EnCompass Events
What's happening across Colorado
Tread of Pioneers Museum’s History Happy Hours
Oct. 1, 2019–Apr. 7, 2020
First Tuesdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Talks on the mysteries, legends, lore, crimes, lawless, and lawmen of the Wild West.
April 7 event has been CANCELLED.
2020 Steamboat Springalicious Festival
Apr. 11–12, 2020, All day.
Fun events such as the Cardboard Classic, and several free music concerts.
This event has been CANCELLED.
Bunny Express Train
Apr. 11, 2020, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
This event has been CANCELLED.
Estes Park Bigfoot Days
Apr. 17–18, 2020, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Activities, events, educational opportunities, and entertainment all dedicated to Bigfoot lore.
This event has been CANCELLED.
12th Annual International Honeybee Festival
Apr. 18, 2020, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
This festival highlights the many beneficial products that derive from honeybees.
This event has been CANCELLED.
11th Annual Taste of Pearl
Apr. 19, 2020, 2–6 p.m.
Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon exploring Boulder’s tantalizing culinary arts scene.
This event has been CANCELLED.
14th Annual Mountain Plover Festival
Apr. 24–26, 2020, All day.
Enjoy a weekend full of bird watching, wildlife viewing tours, history, homestyle food and entertainment.
This event has been CANCELLED.
2020 GVWA Barrel Into Spring Tasting
Apr. 25–26 & May 16–17, 2020
Sat: 10 a.m.–4 p..m.
Sun: 10 a.m.–3 p..m.
Grand Valley Winery Association's annual wine tasting.
The April Tasting event has been POSTPONED.
2020 Grand Junction Renaissance Faire
Apr. 25–26, 2020
Sat: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Travel back in time to when knights were noble, maids were merry and turkey legs were titanic.
4th Annual Colorado Holistic Fair
Apr. 25–26, 2020, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Explore alternative choices for taking care of your body, mind, spirit and the environment.
This event has been CANCELLED.
Tulip Fairy & Elf Festival 2020
Apr. 26, 2020, 1–5 p.m.
Kids can parade around Pearl Street Mall with the Tulip Fairy to ‘welcoming the tulips’.
This event has been CANCELLED.
82nd Annual Cañon City Music & Blossom Festival
Apr. 29–May 3, 2020, All day
A weekend full of school band competitions, parade, rodeo events, carnival, and more.
This event has been POSTPONED.
14th Annual Durango Wine Experience
Apri. 30–May 2, 2020
Thu: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Fri: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sat: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Three days of educational seminars, wine dinners, and unique tastings.
Ursula von Rydingsvard: The Contour of Feeling Exhibit
May 1–Sept. 20, 2020, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
An ambitious exhibition featuring large cedar sculptures by one of the most influential sculptors working today, Ursula von Rydingsvard.
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27th Annual Furry Scurry – A Virtual Walk
May 2, 2020, 7:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Virtual benefit walk/fun run for the Dumb Friends League.
32nd Annual Estes Park Rotary Duck Race
May 2, 2020, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Adopt a duck for $20 and watch is race down Fall River.
33rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival
May 2–3, 2020, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
An annual celebration of Latino freedom and culture.
This event has been CANCELLED.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
May 5, 2020, 5–10 p.m.
Join the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center for a night of fun, live music, and drinks
17th Annual Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials
May 8–10, 2020
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.
This event has been CANCELLED.
34th 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, Colorado.
Longmont Symphony Orchestra at the Movies Concert
May 9, 2020, 7:30–9:30 p.m.
This event has been CANCELLED.
16th Annual Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival
May 13–17, 2020, All day
Explore an array of birding hotspots that attract a variety of avian species.
Ute Indian Pow Wow Dance Performance and Presentation
May 14, 2020, 6–8 p.m.
The Ute tribe will share their pow wow dances, music, and regalia in a special performance and historical presentation.
