Each summer, Colorado’s towns and cities come alive with festivals that celebrate everything from food and music to art, culture, and community. Especially in times like these, these joyful gatherings offer a much-needed reminder of connection, creativity, and fun.

So here’s your sign: silence the news alerts, pack a weekend bag, and dive into the magic of summer in Colorado.

Strike up a conversation with someone new. Taste a dish you can’t pronounce. Dance like nobody’s watching. Cheer on local artists. Share a high five with a stranger. And let Colorado’s scenic backdrops renew your spirit.

Ready to plan your adventure? Explore these must-attend Colorado festivals happening from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

May

May 22-26
Mountainfilm Festival.

Got the itch for a road trip? Set your sights on Telluride and immerse yourself in the Mountainfilm Festival—a Memorial Day weekend tradition since 1979. Nestled in one of Colorado’s most stunning mountain towns, this acclaimed festival honors the bold spirit of documentary storytelling through powerful films, conversations, and outdoor inspiration.

📍 Telluride, CO | 🎥 May 22–26, 2025

May 23-26
Planet V.

If the Nevada desert isn’t in your cards this year, Planet V offers an intimate alternative rooted in creativity and connection. Tucked away at CampV in Vancorum, this festival trades scale for soul—think evenings under the stars, firelit performances, and hands-on workshops that spark curiosity.

Expect a weekend of live sets from artists like Random Rab and Manic Focus, guided sound healing sessions, interactive art, and just the right amount of wild. Whether you’re camping or glamping, the vibe is less spectacle, more shared experience.

📍 Vancorum, CO | 🗓 May 23–26
A quiet revolution, wrapped in music and flame.

May 23-25
MeadowGrass Music Festival.

The first music festival of summer always hits different—and MeadowGrass knows it. Tucked beneath the pines at La Foret Conference & Retreat Center in Colorado Springs, this Memorial Day tradition feels more like a campout with great music than a mega event.

Now in its 16th year, MeadowGrass blends live performances from 20+ bands with camping, yoga under the trees, songwriting contests, craft beer, and just enough space to slow down and breathe. It’s family-friendly, unpretentious, and quietly unforgettable.

📍 6145 Shoup Rd, Colorado Springs | 🗓 May 23–25, 2025
Bring your tent. Bring your people. Bring your summer energy.

May 23-26
Boulder Creek Festival.

Boulder doesn’t ease into summer—it sprints. The Boulder Creek Festival and the legendary Bolder Boulder 10K mark the city’s annual leap into warm-weather celebration. This Memorial Day weekend, the town transforms into a lively playground of live music, street eats, craft brews, art battles, and riverside joy.

From strollers to sneakers, everyone finds a groove along the Boulder Creek Path.

📍 1212 Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO | 🗓 May 23–26, 2025
Run. Wander. Dance. Repeat.

May 24-25
Denver Arts Festival.

Creativity takes center stage at the Denver Arts Festival, now celebrating its 26th year of spotlighting Colorado’s vibrant art scene. From striking sculptures to bold canvas work, this two-day gathering invites you to stroll, sip, and connect with the artists behind the pieces.

Expect live music, local eats, drinks, and hands-on fun for kids—all set against the open-air charm of Central Park’s Conservatory Green.

📍 8304 E. 49th Pl, Denver | 🗓 May 24–25, 2025
Art is better when it’s local—and even better when it’s shared.

May 24-26
Territory Days.

Step into a frontier fantasy in Old Colorado City, where the streets fill with the twang of live music, the clang of blacksmith hammers, and the cheer of festivalgoers panning for gold. This milestone year is the perfect excuse to dust off your boots, wrangle a turkey leg, and try your luck on the mechanical bull.

Whether you come for the history, the music, or just to play cowboy for a day, this iconic celebration captures the spirit of Colorado’s rugged roots.

📍 Colorado Ave, between 23rd & 27th Streets, Colorado Springs
🗓 May 24–26, 2025
🎉 Fifty years strong—and still kicking.

May 30-31
Mike the Headless Chicken Festival.

Meet the legend. Celebrate the weird. Welcome to Mike the Headless Chicken Festival.

Yes, you read that right. Fruita’s most fowl-famous resident—Mike the chicken who (somehow) lived headless for 18 months in the 1940s—gets the hometown hero treatment each spring. This gloriously oddball two-day festival brings the community together with a 5K run, car show, live music, food trucks, games, a Peep-eating showdown, and enough chicken-themed costumes to ruffle your feathers.

If you like your fun offbeat and your festivals unforgettable, this one’s for you.

📍 Fruita, CO
🐔 May 30–31, 2025
💡 Learn more about Mike’s bizarre survival story here

May 31-June 1
Outside Festival.

Denver’s Civic Center Park transforms once again into an epicenter of movement, music, and mountain spirit at the Outside Festival, now in its sophomore year. This isn’t your average weekend outing—it’s a high-energy convergence of climbers, cyclists, adventurers, and free spirits ready to connect over gear, ideas, and beats.

