Colorado Calendar of Events
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Colorado Events - September 2024
Sep 1 - Featured - Colorado Springs - Olympic City USAColorado Springs Metro - Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off @ Memorial Park - Hot air ballooning in Colorado Springs started in 1976 bringing fun and excitement throughout the Labor Day Weekend for the entire family. The Opening ceremony starts at 6:30am, with the first wave of inflation's beginning at 7am on Saturday and Sunday. After all the launches are complete, stick around to enjoy watching the Wings of Blue U.S. Air Force Skydiving Team Demonstration. Later each morning there is an Ultimate Frisbee Exhibition and then Paddle Boarding sessions on Prospect Lake. You can even purchase a ride from Rainbow Ryders for an experience of a lifetime: Early morning to evening August 31 - September 2, 2024
Sep 1 - Lamar - Holly Gateway Fair @ Main Street - Livestock Shows/Market Sale, Parade, Tractor Pull, Ranch Saddle Bronc Riding, Barrel Race, Team Roping, BBQ: Friday-Saturday in September, 2024
Sep 1 - Vail Area - 4th Annual Paddle Battles @ Nottingham Lake & Beach - Labor Day Weekend showcases all things uniquely Avon with an array of family-friendly activities; watch or participate in three SUPer fun races in partnership with SUP CO; and a Cardboard Regatta Team Race to get your creative juices flowing: Sunday, September 1, 2024
Sep 1 - Vail Area - SunsetLIVE! @ The Terrace at the Avon Performance Pavilion - Gather your family, bring a lawn chair and picnic basket, be prepared to enjoy relaxing Rocky Mountain sunsets on Sunday nights with great music while lounging on your SUP board or paddle boat on Nottingham Lake or the South Lawn of the Pavilion: Sundays from 6-8pm May 26 - September 1, 2024
Sep 5 - Westcliffe - Sangres Art Guild: Alla Prima Westcliffe Artists’ Studio Show @ Around Town - The Alla Prima Westcliffe Plein Air artists will be creating new art throughout Westcliffe, the 3rd Street Gallery is hosting an exhibit featuring APW artists’ studio and plein air work: 11am-4pm Thursday September 5 - Sunday September 15, 2024
Sep 6 - Ouray - Ridgway Farmers Market @ Hartwell Park, Downtown Ridgway - Vendors change weekly with local: fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, cheese, baked goods, flowers, plants, natural body care products, artisan crafts: Friday from 10am-2pm May 24 - October 11, 2024
Sep 6 - Westcliffe - 17th Annual Westcliffe Friday Farmers Market @ 59000 Hwy 69/N 3rd Street near Jess Price Park - Healthy, fresh produce grown by local farmers that are free of herbicides, pesticides and chemical fertilizers - Local craft and food vendors: Fridays from 9am-1pm June-September, 2024
Sep 7 - Colorado Springs Metro - Old Colorado City Farmers Market @ Bancroft Park - Local vendors selling corn, squash, cantaloupe, fresh herbs, honey, cheese, bread, pasta, salsas, crafts, homemade soaps and fresh flowers: Every Saturday from 8am-1pm June 1-October 26, 2024
Sep 7 - Denver Area - Castle Rock Artfest @ Downtown Castle Rock & Festival Park - Delight in the artistic impressions of more than 110 artists from across the United States, displaying a wide range of works from life-size sculptures to photography and jewelry. Live main-stage entertainment featuring popular musicians: Saturday from 9am-6pm and Sunday from 10am-5pm September 7-8, 2024
Sep 7 - Westcliffe - SJO Sun Observing Hour @ Smokey Jack Observatory - Safely observe the sun through several solar telescopes: Saturdays from 11am-12pm June 1 - September 7, 2024
Sep 7 - Westcliffe - SJO Public Star Party @ Smokey Jack Observatory - A two hour open house to view the celestial objects we are observing; weather permitting: Saturday from 8:30-10:30 pm June 1 & 29, July 27, August 24, September 7, 2024
Sep 12 - Westcliffe - Sangres Art Guild: 15th Alla Prima Westcliffe Fresh Paint Show @ The 3rd Street Gallery - A work of art is a lasting memory of a special occasion, you are invited to take home a meaningful piece that recreates the uniqueness of our Wet Mountain Valley: Thursday-Monday from 11am-4pm September 12-16, 19-23, and 26-29, 2024
