EVENTS THIS SEASON

DECEMBER

Vail Snow Days

Vail, CO • December TBD

This free concert series in Ford Park is sure to have you jamming out to great music. Various performances and artists come together to put on incredible live music for the community. Check online to see dates and artist announcements.

uncovercolorado.com

The Polar Express Train Ride

Durango, CO • December 2021

Recreate the magical story of a child’s Christmas Eve at the Polar Express Train Ride! The excursion is full of enchanted holiday surprises, all with a beautiful snowy backdrop

durangotrain.com

Dillon Ice Castles

Dillon, CO • December 2021

Visit one of Colorado’s most recognized familyfun winter activities, and explore the Dillon Ice Castles. The event is open Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout the winter months at differing time slots. Purchase tickets to this frozen wonderland in advance.

icecastles.com

Colorado Springs Holiday Festival Show

Colorado Springs, CO • December 3-5, 2021

This event has everything you need to get ready for the holiday season. With over 150 exhibitors, the festival will provide shoppers with one-of-akind gifts. Make sure to get there early to check out the wide variety of thoughtful gifts, gourmet eats and tasty beverages for sale.

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Telluride Fire Festival

Telluride, CO • December 3-5, 2021

The Telluride Fire Festival, inspired by Burning Man, truly brings together fire and ice during the winter season. Celebrate community, fire and art in the mountains, and watch inspired artists and their dynamic visual fire performances. Visit their website for COVID-19.

telluridefirefestival.org

Lighting of Breckenridge & Race of the Santas

Breckenridge, CO • December 4, 2021

Watch as the streets of downtown Breckenridge light up like a Christmas tree to kick off the holiday season — all while a parade of Santa Clauses crowds the street. The lighting of Breckenridge & Race of the Santas will be sure to put you in the holiday spirit! Times will be posted once the event draws near.

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Ugly Sweater 5K

Longmont, CO • December 4, 2021

Grab your ugliest holiday sweater and head over to Left Hand Brewing Company. Participate in the fun-run or enjoy the live music, local vendors and food trucks.

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Powabunga Music Festival

Vail, CO • December 9-12, 2021

Experience an epic mountain music festival weekend at Ford Park. Featured artists include Rufus De Sol, Bob Mosses, Vintage Culture and others. Doors open at 4 p.m. on both festival nights, so make sure to get there early. Continue to check their site for future artist line-up releases and planned activities for the highly anticipated return of Powabunga.

powabungafestival.com

Annual Ullr Fest

Breckenridge, CO • December 9-17, 2021

Ullr Fest offers 10 full days dedicated to all fun-loving activities involving snow. What better way to get into the holiday spirit? The festival celebrates the Norwegian god of snow, with traditions such as the Ullr Ball, the Ullr Bonfire, the Ullr Parade, Snow Sculpting, Ullr King and Queen, the Ullympics and the Ullr Dating Game. Check out the long list of activities occurring during the festival online!

colorado.com

JANUARY

The MusicFest Steamboat Springs

Steamboat Springs, CO • January 5-12, 2022

The perfect getaway filled with music, relaxation and the beautiful champagne powder of Steamboat Springs lies just at your fingertips with a trip to MusicFest. MusicFest Steamboat Springs has a venue for everyone, with over 200 hours of live performances. Grab your ticket before the event sells out!

themusicfest.com

Denver International Sportsmen’s Expo

Denver, CO • January 6-9, 2022

Outdoor enthusiasts, come one come all to the Colorado Convention Center! Denver’s International Sportsmen's Expo spotlights hunting, fishing, fly-fishing, camping, off-roading and watersports — all of the outdoor activities that make Colorado the best place to get outside.

sportsexpos.com

Wintersköl

Aspen, CO • January 13-16, 2022

Toast to Aspen’s majestic winter with this festival dedicated to the town’s unique lifestyle. The four-day fest features on-mountain activities, film screenings, a winterfest, broomball, fat-biking competitions and other celebratory events.

aspenchamber.org

Colorado Indian Market and Southwest Art Fest

Colorado Springs, CO • January 14-16, 2022

Be immersed in this colorful celebration of Native American, Southwestern and Western arts. The event features 150 top-quality, juried artists and craftsmen alongside tribal dances and other interactive special attractions.

