Save the date for these upcoming Estes Park events and start planning your vacation today!
Note: Some events may be canceled, postponed, or held with restrictions in place due to COVID-19. Please refer to the event website for updated information.
January
Estes Park Winter Festival
Where: Estes Park Events Center
Enjoy the best of the winter season at the Estes Park Winter Festival. Partake in a chili cook-off, drink local brews, live entertainment, plus fun activities for the kids.
February
Wine and Chocolate Festival
Where: Estes Park Events Center
Enjoy chocolates and wine from local wineries at the Estes Park Wine and Chocolate Festival.
March
Whiskey Warm-Up
Where: George Hix Riverside Plaza
The Estes Park Whiskey Warm-Up event is a great way to discover your favorite whiskey from Colorado distilleries and learn about the whiskey-making process. Plus, attendees will be able to browse local cigar shops, retail vendors, and live music.
April
Bigfoot Days
Where: Bond Park
Learn more about elusive Bigfoot at Estes Park’s Bigfoot Days. The Bigfoot BBQ Dinner is on April 14th and the free festival is on April 15th. The event features activities such as an indoor mobile climbing wall, axe throwing, and educational talks about the lore of Bigfoot.
May
Estes Park Duck Race Festival
Where: Fall River at Nicky’s Resort
Watch as thousands of ducks pour into the Fall River for this annual Estes Park event. Adopt a rubber duck for $20 and enter it into the Estes Park Duck Race for a chance to win one of the hundreds of prizes!
Memorial Day Celebration
Where: throughout downtown Estes Park
Every Memorial Day weekend, Estes Park puts on a weekend-long celebration to kick off the summer season! With a plethora of events such as the Annual Art Market, you’ll want to make sure you here for this event!
June
Jazz Fest
Where: Performance Park
As one of Colorado’s premier jazz festivals, Jazz Fest weekend is a great way to experience the sound of jazz, enjoy local foods, and beverages.
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
Where: Downtown Estes Park at Bond Park
Celebrate the summer solstice at the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival. Discover Scandinavian culture and traditions with dancing, beer garden, art exhibits, and family activities.
Estes Park Wool Market & Fiber Festival
Where: Estes Park Events Complex
The Estes Park Wool Market & Fiber Festival is a great chance to get your hands on fuzzy animals and some of the finest wool and fiber products around. Plus, there are fun activities for the kids and plenty of shopping for mom and dad.
July
4th of July Celebration
Where: Estes Park Fairgrounds
Enjoy fireworks over the Rockies for a one-of-a-kind 4th of July experience. Kick off the evening with a performance at the Big Bang Concert.
Rooftop Rodeo
Where: Estes Park
The annual Rooftop Rodeo is a week-long event filled with parades, rodeo performances, behind-the-scenes tours, and so much more!
August
Estes Park Wine Festival
Where: Bond Park on Macgregor Ave.
Sample Colorado produced wine, cider, and mead in the heart of downtown! Tickets range from $25 – $75.
September
Rails in the Rockies
Where: Estes Park Events Complex
Bring the entire family for Rails in the Rockies. Kids (and adults) will enjoy seeing trains from the steam age to the modern-day at Colorado’s premier model train show.
Estes Park Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show
Where: Bond Park
Shop local artists and crafters at the Estes Park Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show. Available handmade products include jewelry, pottery, clothing, paintings, and more!
Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival
Where: Estes Park Fairgrounds and Event Center
Did you know Estes Park is known as the Celtic capital of North America? Estes Park hosts the annual Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival. See jousting, Celtic folk concerts, Irish & Highland dancing, and a festival parade.
Autumn Gold Festival
Where: Bond Park
Celebrating its 26th year, the Autumn Gold Festival is a favorite Estes Park event! Enjoy the beautiful fall weather and changing of the leaves with a weekend full of food and drinks, the Classic car show, and fun activities for the kids.
October
Elk Fest
Where: Estes Park Event Complex
As one of Estes Park’s most popular festivals, Elk Fest is a favorite amongst locals and tourists alike. Sample local foods & beverages, shop elk-themed goods, and bugle like an elk – all at this annual event.
Pumpkin & Pilsners
Where: Bond Park
Sample the taste of fall at the Pumpkin & Pilsners festival. Pick your pumpkins all while listening to live music and sampling local craft brews.
Rocky Mountain Craft Spirits Festival
Where: Estes Park Events Complex
Sip and savor libations from various distillers (both local and regional) at the Rocky Mountain Craft Spirits Festival. Admission includes a souvenir tasting glass, live music, and free tastings.
November
Catch the Glow Christmas Parade and Celebration
Where: Downtown Estes Park
Ring in the start of the Christmas season the day after Thanksgiving with a visit from Santa Claus listen to carolers, watch the Christmas parade, and so much more in downtown Estes Park.
Estes Park Holiday Wine Festival
Where: Estes Park Event Complex
Make a weekend of it with the Catch the glow parade and the Estes Park Holiday Wine Festival. Sip from over 100 Colorado wines and shop arts and craft vendors for your loved ones.
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