Sep 13 - Ouray - Ridgway Farmers Market @ Hartwell Park, Downtown Ridgway - Vendors change weekly with local: fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, cheese, baked goods, flowers, plants, natural body care products, artisan crafts: Friday from 10am-2pm May 24 - October 11, 2024
Sep 13 - Westcliffe - 7th Annual WCPA Anne Relph Memorial Golf Tourney @ Hollydot Golf Course: Friday from 9am September 13, 2024
Sep 13 - Westcliffe - 17th Annual Westcliffe Friday Farmers Market @ 59000 Hwy 69/N 3rd Street near Jess Price Park - Healthy, fresh produce grown by local farmers that are free of herbicides, pesticides and chemical fertilizers - Local craft and food vendors: Fridays from 9am-1pm June-September, 2024
Sep 13 - Westcliffe - SJO Lunatic Public Lunar Viewing @ Bluff Park - Observe the surface of the Moon through our 14-inch observatory telescope. You probably won’t see Marvin the Martian or the Lunar Landing Modules, but you will see craters, rays, and lunar mares: Friday from 9-10pm June 21, July 26, August 16, and September 13, 2024
Sep 14 - Colorado Springs Metro - 3rd Annual Best of the West Wing Fest @ Western Museum of Mining & Industry - An end of summer event with your last chance for some HEAT, where the community judges and crowns the best chicken wing in Colorado Springs: Saturday from 1-6pm September 14, 2024
Sep 14 - Longmont - 6th Fredrick Miners Day Pack Burro Race @ Centennial Park in Fredrick - Family-oriented fun and entertainment throughout the day - A WPBA sanctioned burro race starts at 10:30am-1pm a 10K race starts after the parade - craft booths, food trucks, activities, contests, live entertainment - Miners Day will conclude with a spectacular evening concert and fireworks display: Saturday September 14, 2024
Sep 14 - Westcliffe - 2nd Saturday Art Walk @ Main Street Westcliffe - Walk to the many fine art galleries in this little town: 3rd Street Gallery, Andy Mast Fine Art, Arterburn Fine Art Gallery, Cheryl Swartz Jewelrysmith, Greenstone ArtWorks, K-2 Gallery Arts, Melody DeBenedictus Fine Art Gallery, Sangre de Christo Gallery and Rock Shop, and the Wild Iris Gallery: Saturday June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, 2024
Sep 14 - Westcliffe - 14th Annual KLZR High Peaks Music Festival @ Summit Park on Bluff - Featuring Mr. Harry Tuft Mollie O’Brien and Rich Moore, The Martin Gilmore Trio and the Hazel Miller Band! Celebrate KLZR’s 20th year! Food and beverages concessions.: Saturday from 12-5:30pm September 14, 2024
Sep 15 - Colorado Springs Metro - Taste of Old Colorado City @ Bancroft Park - A day of eating, drinking and entertainment with food and drink samples from 20+ local restaurants, bars, and breweries, and enjoy live music: Sunday from 1-4pm September 15, 2024
Sep 15 - Nederland - Rollinsville Pack Burro Race @ Rollinsville – An 8-mile WPBA sanctioned burro race: Sunday 10am-2pm September 15, 2024
Sep 19 - Westcliffe - Sangres Art Guild: 15th Alla Prima Westcliffe Fresh Paint Show @ The 3rd Street Gallery - A work of art is a lasting memory of a special occasion, you are invited to take home a meaningful piece that recreates the uniqueness of our Wet Mountain Valley: Thursday-Monday from 11am-4pm September 12-16, 19-23, and 26-29, 2024
Sep 20 - Ouray - Ridgway Farmers Market @ Hartwell Park, Downtown Ridgway - Vendors change weekly with local: fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, cheese, baked goods, flowers, plants, natural body care products, artisan crafts: Friday from 10am-2pm May 24 - October 11, 2024
Sep 20 - Westcliffe - 17th Annual Westcliffe Friday Farmers Market @ 59000 Hwy 69/N 3rd Street near Jess Price Park - Healthy, fresh produce grown by local farmers that are free of herbicides, pesticides and chemical fertilizers - Local craft and food vendors: Fridays from 9am-1pm June-September, 2024
