2020 Calendar of Events & Festivals / COME TO LIFE ESTES PARK ROOFTOP RODEO JULY 6–11 There’s non-stop, rip-roarin’ cowboy action in store for rodeo fans at Estes Park’s annual Rooftop Rodeo. It has been recognized as the best small rodeo in the nation. visitestespark. com/events-calendar/special-events/ rooftop-rodeo GRAND JUNCTION OFF-ROAD MOUNTAIN BIKE ENDURANCE EVENT AND DOWNTOWN MUSIC FESTIVAL MAY 29–31 Race through the world-fa-SCULPTURE IN THE PARK AUG. 7–9 Join us FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL SEPT. 19–20 For over 40 years, the Fine mous Lunch Loops trail system and finish in downtown Grand Junction for three days of festivities including live music, a bike expo, food trucks and craft beer. 970-245-9697, bit.ly/gjmusicfest Take a ride through western Colorado’s scenic byways followed by a concert at Las Colonias Amphitheater, Grand Junction’s premier outdoor venue. bit.ly/gjbiker for the 37th annual largest juried sculp-ture show and sale in the U.S. at Benson Sculpture Garden. The event brings art-ists and art lovers from around the globe together to inspire. 970-663-2940, sculptureinthepark.org PAGOSA SPRINGS PINTS AND POOLS CRAFT BEER FEST AT THE SPRINGS RESORT APRIL 25 A unique craft beer festial where you can soak in 23 hot springs pools and taste more than 50 beers from Colorado and New Mexico breweries. 970-264-4168, 800-918-3785, pagosahotsprings.com The inaugural Pagosa Wine Festival with over 20 wineries represented will be held on the banks of the San Juan River in beautiful downtown Pagosa. distilledescapes.com one-of-a-kind festival grants attendees access to over 30 geothermal hot spring pools at three separate properties within walking distance. visitpagosasprings. com Arts Guild of the Rockies has sponsored the Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, a juried show providing outstanding artists with a venue to showcase their work. 970-699-1509, fineartsguild.org GRAND VALLEY BIKER RALLY JULY 10–11 125TH ANNUAL CORN ROAST FESTIVAL AUG. 21–22 125th annual celebration of corn in Loveland at Fairgrounds Park. Parade and 7,000 ears of roasted corn, live music, entertainment, corn-shucking and cornhole contests. Fun for kids! 970-744-4792, loveland.org PAGOSA WINE FESTIVAL MAY 15–16 ROCKY MOUNTAIN CRAFT SPIRITS FESTIVAL OCT. 24 The Rocky Mountain region is home to a booming craft spirits industry. Distillers and consumers of fine spirits are invited to celebrate this craft at a tasting festival. visitestespark. com/events-calendar/special-events/ rocky-mountain-craft-spirits-festival GRAND JUNCTION WINE WEEK SEPT. 13–20 Discover, experience LYONS LYONS OUTDOOR GAMES MAY 30 Lyons is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. The Lyons Outdoor Games features a kids’ zone, trail running, biking, dock dogs, yoga, 50-plus craft breweries and on-site camping. 303-823-8250, lyonscolorado.com/outdoorgames HOT SPRINGS FEST OCT. 23–25 This and taste all things wine during the ever-popular Wine Week in Grand Junction. Reserve early if you plan to attend Winefest on Saturday. bit.ly/ gjwineweek CATCH THE GLOW PARADE AND CELEBRATION NOV. 27 Celebrate DOWNTOWN ART FESTIVAL AND OPEN STUDIOS TOUR OCT. 2–10 Tour studios while you meet and learn from the makers themselves. Explore downtown Grand Junction’s Art on the Corner featuring 100 sculptures with new art unveiled at the festival. bit.ly/gjart the holidays in festive, fun Estes Park! Enjoy visits with Santa, pony rides and carolers downtown. The parade features floats, music and thousands of twinkling lights. visitestespark. com/events-calendar/winter-events/ christmas-parade-and-celebrations LYONS HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS DEC. 5 Revel in the old-style community spirit that makes Lyons a magical place during the holidays. The Holiday Parade of Lights festivities kick off on Main St., followed by a great fireworks show! 303-823-8250, lyonscolorado.com/ paradeoflights PALISADE PALISADE BREWS & SHOES FESTIVAL MAY 9 Enjoy beer tastings from Colorado breweries, hard cider, live bands, great food vendors, unique products, arts and crafts and cornhole. Half marathon, 10K and 5K. 970-464-7458, palisadebrewscruise.com The annual Palisade Peach Festival on Aug. 14–15, 2020. Peach pies, peach cobblers, peach ice cream, peach drinks, peach cuisine, peach jams, peach salsas and peachy music. 