Denver Spring and Summer Festivals

June

Civic Center Eats

WHEN: Thru Sept. 28, 2023; Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Civic Center Park
Every Wednesday and Thursday From May through September, Civic Center Eats transforms Civic Center Park into a lunchtime extravaganza with Denver's best food and fashion trucks and live music. It's your chance to savor a variety of cuisines while supporting our city's small local business scene and the Civic Center Conservancy's mission to restore and enhance Civic Center Park, Denver's only National Historic Landmark.

Taste of Colorado at ¡Viva! Streets Denver

WHEN: June 4 and July 9, 2023
WHERE: Civic Center Park
The reformatted annual festival will take place over three Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Civic Center Park to celebrate diverse food, music and culture.

¡Viva! Streets Denver

WHEN: June 4, July 9 and Aug. 6, 2023
WHERE: Various places in and around downtown Denver
¡Viva! Streets Denver offers everyone the chance to walk, bike, roll or scoot down streets in the heart of our city. Enjoy the diversity of our community in a unique way, free from motorized vehicles on Broadway, from Alameda to downtown Denver and Welton, from 20th Street to Five Points! 

Denver Fringe Festival

WHEN: June 8–11, 2023
WHERE: Various places in RiNo and Five Points
The Denver Fringe Festival is a performance art festival like no other! Enjoy four days of bold, original performing arts from local and national performers at 10 performance venues throughout RiNo/Five Points: new plays and solo shows, comedy and improv, cabaret and burlesque, magic, circus arts, dance, aerial, immersive experiences and more! Tickets are just $15. Plus, free street performances and a KidsFringe with free shows for kids and families!

Five Points Jazz Festival

WHEN: June 10, 2023
WHERE: Five Points
This free festival takes place annually and celebrates the history of Denver’s Five Points neighborhood. Once known as the Harlem of the West, Five Points was home to several jazz clubs which played host to many of jazz music’s legends such as Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk and many more! At the forefront will be jazz music and the many hard-working and talented local jazz musicians featured on 10 outdoor and indoor stages.

Denver Chalk Art Festival

WHEN: June. 10–11, 2023
WHERE: Golden Triangle Creative District
This long-running Denver festival follows street painting traditions that originated in 16th-century Renaissance Italy when artists began transforming asphalt into canvas using chalk. This year more than 200 artists will be beautifying the streets in the Golden Triangle Creative District.  

Big Gear Show - Consumer Festival

WHEN: June 10–11, 2023
WHERE: Colorado Convention Center
Get ready outdoor enthusiasts, a special festival is coming to the Colorado Convention Center this summer. At The Big Gear Show, learn from top experts, test out gear in a professionally designed experiential zone, meet the innovators behind your favorite brands and find new spots to recreate. In conjunction with the festival is (e)revolution, the first North American show dedicated to the growing electric bike market where you can test ride commuter, cargo and mountain e-bikes.

Juneteenth Music Festival 2023

WHEN: June 16–19, 2023
WHERE: Five Points
One of the nation's largest Juneteenth celebrations, Denver's Juneteenth Music Festival in the Five Points neighborhood celebrates with a parade, live performances, art, vendors and fun for the entire family. Don't miss the interactive and educational programming at acclaimed African American cultural institutions and landmarks. 

Cherry Blossom Festival

WHEN: June 17–June 18, 2023
WHERE: Sakura Square
Fans of taiko drumming, teriyaki chicken, sake and Japanese artwork and wares won't want to miss this year's Cherry Blossom Festival – "Sakura Matsuri" in Japanese. The annual event celebrates the Japanese heritage and culture through live entertainment, food and drink, a marketplace and informative exhibits and demonstrations.

2023 Denver PrideFest

WHEN: June 24–25, 2023
WHERE: Civic Center Park
Denver PrideFest is a two-day festival that draws visitors from throughout the state of Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. The weekend kicks off with the PRIDE5K on Saturday, followed by the Dyke March and the two-day Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park. The Fest includes over 250 exhibitors, 30 food and beverage vendor, and live performances all weekend long. Sunday begins at 9:30 a.m. with colorful floats, marchers, music and much more at the annual Coors Light Denver Pride Parade. Thousands of cheering guests will line 14 blocks of Colfax Avenue from Cheesman Park to Civic Center, where the celebrations continue on day two of Denver PrideFest, starting with the Pride Rally. 

