Upcoming Colorado Summer Events | 2021 June, July, August, September Festivals in CO

The longest, sunniest day of the year signifies the start of another epic Colorado summer. The summer season in the United States runs from Saturday, June 20th to Tuesday, September 22nd, 2021.

It seems like every week has too many festivals to choose from. If you’ve never been, be sure to check out a Colorado Renaissance Festival, which continues each weekend through early August. Leadville Boom Days brings Old West heritage to the highest incorporated city in America. Keystone Bluegrass & Beer Festival is an easy escape from Denver and features concerts and microbrews.

Due to COVID-19, all of 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.

Festivals in June 2021

Telluride Wine Festival. Photo: Scott Ellis

Country Jam

Date: Thur-Sun, June TBD 2022
Address: Grand Junction
About: Four-day country music party on the Western Slope, with camping available.

FIBArk Salida

Date: Thur-Sun, June TBD 2022
Address: Downtown Salida
About: America’s oldest whitewater festival, dating back to 1949. There are a number of exciting events including the Slalom Race, Crazy River Dog, and the Hooligan Race. Camping is available in the town of Salida and nearby on Highway 50.

Sonic Bloom

Date: Thur-Sun, June TBD 2022
Address: Rye
About: 15th annual electronic music festival held during the summer solstice. The festival grounds are located by Rye in Spanish Peaks Country at Hummingbird Park.

Telluride Bluegrass Festival

Date: Thur-Sun, June TBD 2022
Address: Telluride
About: 47th annual bluegrass music festival in downtown Telluride.

Colorado Brewers’ Festival

Date: Fri-Sat, June TBD 2022
Address: Washington Park, Fort Collins
About: 31st annual brew fest celebrating Colorado craft beer and live music.

Food & Wine Classic in Aspen

Date: Fri-Sun, June TBD 2022
Address: Aspen
About: World-renowned chefs give cooking presentations and lectures, enjoy top-notch cooking and wine, as well as beer, wine, and cocktails.

Strawberry Days

Date: Fri-Sun, June 17-19 2022
Address: Glenwood Springs
About: 123rd annual festival held the third weekend in June every year. It features live music, stage entertainment, FamilyFest for kids, arts & crafts, a food court, a carnival, and a parade down Grand Avenue, with free strawberries and ice cream after the parade.

Greeley Stampede

Date: Wed-Sun, June – July TBD 2022
Address: Greeley
About: 100th annual Stampede features PRCA rodeo, live country music, monster trucks, a demolition derby, carnival, roller derby, fireworks, and one of the largest Independence Day parades in the nation.

Telluride Wine Festival

Date: Thur-Sun, June TBD 2022
Address: Telluride
About: 39th annual four-day event with many wine tastings, lunches, lectures, and vineyard tours.

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

Date: Fri-Sun, June TBD 2022
Address: Bond Park, Downtown Estes Park
About: 28th straight year, come celebrate the longest day of summer, the Summer Solstice, with Scandinavian song, dance, and music. There’ll be local food and crafts, a Viking encampment, a silent auction, and a raffle for a trip to Scandinavia.

Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

Date: Sunday, June TBD 2022
Address: Pikes Peak Highway, Cascade
About: Founded in 1916 by Spencer Penrose, the Pikes Peak Hill Climb is the second oldest auto race in America. Now in its 99th year, cars and motorcycles race up Pike Peak Highway in what’s known as the “Race to the Clouds”.

Reds, Whites & Brews Festival in the Boat

Date: Sat, June TBD 2022
Address: Steamboat Springs
About: Premier fine wine and craft beer event with live music, retail vendors, and local food.

Stills In The Hills

Date: Sat, June TBD 2022
Address: Central City
About: Main Street in historic Central City hosts the 8th Stills In The Hills. It’s free to attend with live music and local food, but unlimited tastings are a fee. Pets are not welcome.

Keystone Bacon & Bourbon Festival

Date: Sat-Sun, June TBD 2022
Address: River Run Village, Keystone
About: Everything bacon at this 10th annual festival, featuring bacon-infused cuisine from around twenty food vendors, a Bacon Bloody Mary Bar, and live music.