Expect thought-provoking talks with elite athletes and changemakers, hands-on gear demos, yoga flows, and trailhead-level inspiration—all capped with a killer live lineup featuring Khruangbin, Lord Huron, Sylvan Esso, Trampled by Turtles, and more.

If your soul’s outdoorsy but your zip code says city, this is your summer launchpad.

📍 Civic Center Park, Denver
📆 May 31 – June 1, 2025

May 31-June 6
Boulder County Plein Air Festival.

From June 1–5, artists will scatter across Boulder County, setting up easels under wide skies and beside winding trails, transforming mountain views and meadow moments into vivid works of art. Then, from June 6 to July 4, those freshly painted pieces go on exhibit (and up for sale) at The Armory in North Boulder.

Whether you’re an art lover, collector, or just a fan of slowing down to watch creativity unfold, this event is your chance to see nature and imagination meet—stroke by stroke.

📍 Various locations + The Armory, North Boulder
🎨 May 31–June 6, 2025
🖼️ Painting the outdoors, in real time.

May 31
Troutfest Colorado.

This one-day event at Coors Field is perfect for beginners and curious adventurers alike. Learn the basics of fly fishing, chat with local experts, and discover why protecting Colorado’s rivers is as important as enjoying them. It’s hands-on, low-pressure, and surprisingly fun.

🎣 One day. One cast. A new hobby begins.

📍 Coors Field, Denver
📅 May 31, 2025

May 31-June 1
Animas River Days.

Head to Durango for a two-day celebration of all things whitewater. This high-energy river fest features freestyle kayaking, kayak slalom, downriver races, river surfing, and even a floating parade. Whether you’re paddling in or posting up with a beer and a view, it’s a wild, splash-filled weekend that brings out the best of Colorado’s adventure culture.

📍 Durango, CO
🌊 May 31–June 1, 2025
🚣‍♂️ Go big. Get wet. Stay stoked.

June

June 5-8
GoPro Mountain Games.

At this high-altitude outdoor festival in Vail, you’ll find everything from freestyle kayaking and climbing comps to gear demos and adventure clinics—but the real crowd favorite? The legendary DockDogs competitions, where athletic pups launch themselves off docks in pursuit of airborne toys, soaking spectators in the splash zone.

Hosted by the Vail Valley Foundation, this festival is equal parts adrenaline and aww-worthy—perfect for thrill-seekers, dog lovers, and anyone who enjoys a little chaos with their mountain air.

📍 Vail, CO
🐶 June 5–8, 2025
🎯 Pro tip: Front row = splash zone

June 6-8
Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival.

Set against the scenic backdrop of the Colorado River, this Palisade festival is a bluegrass lover’s dream. From sunrise strums to sunset harmonies, enjoy performances by both national headliners and beloved local bands. In between sets, unwind with painting workshops, paddle boarding, wine tastings, and riverside camping under the stars.

It’s part jam session, part retreat—and 100% Colorado.

📍 Palisade, CO
🎻 June 6–8, 2025
🍷 Bluegrass, blended with a splash of wine country charm.

June 6-8
Colorado Medieval Festival.

Pull on your finest cosplay, corset, or crown and step into a world of fantasy where fairies frolic, belly dancers swirl, aerialists soar, and yes—mermaids make a splash. This weekend festival is part costume party, part enchanted village, and all-out fun for dreamers of every age.

📍 1750 Savage Rd, Loveland, CO
🧚‍♀️ June 6–8, 2025
✨ Come curious. Leave enchanted.

June 7
Lake Dillon Beer Festival.

Hosted by the Colorado Brewers Guild, this beloved annual fest brings together over 30 local breweries on the shores of stunning Lake Dillon. Spend the day sipping everything from hoppy IPAs to crisp lagers, all while soaking in the alpine views—and supporting a good cause.

Proceeds benefit both the Guild and the Blue River Watershed Group, so every pour goes toward preserving the very landscapes you’re enjoying.

📍 Dillon, CO
🍺 June 7, 2025
🌊 Beer, mountains, and a mission—what’s not to love?

June 7
Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival.

This charming one-day festival in Manitou Springs is a toast to local flavor, showcasing the best of Colorado’s wineries in a relaxed, scenic setting. Grab your friends, sample a flight (or three), and sway to live music in Memorial Park, with Pikes Peak as your backdrop.

It’s the kind of day that pairs perfectly with laughter, sunshine, and a little vino.

📍 Memorial Park, 502 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs
🍷 June 7, 2025
🥂 Sip local. Stay awhile.

June 7-8
Denver Chalk Art Festival.

Every June, the Golden Triangle neighborhood transforms as over 200 artists hit the pavement—literally—for a weekend of bold, brilliant street art. From intricate chalk murals to surreal characters and 3D illusions, this open-air gallery turns 12th Avenue and Bannock Street into a vibrant celebration of creativity.

Walk, snap, and let yourself get swept up in the chalk-dusted magic.

📍 12th Ave & Bannock St, Denver
🎨 June 7–8, 2025
🖍️ Art that washes away—but leaves a lasting impression.

