EnCompass Events
What’s happening across Colorado
The Grand Traverse
Mar. 27–28, 2021, 11 p.m.–5 a.m.
Skiers traverse the Elk mountain Range by twilight.
12th Annual Southern Colorado Regional Quilt Show
Apr. 1–10, 2021, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Closed Sundays.
This year’s modified show will feature 140 quilts from area quilters and a quilt raffle.
Virtual History Happy Hours
Oct. 6, 2020–Apr. 6, 2021, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Learn about the rowdy and raucous side of Routt County’s history.
2021 Taste of Vail
Apr. 7–10, 2021, All day.
Food and wine festival showcasing the finest chefs in Vail and the nation's top vintners.
Timber Dan Spring Antique & Collectible Toy Show
Apr. 10, 2021, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Thousands of antique and collectible toys will be on display and for sale.
50th Annual UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival
Apr. 22–23, 2021, 8 a.m.–11 p.m.
Performances from internationally recognized artists, jazz lovers, award-winning clinicians, and more than 250 student big bands, combos, and jazz...
5th Annual Colorado Holistic Fair
Apr. 24–25, 2021, 9a.m.–6 p.m.
Explore alternative choices for taking care of your body, mind, spirit and the environment.
83rd Annual Cañon City Music & Blossom Festival
Apr. 2/–May 2, 2021, All day
A weekend full of school band competitions and parade down Main Street.
14th Annual Mountain Plover Festival
Apr. 30–May 2, 2021, All day.
Enjoy a weekend full of bird watching, wildlife viewing tours, history, homestyle food and entertainment.
28th Annual Furry Scurry – A Virtual Walk
May 1, 2021, All day.
Virtual benefit walk/fun run for the Dumb Friends League.
25th Annual Fruita Fat Tire Festival
May 7–9, 2021
Fri–Sat: 8 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sun: 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Meet MTB friends from around the world and support those who support the passion, the lifestyle and the sport.
18th Annual Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials
May 7–9, 2021
Fri: 8 a.m. start
Sat & Sun: 7 a.m. start
Witness one of the greatest partnerships in the animal kingdom: a dog, its handler, and their sheep.
COVID-19 safety precautions will be in...
35th Annual “Where the Hell’s Maybell?” Bike Ride
May 9, 2020, 7 a.m.–2 p.m.
Thirty-mile bicycle trek from Craig to Maybell, Colo.
COVID-19 distancing will be in place.
6th Annual Pikes Peak Birding & Nature Festival
May 14–16, 2021, All day
Birding festival complete with field trips, workshops, presentations, and more.
Run to the Shrine
May 15, 2021, 8:30–11 a.m.
Annual 4-mile run/walk through Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
33rd Annual Taste of Creede Festival
May 28–31, 2021, All day
A festival of fine arts and dining.
15th Annual Pagosa Springs Folk & Bluegrass Festival
June 4–6, 2021, All day
Three days of family friendly folk, bluegrass and Americana music.
Greeley Blues Jam
June 4–5, 2021
Fri: 4 p.m.–12 a.m.
Sat: 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Two days of non-stop Blues with shopping, food, the Blues 101 stage, and specialty events like Craft Beer Sampling and Whiskey & Cigar Tasting...
36th Annual Colorado College Summer Music Festival
June 6–26, 2021, All day.
Three weeks of classical, contemporary, children's, and free lunchtime concerts
43rd Annual Parker Days Festival
June 10–13, 2021
Thu: 5–11 p.m.
Fri: 5 p.m.–12 a.m.
Sat: 9 a.m.–12 a.m.
Sun: 9 a.m.–10 p.m.
More than 250,000 people will descend on Parker for a weekend of great summer fun.
Brit Floyd: The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show
June 10, 2021, 8–11 p.m.
Pink Floyd tribute band concert.
12th Annual Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival
June 11–13, 2021, All day
Three days of bluegrass music.
44th Annual Colorado Renaissance Festival
June 12–Aug. 1, 2021
Sat–Sun: 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Enter a 16th-century medieval city featuring authentically costumed performers, full-armor jousting, tasty turkey legs, music, and an artisan...
35th Annual Ride the Rockies
June 13–18, 2021
Race starts each day at 6 a.m.
Festivities are 12–9 p.m.
Bicycle tour through the communities of Durango, Cortez, Norwood, Ridgway, and Ouray County.
29th Annual Country Jam
June 17–20, 2021, All day
Four days of live performances by some of Country music's biggest stars.
32nd Annual Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup
June 17–19, 2021
Thu: 1–4 p.m.
Fri: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
More than 450 Mustangs line downtown main street in Steamboat.
FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen
June 18–20, 2021
Three incredible days of cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, and panel discussions led by world-class chefs and wine experts.
Pikes Peak Celtic Festival
June 18–20, 2021
Fri: 4–10 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Bagpipe bands, Celtic Rock groups, Irish and Highland dancing, Irish and Scottish cuisine, and fireworks.
27th Annual Colorado BBQ Challenge
June 18–19, 2021
Thu: 7–9:30 p.m. (Concert only)
Fri: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
A KCBS-sanctioned competition entrants competing for prizes in a variety of BBQ categories.
12th Annual 1940s WWII Era Ball
June 19, 2021, 6 p.m.–1 a.m.
A USO-style event that features top vintage acts and big bands of the 1940s & ’50s, with dancing, food and drinks, and contests.
39th Annual Telluride Wine Festival
June 24–27, 2021, All day
Annual festival brings together renowned winemakers and America’s finest chefs for an intimate 4-day wine and food experience.