6th Annual Pikes Peak Birding & Nature Festival
May 15–17, 2020, All day
Birding festival complete with field trips, workshops, presentations, and more.
Galloping Goose Train Ride
May 15–16, 2020, 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Experience the heart of the San Juan mountains with a train ride on the Galloping Goose from Durango to Silverton.
Run to the Shrine
May 16, 2020, 8:30–11 a.m.
Annual 4-mile run/walk through Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
2020 GVWA Barrel Into Spring Tasting
Apr. 25–26 & May 16–17, 2020
Sat: 10 a.m.–4 p..m.
Sun: 10 a.m.–3 p..m.
Grand Valley Winery Association's annual wine tasting.
The April Tasting event has been POSTPONED.
“Show us Your Chevy” Car Show
May 17, 2020, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Bring your family and friends to enjoy lots of Chevys, music, door prizes, and food vendors.
19th Annual Florence Colorado Car Show
May 17, 2020, 9a.m.–3 p.m.
A relaxed, non-competitive showing of more than 400 classic cars, trucks and hotrods.
This event has been POSTPONED.
Taste of Durango
May 17, 2020, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Durango’s premier food and drink festival.
CKS Paddlefest
May 22–25, 2019, All day
Gather along the banks of the Arkansas River for a variety of activities and events
Grand Old West Days
May 22–25, 2020
Fri: 10 a.m.–11 p.m.
Sat: 8 a.m–11 p.m.
Sun: 9 a.m–10 p.m.
Sun: 8 a.m–4 p.m.
A weekend filled with Old West fun for the whole family.
32nd Annual Taste of Creede Festival
May 22–25, 2020, All day
A festival of fine arts and dining.
45th Annual Territory Days
May 23–25, 2020
Sat–Sun: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Mon: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
The historic district of Colorado Avenue comes alive with live music, food, fun and entertainment for the entire family.
22nd Annual Denver Arts Festival
May 23–24, 2020
Sat: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fine arts and fine crafts event showcasing Colorado and national artists.
This event has been CANCELLED.
Howard Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast
May 25, 2020, 7:30–10:30 a.m.
Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, and juice to support the Howard Volunteer Fire Department.
2020 Picnic ‘N Planes
May 30, 2019, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
This event has been CANCELLED.
22nd Annual Mike the Headless Chicken Festival
May 29–30, 2020
Fri: 4–10 p.m.
Sat: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
A festival is dedicated to the amazing story of one chicken’s will to live.
18th Annual NAMIWalks Colorado
May 30, 2020, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Annual family-friendly 5K walk to raise awareness about mental illness.
Red Feather Lakes Spring Craft Fair
May 30, 2020, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Craft fair featuring many hand-made crafts and artistic creations, plus used library book sale.
33rd Annual Elizabeth Stampede Rodeo
June 5–7, 2020, All day
Enjoy live concerts, community rodeo, PRCA rodeo, and· Xtreme Bulls competitions.
This event has been CANCELLED.
65th Annual Colorado Square Dance Festival
June 5–6, 2020
Three days of square and round dancing, with a fashion show, sewing clinic, exhibitions, and vendors.
20th Annual SummerFest on the Rio
Jun. 5–6, 2020
Fri: 4–9:30 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
The San Luis Valley’s “kick-off to summertime” festival.
2nd Annual Heroes for Homeless Families Awards Dinner
June 5, 2020, 6–9 p.m.
Fundraiser dinner honoring special Northern Colorado community members.
15th Annual Pagosa Springs Folk & Bluegrass Festival
Jun. 5–7, 2020 All day
Three days of family friendly folk, bluegrass and Americana music.
37th Annual Telluride Balloon Festival
Jun. 6–7, 2020, 6 a.m.–9 p.m.
Watch balloons lift off from Telluride Town Park and a Balloon Glow on Main St.
5th Annual Summerfest Balloon Bash
June 6–7, 2020
Sat: 7 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
Sun: 7 –10:30 a.m.
Balloon launches, community breakfasts, live music, kids' activities, and more.