June 7-Aug. 10
Colorado Shakespeare Festival.

Now in its sixth decade, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival continues its legacy of bringing the Bard’s brilliance to Boulder—this time inside the Roe Green Theatre while the beloved Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre undergoes renovation.

This summer’s lineup dives deep into power, magic, and morality with performances of “The Tempest,” “Richard II,” and Marlowe’s “Doctor Faustus.” Whether you’re a lifelong Shakespeare fan or simply curious, these productions promise passion, poetry, and unforgettable performances.

📍 University of Colorado Boulder campus
🎭 June–August 2025
🎟️ The classics, reimagined—indoors but never subdued.

June 8
Boulder Jewish Festival.

Now in its 29th year, this joyful one-day festival is a vibrant celebration of Jewish culture in the heart of Boulder.

Come for the delicious food, live music, artisan crafts, and family-friendly activities—stay for the sense of connection and community. Whether you’re honoring heritage or simply curious to explore, this event offers a welcoming space for everyone.

📍 Boulder, CO
🕍 June 8, 2025
🎉 Tradition, flavor, and togetherness—all in one beautiful day.

June 7-8
Taste of Fort Collins.

Headlining this year’s celebration: Neon Trees and Fitz and the Tantrums, backed by a stacked lineup of local Colorado bands bringing the beats all weekend long. Grab a blanket, bring your crew, and get ready for good vibes, great music, and sunshine in Washington Park.

📍 Washington Park, Fort Collins
🎶 June 7-8, 2025
🎤 Big names. Local love. Summer turned all the way up.

June 12-15
Parker Days.

This beloved family festival transforms downtown Parker into a four-day celebration packed with live music on four stages, street performers, carnival rides, games, local eats, shopping, and nonstop energy. Whether you’re riding the Ferris wheel or just soaking up the small-town charm, there’s something here for every age.

📍 Downtown Parker, CO
🎡 June 12–15, 2025
🎉 Almost 50 years of fun—and still going strong.

June 12-15
FIBArk Whitewater Festival.

Each year, the Arkansas River becomes the ultimate playground for whitewater warriors as kayakers, paddle boarders, and rafters from all over the country converge for a weekend of adrenaline-fueled races and river feats.

But there’s plenty of fun on dry land too: live music, a vibrant parade, local vendors, family activities, and the unmistakable energy of a town that knows how to throw a party.

📍 Salida, CO
🌊 June 12–15, 2025
🚣‍♀️ Where the river runs wild—and the community runs deep.

June 13-14
Vail Craft Beer Classic.

This two-day celebration brings together everything you want in a perfect summer weekend: Colorado’s best craft brews, gourmet food trucks, live performances, and views that go on forever. Whether you’re a hop-head, a sunshine seeker, or just here for the vibe, this Vail beer fest is your happy place.

📍 Vail, CO
🍻 June 13–14, 2025
☀️ Pour, sip, repeat—with a view.

June 15
Juneteenth Music Festival.

onoring the day the last enslaved Americans learned of their freedom, Juneteenth in Denver is both a powerful commemoration and a vibrant street festival. Rooted in the heart of Five Points, a historically Black neighborhood with deep cultural roots, this weekend brings together generations for a parade, live performances, block parties, food, and community pride.

Denverites have marked Juneteenth since the 1950s—and today, the celebration is bigger, bolder, and more meaningful than ever.

📍 2701 Welton St., Denver
✊🏾 June 15, 2025
🎉 History honored. Culture celebrated. Community united.

June 14-Aug. 3 (weekends only)
Colorado Renaissance Festival.

The Colorado Renaissance Festival in Larkspur transforms summer weekends into a rollicking medieval fair filled with roast turkey legs, jousting knights, mischievous minstrels, and artisan wares straight from another era. Wander cobblestone paths, cheer at the stage shows, and let the kids dive into games and interactive adventures.

It’s equal parts history, fantasy, and full-on fun.

📍 Larkspur, CO
🛡️ Weekends, June 14 – August 3, 2025
🍗 Eat like a king. Play like a peasant. Escape the ordinary.

June 18-Aug. 20
Snowmass Rodeo.

Now in its 51st year, the Snowmass Rodeo is a midweek tradition that brings the Wild West to life every Wednesday, rain or shine. Expect all the rodeo classics: barrel racing, saddle bronc, bull riding, and crowd-pleasing thrills.

Arrive early for the full experience—“cowboy dinners,” mechanical bull rides, a petting zoo, local vendors, and plenty of family-friendly fun under the open sky.

📍 Snowmass, CO
🤠 Wednesdays, June 18 – August 20, 2025
🐂 Saddle up for an evening of grit, grub, and good times.

June 19-22
Telluride Bluegrass Festival.

If you’re lucky enough to score tickets, Telluride Bluegrass is a pilgrimage worth every mile.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the San Juan Mountains, this legendary festival blends camping, community, and world-class music into an unforgettable summer experience. From sunrise jam sessions to starlit encores, the vibe is pure mountain magic.