High Peaks Art Festival

Date: Sat-Sun, June TBD 2022
Address: Nederland
About: 20th annual arts juried art fest featuring fine arts, contemporary crafts, music, local food, and free admission.

Battlemoor

Date: Wed-Sun, June – July TBD 2022
Address: Cottonwood Meadows Farm, Buena Vista
About: Since 2009, Battlemoor has recreated historic battles and medieval times around Colorado.

Buena Vista Bike Fest

Date: TBD June 2022
Address: Buena Vista
About: Saturday centered around mountain biking by the gorgeous Collegiate Peaks. Choose from several routes of varying difficulties, bike the journey, then finish off with a concert in the park.

Greeley Blues Jam

Date: TBD June 2022
Address: Greeley
About: Blues music festival with a variety of events for the whole family. Camping is available at the festival location in Island Grove Park.

Highlands Farmers Market

Date: Sundays, June -September 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.

Bravo! Vail Music Festival

Date: Thur-Thur, June 24-August 4, 2021
Address: Vail
About: Orchestras from around the world perform in the vibrant Vail Valley during the peak of the summer season.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival

Date: Mixed days, June 25-August 15, 2021
Where: Boulder
About: 64th season showcasing Shakespeare’s wonderful plays. It’s held on varying days throughout the week on the CU campus.

Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series

Date: Fri-Sat, June 25 – August 28, 2021
Address: Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds, Steamboat Springs
About: Every summer on Friday and Saturday evenings, PBR rodeo cowboys compete in the Yampa Valley.

Festivals in July 2021

Greeley Stampede Rodeo. Photo: Dave Morris

Colorado Music Festival

Date: Summer 2021
Address: Boulder
About: Six weeks of symphonies, orchestras, and other classical music. It’s held at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium, now in its 44th year.

Hudson Gardens Summer Concert Series

Date: Mixed Days TBD, early June – mid-September, 2021
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.

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.

Bravo! Vail Music Festival

Date: Thur-Thur, June 24-August 4, 2021
Address: Vail
About: Orchestras from around the world perform in the vibrant Vail Valley during the peak of the summer season.

Greeley Stampede

Date: Wed-Sun, June 24-July 4, 2021
Address: Greeley
About: 100th annual Stampede features PRCA rodeo, live country music, monster trucks, a demolition derby, carnival, roller derby, fireworks, and one of the largest Independence Day parades in the nation.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival

Date: Mixed days, June 25-August 15, 2021
Where: Boulder
About: 64th season showcasing Shakespeare’s wonderful plays. It’s held on varying days throughout the week on the CU campus.

Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series

Date: Fri-Sat, June 25-August 28, 2021
Address: Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds, Steamboat Springs
About: Every summer on Friday and Saturday evenings, PBR rodeo cowboys compete in the Yampa Valley.

Battlemoor

Date: Wed-Sun, June 30-July 4, 2021
Address: Cottonwood Meadows Farm, Buena Vista
About: Since 2009, Battlemoor has recreated historic battles and medieval times around Colorado.

Breckenridge July Art Festival

Date: Thur-Sat, July 1-3, 2021
Address: Downtown Breckenridge
About: One of Colorado’s top free art festivals held over the fourth of July weekend, now in its 38th year.

Range Call

Date: Thur-Sun, July 1-4, 2021
Address: Meeker
About: Oldest annual rodeo in Colorado back for the 136th year. Celebrate Meeker’s western heritage during the family fun Range Call.

​Cowboys’ Roundup Days

Date: Wed-Sun, July 1-4, 2021
Where: Downtown Steamboat Springs
About: 118th Annual Cowboys’ Roundup Days is a truly western celebration of Independence Day. Concerts, a parade, rodeo, fireworks, pancake breakfast, and other activities highlight this six-day extravaganza.

Aspen Music Festival

Date: Thur-Sun, July 1-August 22, 2021
Address: Aspen
About: Summer season packed full of concerts, classes, performances, and a myriad of programs that attract over 100,o00 music lovers annually.

Paonia Cherry Days

Date: Fri-Sun, July 2-4, 2021
Where: Paonia
About: 75th annual Paonia Cherry Days Festival showcases Paonia’s delicious cherries. This four-day, five-night fest includes local business booths, music concerts, 5K run, talent show, skill contests, pancake breakfast, a downtown parade, and live performances.

