Rocky Mountain Resorts Blog

After a year of canceled events in our mountain community, the annual Elk-Fest makes a much-anticipated return. Keep reading for tips on getting ready for Elktober in Estes Park this year! The two-day event will be held in Bond Park on October 2nd and 3rd and will focus on celebrating the annual elk rut or mating season, which generally peaks around this time. There will be plenty of activities, food,...

While things aren’t completely back to “normal,” we are hopeful for what this year has in store! Several Estes Park events are still planned for the upcoming year and are our top reasons to visit Estes Park in 2021! Visit during National Park Week When: April 17th – 25th, 2021 Where: Rocky Mountain National Park For an entire week in April, the National Park Foundation offers free entrance to its...

Save the date for these upcoming summer events in Estes Park and start planning your vacation today!   Art Market of Estes Park May 25th – 27th Kick summer off over Memorial Day weekend with the 20th annual Art Market of Estes Park. See a wide variety of fine arts and crafts from local Colorado artists. From paintings, ceramics, stained glass, and photography, there is sure to be something you...

Every year in the fall, the delightfully haunting bugle of an elk can be heard throughout the Rockies and in the town of Estes Park. Elktober, otherwise known as the month of October, kicks off with the celebration of the season at the Estes Park Elk Fest. Visitors can enjoy live music, elk seminars, a beer garden, food, and a self-guided elk-viewing tour. Related: What is the elk rut? As the...

With cooler days upon us, fall in Estes Park is a great time to visit. With bugling elk and colorful fall foliage sprinkling the mountain slopes of the Rockies, it’s no wonder that even after the summer has passed people still find their way up to Estes Park. And there certainly is no shortage of festivals and activities that take place in the fall, so be sure to plan your...

As the quintessential mountain town, Estes Park is the ideal place to commemorate our nation’s birthday and when staying with Rocky Mountain Resorts you are conveniently located near all of the action! So, celebrate Fourth of July in Estes Park with our guide to all of the festivities in town. Coolest Car Show On July 4th head out to the Coolest Car Show at the Estes Park Events Complex. See...

There’s a crisp breeze in the air that signals that the most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us and we can think of no better place to enjoy the holiday season than in the Rockies. Celebrate the holiday season in Estes Park with these fun events and festive things to do! Events Catch the Glow Christmas Parade & Celebration November 24, 2017 Get in the holiday spirit...

Fall into great flavors with the craft brews of Estes Park this fall! Though any time is a good time to come sip our local beers, there’s something special about pairing these brews with our stunning fall hues. If you’re looking for an additional reason to visit Estes Park in the fall, our beer festivals might just seal the deal. Pumpkins & Pilsners Festival October 7, 2017 It seems like...

Fall is a special time in Estes Park with cooler temperatures, gorgeous fall foliage, and the distant bugles of bull (male) elk! The elk rut in Estes Park is mainly recognized by the sound the elks make. The bugling, a bellow with a grunt or a high-pitched call at the end, is used by the bulls to attract cows, or female elk, into their harem or to warn other bulls...

Though it feels like winter might not want to quit around here in Colorado, we can’t help but get excited about the wonderful lineup of summer activities happening near Rocky Mountain National Park! Plan your Estes Park vacation around these fun summer events – many with free entry! June Jazz Fest Weekend, June 3 – 4 The mountains are alive with the sound of music in early June at the...