📍 Telluride, CO
🎶 June 19–22, 2025
⛺ Bluegrass. Big skies. Bucket list vibes.

June 20-22
Aspen Food & Wine Classic.

If you land a ticket, consider yourself among the culinary elite.

The annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen is a star-studded showcase of celebrity chefs, world-class sommeliers, mixologists, and the most discerning food lovers around. Set in the heart of Aspen’s alpine elegance, this weekend is a whirlwind of tastings, cooking demos, wine seminars, and exclusive parties.

It sells out fast—for good reason.

📍 Aspen, CO
🍷 June 20–22, 2025
🌟 Savor the flavors. Toast the view. Mingle like a pro.

June 19-July 31
Bravo! Vail Music Festival.

Now in its 38th season, the Bravo! Vail Music Festival transforms the Vail Valley into a stunning alpine stage for internationally renowned orchestras, soloists, and chamber ensembles. With over 60 performances spanning nearly every corner of classical music, this is your chance to experience culture at 8,000 feet.

Whether you’re a seasoned symphony-goer or a curious newcomer, Bravo! Vail is the soundtrack to your summer.

📍 Vail, CO
🎻 June 19 – July 31, 2025
🎶 Elevate your ears—and your altitude.

June 20-22
Strawberry Days.

Now entering its 128th year, the Strawberry Days Festival in Glenwood Springs is one of Colorado’s oldest and most beloved summer traditions. Join the community for a weekend filled with live music, fun runs, arts and crafts, a pancake breakfast, family-friendly activities—and of course, the iconic free strawberries and ice cream.

It’s the kind of wholesome fun that never goes out of style.

📍 Glenwood Springs, CO
🍓 June 20–22, 2025
🎉 A scoop of history with every bite.

June 21
Red, Whites & Brews in the Boat.

This one-day downtown bash in Steamboat Springs serves up a perfect mix of wine, craft beer, delicious food, and live music in a laid-back mountain setting. But don’t just pop in and out—make it a weekend.

Tube the Yampa River, hike wildflower-covered trails, and swing by F.M. Light & Sons to grab that perfect cowboy hat. Because in Steamboat, the party doesn’t end when the music stops.

📍 Steamboat Springs, CO
🍷 June 21, 2025
🎶 Taste. Explore. Repeat.

June 21-22
Bacon and Bourbon Festival. 

At Keystone’s Bacon & Bourbon Festival, indulge in a weekend where everything revolves around crispy, smoky, savory perfection. Enjoy bacon-eating contests, bourbon tastings, live music (including a few bacon-themed ballads), and the quirky tradition of crowning the official Bacon Prince and Princess.

Come hungry. Leave happy. Smell like bacon.

📍 Keystone, CO
🥓 June 21–22, 2025
🥃 A little bit wild. A lotta bit delicious.

June 25-29
Rocky Mountain Star Stare.

The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society invites you to five unforgettable nights under the stars at this annual stargazing festival in Gardner. Set against dark skies and high-altitude silence, the event features astronomy lectures, telescope viewings, astrophotography, and deep-space conversations with fellow sky lovers.

Whether you’re a seasoned stargazer or just discovering the night sky, this is your chance to connect—with the cosmos and the community.

📍 Gardner, CO
🌌 June 25–29, 2025
🔭 Look up. Stay curious. See infinity.

June 25-29
Boulder Comedy Festival.

For five straight days, the city becomes Colorado’s comedy capital as a wave of stand-up acts, improv troupes, and laugh-out-loud moments roll in. From dive bar sets to packed theaters, there’s no shortage of sharp wit, spontaneous bits, and side-splitting surprises.

Whether you’re a front-row regular or just in it for the fun, prepare for belly laughs, clever jabs, and comedic gold—all in the foothills of the Flatirons.

📍 Boulder, CO
🗓 June 25–29, 2025
🎙 Fresh air, fresh jokes, unforgettable nights.

June 25-July 1
Aspen Ideas Festival.

Each summer, Aspen becomes a global think tank, drawing together visionaries, scientists, policymakers, and creators to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges. From AI ethics and criminal justice reform to space innovation and humanitarian impact, this gathering sparks the kinds of conversations that can reshape the future.

It’s not just about talking—it’s about igniting action through insight, across disciplines and borders.

📍 Aspen, CO
🧠 Where innovation meets intention.
🌍 Because solving global problems starts with bold ideas—and the people willing to share them.

June 25-July 6
Greeley Stampede.

The Greeley Stampede is your ticket to full cowboy immersion, complete with PRCA rodeo action, nightly concerts, carnival rides, parades, a Western art show, and nonstop Americana energy. Whether you’re here for the boots or the beats, this summer staple brings the heat.

This year’s main stage lineup features Scotty McCreery, Parker McCollum, Ludacris, Warren Zeiders, and Justin Moore—a little country, a little hip-hop, and a whole lot of wild.

📍 Greeley, CO
🤠 June 25 – July 6, 2025
🎤 Dust off your hat. This one’s a showstopper.

June 26-29
Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience.