90th Annual Donkey Derby Days
June 25–27, 2021
Sat: 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sun: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Donkey races, games, live entertainment, and heritage competitions.
10th Annual Colorado Lavender Festival
June 25–27, 2021, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Immerse yourself in lavender.
28th Annual Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
June 25–27, 2021
Fri: 4–8 p.m.
Sat: 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sun: 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Scandinavian tradition celebrating the summer solstice.
25th Annual Cowboy Up in Kiowa Rodeo
June 25–26, 2021
Fri: 6–11 p.m.
Sat: 8 a.m.–11 p.m.
CPRA-sanctions rodeo event, as well as activities for contestants, fans and their families.
20th Annual High Peaks Art Festival
Jun. 26–27, 2021
Sat: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Juried art festival features fine arts and contemporary crafts from more than 40 artists.
48th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival
June 26–27, 2021
Sat: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sun: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Celebrating Japanese heritage and culture.
10th Annual Keystone Bacon & Bourbon Festival
June 26–27, 2021, 1–6 p.m.
Thousands of pounds of bacon and bacon-inspired cuisine at your fingertips.
30th Annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival
July 2–4, 2021
Fri–Sat: 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Meet and talk with international juried visual artists, sample fine cuisine, enjoy live music, and interactive “ARTivities” in Cherry Creek North...
Rooftop Rodeo
July 5–10, 2021, All day.
A PRCA sanctioned rodeo, mutton bustin’, and parade.
80th Annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo
July 14–17, 2021, All day.
The top cowboys and cowgirls from across the country compete in seven standard rodeo events.
19th Annual Evergreen Jazz Festival
July 23–25, 2021
Fri: Noon–11 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sun: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
A three-day celebration of traditional jazz featuring world-class musicians, with five intimate venues.
Chaffee County Fair & Rodeo
July 24–Aug. 1, 2021, All day.
One of Chaffee County's oldest summer events.
151st Annual Boulder County Fair
July 30–Aug. 8, 2021, All day.
Celebrate Colorado's oldest county fair.
3rd Annual Durango PlayFest
Aug. 2–7, 2021, 2–11 p.m.
Top-tier playwrights, directors, and actors gather to incubate new plays, hold free workshops, and engage audiences with affordable staged...
6th/7th Annual Estes Park Wine Festival
Aug. 6–7, 2021, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sample wine from more than 20 Colorado wineries, with local food, and live music.
San Luis Valley Beat the Heat BBQ & Brews
Aug. 6–7, 2021
Fri: 3–8 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
A sanctioned Kansas City Barbecue Society and Rocky Mountain BBQ Association event.
24th Annual Keystone Bluegrass and Beer Festival
Aug. 7–8, 2021, 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Enjoy down-home cooking, frothy flavors, and mountain music.
13th Annual Vino & Notes Wine, Food & Jazz Festival
Aug. 7, 2021, 12–8:30 p.m.
Sample wines from more than 25 Colorado wineries, beer garden, Jazz stage, and food & wine pairings.
44th Annual Telluride Jazz Festival
Aug. 13–15, 2021, All day.
Three days of rich tradition, modern styles, and cutting edge Jazz music.
1964: The Beatles Tribute Concert
Aug. 19, 2021, 8–11 p.m.
If you love the Beatles you won’t want to miss the most unique, fun and affordable concert event.
5th Annual Colorado Springs Comic Con
Aug. 27–29, 2021
Fri: 2–9 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sun: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Meet celebrities from all genres of TV, movies, cartoons, and comic art, as well as toys, comics, and collectibles vendors.
9th Annual Affordable Arts Festival
Aug. 29, 2021, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
More than 160 artists offer fine art that is priced at $100 or less.
40th Annual Early Iron Festival
Sept. 4–6, 2021
Fri: 3–10 p.m.
Sat: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sun: 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Check out one of the largest vintage car shows in Colorado with more than 600 vehicles, live music, and more.
34th Annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials
Sept. 8–12, 2021
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.
44th Annual Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival
Sept. 10–12, 2021, 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.
Big Chili Cook-off, Music & Arts Festival
Sept. 11, 2021, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
A celebration of fun, food, live entertainment, kids’ activities, vendors and more to honor local firefighters.
12th Annual Steamboat OktoberWest
Sept. 11, 2021, 2–6 p.m.
Enjoy a beef cook-off, beer garden, and Steamboat Springs.
53rd Annual Ruggerfest
Sept. 16–19, 2021, All day
The world’s only all-age, full-contact rugby tournament is on display for four full days, rain, snow, or shine.
16th Annual Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival
Sept. 16–19, 2021, All day
Enjoy concerts, singing, dancing, and tale-spinning, plus a wide variety of instrumental workshops taught by guest artists.
51st Annual Denver Oktoberfest
Sept. 17–19 & 24–26, 2021
Fri: 2 p.m.–11 p.m.
Sat: 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Sun: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Traditional German games, food, and music in Downtown Denver’s Ballpark neighborhood.
27th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
Sept. 17–19, 2021
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 and cider.
Lake City Uncorked Wine & Music Festival
Sept. 18, 2021, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Come and celebrate the fall colors with good wine, good music, and good friends.
51st Annual Denver Oktoberfest
Sept. 17–19 & 24–26, 2021
Fri: 2 p.m.–11 p.m.
Sat: 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Sun: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Traditional German games, food, and music in Downtown Denver’s Ballpark neighborhood.
The Kingston Trio Concert
Oct. 2, 2021, 7–10 p.m.
Experience the clean, crisp sound and their trademark three-part harmony of this legendary trio.