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Ouray Ice Festival

Ouray, CO • January 20-23, 2022

Ice climber pros, novices and fans alike can experience the nail-biting competition of the Ouray Ice Festival. The three-day festival includes qualifying rounds, finals and speed rounds along with an educational experience for all ice climbing enthusiasts. More information regarding the festival to come.

ourayicepark.com

Denver Winter Brew Fest

Denver, CO • January 22, 2022

Get ready for tasty brews and good company. The Denver Winter Brew Fest will feature over 45 alcoholic vendors with an admission ticket offering unlimited samples.

brewfestevents.com

Snowdown Durango

Durango, CO • January 26-30, 2022

This jam-packed event has everything you could ever ask for. Snowdown Durango showcases more than 100 events packed into this five-day event — everything from the annual Parade of Lights down Main Avenue and adults-only fashion shows to winter sporting contests and beer dunks are on the agenda.

durango.com

FEBRUARY

Six Pack Series Winter 4-mile and 5K

Westminster, CO • February 5, 2022

This running series is designed for rookies and seasoned runners alike to improve on their previous times. With six events to choose from, there’s no reason you shouldn’t race!

sixpackseries.com

NBS Black Ski Summit 2022

Snowmass, CO • February 5-12, 2022

This is a historical summit, because it marks a return to the slopes after the pandemic; it is also the 50th Anniversary of the NBS (National Brotherhood of Skiers). Join and celebrate this amazing event that brings over 1,500 people of color together on the mountain.

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Rocky Mountain Ski Fest

Beaver Creek, CO • February 8-9, 2022

The Rocky Mountain Ski Fest includes an exclusive concert with headliner Old Dominion and an on-mountain activity, all raising awareness and funds for pediatric cancer. Learn more and reserve tickets online!

rockymtnskifest.com

Steamboat Winter Carnival

Steamboat Springs, CO • February 9-13, 2022

Say goodbye to your cabin-fever during late winter months and take part in the Steamboat Winter Carnival. The event highlights outdoor activities for local youth to participate in, as well as traditional experiences around town, such as the soda pop slalom, snow sculptures and the recognition of Winter Carnival Royalty and Grand Marshals.

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Banff Mountain Film Festival

Breckenridge, CO • February 25-26, 2022

Explore the world of mountain sports and make your way to the Banff Mountain Film Festival. Watch the most inspiring and thought-provoking action, environmental and adventure mountain films. The event goes from 6 p.m. — 10 p.m. both days, with proceeds supporting BOEC’s programs for adaptive recreation and outdoor education.

boec.org

WinterWonderGrass Festival

Steamboat Springs, CO • February 25-27, 2022

Gather together with friends and family to join this community event. This year, listen and dance to headliner Trampled by Turtles while enjoying beer tastings, food trucks and coffee bars. Reserve your tickets and plan your trip before it sells out!

winterwondergrass.com

MARCH

Leadville Ski Joring

Leadville, CO • March 3-5, 2022

This thrilling event consists of horses and riders racing, with the horse pulling a skier who’s holding onto a rope. Watch and laugh at this ridiculously fun downtown Leadville event!

leadvilletwinlakes.com

Monte Vista Crane Festival

Monte Vista, Colorado • March 11-13, 2022

Be an upstanding member of your community and attend this town art and beautification project. Monte Vista Crane Festival encourages members of the community to decorate their crane statue, which will ultimately be displayed throughout town.

mvcranefest.org

Frozen Dead Guys Day

Nederland, CO • March 13, 2022

Celebrate a frozen dead guy. No literally, this festival is dedicated to Grandpa Bredo, a cryogenic frozen corpse. The offbeat festival has icy events including coffin racing, polar plunging, frozen t-shirt contests, frozen turkey bowling and more.

frozendeadguydays.org

Body Mind Spirit Celebration

Denver, CO • March 18-20, 2022

Holistic living lovers, this event was made for you! Come to Denver this March and explore the event’s incredible selection of the nation's finest psychics and mediums, the best in alternative health, wellness tools, products and resources. Check back online for event updates.