970-464-7458, palisadepeachfest.com GRAND LAKE THE GRAND LAKE POND HOCKEY CLASSIC FEB. 8–9 3rd annual pond hockey tournament on Colorado’s largest natural lake. Adults tourney on Saturday and youth tourney on Sunday. 970-627-3402, grandlakechamber. com FRUITA FRUITA FAT TIRE FESTIVAL MAY 1–3 Ride miles of pristine mountain bike trails and meet friends from around the world in western Colorado. VIP party, live bands and a top cycling expo in the USA. 970-585-3663, fruitafattirefestival.com MACK COUNTRY JAM USA MUSIC FESTIVAL JUNE 18–21 Thirty-plus of the big-gest names in country music play on three stages, surrounded by western Colorado’s awe-inspiring red rock can-yons. Epic on-site camping is an event in itself! 855-821-9210, bit.ly/gjcountry PALISADE PEACH FESTIVAL AUG. 14–15 MIKE THE HEADLESS CHICKEN FESTIVAL MAY 29–30 Celebrate the amazing story of one chicken’s will to live in this annual event. Includes a 5k run, disc golf tournament, live music, delicious food, booths and more! 970-858-3663, miketheheadlesschicken.org/ mike ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL JUNE 14–15, JULY 11–12, AUG. 8–9 Cruise through this beautiful outdoor show full of arti-sans selling hand-crafted goods. 970-627-3402, gograndlake.com/event/ june-arts-and-crafts-show Lake for a holiday experience right out of a Hallmark movie! Tree lighting, cocoa, light displays, decorated win-dows and New Year’s Eve fireworks. 970-627-3402, grandlakechamber.com PALISADE OLDE FASHIONED CHRISTMAS AND GINGERBREAD CONTEST DEC. 5 Holiday spirit abounds at our MANITOU SPRINGS 2020 MANITOU SPRINGS COLORADO WINE FESTIVAL JUNE 6 Sample and pur-chase wine from 35-plus Colorado win-eries, delicious food, live music and gift vendors at the base of Pikes Peak. Stay near the festival in our charming and walkable downtown. 719-685-5089, 800-642-2567, manitousprings.org FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS NOV. 27 Join Grand Olde Fashioned Christmas celebration: breakfast with Santa, gingerbread con-test and showcase, Santa’s workshop and the Olde Town Market Place. Fun for all ages! 970-464-7458, 970-464-7458, palisadecoc.com FRUITA FALL FESTIVAL SEPT. 25–27 The Fruita Fall Festival began over 100 years ago as a celebration of the harvest for the farming community. The event has grown to include a carnival, crafts, food, music and more. 970-858-3894, fruitafallfestival.com of the most scenic races in the country, wind through the picturesque Colorado National Monument in your choice of marathon, half marathon or 12K run. 970-248-1469, bit.ly/gjrimrock PAONIA PAONIA CHERRY DAYS JULY 3–5 Paonia Cherry Days is the longest-standing community festival in Colorado, held in Paonia each year over the Fourth of July holiday. 970-527-4101, paoniacherrydays.com GREELEY GREELEY STAMPEDE JUNE 24–JULY 5 The Greeley Stampede is Colorado’s premier summer western celebration. Rodeo, concerts, carnival, shopping, food, Kids Korral, demolition derby, Western art show and more. 970-356-7787, greeleystampede.org EMMA CRAWFORD COFFIN RACES AND FESTIVAL OCT. 24 In its 25th year. Build RIM ROCK RUN NOV. 7 Awarded as one a coffin, dress up and participate in the races or enjoy the weekend celebrating the legend and lore of Emma Crawford in downtown Manitou Springs. 