Plateau Valley Heritage Days

Date: Thur-Sat, July 2-4, 2021
Address: Collbran
About: Centered around a CPRA Rodeo, events include a parade down Main Street, a horseshoe tournament, and various games, merchants, and food vendors.

RIDE Festival

Date: Fri-Sun, July 2-11, 2021
Address: Telluride
About: 9th annual rock and roll fest featuring killer musical acts in Town Park.

Colorado Renaissance Festival

Date: Weekends Sat-Sun, July 3-August 22, 2021
Address: 650 W Perry Park Ave, Larkspur (between Denver & CO Springs on I-25)
About: On its 45th season, the Renaissance Festival is held over 8 weekends in June, July, August with medieval events for all ages. It’s held from 10 am until 6:30 pm each day, rain or shine. Parking is free and no pets are allowed.

Mountain Town Music Festival

Date: Sat, July 3, 10, 31 & Aug 14, 2021
Address: River Run Village, Keystone
About: Multi-weekend concert series with local food, craft vendors, and a bazaar.

Central City Opera Festival

Date: Sat-Sun, July 3-August 1, 2021
Address: 124 Eureka St, Central City
About: Annual summer series featuring numerous stage productions of famous operas, held at the Central City Opera House.

High Mountain Hay Fever Bluegrass Festival

Date: Thur-Sun, July 8-11, 2021
Address: Westcliffe
About: Four-day bluegrass festival featuring over fifteen bands that generated $53,090 for area charities in 2016. Pet-friendly camping sites are available next to the fairgrounds.

Silverthorne Fine Art Festival

Date: Fri-Sun, July 9-11, 2021
Address: Silverthorne
About: Free weekend of art showcasing the works of more than 80 of America’s top artists in 13 distinct categories, in its 3rd year.

Crested Butte Wildflower Festival

Date: Fri-Sun, July 9-18, 2021
Address: Crested Butte
About: Week of wildflower festivities including over 80 hikes, alpine yoga classes, 4×4 tours, garden tours, photography, art & cooking classes, medicinal classes using botanical ingredients, planting wildflowers at home, birding, and butterflies.

Hot Air Balloon Rodeo

Date: Sat-Sun, July 10-11, 2021
Address: Steamboat Springs
About: Photographers love how balloons light up a colorful sky. The rodeo portion has contests including dipping the balloon into Bald Eagle Lake. The event now in its 40th year.

Pikes Peak Or Bust Rodeo

Date: Wed-Sat, July 14-17, 2021
Address: Colorado Springs
About: Four-day-long summer rodeo festival now on its 80th year! Come witness a range of championship rodeo events and western festivities at the base of Pikes Peak.

Cattlemen’s Days

Date: Thur-Sat, July 15-17, 2021
Address: Gunnison
About: Weeklong festival showcasing three days of western rodeo competitions, live music, and vendors. The event claims to be the “Granddaddy of Colorado Rodeos”, since 1900.

Manassa Pioneer Days

Date: Thur-Sat, July 15-17, 2021
Address: Manassa
About: Old-time festival celebrating the San Luis Valley’s rich heritage, with carnival rides, parade, rodeo, and demolition derby.

Gold Rush Days

Date: Fri-Sun, July 16-18, 2021
Address: Victor
About: Fun weekend of events centered around Victor’s rich mining heritage. Go deep inside real mines on guided tours, play mining games, gold panning, live music, there’s even a vintage baseball tournament.

Castle Rock WineFest

Date: Sat, July 17, 2021
Address: Butterfield Park, Castle Rock
About: 17th annual single-day event showcasing more than two dozen wineries and over 180 choices of Colorado wine.

Keystone Wine & Jazz Festival

Date: Sat-Sun, July 17-18, 2021
Address: River Run Village, Keystone
About: Tastings available from over 300 international wines. Special events include wine seminars and jazz concerts.

RockyGrass

Date: Fri-Sun, July 23-25, 2021
Address: Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons
About: 49th annual Rockygrass music festival featuring three days of bluegrass concerts along the banks of the St. Vrain River. Camping is available, either at the festival, at Meadow Park, a 5-minute walk, or at Olson Campground, a 10-minute walk or free shuttle. Fishing and tubing are fun river activities.

