A number of festivals, fairs, and seasonal events take place each year around Colorado. If you're looking to take a staycation (or 12) this year, here's a good place to start! Find one that interests you, then click on the name of the event to learn more.
We strongly recommend you review the refund/cancellation policies of each event prior to purchasing tickets or reserving lodging.
JULY
- June 15-August 4: Colorado Renaissance Festival • Larkspur
- July 5-10: Rooftop Rodeo • Estes Park
- July 9-13: Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo • Colorado Springs
- July 11-14: High Mountain Hay Fever Bluegrass Festival • Westcliffe
- July 12-14: Colorado Black Arts Festival • Denver
- July 12-14: Hot Air Balloon Launch • Erie
- July 12-14: SnowyGrass Music Festival • Estes Park
- July 13-14: Colorado Tiny House Festival • Brighton
- July 20-21: Jazz Festival • Winter Park
- July 20-21: Lavender Festival • Littleton
- July 20-21: Summerfest • Evergreen
- July 20-29: Weld County Fair • Greeley
- July 25-28: Arapahoe County Fair • Aurora
- July 26-28: Buffalo Bill Days • Golden
- July 26-28: Burro Days • Fairplay
- July 26-28: Mountain Fair • Carbondale
- July 26-28: Rockygrass Festival • Lyons
- July 26-August 4: Douglas County Fair and Rodeo • Castle Rock
- July 27-28: Colorado Dragon Boat Festival • Denver
- July 27-28: Elevation Celebration • Conifer
- July 27-August 4: Elbert County Fair • Kiowa
- July 31-August 4: Adams County Fair and Rodeo • Brighton
AUGUST
- June 15-August 4: Colorado Renaissance Festival • Larkspur
- July 26-August 4: Douglas County Fair and Rodeo • Castle Rock
- July 27-August 4: Elbert County Fair • Kiowa
- July 31-August 4: Adams County Fair and Rodeo • Brighton
- August 3-4: Colorado Scottish Festival • Sedalia
- August 7-11: Boulder County Fair • Longmont
- August 9-11: Carnation Festival • Wheat Ridge
- August 9-11: Rocky Mountain Folks Festival • Lyons
- August 9-18: Western Welcome Week • Littleton
- August 10-11: Gold Rush Days • Buena Vista
- August 16-17: Palisade Peach Festival • Palisade
- August 16-25: International Festival of Arts • Breckenridge
- August 17: Global Fest • Aurora
- August 17: Monster Day • Greeley
- August 17: Mountain Town Music Fest • Keystone
- August 23-24: Corn Roast Festival • Loveland
- August 23-25: Comic-Con • Colorado Springs
- August 23-September 2: Colorado State Fair • Pueblo
- August 24: Arvada Days • Arvada
- August 24: Olathe Sweet Corn Festival • Olathe
- August 24: Shine Music Festival • Denver
- August 30-September 1: HogFest: Bacon and Bourbon • Breckenridge
- August 30-September 1: Oktoberfest • Beaver Creek
- August 31: Labor Day Lift Off • Colorado Springs
- August 31: Oktoberfest • Keystone
- August 31-September 2: Commonwheel Arts Festival • Manitou Springs
- August 31-September 2: Labor Day Lift-Off • Colorado Springs
- August 31-September 2: Windsor Harvest Festival & Balloon Rally • Windsor
SEPTEMBER
- August 23-September 2: Colorado State Fair • Pueblo
- August 30-September 1: HogFest: Bacon and Bourbon • Breckenridge
- August 31-September 2: Commonwheel Arts Festival • Manitou Springs
- August 31-September 2: Labor Day Lift-Off • Colorado Springs
- August 31-September 2: Windsor Harvest Festival & Balloon Rally • Windsor
- September 2-Mid November: Miller Farms Fall Harvest Festival • Platteville
- September 6-7: Highlands Ranch Pioneer Days • Highlands Ranch
- September 6-7: Union Peak Festival • Copper Mountain
- September 6-8: Arvada Harvest Festival • Arvada
- September 6-8: Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival • Estes Park
- September 7: ELIZAPALOOZA Festival & Dog Parade • Elizabeth
- September 7-8: Castle Rock Art Fest • Castle Rock
- September 7-8, 14-15, & 21-22: Day Out With Thomas • Golden
- September 13: Balloon Festival • Aspen
- September 13-15: Fall Fest • Boulder
- September 13-15: Oktoberfest • Breckenridge
- September 14: Oktoberfest • Highlands Ranch
- September 14: Sunnyside Music Festival • Denver
- September 14-15: Fiestas Patrias • Colorado Springs
- September 20-21: Pirate Fest • Northglenn
- September 20-22: Chile & Frijoles Festival • Pueblo
- September 20-22: Colorfest Hot Air Balloon Rally • Pagosa Springs
- September 20-22 & 27-29: Oktoberfest • Denver
- September 21: Broomfield Days • Broomfield
- September 21: Oktoberfest • Castle Rock
- September 21: Summerset Festival • Littleton
- September 21-22: Rails in the Rockies • Estes Park
- September 21-22: Rendezvous at The Fort • Morrison
- September 22: Chocolate & Cheese Fest • Loveland
- September 27-28:OktoBREWFest • Greeley
- September 27-29: Mountain Harvest Festival • Paonia
- September 28-29: Elk Fest • Estes Park
- September 28-29: The Lumberjack Festival • Fort Collins
