5Point Adventure Film Festival drew over 3,000 people to its 19th annual flagship festival in Carbondale. The 4-day flagship festival in late April showcases adventure films intertwined with art performances and eclectic events. More than 50 films screen; the festival includes panel discussions, spoken word and dance performances, book signings, family activities, and live art demonstrations. Partner pop-ups, great food, and live music are featured throughout the festival weekend. Screenings pack 800+ people per room. Contact info@5pointfilm.org for partnership inquiries.
Colorado's largest food and cultural festival with 50+ food vendors and live music stages.
County fair at Adams County Regional Park with concerts, carnival, and 4-H exhibits.
Weekly outdoor market in Cole Park with local produce, baked goods, and crafts from San Luis Valley growers.
Ranch rodeo, free live music, laser tag, livestock auction, and chuckwagon dinner.
Held in Arvada's Olde Town Square, this market runs Sundays June through September and draws farmers, local food makers, ready-to-eat vendors, and artisans. Expect Colorado produce, peaches, honey, breads, cheeses, pickled goods, tamales, fresh juices, houseplants, and handmade crafts like soaps and jewelry. A winter Saturday market runs in December.
Premier culinary event with celebrity chefs, tastings, wine seminars, and cooking demonstrations at Wagner Park.
Classical music concerts in the Benedict Music Tent; one of America's foremost summer music events.
Weekly farmers market at Galena & Hopkins Ave with local produce, flowers, prepared foods, and artisan crafts.
Literary festival with workshops, readings, and author discussions in Aspen's picturesque setting.
Beaver Creek's traditional summer kickoff, held each Memorial Day weekend at Beaver Creek Village. The festival features live blues music, craft brews from Colorado breweries, and a BBQ competition where local chefs compete. Attendees vote on the People's Choice winner. In addition to vendor booths throughout the village, there's a BBQ & Grill Expo at the Fountain Patio and demo stage showcasing techniques. Free admission to the plaza; food and beverages available for purchase.
Free outdoor music festival in Old Town with major acts across multiple stages.
Large weekly market at Boulder County Fairgrounds with 100+ vendors.
Holiday market with 50+ artists, organic produce, honey, wine, coffee, handmade crafts, and live music.
Live music, 200+ vendor booths, diverse food, and family-friendly activities along Central Park.
Premier farmers market on 13th Street with 150+ local vendors: produce, meats, cheese, flowers, and prepared foods.
Boulder International Film Festival brings films and filmmakers from around the world to Boulder each April for a four-day celebration of cinema. The festival consistently programs a wide variety of work from local, national, and international filmmakers, many of which have gone on to significant box-office success and Oscar nominations. Beyond screenings, BIFF hosts events featuring renowned chefs, filmmaker happy hours, opening night galas, and live music. The festival draws more than 25,000 film enthusiasts, media, and industry attendees annually.
Celebration of Colorado craft distilleries with tastings, seminars, and food pairings.
Weekly open-air market at Main Street Station with local produce, artisan foods, and crafts.
Held in Golden each late July, Buffalo Bill Days is a four-day Wild West celebration featuring parades, live music, games, and food vendors set against the dramatic backdrop of the Front Range foothills. The festival draws a mix of visitors and locals looking for small-town camaraderie with serious mountain scenery—walkable downtown streets and easy access to the nearby National Center for Atmospheric Research make it simple to shift between festival energy and quieter exploration. Craft vendors, food vendors, and performers all mix into a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
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Annual festival with live music, carnival, craft vendors, and the famous apple blossom parade.
Running since 1971, Carbondale Mountain Fair is a volunteer-run festival held the last full weekend of July in Sopris Park and downtown Carbondale. The 55th edition features 180+ artisans, more than 25 musicians and entertainers across multiple stages, and a wide range of programming — live music spans rock, folk, EDM, funk, jazz, and beyond. Built on values of collaboration, creativity, and inclusion, the fair draws an established, arts-forward crowd in a mountain-town setting.
Nationally acclaimed outdoor art festival with 200+ juried artists and live music.
Held in Cherry Creek North on Fillmore Plaza, Cherry Creek Holiday Market runs daily through Christmas Eve for the 7th annual season. Dozens of hand-picked vendors—rotating local makers and designers—sell gifts and goods alongside a Mistletoe Lounge for refreshments. Established holiday tradition with strong foot traffic and a mixed vendor roster.
Annual chile celebration with roasted peppers, chili cook-offs, jalapeño contest, and live music.
