From vast prairie grasslands to majestic mountains, rushing rivers to desert landscapes: Colorado is unlike anywhere else. Add four distinct seasons, 300 days of annual sunshine plus 585 events each year and you'll understand its allure! The Centennial State celebrates everything from the outdoors to the outrageous, to the mild and the wild! Here's an example: National Western Stock Show, Colorado State Fair and Oktoberfest Denver. Scroll below and view more of the variety of culture, art, music and entertainment found at Colorado Festivals, Art Shows, Music Festivals and Craft Shows.
Frozen Dead Guys Days
March 27 - 29, 2026
frozendeadguydays.com
(818) 297-4127
Estes Park events Complex - Estes Park, CO
Frozen Dead Guy Days is a quirky winter festival held in Estes Park, Colorado, St Pats weekend, celebrating the legendary cryogenically frozen body of Bredo Morstoel. The event features live music, coffin races, a polar plunge, frozen-themed competitions, festival shopping and a lively, offbeat atmosphere. Originally hosted in Nederland, Colorado, the festival moved to Estes Park in 2023, continuing its tradition of fun, frost, and the bizarre!
2026 Spring Craft Fair
March 28, 2026
cherokeetrailhsptco.com
(720) 886-1900
Cherokee Trail High School - Aurora, CO
This vibrant community event will showcase a wide array of handcrafted goods, including crafts, home decor, jewelry, and clothing. Over 200+ exhibitors participate, providing a fantastic opportunity for attendees to purchase unique and handmade items. With food booths and a concessions stand available, guests can also enjoy a variety of delicious treats. The fair promises a day full of family-friendly fun and excitement. Admission is free to attend, and the event is designed to be accessible to everyone, including service animals. Not only does this fair offer a great shopping experience, but it also supports the local community.
Estes Art Market
May 23 - 25, 2026
fineartsguild.org
(970) 218-6005
Bond Park - Estes Park, CO
Art Market is a fine arts and crafts show that is held in Bond Park in downtown Estes Park over Memorial Day weekend. Kicking off the summer tourist season every year, this show is a great way to start your summer season. Juried fine art from all over the nation is appreciated by more than 9,000 attendees on this first holiday weekend.
Summerfest Arts Festival
July 18 - 19, 2026
evergreenarts.org/summerfest
(303) 674-0056
Buchanan Park - Evergreen, CO
Summerfest is a two-day festival held outdoors with over 6,000 people attending. The Summerfest Arts Festival is fast becoming the community event of the summer with a fabulous selection of gallery-quality fine art and fine crafts chosen by a jury process, a Children's Art Pavilion to engage the younger visitors, performances by local favorite musicians, and a beer and cocktail garden to compliment the wonderful food selection.
Art in the Park
August 8 - 9, 2026
Art in the Park Loveland
(303) 460-0382
North Lake Park - Loveland, CO
Colorado's longest-running Artisan Festival with 200+ artisan booths, music, food, and a beer garden. Two Sections "The Gallery"= FINE ART and "The Market"=fine artisans. Browse through our Artisan tents -- then take a break to enjoy the diverse offerings in our food court and beer garden -- all in our relaxing park atmosphere.
Commonwheel Artists Labor Day Art Festival
September 5 - 7, 2026
commonwheel.com/festival.html
(719) 577-7700
Memorial Park - Manitou Springs, CO
This is a juried art festival of original artwork handcrafted by the artists who show there. Approximately 100 juried artists displaying quality fine art and contemporary crafts is why 15,000+ Art patrons from Denver & Colorado Springs consider Commonwheel Artists Labor Day Art Festival their favorite destination to buy art in the Pikes Peak region. Visitors can meet artists and learn about how they create their art. Located in historic Manitou Springs. Local & regional advertising: print, online ads, Facebook, TV & radio. Local musicians fill a stage with music and there are kid-related art activities. A sustainable event. Free Admission
Fine Arts and Crafts Festival
September 19 - 20, 2026
fineartsguild.org/art-show
(970) 218-6005
Bond Park Area - Estes Park, CO
We are pleased to invite you to apply to exhibit in the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies 50th Fine Arts and Crafts Festival, on September 19 & 20, 2026. For 50 years the Fine Arts Guild has sponsored this Festival to provide outstanding artists with a venue to showcase their work. We pride ourselves in hosting a Festival where exhibitors and visitors enjoy a friendly, fun-filled weekend. The Festival will be held in or around Bond Park in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado. Estes Park is the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park and only a short drive from Denver and Northern Colorado's Front Range communities.
Mountain and Valley Fiber Arts Festival
October 3 - 4, 2026
Mountain and Valley Fiber Arts Festival
(970) 773-1499
La Plata County Fairgrounds and Event Center - Durango, CO
An outstanding regional fiber market with juried vendors displaying their own products made from wool, other fiber, yarns, and artistic creations. Food vendors serving regional favorites, and other delicious choices. With the added ambience of live music, the festival is unique and fun for the whole family.
