National Western Stock Show
A Colorado tradition since 1906 featuring livestock, rodeo, horse shows, agricultural education and Western heritage.
Official website →Plan ahead: MKT Colorado focuses on recurring annual events rather than maintaining a day-to-day calendar. Months and seasons below are a planning guide. Dates, locations, admission and schedules can change each year, so always check the event's official website before making plans.
Western Heritage & FairsMusic & ArtsFood & DrinkWinter & Mountain TraditionsCommunity TraditionsLocal Event Resources
🤠 Western Heritage & Fairs
Rodeos, livestock, agriculture and traditions that celebrate Colorado's Western roots.
Greeley Stampede
Rodeos, concerts, carnival attractions, parades, food and family activities in a long-running Northern Colorado celebration.
Official website →Colorado State Fair & Rodeo
Colorado's statewide fair brings together agriculture, livestock, carnival rides, concerts, exhibits, food and rodeo.
Official website →🎵 Music & Arts
Annual gatherings built around live music, artists and Colorado's creative communities.
Telluride Bluegrass Festival
A landmark annual music festival that brings performers and festivalgoers to Telluride each June.
Official website →MeadowGrass Music Festival
An annual Pikes Peak-region music festival held over Memorial Day weekend with live performances and a community-focused atmosphere.
Official website →Crested Butte Arts Festival
A long-running juried fine-art festival on Elk Avenue supporting artists and arts programs in the Gunnison Valley.
Official website →🌶️ Food & Drink
Colorado flavors, agriculture and craft traditions take center stage at these recurring festivals.
Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival
A downtown celebration of Pueblo's agricultural heritage with chile roasting, local food, vendors, entertainment and competitions.
Official website →Great American Beer Festival
A major annual craft-beverage festival and competition presented by the Brewers Association.
Official website →Taste of Pikes Peak
An annual food-and-drink event highlighting chefs, restaurants, breweries and flavors from the Pikes Peak region.
Event information →❄️ Winter & Mountain Traditions
Distinctly Colorado celebrations where snow, mountains and local traditions are part of the experience.
Steamboat Winter Carnival
A century-old winter tradition celebrating Steamboat's Western heritage and winter-sports culture with unusual street events and festivities.
Official event information →Cripple Creek Ice Festival
A recurring winter celebration known for elaborate ice sculptures and a mountain-town festival atmosphere.
Event information →Emma Crawford Coffin Races & Festival
One of the Pikes Peak region's most unusual annual traditions, combining costumed teams, racing coffins and community celebration.
Event information →🎈 Community & Colorado Traditions
Signature celebrations that have become part of the identity of their Colorado communities.
Elk Fest
A free annual celebration of the elk rut with wildlife education, exhibits, entertainment, vendors and the mountain setting of Estes Park.
Official event information →Labor Day Lift Off
A signature Colorado Springs tradition featuring hot-air balloons and a colorful holiday-weekend celebration.
Event information →Territory Days
A long-running street festival with entertainment, vendors and activities celebrating the historic Old Colorado City community.
Event information →📅 Local Annual Event Resources
Want a deeper look at what's celebrated in a particular Colorado community? These local visitor organizations maintain their own event guides. MKT Colorado links directly to them so you can find current dates, schedules and additional local traditions.
Visit Longmont
Annual arts, culture, food, agriculture, music, craft beverage and community events in Longmont and the surrounding area.
Explore Longmont annual events →Visit Boulder
A month-by-month guide to recurring Boulder festivals, races, markets, arts events and community traditions.
Explore Boulder annual events →Visit Estes Park
A year-round guide to signature Estes Park traditions including rodeo, wildlife, cultural and seasonal celebrations.
Explore Estes Park events →Visit Fort Collins
Annual and recurring Fort Collins events, festivals, art walks, food events and seasonal community celebrations.
Explore Fort Collins annual events →Visit Colorado Springs
A large seasonal guide covering annual festivals, community celebrations, races, arts, food and regional traditions.
Explore Colorado Springs annual events →Steamboat Chamber
Signature annual Steamboat Springs events, including long-running Western, winter, sports and community traditions.
Explore Steamboat annual events →Visit Durango
Annual Durango events organized by season, from winter traditions to river, arts and summer celebrations.
Explore Durango annual events →Visit Telluride
A dedicated guide to Telluride's celebrated music, film, arts, culinary, athletic and cultural festivals.
Explore Telluride festivals →Visit Denver
Denver festival resources covering cultural celebrations and major recurring events throughout the year.
Explore Denver festivals →Visit Grand Junction
A year-round event resource featuring Western Colorado festivals, markets, fairs, performances and community celebrations.
Explore Grand Junction events →Know an Annual Colorado Tradition?
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