Late June in the Roaring Fork Valley is nothing short of magic—and the Aspen Music Festival turns that beauty up to 11. With performances happening across 12 unique venues, the town pulses with sound, soul, and scenic wonder.

This year’s lineup features Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Dumpstaphunk, Shayna Steele, and a dynamic mix of talent that spans genres and generations. Come for the music, stay for the mountain air.

📍 Aspen, CO
🎶 June 26–29, 2025
🌼 Where every note echoes through wildflower fields.

June 26-29
Telluride Yoga Festival.

Tucked into the majestic peaks of southwestern Colorado, this four-day wellness gathering is a chance to unplug from the noise and reconnect with what really matters. Through mindful movement, soul-stirring talks, music, nature, and community, you’ll leave feeling grounded, inspired, and renewed.

Because sometimes, what we need most is space to just be.

📍 Telluride, CO
🧘‍♀️ June 26–29, 2025
🌄 Stillness. Connection. Mountain medicine.

June 27-29
Colorado Lavender Festival.

The Lavender Festival is a full-sensory celebration of this calming, colorful herb. Stroll through blooming fields, sip lavender-infused treats, and explore workshops, demos, live music, farm tours, and hands-on experiences that highlight the beauty and versatility of lavender.

Whether you’re a gardener, a foodie, or just in it for the Instagram-worthy views, this weekend promises to be as peaceful as it is fragrant.

📍 Palisade, CO
💜 June 27–29, 2025
🌿 Bloom. Breathe. Be lavender-happy.

June 27-29
Blues From the Top Music Festival.

Hosted by the Grand County Blues Society, this three-day celebration in Winter Park brings together legendary names and rising stars in blues, rock, and zydeco. With artists like The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Sonny Landreth, Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers, Little Feat, and more, the music hits deep and the vibe hits just right.

Bring your dancing shoes, your lawn chair, and your love for feel-it-in-your-bones music.

📍 Winter Park, CO
🎸 June 27–29, 2025
🎶 High-altitude blues, no filter needed.

June 27-July 12
Green Box Arts Festival.

Now celebrating its 17th year, this dynamic festival in Green Mountain Falls brings together artists, performers, thinkers, and nature lovers for a uniquely immersive cultural experience. Expect creative workshops, live performances, art exhibitions, youth camps, conservation talks, and community parties—all set against a stunning alpine backdrop.

It’s not just a festival—it’s a celebration of art, environment, and connection.

📍 Green Mountain Falls, CO
🎨 June 27–July 12, 2025
🌲 Where creativity meets the Colorado wilderness.

June 28-29
Denver Pride.

Slip into your boldest, brightest look and join thousands in Civic Center Park for a weekend filled with love, visibility, and celebration. Denver Pride features a high-energy 5K run, the iconic parade, live music and performances, local food, and a whole lot of heart.

It’s not just a party—it’s a powerful reminder that everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and celebrated.

📍 Civic Center Park, Denver
🏳️‍🌈 June 28–29, 2025
💖 Pride is more than a moment—it’s a movement.

July

July 2-Aug. 24
Aspen Music Festival and School.

Since 1949, this celebrated eight-week summer series in the Roaring Fork Valley has brought together emerging classical musicians and music lovers alike. With over 300 events—from concerts and recitals to talks and family-friendly programs—it’s a rare chance to experience world-class artistry in an inspiring mountain setting.

📍 Aspen, CO
🎶 July 2 – August 24, 2025
🎻 Where future maestros meet devoted audiences.

July 4-6
Cherry Creek Arts Festival.

Held over Fourth of July weekend, this three-day juried festival features 250+ exceptional artists showcasing everything from paintings and ceramics to jewelry and sculpture. Set in the Cherry Creek North Shopping District, it’s the perfect place to discover your next favorite piece—and support top-tier talent.

📍 Cherry Creek North, Denver
🎨 July 4–6, 2025
🖼️ Celebrate independence with inspired creativity.

July 5-10
Rooftop Rodeo.

Set at 7,522 feet, the Estes Park Rooftop Rodeo offers six nights of PRCA action, plus crowd favorites like mutton bustin’ and a kids’ stick-horse rodeo. It’s fast-paced fun with a scenic twist—right in the heart of the Rockies.

📍 Estes Park, CO
🐎 July 5–10, 2025
🌄 Where rodeo meets the mountains.

July 3-Aug. 3
Colorado Music Festival.

This immersive concert season invites audiences to journey through beloved classics and bold new compositions. From the sweeping emotion of Beethoven to the modern pulse of Joan Tower’s latest saxophone concerto, each performance offers a unique blend of tradition and innovation. With 19 concerts across the month, there’s always something new to discover.

📍 Boulder, CO
🎻 July 3 – August 3, 2025
🎶 A season of sound that moves the soul.

July 10-13
High Mountain Hay Fever Bluegrass Festival.

Set in the scenic Wet Mountain Valley, this four-day festival in Westcliffe blends soulful strings and mountain views—all while supporting local Custer County charities. This year’s lineup features Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Ismay, the Becky Buller Band, and more.