The Ranch Fall Festival
October 17 - 18, 2026
applewoodfestivals.com
(214) 668-2979
The Ranch Events Complex - Loveland, CO
Mark your calendars for our Fall Festival at The Ranch Events Complex in Loveland, CO. Over 100 artisans including fine art, handmade treasures, take-home foods, clothing, vintage, and more.
Tagawa Gardens Festival
November 6 - 8, 2026
applewoodfestivals.com
(833) 912-7753
Tagawa Gardens - Centennial, CO
We look forward to seeing you at our 2026 Tagawa Gardens Arts & Crafts Festival! Friday, November 6th & Saturday November 7th - 9:30am-4:00pm Sunday, November 8th - 9:30am-3:00pm Visit with your favorite local and handmade artisans and get your holiday shopping done! Fine art, handmade treasures, holiday decor & gifts, take-home foods, clothing, and more. $6.00 entry, good for all three days. Kids 12 and under are FREE. Our Veterans are always FREE.
The Ranch Holiday Festival
November 20 - 22, 2026
applewoodfestivals.com
(214) 668-2979
The Ranch Events Complex - Loveland, CO
Over 130 Selected Artisans - New artisans, handmades, vintage-inspired goods, re-purposed finds, fabulous fashions, craft food creations and more! Free Parking. Tickets are $7 at the door. Friday evening is VIP entry.
Rangeview High School Fall Craft and Gift Show
November 21, 2026
rangeview.aurorak12.org/home
(303) 326-1854
Rangeview High School - Aurora, CO
Rangeview High School Fall Craft & Gift Show. All booth rental fees go towards student scholarships and towards the student After Prom event in the spring.
August 28 - September 7, 2026
Colorado State Fair
State Fairgrounds, Pueblo, CO
Status: Updated 10/30/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Denver Gem and Mineral Show
The Westin Westminster, Westminster, CO
Status: Updated 8/5/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
The Original Denver Gem & Mineral Show - September
Hotel Westin Westminster, Westminster, CO
Status: Updated 8/5/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Briarfest
Saint Gabriel's Catholic Church, Colorado Springs, CO
Status: Updated 7/28/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Rare Plant Party
Front Range Gardens, Broomfield, CO
Status: Updated 7/10/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival
Stanley Park Fairgrounds & Event Center, Estes Park, CO
Status: Updated 4/22/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Yuma Old Thresher's Days
Yuma Fairgrounds, Yuma, CO
Status: Updated 7/28/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Arvada Harvest Festival
|Olde Town Arvada, Arvada, CO
Status: Updated 7/31/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Goodguys Twenty-Seventh Colorado Nationals
The Ranch Events Complex, Loveland, CO
Status: Updated 2/26/2025
September 5 - 7, 2026
Windsor Harvest Festival
Windsor Main Park and Windsor Boardwalk Park, Windsor, CO
Status: Updated 1/19/2026
September 5 - 7, 2026
Commonwheel Artists Labor Day Art Festival
Memorial Park, Manitou Springs, CO
Web: commonwheel.com/festival.html
Status: Updated 1/24/2026
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Salida Fiber Festival
Riverside Park, Salida, CO
Status: Updated 2/11/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Firefly Fall Market - Denver
Historic S Gaylord St., Washington Park, CO
Status: Updated 6/11/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
The Highlands Summer Finale Art Festival
The Highlands Masonic Lodge, Denver, CO
Status: Updated 2/24/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Leashes & Local Goods Community Market - September
Arapahoe Crossing Shopping Center Parking Lot, Aurora, CO
Status: Updated 3/15/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Senior Connection Show
Rockley's Event Center, Lakewood, CO
Status: Updated 12/27/2024
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Alliance Summit
Sky Ute Casino Event Center, Ignacio, CO
Status: Updated 8/18/2025
September 11 - 12, 2026
Arts @ Altitude
Frisco Historic Park, Frisco, CO
Status: Updated 1/28/2026
September 12, 2026
Pastels on Fifth Street
Downtown Loveland/Loveland Museum, Loveland, CO
Status: Updated 2/11/2026
September 12, 2026
Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department Mountain Festival
Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department Station 1, Bellvue, CO
Status: Updated 1/26/2026
September 12, 2026
La Junta Early Settlers Day
City Park, La Junta, CO
Status: Updated 12/9/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Kiowa County Fair & Rodeo
Kiowa County Fairgrounds, Eads, CO
Status: Updated 8/2/2025
September 11 - 13, 2026
Boulder County Ski & Outdoor Expo, September
Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, CO
Status: Updated 11/26/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Burning Mountain Festival
Burning Mountain Park, New Castle, CO
Status: Updated 8/8/2025


