This event has been CANCELLED.
Taste of Louisville
June 6, 2020, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Enjoy food and beer from local restaurants and breweries, arts and craft booths, kids’ entertainment, live music, and more.
Denver Chalk Art Festival
June 6–7, 2020
Sat: 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Two-day street-painting festival in Larimer Square.
12th Annual Western Colorado Unknown Motorcycle Show
Jun. 6, 2020, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Western Colorado’s premier motorcycle event.
65th Annual Berthoud Day
June 6, 2020, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
The Berthoud community has celebrated the joy and friendship that comes from living in a beautiful quaint town.
39th Annual Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Race
June 7, 2020, 7:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Annual race along the Elk River along County Road 129.
36th Annual Colorado College Summer Music Festival
June 7–27, 2020, All day.
Three weeks of classical, contemporary, children's, and free lunchtime concerts
24th Annual Castle Rock Rotary Ducky Derby
Jun. 7, 2020, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Ducky Derby race down East Plum Creek, plus food, fun for the kids, and plenty of vendors for shopping.
6th Annual Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering Barn Dance & Picnic
June 7, 2020, 5–8 p.m.
Annual fundraiser event featuring the Tim Sullivan Band and Cowboy Poet Lindy Simmons.
47th Annual Snowmass Rodeo
June 10–Aug. 19, 2020
Wednesdays, 5–9 p.m.
This authentic western event takes place every Wednesday evening through mid-August.
43rd Annual Parker Days Festival
June 11–14, 2020
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.
42nd Annual Crawford Pioneer Days
Jun. 11–14, 2020
Thu: 6:30–9 p.m.
Fri: 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sat: 6 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Celebrate all that is special about Crawford.
This event has been CANCELLED.
12th Annual Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival
June 12–14, 2020, All day
Three days of bluegrass music.
Greeley Blues Jam
June 12–13, 2020
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...
44th Annual Colorado Renaissance Festival
June 13–Aug. 2, 2020
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...
A Garden Affaire
June 13, 2020, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
A fundraising event benefiting the Jacal Homestead.
4th Annual Donkey Dash
June 13, 2020, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Competitors running the entire 10-mile course, while leading their pack burro through town and past several area mines.
Buskers, Brews & BBQ Festival
June 13, 2020, 1–6 p.m.
Enjoy local brews, a nationally sanctioned BBQ competition, and live entertainment.
35th Annual Ride the Rockies
June 14–19, 2020
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.
37th Annual Colorado Concours d’Elegance & Exotic Sports Car Show
June 14, 2020, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Annual event showcasing rare sports and classic cars, early collectibles, and the latest exotic cars.
Creede Gravity Derby
June 14, 2020, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
The annual free-style soapbox derby down Main Street.
29th Annual Country Jam
June 18–21, 2020, All day
Four days of live performances by some of Country music's biggest stars.
47th Annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival
June 18–21, 2019 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Four days of bluegrass music.
32nd Annual Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup
June 18–20, 2020
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.
72nd Annual FIBArk Festival
June 18–21, 2020
Thu: 4–8 p.m.
Fri: 7 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sat: 7 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sun: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
America's oldest whitewater festival.
27th Annual Colorado BBQ Challenge
June16–18, 2020
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.
123rd Annual Strawberry Days Festival
June 19–21, 2020
Fri: 12–10 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Glenwood Springs' annual tradition with live music, arts and crafts, parade, and free strawberries and ice cream.
Pikes Peak Celtic Festival
June 19–21, 2020
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.
Kremmling Days
June 19–20, 2020
Fri: 5–10 p.m.
Sat: 8 a.m.–10 p.m.
Community celebration featuring Fireman BBQ, cliff golf, kids games, parade, live music, and more.
20th Annual Dandelion Daze
June 20, 2020, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Dandelion Dash 5k Family Fun Run/Walk, car and bike show, kids games, and arts, crafts, and food vendors.