📍 Westcliffe, CO
🎵 July 10–13, 2025
💙 Good music. Great cause. Stunning setting.

July 17-20
Boulder Environmental/Nature/Outdoors Film Festival.

Head to Boulder for a high-energy, four-day celebration of storytelling and exploration. Dive into screenings, filmmaker Q&As, live music, and conversations that bridge the worlds of cinema, science, and outdoor culture—all set against the iconic Flatirons.

📍 Boulder, CO
🎥 August 15–18, 2025
🌍 Big ideas. Bold films. Boulder vibes.

July 11-20
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival.

Every July, Crested Butte bursts into bloom, earning its rightful title as Colorado’s wildflower capital. Join fellow nature lovers for 10 days of guided hikes, art and photography workshops, and creative writing sessions, all inspired by the vivid colors carpeting the mountainsides.

📍 Crested Butte, CO
🌸 July 11–20, 2025
🌼 Walk among wildflowers. Leave with inspiration.

July 12-13
Art in the Park.

This lively festival showcases 120+ artists from across the country, offering everything from fine art to handmade goods. Add in food trucks, a beer garden, live music, interactive exhibits, and a dedicated kids’ zone, and you’ve got a weekend of creativity for all ages.

📍 Steamboat Springs, CO
🎨 July 12–13, 2025
🎉 Where art meets alpine adventure.

July 12-13
Keystone Wine and Jazz Festival.

Head to Keystone’s River Run Village for a laid-back weekend of wine tasting and live jazz in the fresh alpine air. Sip your way through curated pours while catching sets from standout artists like Dotsero and Gregory Goodloe—all with a scenic Rocky Mountain backdrop.

📍 Keystone, CO
🍷 July 12–13, 2025
🎷 Raise a glass. Feel the groove.

July 18-19
Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival.

Celebrate summer on the Arkansas River at this action-packed weekend in Cañon City. From dachshund races and SUP parades to yoga, rafting and kayaking competitions, plus live music and local eats, it’s a quirky, high-energy festival that blends outdoor adventure with small-town charm.

📍 Cañon City, CO
🌊 July 18–19, 2025
🎉 Paddle, play, and cheer on the tiny racers.

July 18-20
Pearl Street Arts Fest.

Spend the day exploring over 100 artists’ creations as you wander Boulder’s iconic Pearl Street Mall, set against the stunning backdrop of the Flatirons. From vibrant paintings to handcrafted jewelry, this open-air art show brings creativity to every corner.

📍 Boulder, CO
🖼️ July 18–20, 2025
🎨 Stroll. Shop. Soak in the scene.

July 24
The Big Eat.

Celebrate and support the state’s independent food and drink scene at this lively annual gathering hosted by EatDenver. Held at the Galleria at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, the event features bites, sips, and community spirit—all in honor of the chefs, bartenders, and makers who define Colorado’s flavor.

📍 1400 Curtis St., Denver
🍽️ July 24, 2025
🥂 Eat well. Give back. Cheers to local.

July 25-27
Buffalo Bill Days.

Golden pays tribute to frontier legend William “Buffalo Bill” Cody with a three-day celebration packed with live music, a classic parade, mutton bustin’, and an arts & crafts fair. It’s a fun, family-friendly way to honor Colorado’s Western roots—where history meets hometown pride.

📍 Golden, CO
🤠 July 25–27, 2025
🎉 Saddle up for tradition and trailblazing fun.

July 25-27
Mountain Fair.

Now in its 54th year, this beloved Carbondale tradition brings the community together for a weekend of fun, food, and friendly competition. From dance lessons and limbo contests to baking showdowns, wood-splitting, yoga, art, and live music, there’s something for everyone—locals and visitors alike.

📍 Carbondale, CO
🎉 July 25–27, 2025
🌟 Where community spirit takes center stage.

July 25-Aug. 5
Vail Dance Festival.

The Vail Dance Festival returns with 14 stunning performances across the valley, showcasing elite talent from companies like Paul Taylor Dance Company, New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Royal Danish Ballet, and Philadelphia Ballet. Set against Vail’s alpine beauty, this is where movement becomes magic.

📍 Vail, CO
🩰 July 25 – August 5, 2025
🌟 Grace. Power. Inspiration in motion.

July 31-Aug. 2
Telluride Reserve.

This three-day culinary experience blends curated dining, expert-led seminars, tasting events, and outdoor excursions, all surrounded by the stunning San Juan Mountains. It’s where food, knowledge, and nature come together for an unforgettable mountain escape.

📍 Telluride, CO
🍷 July 31–August 2, 2025
🥾 Savor the flavors. Explore the heights.

August

Aug. 1-3
Leadville Boom Days.

If you’ve never witnessed a burro race, Leadville’s your chance. During Boom Days, the quirky tradition comes to life as runners and donkeys charge through town. The weekend also features a street fair, car show, motorcycle games, and family activities, all set in one of Colorado’s most historic high-altitude towns.

