Colorado Events
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Get The Led Out: The American Led Zeppelin Concert
Sept. 27, 2018, 7:30–11 p.m
Come relive the passion and fury of the timeless rock anthems and intimate melodies that spans the mythic career of rock ‘n’ roll royalty that is...
2018 Fruita Fall Festival
Sept. 21–23, 2018
Fri: 9 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sat: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
A 3-day event filled with events including live music, a talent show, parade, carnival, outhouse races, golf tournament, a cooking contest, street...
Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms
Sept. 21–Oct. 28, 2018
Fri–Sat: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Get lost in this 7-acre corn maze at Denver Botanic Gardens - Chatfield Farms
49th Annual Denver Oktoberfest
Sept. 21–30, 2018
Fri–Sat: 11 a.m.–Midnight
Sun: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Traditional German games, food, and music in Downtown Denver’s Ballpark neighborhood.
10th Annual Denver Beer Fest
Sept. 14–22, 2018, All day
The 10th Annual Denver Beer Fest features dozens of beer related events at area breweries, restaurants, tap houses and attractions.
OktoBREWfest 2018
Sept. 28–29, 2018
Fri: 5–10 p.m.
Sat: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Enjoy live music, a wide variety of regular and specialty brews, food, kids' activities and more.
19th Annual Elk Fest
Sept. 29–30, 2018, All day
A celebration of the annual elk rut.
7th Annual Reynolds Ranch Harvest Festival
Oct. 6–7, 2018, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
The annual Reynolds Ranch Harvest Festival features a pumpkin patch, hayrides, food trucks, craft vendors and more.
Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms
Oct. 12–14, 2018, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Celebrate fall with this treasured October tradition for the entire family.
Boo at the Zoo
Oct. 19–31, 2018
Fri.–Sun: 4–8:30 p.m.
Oct. 31: 4–8:30 p.m.
A fun way for families with young children to trick-or-treat and enjoy Halloween festivities in a safe environment.
24th Annual Emma Crawford Coffin Race & Parade
Oct. 27, 2018, Noon–3 p.m.
A parade starting at noon followed by 70 teams racing coffins down Manitou Ave. for the ultimate victory.
Munchkin Masquerade
Oct. 31, 2018, 3–6 p.m
Each Halloween, Downtown Boulder is invaded by tiny ghosts & goblins, dinosaurs & dragons, fairies & princes, super heroes and animals...
20th Annual NedFest Music and Arts Festival
Aug. 24–26, 2018, All day.
Three-day outdoor music and arts festival.
36th Annual Fall Holistic Fair
Sept. 15–16, 2018, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Explore alternative choices in taking care of your body, mind, spirit, and the environment.
17th Annual Art in the Park
Aug. 25–26, 2018
Sat: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Enjoy more than 60 artists, food, live music, children's art activities, and more.
Breckenridge Wine Classic
Grow your knowledge and enjoy top quality food and wines from vineyards around the world.
7th Annual Yampa Valley Crane Festival
Aug. 30–Sept. 2, 2018, All day.
View hundreds of Greater Sandhill Cranes as they eat, dance and socialize on their fall staging area.
1964: The Tribute Concert
Aug. 24, 2018, 8–11 p.m.
If you love the Beatles you won’t want to miss the most unique, fun and affordable concert event.
18th Annual Superior Chili & Beer Fest
Sept. 8, 2018, 2–6 p.m.
Sample chili from local cooks, beer from more than 20 local breweries, and other family friendly activities.
Inaugural Seven Peaks Country Music Festival
Aug. 31–Sept. 2, 2018, All day.
Country Music Festival featuring some of Country's top performers.
146th Annual Colorado’s State Fair
Aug. 24–Sept. 3, 2018, All day.
Colorado's premier celebration of agriculture.
Colorado Cider & Beer Circus
Aug. 25, 2018, 2–6 p.m.
Enjoy samples of more than 75 craft cider and craft beers, live entertainment, and cheese pairings.
Colorado Springs International Dragon Boat Festival
Aug. 25, 2018, 10 a.m.–6 p .m.
Chinese culture, sport, food, entertainment, and natural wonders come together.
