Save the date for these upcoming Estes Park events and start planning your vacation today!
January
Estes Park Winter Festival
Date: January 18th & 19th, 2020
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
Date: February 8th, 2020
Where: Estes Park Events Center
Enjoy chocolates and wine from local wineries at the Estes Park Wine and Chocolate Festival.
Rails in the Rockies
Date: February 15th & 16th, 2020
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.
March
Whiskey Warm Up
Date: March 7th, 2020
Where: George Hix Riverside Plaza
The Estes Park Whiskey Warm Up event is a great way to discover you 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
Date: April 17th & 18th, 2020
Where: Bond Park
Learn more about elusive Bigfoot at Estes Park’s Bigfoot Days. Featuring an educational talk, Bigfoot-themed dinner and so much more.
May
Estes Park Duck Race Festival
Date: May 2, 2020
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 hundreds of prizes!
Roots on the Ridge
Date: May 16th, 2020
Where: Estes Park Events Complex
Plan a weekend getaway in Estes Park with the first-ever Roots on the Ridge. A daylong music and arts festival that highlights a variety of music genres including bluegrass, country, folk, and more.
Memorial Day Celebration
Date: May 23 – 25, 2020
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
Date: June 6 & 7, 2020
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
Date: June 26 – 28, 2020
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.
July
4th of July Celebration
Date: July 4th, 2020
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
Date: July 6 – 11, 2020
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
Date: August 8 & 9, 2020
Where: Bond Park on Macgregor Ave.
Sample Colorado produced wine, cider, and mead in the heart of downtown! Tickets range from $25 – $75.
September
Estes Park Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show
Date: September 5 – 7, 2020
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
Date: September 11 – 13, 2020
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
Date: September 26 & 27, 2020
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
Date: October 3 & 4, 2020
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
Date: October 10, 2020
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
Date: October 24, 2020
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
Fall Back Beer Festival
Date: November 1, 2020
Where: Estes Park Events Complex
Sample from over 100 beers from both local and regional breweries. This annual festival offers both the opportunity to not only taste but learn about the brewing process.
Catch the Glow Christmas Parade and Celebration
Date: November 27, 2020
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
Date: November 28th & 29th, 2020
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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