bmse.net

Spring Taste of Vail

Vail, CO • March 30-April 2, 2022

Kick April off right at a high-quality food festival. The four-day event hosts over 5,000 people as they eat and drink their way through Vail’s finest restaurants and wineries. Enjoy the view or visit a seminar. Don’t forget the lamb sauce! The American Lamb Cook-Off also lets you sample lamb dishes from the kitchens of the finest chefs around.

tasteofvail.com

APRIL

5Point Adventure Film Festival

Carbondale, CO • April 2022

Spend five days at the 5Point Adventure Film Festival as you watch some impactful stories on the big screen that teaches us about the boundaries that we have often pushed through to transform ourselves and the world around us. Come celebrate the outdoors and ourselves by hearing the stories the filmmakers will tell.

5pointfilm.org

Spring Back to Vail

Vail, CO • April 2022

Celebrate all of the activities living in Rocky Mountain has to offer with the Spring Back to Vail festival! With various activities ranging from a free live concert to the famous World Pond Skimming Championships, there is no reason not to stop by.

springbacktovail.com

NASTAR National Championships

Snowmass, CO • April 4-9, 2022

The NASTAR National Championships return to Snowmass for the first time since 2015. Watch recreational ski racers compete for their title.

gosnowmass.com

Run the Ranch

Loveland, CO • April 15 + 17, 2022

For the third year running and benefiting the Heart J organization, the Run the Ranch event is back. Between options to run a 5K or a 12-hour race, there’s something for all runners, beginner or pro!

sweetheartcityracing.com

Durango Bluegrass Meltdown

Durango, CO • April 22-24, 2022

Hang loose over a few nights of bluegrass music that will surely make you do a jig. Share your music or listen to other musicians play in concert settings for all to hear. Multiple venues will be open to host all the talent that is sure to come.

durangomeltdown.com

Spring Craft and Gift Show

Colorado Springs, CO • April 30, 2022

This family-friendly event is chock-full of 100+ local vendors of fine crafts and gifts. It will feature food trucks, a silent auction and live music, as well. Be sure to grab tickets when they go on sale in early 2022!

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MAY

Brews & Cruise Festival

Palisade, CO • May 2022

Make your way down “Brew Way” in downtown Palisade as you drink craft beer and enjoy local appetizers from participating restaurants. Live music is planned, and friends are to be made at this cute festival. Check online for firm dates on the much-anticipated return of the Brews & Cruise Festival.

palisadebrewscruise.com

An Evening with Elizabeth Gilbert

Denver, CO • May 4, 2022

Two years after this event was postponed by the pandemic in 2020, renowned author and speaker Elizabth Gilbert is coming to the Paramount Theatre in Denver for a keynote speach and Q&A session.

elizabethgilbert.com

Colorado Chocolate Festival

Denver, CO • May 6-7, 2022

Step into a two-day chocolate paradise at Colorado Chocolate Festival in Denver. Indulge in a wine-tasting paired with different chocolate samples. Participate in activities for the whole family, and watch the Chocolatier Championships. Tickets are available for purchase online.

cochocolatefests.com

Fruita Fat Tire Festival

Fruita, CO • May 6-8, 2022

A fun and fat-tired weekend awaits at the Fruita Fat Tire Festival! Enjoy this bike expo along with live music in Downtown Fruita, food and beer vendors, guided rides and much more.

fruitafattirefestival.com

Mountainfilm

Telluride, CO • May 26-30, 2022

Be a part of an awe-inspiring documentary film festival. Mountainfilm showcases nonfiction stories about environmental, cultural, climbing, political and social justice issues. Listen to a riveting interactive talk or a free community event. Donate to support the festival online!

mountainfilm.org

Meadowgrass Music Festival

Colorado Springs, CO • May 27-29, 2022

Enjoy local music acts at this music festival. Meadowgrass Music Festival works to promote budding musicians from around Colorado and give them a platform to perform their original musical acts. Make sure to purchase your tickets online when they become available!

rockymountainhighway.org

Colorado Medieval Festival

Loveland, CO • May 29-31, 2022

Have you ever wanted to dress up in a suit of armor? Drink some mead in a medieval tavern? Then, the Colorado Medieval Festival is the place to be! Check back for updates on how to purchase your tickets online.

coloradocastle.com