Events

Glow in the Park: Christmas Light Display

January 1st, 2024 is the last day to experience the breathtaking light displays, pose for life-sized photo opportunities, and marvel at the colossal pole light tree that dazzles with synchronized light and music shows every 30 minutes each night! Learn more about Glow in the Park!
Where: Bond Park

Estes Park Winter Festival

Start the new year off right at the Estes Park Winter Festival. Visitors can sample award-winning chili, BBQ, local beers, and spirits. Live entertainment will also be provided.
Where: Estes Park Events Center

Estes Park First Peoples Festival: Indigenous-Inspired Dinner

Enjoy a delicious dinner on January 12th, 2024 inspired by indigenous people and experience cultural performances. Purchase tickets for this event, where you can network with indigenous demonstrators, educators, and workshop teachers.
Where: Twin Owls Steakhouse 

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Wine and Chocolate Festival

What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with the Estes Park Wine and Chocolate Festival? Indulge your senses with chocolate from the area’s finest chocolatiers and wine tastings from local wineries.
Where: Estes Park Events Complex

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Whiskey Warm-Up

Warm up this winter at the Estes Park Whiskey Warm-Up event. Various special whiskey-themed events are planned throughout the day, highlighting Colorado distilleries and the whiskey-making process.
Where: George Hix Riverside Plaza

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Estes Park Bigfoot Days

Maybe this will be your chance to see Bigfoot! Well even if you don’t there is still a lot to do! Join in on the 5k run, Bigfoot themed dinner, live entertainment, food trucks, and a beer garden at the Estes Park Bigfoot Days.
Where: Bond Park

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Estes Park Duck Race Festival

See thousands of ducks pour into the Fall River for the annual Estes Park Duck Race Festival. Adopt a rubber duck for $20 and enter it into the race for a chance to win one of the hundreds of prizes!
Where: Fall River at Nicky’s Resort

Estes Park Jazz & Blues Festival

Enjoy special performances on Saturday, May 14th at Stanley Hotel Concert Hall from 3:00 PM-7:00 PM. Tickets are available at www.StanleyLive.com.

Memorial Day Weekend Celebration

Every Memorial Day weekend Estes Park puts on a celebration to kick off the summer season! With a variety of events such as the Annual Art Market, you’ll want to make sure you are here for this event!
Where: throughout downtown Estes Park

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Jazz Fest

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.
Where: Performance Park

Estes Park Wool Market & Fiber Festival

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.

Where: Estes Park Events Complex

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

Celebrate the summer solstice at the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival. Discover Scandinavian culture and traditions with dancing, beer garden, art exhibits, and family activities.
Where: Downtown Estes Park at Bond Park

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4th of July Celebration

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.
Where: Estes Park Fairgrounds

Rooftop Rodeo

The annual Rooftop Rodeo is a 5-day annual event featuring professional rodeo competitions and entertainment. It draws thousands of visitors to Estes Park each year. Tickets go on sale April 1st!
Where: Estes Park Events Complex

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Estes Park Wine Festival

Celebrate and drink Colorado produced wine, cider, and mead in the heart of downtown! Tickets range from $25 – $75.
Where: Bond Park

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Estes Park Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show

Browse local artists and crafters at the Estes Park Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show. Available handmade goods include jewelry, pottery, paintings, clothing, and more!
Where: Bond Park

Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival

As the Celtic capital of North America, Estes Park hosts the annual Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival. Experience jousting, Celtic folk concerts, Irish & Highland dancing, a festival parade, and more!
Where: Estes Park Fairgrounds and Event Center

Autumn Gold Festival

Celebrate 25 years of the Autumn Gold Festival! Mark this beautiful time of year with a weekend full of food, drinks, the Classic car show, and fun activities for the kids.
Where: Bond Park

Rails In the Rockies

Fun for the entire family at Rails in the Rockies. Kids(and adults) can see trains from the steam age to the modern-day at Colorado’s premier model trail show.

Where: Stanley Fairgrounds Event Center Complex

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ELK FEST

As one of Estes Park’s most celebrated and recognized festivals, Elk Fest is a favorite amongst locals and tourists alike. Bugle like an elk, sample local foods & beverages, and shop elk-themed goods all at this annual event.

  • Downtown Estes Park, 170 MacGregor Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
  • Phone: 970-586-6104
  • Dates: 9/30/2023, 10/1/2023
  • Location: Bond Park
  • Address: Downtown Estes Park, 170 MacGregor Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
  • Phone: 970-586-6104
  • Time: 10 am – 5 pm
  • Price: Free

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Elk Fest

As one of Estes Park’s most celebrated and recognized festivals, Elk Fest is a favorite amongst locals and tourists alike. Bugle like an elk, sample local foods & beverages, and shop elk-themed goods all at this annual event.