📍 Leadville, CO
🎉 August 1-3, 2025
🐴 Only in Leadville: racing burros and boomtown energy.

Aug. 2-3
Fort Collins Art Festival.

Explore a vibrant showcase of handcrafted art in Fort Collins, featuring everything from sculpture and painting to ceramics, woodwork, and more. It’s a weekend made for art lovers, collectors, and anyone who appreciates craftsmanship at its finest.

📍 Fort Collins, CO
🎨 August 2–3, 2025
🖌️ Art that’s made by hand—and made to inspire.

Aug. 2
Heritage Fire.

Join chefs and family farmers in Snowmass for an unforgettable evening of open-fire cooking, featuring heritage breeds, heirloom produce, and seasonal dishes that honor the land. It’s a celebration of craft, community, and culinary tradition—all under the Colorado sky.

📍 Snowmass, CO
🔥 August 2, 2025
🌽 Where farm meets flame.

Aug. 2-3
Bluegrass & Beer Festival.

At this Keystone favorite, you’ll sip on crisp craft beers while enjoying live sets from some of the top string bands in the country. It’s the perfect pairing of mountain air, music, and hops-fueled fun.

📍 Keystone, CO
🍺 August 2-3, 2025
🎻 Strings, suds, and summer vibes.

Aug. 2-10
Sand & Sage Round-Up.

This 9-day celebration in Lamar blends the best of the Prowers County Fair with a full lineup of 4-H showcases, rodeos, a parade, carnival rides, great food, and plenty of family-friendly fun. It’s community spirit at its finest—Colorado-style.

📍 Lamar, CO
🎡 August 2–10, 2025
🐄 Fairs, food, and hometown pride.

Aug. 7-10
Colorado Brazil Fest.

Join the Boulder Samba School for a dynamic celebration of Brazilian culture, featuring live music, dance performances, vibrant rhythms, and authentic cuisine. It’s a high-energy, heart-filled tribute to the traditions and spirit of Brazil—right in the heart of Boulder.

📍 Boulder, CO
🎶 August 7-10, 2025
🇧🇷 Samba, sabor, and cultural connection.

Aug. 7-10
Vail Wine Classic.

Wine lovers, rejoice. This elevated weekend escape in the Vail Valley features guided tastings, vineyard-inspired hikes, expert-led seminars, and perfectly paired meals. Whether you’re a seasoned sommelier or a curious sipper, it’s a toast to Colorado’s finest mountain terroir.

📍 Vail, CO
🍷 August 7–10, 2025
🍇 Where wine meets alpine elegance.

Aug. 8-10
Sculpture in the Park.

Now in its 41st year, this celebrated event at Benson Sculpture Garden is the nation’s largest outdoor juried sculpture show and sale. Set across 10 scenic acres in Loveland, it’s a rare chance to collect stunning works—and support public art through the Loveland High Plains Arts Council.

📍 Benson Sculpture Garden, Loveland, CO
🗿 August 8–10, 2025
🎨 Sculpture, scenery, and a legacy in the making.

Aug. 8-10
Rocky Mountain Folks Festival.

Beat the heat in Lyons with a weekend of live folk music and lazy dips in the St. Vrain Creek. With artists like Jon Muq, Alysha Brilla, Bandits on the Run, and more, this fest delivers good vibes, cool water, and unforgettable mountain-town charm.

📍 Lyons, CO
🎶 August 8–10, 2025
💧 Soak, sway, and stay awhile.

Aug. 8-10
Telluride Jazz Festival.

For nearly 50 years, this multi-day music festival has filled the mountains with the sounds of jazz, funk, and soul. Beyond the stage, join in for yoga sessions, guided history tours, and even a lively second line parade straight from the spirit of New Orleans.

📍 Telluride, CO
🎷 August 8 – 10, 2025
🎺 High vibes. Deep roots. Pure soul.

Aug. 9-10
Art in the Park.

Loveland’s iconic “Weekend of Art” brings together Art in the Park and Sculpture in the Park for a two-day celebration of visual arts, fine crafts, and community spirit. Now in its 58th year, the event features work from 250+ artists and makers in the scenic setting of North Lake Park.

📍 North Lake Park, Loveland, CO
🎨 August 9–10, 2025
🖼️ Art everywhere you look.

Aug. 9-10
Plein Air Art Festival.

For four days, over 20 artists will set up their easels across the Roaring Fork Valley, capturing Colorado’s beauty in real time. The experience wraps with a public art show and sale at Snowmass Base Village, where you can view—and take home—freshly painted works straight from the wild.

📍 Snowmass, CO
🎨 August 9–10, 2025
🖌️ Art in motion. Nature as muse.

Aug. 9-10
Estes Park Wine Festival.

Spend the day at Bond Park sipping your way through curated wine tastings, sampling delicious local eats, and enjoying live music in the fresh alpine air. It’s a perfect blend of flavor, fun, and laid-back vibes in the heart of town.

📍 Bond Park, Estes Park, CO
🍷 August 9-10, 2025
🎶 Taste. Tune out. Take it all in.