Denver Summer Brew Fest

Date: Sat, July 24, 2021
Address: Denver
About: Sample from over one hundred craft beers and forty-five breweries, with 3 event sessions in 1 day to choose from.

Tough Mudder

Date: Sat-Sun, July 24-25, 2021
Address: Littleton
About: 10-12 mile endurance challenge around the hills of Sterling Ranch. It’s designed with 20-25 obstacles by British Special Forces. Prices go up the later you sign up.

Kit Carson County Fair and Pro Rodeo

Date: Mon-Sat, July 26-31, 2021
Address: Burlington
About: A western festival featuring livestock shows, rodeos, carnival rides, food vendors, arts, crafts, and plenty of live music.

Crested Butte Arts Festival

Date: Fri-Sun, July 30-August 1, 2021
Address: Crested Butte Community School
About: 49th season, this festival attracts artists from all over the globe. Expect spectacular art, lively entertainment, and delicious cuisine. There are demonstrations from artists and chefs, plenty of activities for the kids, and an art auction.

Middle Park Fair & Rodeo

Date: Fri-Sun, July 30-August 8, 2022
Address: Kremmling
About: 105th annual weeklong western rodeo and livestock show.

Bronc Day

Date: Sat, July 31, 2021
Address: Green Mountain Falls
About: 83rd day of family fun in Southern Colorado featuring games, food, vendors, a stick pony rodeo, and a parade.

Durango Fiesta Days

Date: TBD 2021
Address: Durango
About: 85th annual Fiesta Days, established in 1935, features Queen Contest, Rodeo, Petting Zoo, 4D Barrel Jackpot, Team Roping Slack, BBQ/Pie Auction/Street Dance, Slack, Parade, and various local vendors.

Springs Beer Fest

Date: TBD 2021
Address: Colorado Springs
About: 14th annual beer festival featuring unlimited tastings from over 55 microbreweries, live music, local vendors, and games.

Colorado Freeride Festival

Date: TBD 2021
Address: Winter Park
About: Four-day event featuring athletes in slopestyle, enduro racing, air downhill, cross country, and pond crossing events. Events held in Winter Park Village.

JUL-IPA Festival

Date: TBD 2021
Address: Boulder
About: 12th annual beer fest and rooftop party, with 100% of proceeds benefiting 100% Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence.

WarBird Auto Classic

Date: TBD 2021
Address: Watkins
About: Staple event of Adams County showcases 30 vintage flying works, 500+ show cars, and more than 1000 festival-goers.

Evergreen Jazz Festival

Date: Canceled for 2021
Address: Evergreen
About: 19th annual, “The best jazz festival anywhere”, says the Evergreen Jazz Festival. Venues include the Elks Lodge, Lake House, Stagecoach Sports Grill, and Evergreen Christian Church.

Colorado Irish Festival

Date: Canceled for 2021
Address: Clement Park, Littleton
About: Since 1994, this festival has brought Irish culture, music, dancing, food, activities, and entertainment together in the Denver area. Pets are not permitted.

Festivals in August 2021

Keystone Bluegrass & Beer Festival. Photo: Paul Swansen

Hudson Gardens Summer Concert Series

Date: Mixed Days TBD, early June-mid September 2021
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.

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 Music Festival

Date: June – July 2021
Address: Boulder
About: Six weeks of symphonies, orchestras, and other classical music. It’s held at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium, now in its 43 years.

Central City Opera Festival

Date: Sat-Sun, July 3-August 1, 2021
Address: 124 Eureka St, Central City
About: Annual summer series featuring numerous stage productions of famous operas, held at the Central City Opera House.

Colorado Renaissance Festival

Date: Weekends Sat-Sun, July 3-August 22, 2021
Address: 650 W Perry Park Ave, Larkspur (between Denver & CO Springs on I-25)
About: On its 44th season, the Renaissance Festival is held over 8 weekends in June, July, August with medieval events for all ages. It’s held from 10 am until 6:30 pm each day, rain or shine. Parking is free and no pets are allowed.