23rd Annual Four Corners Folk Festival
Aug. 31–Sept 2, 2018
Fri: 2–10 p.m.
Sat: 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sun: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Family friendly, three-day outdoor music festival.
50th Annual Peach Promenade
Aug. 24–25, 2018, 7:15–10:30 p.m.
Square and Round Dance competition.
50th Annual MileHiCon
Oct. 19–21, 2018
Fri: 12–8 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sun: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sci-Fi literary convention, art show, authors and guest speakers, and more.
18th Annual Mountain Harvest Festival
Sept. 27–30, 2018
Thu: Noon–9 p.m.
Fri: Noon–Midnight
Sat: 9 a.m.–1 a.m.
Sun: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
An annual celebration of local music, art, farms, food and spirits.
Salida Studio Tour
Sept. 22–23, 2018, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tour the studios of 34 working artists.
4th Annual ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival at Boulder
Sept. 21–23, 2018, All day
Leading authors from around the world to host live discussions of today’s most important topics.
7th Annual Salida WineFest
Sept. 1, 2018, 1–5 p.m.
The festival highlights Colorado wineries, distributors, local food vendors, music and art.
Boz Scaggs Concert
Sept. 1, 2018, 7:30–11 p.m.
Renowned blues-rock singer Boz Scaggs performs at Chautauqua Auditorium.
27th Annual Jazz Aspen Snowmass: Labor Day Experience
Aug. 31–Sept. 2, 2018, All day
An open air, dance-oriented extravaganza of popular, R&B, rock, funk, blues, world, and soul music.
10th Annual Steamboat OktoberWest
Sept. 14–15, 2018
Fri: 4–8 p.m.
Sat: 2–6 p.m.
Enjoy a beef cook-off, beer garden, and Steamboat Springs.
45th Annual Telluride Film Festival
Aug. 31–Sept. 3, 2018, All day
An annual gathering for film industry insiders, cinema enthusiasts, filmmakers and critics.
20th Annual Boulder Creek Hometown Festival
Sept. 1–3, 2018
Sat–Sun: 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Mon: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Annual event featuring a 5k race, car show, beer festival, arts and crafts, live music, a food, and more.
43rd Annual Gathering at the Great Divide Art Festival
Sept. 1–3, 2018
Sat–Sun: 10a.m.–6p.m.
Mon: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Ranked #13 in the top 200 of fine art shows in the United States by Sunshine Artist Magazine.
High Plains 3 Railers
Oct. 6–7, 2018, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
A weekend of 3-rail model railroading.
35th Annual A Taste of Colorado
Sept. 1–3, 2018
Sat–Sun: 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Mon: 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Enjoy the largest Labor Day food and music festival in Colorado with free admission.
32nd Annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials
Sept. 5–9, 2018
Wed: 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
Thu: 7 a.m.–8 p.m.
Fri–Sat: 7 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sun: 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
Five days of sheepdog herding competitions.
24th Annual Breckenridge Oktoberfest
Sept. 7–9, 2018
Fri: 2–9 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sun: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
The largest street party in the Rocky Mountains, where Munich meets the mountains.
45th Annual Imogene Pass Run
Sept. 8, 2018, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
What began as a way to train for the Pike's Peak marathon in 1974 is now a full-fledged race.
12th Annual Colorado Pork And Hops Challenge
Sept. 7–8, 2018
Fri: Gates open at 4 p.m.
Sat: Gates open at noon.
Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned event.
11th Annual San Luis Valley Potato Festival
Sept. 8, 2018, All day
Annual festival celebrating the harvest of Colorado potatoes.
2018 Civil War Weekend
Sept. 22–23, 2018
Sat: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sun: 12–4 p.m.
Witness a day in the life of a Civil War soldier with drills and reenactments.
Lafayette Brew Fest
Sept. 8, 2018, 2–7 p.m.
Sample great beer, wine, and cider from 26 local breweries/cideries with local food and live music.
27th Annual Colorado Mountain Winefest
Sept. 13–16, 2018
Thu: 7–9 p.m.
Fri: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sat: 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Food and wine pairings, chocolate and wine tastings, educational seminars and more.
51st Annual Ruggerfest
Sept. 13–16, 2018, All day
The world’s only all-age, full-contact rugby tournament is on display for four full days, rain, snow, or shine.