719-685-5089, emmacrawfordfestival.com PARACHUTE ROCKMAGEDDON JUNE 5–7 Come for a weekend of wild redneck fun! Featuring a movie drive-in night, ATV/UTV rally and barrel race, barbecue, trail rides, food, games and FUN! 970-665-1147, rockmageddon.com RUN, RAFT and RIDE Race! Held through-out town with a run through the town and mountains, a kayak race down the Colorado River, and end with a bike race for the final leg with a party await-ing you! 970-665-1147, runraftride. com GRANBY 3 LAKES ICE FISHING CONTEST JAN. 24–26 32nd annual 3 Lakes Ice Fishing Tournament. Vie for over $20,000 in cash and prizes at the best ice tour-ney in Colorado! Multiple adult and kids categories. Registration is $35–$60 970-887-2311, granbychamber.com/fish HOTCHKISS DELTA COUNTY FAIR AUG. 1–8 The 115th annual Delta County Fair is steeped history dating back to 1897. There is nothing quite like the community coming together to celebrate our rich agricultural heritage! 970-874-2108, deltacountyfair.com MAYBELL MAYBELL GREAT AMERICAN HORSE DRIVE MAY 9–10 Experience 600 ranch horses trotting through the town of Maybell. A truly authentic Western expe-rience! Don’t miss the Sand Wash Basin wild horses or the historic Browns Park area. 970-824-2335, visitmoffatcounty. com RUN. RAFT. RIDE. AUG. 15 Join us for a JULY 4TH PARADE AND WEEKLY FESTIVITIES JULY 2–4 Please join us for the best small-town parade in Colorado! Family bike parade, rodeo, color run and a cornhole tournament will also be part of our weekly lineup. 970-887-2311, granbychamber.com LONGMONT WINTER FOLK: MUSIC & PHOTOGRAPHY SHOWCASE FEB. 2–MARCH 1 A Twelve-day, 40-band music and pho-tography showcase! Join us at the beautiful St. Vrain luxury venue for all of the festivities from February 7–March 1 (Friday to Sunday for four consecutive weekends). visitlongmont.org MEEKER MEEKER SUMMER RODEO SERIES JUNE 4– AUG. 27 Family fun and rodeo action for all ages in Meeker every Thursday night, June 4 through August 27, except July 2. facebook.com/ meekersummerrodeoseries PUEBLO COLORADO STATE FAIR AUG. 28–SEPT. 7 Bring the family for 11 days and nights of Colorado’s biggest summer party! Enjoy concerts, rodeos, carnival, livestock, AG exhibits, fiesta, free attractions and fabulous fair food. 719-561-8484, 800-876-4567, coloradostatefair.com GRAND JUNCTION SOUTHWEST ARBOR FEST APRIL 25 Celebrate Arbor Day in Lincoln Park with the annual tree giveaway, mac ‘n cheese cook-off, Colorado craft beer tasting, live entertainment and tree edu-cation and activities. bit.ly/gjarbor MEEKER CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIP SHEEPDOG TRIALS SEPT. 8–13 Five LOVELAND LOVELAND SWEETHEART FESTIVAL— LOVE LOCKS AND LIGHTS FEB. 14–15 Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend in Loveland! Love locks, bands, brews, live entertainment and the arts head-line this free family-friendly festival in downtown Loveland. 970-667-3882, visitlovelandco.com/sweetheartfestival days of world-class sheepdog trialing competition. International art contest, artisan craft and food fair, and herding, flyball and agility demos. Jammin’ Lamb cook-off Saturday. 970-878-0111, meekersheepdog.com 26TH ANNUAL PUEBLO CHILE & FRIJOLES FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY BLACK HILLS ENERGY SEPT. 25–27 The award-win-JUNIOR COLLEGE WORLD SERIES BASEBALL (JUCO) MAY 23–30 Watch the Junior College World Series as the best teams in the nation compete for the title and a chance to be recruited by Major League Baseball scouts. 970-245-9166, bit.ly/gjjucobaseball ning Chile & Frijoles Festival is Colorado’s premier harvest celebration. Ten blocks of chile-inspired fun paying homage to our most loved crop, the Pueblo chile! 719-542-1704, festival. pueblochamber.org COLORADO.COM / 21
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