Aug. 15-16
Palisade Peach Festival.

Palisade’s iconic Peach Festival returns for its 57th year, honoring the hardworking growers behind Colorado’s most beloved fruit. Enjoy live music, food trucks, chef demos, family activities, and of course—the legendary peach eating contest. It’s two full days of flavor and fun in the heart of peach country.

📍 Palisade, CO
🍑 August 15–16, 2025
🎉 Juicy peaches. Local pride. Pure summer joy.

Aug. 16
Cidermass.

Explore the crisp, tangy world of hard cider—alongside craft spirits and seltzers—at this lively afternoon tasting event on the Snowmass Mall. With over 30 beverages to sample, it’s the perfect way to sip your way through the season.

📍 Snowmass, CO
🍏 August 16, 2025
🥂 Bold flavors. High altitude. Good vibes.

Aug. 21-23
Breckenridge Wine Classic.

Kids may be heading back to school, but plenty of summer remains for us adults. Make the most of the gorgeous weather by attending the Breckenridge Wine Classic, which includes tastings, seminars, paired meals, and more. Breckenridge.

Aug. 22-Sept. 1
Colorado State Fair.

The Colorado State Fair in Pueblo is a true classic, serving up carnival thrills, live music, rodeos, livestock showcases, and all the deep-fried fair food your heart desires. Since 1872, it’s been the can’t-miss finale of summer across the state.

📍 Pueblo, CO
🎡 August 22 – September 1, 2025
🎤 Tradition, taste, and ten days of nonstop fun.

Aug. 23
Boulder Taco Fest.

Boulder’s bringing the flavor with a one-day taco takeover that celebrates the world’s most perfect handheld snack. Get your steps in with a 5K taco run, cheer on lucha libre wrestlers, and wash it all down with margaritas and craft brews—all at the Boulder Civic Area.

📍 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO
🌮 August 23, 2025
🎉 Tacos first. Questions later.

Aug. 23
Olathe Sweet Corn Festival.

Nothing says summer like fresh-picked Colorado sweet corn, and Olathe’s one-day corn fest lets you feast to your heart’s content. With live music, a classic car show, a recipe contest, and family-friendly fun, it’s a golden celebration of harvest season done right.

📍 Olathe, CO
🌽 August 23, 2025
🎶 One ear’s never enough.

Aug. 28-31
Four Corners Motorcycle Rally.

Durango’s four-day motorcycle celebration brings the thunder with bike shows, tattoo artists, rodeo stunts, workshops, vendors, live music, and serious crowd-pleasers like the Ives Brothers’ “Wall of Death” and drifter cross races. Whether you ride or just vibe, this party’s built for adrenaline.

📍 Durango, CO
🏍️ August  28–31, 2025
🔥 Throttle up. Rock out. Live loud.

Aug. 29-31
Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience.

Close out summer with a bang at this epic music festival in Snowmass Village, set in the stunning Roaring Fork Valley. With Imagine Dragons, Lenny Kravitz, and Luke Combs headlining—and acts like Cannons, Lawrence, Marcus King Band, and more—this is the soundtrack your summer deserves.

📍 Snowmass Village, CO
🎶 August 29 – 31, 2025
🎤 Mountains. Music. Magic.

Aug. 30-Sept. 1
Labor Day Lift Off.

For nearly 50 years, Colorado Springs’ Labor Day Lift Off has filled the skies with vibrant hot air balloons, set against the stunning Rocky Mountain backdrop. Spend three magical days enjoying balloon launches, evening glows, food vendors, drinks, and maybe even take flight yourself for a sky-high view.

📍 Memorial Park, Colorado Springs, CO
🎈 August 30 – September 1, 2025
🌄 Soar into the season’s grand finale.

Aug. 30-Sept. 1
Commonwheel Artists Co-op Art Festival.

Celebrate 51 years of creativity in Manitou Springs during this beloved Labor Day weekend tradition. Wander through booths featuring 100 talented artists and makers, showcasing everything from fine art to handcrafted goods—all in a vibrant, walkable mountain town setting.

📍 Manitou Springs, CO
🎨 August 30– September 1, 2025
🖼️ Where art meets altitude.

Aug. 30-Sept. 1
Windsor Harvest Festival.

Now in its 103rd year, the Windsor Harvest Festival packs the perfect end-of-summer punch with a parade, hot air balloons, pie-eating contests, fireworks, a car show, and festive fun for all ages. It’s tradition served up with a smile—and maybe a slice of pie.

📍 Windsor, CO
🎆 August 30 – September 1, 2025
🎉 Where history, hometown pride, and harvest season meet.

Aug. 30-Sept. 1
Estes Park Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show.

Kick off the season at this beloved three-day fine art and craft show in Bond Park, hosted by the Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Club. Browse unique pieces, start your holiday shopping early, and support a good cause—proceeds fund local scholarships and nonprofit grants.

📍 Bond Park, Estes Park, CO
🖼️ August 30 – September 1, 2025
🎁 Shop local. Give back. Get inspired.