25th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
Sept. 14–16, 2018
Fri: 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sat: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sun: 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
A three-day celebration of blues, funk, jam bands, indie, rock, gospel and soul performances, accompanied by craft beer.
ColorFest Weekend 2018
Sept. 14–16, 2018
Fri: 6–9 p.m.
Sat: 8 a.m.–8 p.m
Sun: 8–10 a.m.
ColorFest Weekend features hot air balloons, music, beer, wine, food and more.
5280 Chug Run
Aug. 25, 2018, 1–9 p.m.
Enjoy some of Colorado’s finest micro-brews, select food vendors, and family friendly activities.
Lake City Uncorked Wine & Music Festival
Sept. 15, 2018, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Come and celebrate the fall colors with good wine, good music, and good friends.
Downtown Boulder Fall Fest
Sept. 14–16, 2018, All day
Three-day autumn festival includes live music, local microbrews, kids activities, and more.
24th Annual Chile & Frijoles Festival
Sept. 21–23, 2018
Fri: 3 p.m.–Midnight
Sat: 10 a.m.–Midnight
Sun: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Annual celebration of the Pueblo area’s best-loved crops—green chilies‚ particularly Pueblo chile‚ and frijoles or pinto beans.
Junktique Antique Show & Market
Sept. 28–29, 2018
Fri: 12–7 p.m.
Sat: 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Colorado’s premier outdoor antique, vintage show, and flea market event.
41st Annual Cedaredge Applefest
Oct. 6–7, 2018, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Celebrate the local apple harvest with music, crafts, beer, wine and the arts.
30th Annual Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering
Oct. 4–7, 2018
Thu: 6–10 p.m.
Fri: 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sat: 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sun: 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
A celebration of the rich culture and heritage of the American cowboy.
14th Annual Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival
Sept. 20–23, 2018, All day
Enjoy concerts, singing, dancing, and tale-spinning, plus a wide variety of instrumental workshops taught by guest artists.
2018 Howl-O-Ween Trick or Treat
Oct. 20–21, 2018, 3–7 p.m.
Harvest family fun and memories during the annual Howl-O-Ween trick or treat event.
Kids’ Halloween Party
Oct. 26, 2018, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Halloween festivities at the Community House in Town Park for kids.
Rocky Mountain Hobby-Expo
Oct. 27–28, 2018
Sat: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Family hobby event with hands-on demonstrations, workshops and items for sale.
27th Annual Sugar Beet Days
Sept. 15–16, 2018
Sat: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
One of the premier festivals in northeastern Colorado.
41st Annual Snowmass Balloon Festival
Sept. 7–8, 2018
Fri: 6:30–10 a.m.
Sat: 7 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sun: 7–10 a.m.
Pilots compete in challenges and races, with special activities and events throughout the weekend.
42nd Annual Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival
Sept. 7–9, 2018, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
One of the nation's largest celebrations of the heritage, the sounds, the tastes, and the arts of the Scottish and Irish cultures.
Frisco Fall Fest
Sept. 8–9, 2018, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Come taste the Flavors of Frisco, Meet the Artist art show, live music and more.
2018 Colorado Fall Home Show
Sept. 7–9, 2018
Fri–Sat: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Your one stop marketplace to find the experts to remodel, refresh and renew your home.
Glow at the Gardens
Oct. 17–18, & 23–25, 2018, 5:30–9:30 p.m.
The Denver Botanic Gardens dresses up for Halloween.
Ghosts in the Gardens Tour
Oct. 19–28, 2018
Fri–Sun: 6–8 p.m. & 8:30–10:30 p.m.
Guides share haunting stories of the Gardens’ 100 years of history.
42nd Annual Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off
Sept. 1–3, 2018
Sat–Sun: 6 a.m.–10 p.m.
Mon: 6 –10 a.m.
Enjoy mass ascension of more than 70 hot air balloons, followed by skydiving demonstrations, live entertainment, a dusk balloon glow, and a donut-...
10th Annual Brighton Chile Fest
Sept. 8, 2018, 12–6 p.m.
Rocky Mountain Region’s premier annual celebration of the chile harvest.