Fairs & Festivals

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Celebrating the richness of cultures, nationalities, and traditions in Colorado. God Bless!

January
Jan. 6-21, 2018
National Western Stock Show
See rodeos, horse and performing dog shows, demonstrations, animals, a petting farm, and an educational activity pavilion for kids.
nationalwestern.com

Jan. 13, 2018
Lafayette Quaker Oatmeal Festival
Focus on a healthy lifestyle with an oatmeal breakfast, health fair, 5K walk/run, and blood drive.
lafayettecolorado.com

Jan. 22-29, 2018
International Show Sculpture Festival
See giant blocks of snow that are sculpted into larger-than-life scenes and shapes by international artists.
gobreck.com

February
Feb. 7-11, 2018
Winter Carnival, Steamboat
This carnival includes a parade, snow sports, tubing party, and fireworks.
steamboat-chamber.com

Feb. 8-11, 2018
High Plains Show Goose Festival
See lots (and lots) of birds plus other wildlife and learn more about the historical heritage of southeastern Colorado.
highplainssnowgoose.com

March
March 9-11, 2018
Monte Vista Crane Festival
Observe sandhill cranes as they stop in the San Luis Valley on their annual trek from south to north.
mvcranefest.org

March 23-25, 2018
Denver March Powwow
Learn about Native American heritage through a variety of performances and demonstrations.
denvermarchpowwow.org

April
April 8, 2018
Arvada Kite Festival
Enjoy the artistry of kite flying with friendly competitions, musical entertainment, and activities.
arvada.org

May
May 19, 2018
Thorntonfest
Hear a battle of the bands, run in a 5K, and visit exhibitors and vendors.
cityofthorton.net

May 26-28, 2018
Boulder Creek Festival
Participate in three days of activities to kick off summer with music, a carnival, vendors, and the famous rubber duck race down the creek.
bceproductions.com

June
June 2-3, 2018
Capitol Hill People's Fair
Enjoy live music, food, arts and crafts, and family-friendly activities.
peoplesfair.com

June 2-3, 2018
Denver Chalk Art Festival
See artists from all over the world create works of art from chalk, on the streets of Larimer Square.
larimerarts.org

Date TBD
City Park Ice Cream Social
Attend an old fashioned event with ice cream, a concert, jugglers, and historical entertainment.
cityparkalliance.org

June 9-July 29, 2018
Weekends Only
Colorado Renaissance Festival
Go back in time with shows, jousting, costumes, and vendors selling food, art, and crafts.
coloradorenaissance.com

June 15-17, 2018
Greek Festival
Learn about Greek culture through live music and dance that you can participate in, plus food vendors and carnival games for kids.
thegreekfestival.com

June 16-18, 2018
Dragon Boat Festival
Learn about Colorado's Asian Pacific American culture through dragon boat races, performances, and vendors.
cdbf.org

June 23-24, 2018
Cherry Blossom Festival
Celebrate Asian Culture with music, dance, food and demonstrations.
cherryblossomdenver.org

July
July 6-8, 2018
Cherry Creek Arts Festival
Stroll the streets of Cherry Creek North viewing and shopping the art of artists from all over the country.
cherryarts.org

July 13-15, 2018
Colorado Black Arts Festival
Celebrate African American culture through music, art, and vendors.
colbaf.org

July 13-15-, 2018
Colorado Irish Festival
Celebrate all that is Irish including food, dance, and music.
coloradoirishfestival.com

July 13-15, 2018
Denver County Fair
Enjoy a county fair with an urban touch.
denvercountyfair.org

July 26-28, 2018
Arapahoe County Fair
See a rodeo, demolition derby, carnival, concerts, and lots of food.
arapahoecountyfair.com

August
August 1-5, 2018
Adams County Fair
Hear music, see livestock, and enjoy activities for kids.
adamscountyfair.com

Aug. 3-5, 2018
Colorado Scottish Festival
Participate in and observe traditional Scottish games, hear music, and try traditional foods.
scottishgames.org

Aug. 3-12-, 2018
Boulder County Fair
See exhibitors, musical entertainment, demonstrations, and vendors.
bouldercountyfair.org

Aug. 10-19, 2018
Western Welcome Week
Celebrate the Littleton area with parades, an arts and crafts fair, and concessions.
westernwelcomeweek.com

Aug. 17-18, 2018
Palisade Peach Festival
Explore everything peachy from eating them to learning how to cook them.
palisadepeachfest.com

Aug. 24-Sept. 3, 2018
Colorado State Fair
Enjoy rodeo, animals, food, and music at the state's big fair.
coloradostatefair.com

Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2018
A Taste of Colorado
Hear performances by national acts while sampling food from local restaurants, plus carnival rides, the KidzStage, and the KidZone.
atasteofcolorado.com

September
Sept. 1-3, 2018
Boulder Creek Hometown Festival
Close out summer with live music, a family fun and fitness 5k, a chili cook-off, and zucchini race.
bceproductions.com

Sept. 8-9, 2018
Festival Italiano
See traditional Italian flag-throwers, play bocce ball, and let kids stomp on grapes.
belmarcolorado.com

October
Oct. 12-14, 2018
Annual Pumpkin Festival
Choose the perfect pumpkin and see pumpkin carving demonstrations.
botanicalgardens.org

Oct. 31-Nov. 11, 2018
Denver Film Festival
See new movies, hear from movie-makers, and meet some of the stars.
denverfilm.org

Nov. 2-10, 2018
Denver Arts Week
Get to know Denver's arts scene from museums to theater.
denver.org

Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2018
Parade of Lights
Wonder at ornate floats, marching bands, and spectacular features all lit up for the holiday season.
denverparadeoflights.com