  • Downtown Estes Park, 170 MacGregor Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
  • Phone: 970-586-6104
  • Dates: 9/30/2023, 10/1/2023
  • Location: Bond Park
  • Address: Downtown Estes Park, 170 MacGregor Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
  • Phone: 970-586-6104
  • Time: 10 am – 5 pm
  • Price: Free

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Pumpkin & Pilsners

Savor the taste of fall at the Pumpkin & Pilsners festival. Pick your pumpkins all while listening to live music and sampling local craft brews.
Where: Bond Park

Rocky Mountain Craft Spirits Festival

Sample libations from various distillers (regional and local) at the Rocky Mountain Craft Spirits Festival. Admission includes a souvenir tasting glass, live music, and tastings.
Where: Estes Park Events Complex

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Ornament Making Workshop

On November 18th, 2023, from 1 pm to 2 pm, create a beautiful ornament to add to your Christmas tree! Or, it is the perfect present to give to your grandparents! This event is ideal for kids and tickets are $26. Learn more about the Ornament Making Workshop!
Where: 541 Big Thompson Ave, Suite 201, Estes Park, CO 80517

Glow in the Park

Throughout November and December, there are plenty of family-friendly events at Glow in the Park! Experience the holiday spirit on November 18th with a tree-lighting ceremony. You won’t want to miss out on the fun of the Catch the Glow Parade! Learn more about these events.
Where: Downtown Estes Park

Catch the Glow Christmas Parade and Celebration

Ring in the official start of the Christmas season the day after Thanksgiving with carolers, Santa Claus, a Christmas parade, and so much more in downtown Estes Park.
Where: Downtown Estes Park

Holiday Makers Market

On the days following Thanksgiving, attend the Holiday Makers Market to find handmade gifts for your loved ones this holiday season! After you gather the unique presents, enjoy the gift-wrapping services so you have nothing to worry about! Learn more about the Holiday Makers Market!
Where: 541 Big Thompson Ave, Suite 201, Estes Park, CO 80517

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A Musical Christmas to Remember

On December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2023, listen to the beauty of holiday songs performed by a local group of musicians. Purchase tickets for this show you will not want to miss!
Where: Estes Park High School Auditorium

Ornament Making Workshop

On December 2nd and 3rd 2023, create a beautiful ornament, or two, to add to your Christmas tree! Handmade ornaments are also the perfect present to give to your grandparents! This event is perfect for kids and tickets are $26 a person. Learn more about the Ornament Making Workshop!
Where: 541 Big Thompson Ave, Suite 201, Estes Park, CO 80517

Glow in the Park Frosty Beer Fest

Step into a winter wonderland with live music & an array of beer and wine. This event is from 2 pm to 5 pm on December 9th and you will not want to miss out on food trucks, ice cream eating contest, & an ugly sweater fashion show. There are plenty of other events throughout November and December at Glow in the Park that you will want to check out!
Where: Bond Park

Dasher 5K

Enjoy running with your loved ones during the holiday season? Be sure to check out the Estes Park Dasher 5K on December 10th, 2023!
Where: Downtown Estes Park

Cookies & Cocoa

From December 15th to the 23rd from 5 pm to 7 pm, visit You Need Pie for FREE holiday cookies and warm hot chocolate!
Where: You Need Pie Diner & Bakery

Holiday Wine Fest

Attend the 4th annual Holiday Wine Festival on Saturday, December 16th, 2023 from 11 am to 5 pm to enjoy 100 varieties of wine from 20 different Colorado wineries! There will also be activities for kids, pictures with Santa, and retail/holiday vendors. Purchase your tickets!
Where: 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO 80517

Brad Finch Christmas Show

At 6:30 p.m. on December 16th, enjoy a Brad Finch Christmas Show! Be sure to purchase tickets before they sell out! A Sunday show has also been added due to popular demand on Sunday the 17th at 2 p.m. Cowboy Brad can’t wait to see you for holiday tunes.
Where: 850 N St Vrain Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA

Festivus Celebration

From noon to 8 pm on December 23rd, for no cost at all, enjoy feats of (mental) strength & an unadorned pole! Learn more about this event you will not want to miss out on!

  • Mangia Mangia Pizzeria 12pm-sellout
  • Cookie Swap @ 5pm
    • Bring cookies to share with other customers! We’ll have to-go containers available to take cookies home.
  • Trivia @ 6 pm

Where: Avant Garde Aleworks

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