Bravo! Vail Music Festival

Date: Thur-Thur, June 24-August 4, 2021
Address: Vail
About: Orchestras from around the world perform in the vibrant Vail Valley during the peak of the summer season.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival

Date: Mixed days, June 25-August 15, 2021
Where: Boulder
About: 64th season showcasing Shakespeare’s wonderful plays. It’s held on varying days throughout the week on the CU campus.

Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series

Date: Fri-Sat, June 25-August 28, 2021
Address: Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds, Steamboat Springs
About: Every summer on Friday and Saturday evenings, PBR rodeo cowboys compete in the Yampa Valley.

Aspen Music Festival

Date: Thur-Sun, July 1-August 22, 2021
Address: Aspen
About: Summer season packed full of concerts, classes, performances, and a myriad of programs that attract over 100,o00 music lovers annually.

Mountain Town Music Festival

Date: Sat, July 3, 10, 21 & Aug 14, 2021
Address: River Run Village, Keystone
About: 7th annual weekend of free concerts and dozens of local food and craft vendors.

Crested Butte Arts Festival

Date: Fri-Sun, July 30-August 1, 2021
Address: Elk Avenue, Downtown Crested Butte
About: 48th season, this festival attracts artists from all over the globe. Expect spectacular art, lively entertainment, and delicious cuisine. There are demonstrations from artists and chefs, plenty of activities for the kids, and an art auction.

Delta County Fair & Rodeo

Date: Sat-Sat, July 31-August 7, 2021
Address: Hotchkiss
About: 115th annual western extravaganza with a slew of activities including rodeo events.

Breckenridge Main Street Art Festival

Date: Thur-Sat, August 5-7, 2021
Address: Downtown Breckenridge
About: Over 100 of the country’s top artists descend on Main Street in Breck for one of America’s most celebrated art events.

Archuleta County Fair

Date: Thur-Sun, August 5-8, 2021
Address: Pagosa Springs
About: 70th season since 1951, events include archery, BBQ competition, boxing, Colorado State Fast Draw Championships, live music, livestock auction, Junkyard Jamboree Car Show, Salida circus, skateboarding. There’s also a kid’s and a ranch rodeo. Vendors will on-site selling food, gifts, and games.

Rocky Mountain Folks Festival

Date: Fri-Sun, August 6-8, 2021
Address: Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons
About: 31st year enjoying three days of concerts on the Saint Vrain River. Food and alcohol are sold on-site and outside food and drinks are permitted, excluding alcohol. Camping is popular around the festival, either at the festival grounds or under the cliffs at Meadow Park. The event kicks off with the Folks Songwriter Showcase, where a juried group of artists from around the world compete for a spot in this year’s lineup.

Sculpture In The Park

Date: Friday-Sun, August 6-8, 2021
Address: Benson Park, Loveland
About: Invited artists present over three days their sculptures in Benson Park, including a silent auction and chance to take home other souvenirs, now in its 37th year.

Olathe Sweet Corn Festival

Date: Sat, August 7, 2021
Address: Town Park, Olathe
About: Spend a fun summer Saturday devouring the town’s famous sweet corn and listing to groovy live music.

Keystone Bluegrass & Beer Festival

Date: Sat-Sun, August 7-8, 2021
Address: Keystone
About: Over 30 microbreweries, mountain music, and home cooking come together in River Run Village for the 24th straight year.

Boulder International Fringe Festival

Date: Wed-Sun, August 11-22, 2021
Address: Boulder
About: Twelve-day un-juried festival of arts featuring a variety of performing and visual arts including theater, dance, puppetry, and cinema.

Telluride Jazz Festival

Date: Fri-Sun, August 13-15, 2021
Address: Telluride
About: 44th year celebrating America’s destination jazz event, snuggled in the San Juan Mountains.

Western Welcome Week

Date: Fri-Sun, August 13-22, 2021
Address: Littleton
About: Ten-day “homecoming” celebration inviting anyone who was born or has ever lived in Littleton to return home for a big party. Even those who’ve only visited Littleton are welcomed with open arms.

Opera in the Park

Date: Saturday, August 14, 2021
Address: Boulder Bandshell
About: Boulder Opera showcases two evening performances at Boulder Bandshell in Central Park. It’s free to attend, but registration is limited, so sign up ahead of time.

Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest

Date: Fri-Sun, Aug 14-15, 2021
Address: Fort Collins
About: Free two-day music fest in historic downtown Fort Collins.

Telluride Mushroom Festival

Date: Wed-Sun, August 18-22, 2021
Address: Telluride
About: Rejoice in all aspects of this fungus for the 40th year. Events include lectures, forays, performances, workshops, parades, movies, cooking, and food.

Palisade Peach Festival

Date: Thur-Sat, August 19-21, 2021
Address: Palisade
About: 52nd year, enjoy four days of enjoying Palisade peaches. Last year’s festival topped more than 15,000 people from around the world.

Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival

Date: Sat, August 21, 2020
Address: Breckenridge
About: 15th annual summer beer festival with over forty breweries, live music, and local vendors.

Lafayette Peach Festival

Date: Sat, August 21, 2021
Address: Lafayette
About: 22nd annual peach fest showcases world-famous Palisade peaches. Taste peach pies, cobbler, and smoothies. Arts and crafts, antique dealers, artists, along with food and drink vendors. Live music, child activities, and live entertainment throughout the day.

Colorado State Fair & Rodeo

Date: Fri-Mon, August 27-September 6, 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.

Saguache Community Pow Wow

Date: Sat-Sun, August 28-29, 2021
Address: Saguache
About: Come by this free festival honoring Native American songs, dances, and cultures. A myriad of indigenous tribes come together for this annual summer pow wow.

San Juan BrewFest

Date: Sat-Sun, August 28-29, 2021
Address: Durango
About: 22nd annual San Juan Brewfest featuring live music and over fifty breweries at Buckley Park, in downtown Durango.

Handmade In Colorado Expo

Date: August 28-30, 2021
Address: Estes Park – Bond Park
About: 14th annual art event held over three weekends at three different venues, showcasing various creations from Colorado artists.

Leadville Boom Days

Date: August 2022
Address: Leadville
About: Features a weekend of activities, food, and recreation held on the first full weekend in August. Events include burro races, Motorcycle Rodeo, historic contests of individual mining skills, a gun show, a softball tournament, street fair, and live entertainment. More highlights include the Boom Days Parade and a car show.

Rocky Mountain Irish Gathering

Date: TBD 2021
Address: Downtown Fort Collins
About: Three-day festival celebrating the story of Ireland. Soak in the Irish ambiance with food, music, and drinks.

Farm to Fiddle Summer Festival

Date: TBD 2021
Address: Hotchkiss
About: Head out to Hotchkiss for a weekend of farm-fresh food, paired with local valley wine and plenty of live music and western activities.

Mushroom & Wine Festival

Date: TBD 2021
Address: Purgatory Resort, Durango
About: Celebrate a bounty of wild mushrooms with a mushroom dinner, guided hunt, and culinary showcase, all paired with wine.

Bruises & Brews Festival

Date: TBD 2021
Address: Glendale
About: Beer fest next to the rugby 7s tournament action.

Colorado Classic

Date: Canceled for 2021
Address: Steamboat Springs, Avon, Golden, Denver
About: This is a unique women’s professional bike race that occurs in four Colorado cities. Watch the live-action and then enjoy the Colorado lifestyle.

Boulder Craft Beer Festival

Date: Canceled for 2021
Address: Boulder
About: Beer festival combined with Boulder lifestyle activities, yoga, lawn games, and food vendors.

Durango Blues Train

Canceled for 2021
Address: Durango
About: Attend one of two weekends on an epic, one-of-a-kind blues train, roundtrip from Durango to Silverton.

NedFest

Date: Canceled (permanently)
Address: Nederland
About: Outdoor music, arts, and microbrew festival canceled for its 21st season.

Pickin’ On The Divide Bluegrass Festival

Date: Canceled (possibly forever)
Address: Lambach Park, Monument
About: Full day of bluegrass jamming out in downtown Monument.

Festivals in September 2021

Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. Photo: Donna Boley

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hudson Gardens Summer Concert Series

Date: Canceled 2021
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.

The summer season is loaded with exciting annual events in Colorado. Need help deciding? Here are thirteen favorite summer festivals. Have fun!