Sep 21 - Colorado Springs Metro - 68th annual Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent @ Pikes Peak - The world's most elevating marathon and half marathon races, the third longest-running marathon and the oldest continually held marathon in the US: Saturday September 21, 2024
Sep 21 - Craig - Fall Fest 2024 @ Alice Pleasant Park and Downtown Craig, Colorado - Family-Friendly Event with Live Music All Day, Car Show, Corn Hole Tournament, BEER GARDEN!, Western Colorado Vendors: Saturday from 10am-5pm, September 21, 2024
Sep 21 - Cripple Creek - 10th Annual Victor Pack Burro Race Challenge @ Victor - Set in the heart of the historic Cripple Creek & Victor Mining District, WPBA sanctioned race, offers a 7.3 mile course starts and finishes on Victor Avenue with 1,100 feet of elevation and passes by historic mine sites along with a kids' mini-burro race, Poop Pickup Contest, and gold panning at the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum: Saturday 10am-2:30pm September 21, 2024
Sep 21 - Lamar - Elbert County 150th Birthday Bash Old West Celebration @ Elbert County Fairground - Follow in the footsteps of the old pioneers - Pick up special Anniversary Ticket at one-of-a-kind Elbert County Attractions and Events this summer before the Event: Saturday from 2-7pm September 21, 2024
Sep 21 - Westcliffe - 4th Annual Blues, Brews & BBQs @ Outpost Amphitheater - Join blues enthusiasts for an outstanding line-up of musicians and bands - Bring chairs or blankets - Locally sourced food and craft beers vendors - Family-friendly blues festival: Saturday-Sunday from 10am-3pm, September 21-22, 2024
Sep 25 - Westcliffe - Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival @ Music Meadows Ranch - 7th Annual Sangre de Cristo Ultras part of the Human Potential Running Series - 8-Mile, 27k, 50k, 50-Mile, 100k, 100-Mile, 150-Mile, and 200-Mile: Wedensday-Sunday September 25-29, 2024
Sep 26 - Westcliffe - Sangres Art Guild: 15th Alla Prima Westcliffe Fresh Paint Show @ The 3rd Street Gallery - A work of art is a lasting memory of a special occasion, you are invited to take home a meaningful piece that recreates the uniqueness of our Wet Mountain Valley: Thursday-Monday from 11am-4pm September 12-16, 19-23, and 26-29, 2024
Sep 27 - Lamar - Holly Gateway Fair: @ Main Street – Annually the last full weekend in September - Parade, Tractor Pull, Ranch Saddle Bronc Riding, Barrel Race, Team Roping, BBQ - Livestock Shows/Market Sale: Friday-Saturday September 27-29, 2024
Sep 27 - Ouray - Ridgway Farmers Market @ Hartwell Park, Downtown Ridgway - Vendors change weekly with local: fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, cheese, baked goods, flowers, plants, natural body care products, artisan crafts: Friday from 10am-2pm May 24 - October 11, 2024
Sep 27 - Westcliffe - 17th Annual Westcliffe Friday Farmers Market @ 59000 Hwy 69/N 3rd Street near Jess Price Park - Healthy, fresh produce grown by local farmers that are free of herbicides, pesticides and chemical fertilizers - Local craft and food vendors: Fridays from 9am-1pm June-September, 2024
Colorado Towns with Calendars of Events
Alamosa - Includes Blanca, Capulin, Center, Fort Garland, Hooper, Mosca, San Luis, Sanford | |
Allenspark - Includes Meeker Park, Raymond | |
Angel Fire - Includes Eagle Nest | |
Antonito - Includes Conejos, Mogote | |
Aspen & Snowmass Village - Includes Basalt, Snowmass Village | |
Bailey & Pine Area - Includes Conifer, Grant, Pine, Shawnee | |
Boulder - Includes Eldorado Springs, Lafayette, Louisville | |
Buena Vista Area - Includes Johnson Village, Nathrop, St. Elmo | |
Burlington - Includes Cheyenne Wells, Kit Carson, Seibert, Stratton | |
Chama | |
Colorado Springs Metro - Includes Black Forest, Falcon, Fountain, Monument | |
Craig - Includes Hamilton, Maybell | |
Crawford | |
Creede | |
Crested Butte | |
Cripple Creek - Includes Victor | |
Crystal River Valley - Includes Carbondale, Marble, Redstone | |
Cuchara Valley Area - Includes Cuchara, La Veta | |
Del Norte - Includes Monte Vista | |
