tractor show in the small town of Raymer. Boasting music, food, and a cornhole tournament, all proceeds are used to restore the town’s historic buildings.

Rist Canyon Mountain Festival

• Date: Sat, September 11, 2021
• Address: Bellvue
• About: Held annually on the first Saturday after Labor Day and featuring live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, and activities for kids, this festival helps to raise funds for the fire department.

Colorado Artfest at Castle Rock

• Date: Sat-Sun, September 11-12, 2021
• Address: Castle Rock
• About: More than 180 international artists ascend on Castle Rock for this 31st annual fine arts fest.

The 13th Floor Haunted House

• Date: Sat-Sun, September 11 – November 13, 2021
• Address: Denver
• About: The 13th Floor Haunted House is Denver’s legendary and most horrifying Halloween event. If a night of fright is on your agenda, this is the place for you.

Denver Auto Show

• Date: Wed-Sun, September 15-19, 2021
• Address: Elitch Gardens, Denver
• About: A premier showcase of the newest and hottest models of the year, including both domestic and imported vehicles.

Breckenridge Film Festival

• Date: Thur-Sun, September 16-19, 2021
• Address: Breckenridge
• About: 40th 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 17-19, 2021
• Address: Skyline Park, Denver
• About: 13th annual art event held over three weekends at three different venues, showcasing various creations from Colorado artists.

Telluride Blues & Brews Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, September 17-19, 2021
• Address: Town Park, Telluride
• About: 27th year, this popular event features world-class blues music and great local food.

Colorfest Balloon Rally

• When: Fri-Sun, September 17-19, 2021
• Where: Pagosa Springs
• What: 34th 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.

Parker Oktoberfest

• Date: Fri-Sun, September 17-19, 2021
• Address: O’Brien Park, Parker
• About: 14th annual event with German music, dancers, Biergarten with three Paulaner beers, Miss Oktoberfest contest, and an obstacle course, bungee tramp & a slide for kids.

Lake City Uncorked Wine & Music Festival

• Date: Sat, September 18, 2021
• Address: Lake City
• About: Music and wine festival in one of Colorado’s most picturesque and remote towns.

Steamboat OktoberWest

• Dates: Sat, September 18, 2021
• Address: Steamboat Springs
• About: Over 40 brewers come to Steamboat’s mountain village for this annual Octoberfest. Enjoy craft beer, live music, and a beef cook-off.

​Colorado Mountain Winefest

• Date: Thurs-Sun, September 18-19, 2021
• Address: Riverbend Park, Palisade
• About: Dozens of local wineries attend Colorado’s premier wine festival, now in its 30th season. There are interactive seminars, demos, live entertainment, fantastic food, unlimited wine samples, a commemorative tasting glass, a wine tote, and plenty of vino for sale.

Durango Autumn Arts Festival

• Date: Sat-Sun, September 18-19, 2021
• Address: Downtown Durango
• About: Discover a weekend of arts and crafts on Second Avenue in downtown Durango. Explore the various booths selling their handmade goods among the fall colors.

Bloody Mary Festival

• Date: Sun, September 19, 2021
• Address: EXDO Event Center, Denver
• About: The 5th Annual Bloody Mary Festival is the largest event of its kind, boasting a range of unique and tantalizing Bloody Marys as well as plenty of food and beverages.

Aspen Filmfest

• Date: Tues-Sun, September 21-26, 2021
• Address: Aspen
• About: Aspen Film’s flagship event, the 41st annual Filmfest, showcasing narrative and documentary features, along with international independent films.

Telluride Autumn Classic

• Date: Thur-Sun, September 23-26, 2021
• Address: Telluride
• About: A 4-day mountain event celebrating everything an automobile, motorcycle, and airplane enthusiast could ever dream of.

Chile & Frijoles Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, September 24-26, 2021
• 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 the Pueblo region.

Colorado Dragon Boat Festival 

• Date: Sat-Sun, September 25-26, 2021
• Address: Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver
• About: A premier event celebrating the accomplishments and culture of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community within the state

Loveland Stone Age Fair

• Date: TBD 2021
• Address: Loveland
• About: Sponsored by the Loveland Archaeological Society, the fair features displays of prehistoric artifacts, skills demonstrations, and lectures by archaeologists.

Burning Can

• Date: TBD 2021
• Address: Lyons
• About: 50+ craft breweries who CAN their beer, plus world-class competition in world-class kayaking, dirt jumping, and slacklining.

TEDxBoulder

• Date: TBD 2021
• Address: Boulder
• About: TEDx event held in Boulder at the Chautauqua Auditorium. It features more than a dozen speakers and performers giving inspirational and thought-provoking performances.

Southern Ute Tribal Fair & Powwow

• Date: Canceled for 2021 | TBD 2022
• Address: Sky Ute Fairgrounds, Ignacio
• About: A grand celebration of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe in Ignacio, Colorado. Held since 1920, the excitement of gathering as a tribe and sharing traditions, food, and camaraderie has always been a highlight of each September.

Hudson Gardens Summer Concert Series

• Date: Canceled for 2021 | TBD 2022
• Where: Littleton
• About: Twenty-one years and counting for this favorite summer outdoor concert series. Shows take place regularly on Sundays, some Saturdays, and July 4th.

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