2020 Denver PrideFest
June 20–21, 2020
Sat: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sun: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
A two-day celebration of Denver’s LGBTQ community.
Sound of the Rockies’ “Thanks for the Memories” Concert
June 20, 2020, 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Sound of the Rockies will perform its medley of hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s.
12th Annual 1940s WWII Era Ball
June 20, 2020, 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.
2020 Lagoon Summer Concert Series
June 24–July 29, 2020
Wednesdays, 6–8:30 p.m.
Eight-week concert series, every Wednesday, that features a variety of music styles.
99th Annual Greeley Stampede
June 24–July 5, 2020, All day
Colorado’s premiere summer western celebration.
39th Annual Telluride Wine Festival
June 25–28, 2020, All day
Annual festival brings together renowned winemakers and America’s finest chefs for an intimate 4-day wine and food experience.
36th Annual NSRA Rocky Mountain Street Rod Nationals
Jun. 26–28, 2020
Fri–Sat: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sun: 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
The premier street rod event of the Rocky Mountain region.
10th Annual Colorado Lavender Festival
June 26–28, 2020, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Immerse yourself in lavender.
28th Annual Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
June 26–28, 2020
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
Jun. 29–27, 2020
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.
7th Annual Mancos Cowboy Half Marathon, 5K & Fun Run
June 27, 2020, 7 a.m.–12 p.m.
Race benefiting the Mancos Public Library.
14th Annual Purely Ponds Parade of Ponds
June 27–28, 2020, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
A self-guided charity pond and waterfall tour.
89th Annual Donkey Derby Days
June 27–28, 2020
Sat: 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sun: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Donkey races, games, live entertainment, and heritage competitions.
20th Annual High Peaks Art Festival
Jun. 27–28, 2020
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.
10th Annual Keystone Bacon & Bourbon Festival
June 27–28, 2020, 1–6 p.m.
Thousands of pounds of bacon and bacon-inspired cuisine at your fingertips.
3rd Annual Arvada On Tap
June 27, 2020, 2–6 p.m.
A craft beer and barbeque festival.
12th Annual Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival
July 10–11, 2020, All day
Kayak, stand up paddle board, raft, and river board competitions along the Arkansas River.
1st Annual Denver Fine Art Fair
July 23–26, 2020
Thu: 5–9 p.m. (VIP Opening Preview)
Fri: 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sat: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sun: 11 a.m.–4 p.m
A four-day event featuring more than 50 select art galleries from around the nation and world, showcasing American and Western, to Modern, Post-...
37th Annual Woodcarving and Woodworking Show
July 25–26, 2020
Sat: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Woodcarvers and woodworkers display, compete, sell, and teach about the creation of artistic treasures from wood.
2020 Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival
July 25, 2020, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Enjoying tastings from more than 35 Colorado Wineries with live music, food and vendors.
38th Annual Wine Fest
Aug. 7, 2020, 7–10 p.m.
Private Tastings 5–6:30 p.m.
A tasting benefit for Disabled Resource Services.
4th Annual Colorado Tiny House Festival
Aug. 15–16, 2020
Fri: 12–5 p.m.
Sat–Sun: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tour nearly 40 unique small living structures, enjoy expert speaker presentations, hands-on workshops, marketplace, food, drinks, and more.
2020 Alamosa Round-UP
Aug. 27–30, 2020, All day
Top cowboys and cowgirls from around the country compete in the PRCA Rodeo, and other exciting events.
98th Running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Aug. 30, 2020, Race starts at 8 a.m.
The annual invitational automobile and motorcycle hill climb to the summit of Pikes Peak.
7th Annual Ride the Cog
Sept. 12, 2020, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Bike ride to support the Hayden Heritage Center museum.
8th Annual West Slope Beer Fest
Oct. 3, 2020, 2–6 p.m.
Try unlimited samples of craft beer from Western Slope guest breweries.
50th Annual UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival
Apr. 22–24, 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...
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.
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.
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.