Delta | |
Denver Area - Includes Arvada, Aurora, Brighton, Broomfield, Castle Rock, Centennial, Commerce City, Elizabeth, Elbert, Englewood, Fort Lupton, Golden, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Hudson, Lakewood, Larkspur, Littleton, Parker, Westminster, Wheat Ridge | |
Denver Mountain Area - Includes Black Hawk, Central City, Empire, Evergreen, Genesee, Georgetown, Golden Mountains, Idaho Springs, Idledale, Morrison | |
Dinosaur Area - Includes Rangely | |
Dolores Area - Includes Mcphee Reservoir, Stoner | |
Dove Creek | |
Durango - Includes Bayfield, Hesperus, Ignacio, Lemon, Vallecito Lake | |
Estes Park - Includes Drake | |
Farmington | |
Fort Collins - Includes LaPorte, Wellington, Windsor | |
Fort Morgan - Includes Akron, Brush, Keenesburg, Orchard, Weldona | |
Fowler - Includes Rocky Ford | |
Glenwood Springs - Includes New Castle | |
Grand County | |
Grand Junction - Includes Clifton, De Beque, Fruita, Gateway, Palisade | |
Grand Lake - Includes Granby, Ski Granby Ranch | |
Grand Mesa Area - Includes Austin, Cedaredge, Collbran, Eckert, Mesa | |
Greenhorn Valley - Includes Beulah, Colorado City, Lake San Isabel, Rye, San Isabel | |
Gunnison - Includes Almont, Blue Mesa Lake, Ohio City, Parlin, Pitkin, Sargents, Sapinero, Taylor Park, Waunita Hot Springs | |
Gypsum | |
Hot Sulphur Springs - Includes Parshall | |
Julesburg - Includes Haxtun, Holyoke | |
Kremmling | |
La Junta - Includes Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site, Branson, Las Animas | |
Lake City - Includes Powderhorn | |
Lamar - Includes Campo, Eads, Granada, Holly, Pritchett, Sheridan Lake, Springfield, Two Buttes, Walsh, Wiley | |
Leadville & Twin Lakes Area - Includes Granite, Twin Lakes | |
Limon - Includes Genoa | |
Longmont - Includes Frederick | |
Loveland Area - Includes Berthoud, Evans, Greeley, Johnstown | |
Lyons | |
Meeker - Includes Buford, Trappers Lake | |
Mesa Verde Area - Includes Cortez, Mancos | |
Montrose Area - Includes Cimarron, Olathe | |
Naturita & Nucla Area - Includes Nucla | |
Navajo Dam | |
Navajo Lake - Includes Arboles, Navajo Dam | |
Nederland - Includes Eldora | |
North Fork Valley - Includes Hotchkiss, Paonia, Somerset | |
Norwood | |
Ouray - Includes Ridgway | |
Pagosa Springs Area | |
Park County - Includes Alma, Como, Fairplay, Hartsel, Jefferson, Spinney Mountain Reservoir | |
Pikes Peak Area - Includes Cascade, Chipita Park, Deckers, Green Mountain Falls, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park | |
Pikes Peak West - Includes Divide, Eleven Mile Reservoir, Florissant, Lake George, Tarryall Reservoir | |
Platoro | |
Poudre River Canyon - Includes Bellvue, Glendevey, La Porte, Rustic | |
Pueblo - Includes Pueblo West | |
Red Feather Lakes - Includes Livermore, Virginia Dale, Tie Siding WY | |
Red River | |
Rifle - Includes Battlement Mesa, Parachute, Silt | |
Royal Gorge Area - Includes Cañon City, Coaldale, Cotopaxi, Florence, Guffey, Penrose, Texas Creek | |
Ruedi Reservoir Area - Includes Meredith | |
Salida - Includes Howard, Monarch, Poncha Springs | |
San Luis Valley - Northern - Includes Crestone, Mineral Hot Springs, Moffat, Saguache, Villa Grove | |
Santa Fe | |
Silverton | |
South Fork Area | |
Steamboat Springs - Includes Clark, Columbine, Hahn's Peak, Hayden | |
Sterling - Includes Briggsdale, Crook, Fleming, Grover, Stoneham | |
Stonewall - Includes Weston | |
Strasburg | |
Summit County - Includes Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Dillon, Frisco, Green Mountain Reservoir, Heeney, Keystone, Silverthorne | |
Sweetwater | |
Taos | |
Telluride - Includes Rico | |
Trinidad - Includes Aguilar | |
Vail Area - Includes Avon, Beaver Creek, Dotsero, Eagle, Edwards, Minturn, Red Cliff, Wolcott | |
Wagon Wheel Gap | |
Walden (North Park) - Includes Gould, North Park Area, Rand | |
Walsenburg | |
Westcliffe - Includes Rosita, Silver Cliff | |
Winter Park - Includes Fraser, Tabernash | |
Yampa - Includes Bond, Burns, McCoy, Oak Creek, Phippsburg | |
Yuma - Includes Wray |