Fan Expo

WHEN: June 30–July 2, 2023
WHERE: Colorado Convention Center
Experience the ultimate playground for comics, sci-fi, horror, anime and gaming. Enjoy three big days of citywide events, family-friendly attractions and world-renowned celebrities. 

July

Cherry Creek Arts Festival

WHEN: July 1–3, 2023
WHERE: Cherry Creek North
This beloved annual community tradition has been a part of the cultural fabric of Denver for more than three decades. Some 150,000 visitors enjoy more than 250 of the nation’s top juried visual artists, curated exhibits, performing and culinary arts, and art activities for the whole family.

Colorado Black Arts Festival

WHEN: July 7–9, 2023
WHERE: City Park
Celebrate African American art and culture. It's a Colorado experience like no other in historic Denver City Park West.

Underground Music Showcase 2023

WHEN: July 28–30, 2023
WHERE: South Broadway
Denver's largest, multi-day music festival will feature more than 700 discovery artists from Colorado, the Rocky Mountain region and national headliner acts, drawing more than 10,000 music lovers each day of the fest. As always, tickets are priced for all music fans who want to attend, and remain the best deal in town! Rooted in the spirit of discovery and fun that has defined the UMS since its founding in 2001, today's UMS is a mission-driven community experience that intentionally centers the care of its musicians and fans, often challenging conventional norms of profit-driven music festivals. This year's UMS will advance economic and creative and workforce opportunities for historically marginalized artists, increase access for musicians and music lovers with disabilities, and support safety and mental wellness for Denver's diverse music community.

September

Caveman Music Festival

WHEN: September 2–4, 2023
WHERE: Monument Lake Resort, Weston
Head to beautiful Monument Lake Resort this Labor Day Weekend for live music, hiking, fishing and the last of the September sun! Finish your summer off with three days of festival experience listening to more than 20 bands and musicians.

Denver Food + Wine Festival

WHEN: Sept. 6–9, 2023
WHERE: Throughout Denver
This multi-day extravaganza celebrates The Mile High City’s dynamic dining scene with tasting events, seminars, a cocktail competition, an al fresco plated dinner, industry appreciation and a whole lot more! The DF+WF Grand Tasting is an outdoor event that will be held rain or shine at The Tivoli Quad on the Auraria Campus on September 9, 2023.

Sunnyside Music Festival

WHEN: September 9, 2023
WHERE: Chaffee Park
The 20th Sunnyside Music Festival is a one-of-a-kind free event celebrating world-class Denver bands, artisan vendors, craft beer and cocktails, food trucks, kid's activities and community.

Viva Southwest Festival de Mariachi

WHEN: Sept. 16, 2023
WHERE: Levitt Pavilion
Join the Latino Cultural Arts Center and the Metropolitan State University Music Department on Mexican Independence Day for a spectacular night of Mariachi. Headlining the festival is Latin Grammy Award Winner Flor de Toloache. The all-female group mixes tradition and innovation, breaking boundaries with its edgy, versatile and fresh take on traditional Latin American music. Like the legendary love potion that the Toloache flower represents in Mexico, the talented New York ensemble casts a spell over audiences with soaring vocals and elegance!

Highlands Street Fair

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Highland Square
Head to the free Highlands Street Fair to enjoy live music, food from local restaurants, great shopping and more! Support local businesses and the local Denver community to start your summer on a high note.

Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department Annual Mountain Festival

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: 10830 Rist Canyon Rd., Bellvue
Benefitting the Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department, events include a full day’s lineup of performers, demonstrations, booths and activities for the entire family. Other festival favorites include a used book sale, silent auction, bake and plant sales, craft and art vendors, food trucks, educational booths and demonstrations. Admission, parking, a hayride shuttle to/from the parking area, live musical entertainment and ice cream all are free of charge.

Denver Food + Wine Festival

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Tivoli Quad on Auraria Campus
This multi-day extravaganza celebrates The Mile High City’s dynamic dining scene with tasting events, seminars, a cocktail competition, an al fresco plated dinner, industry appreciation and a whole lot more!

Art RiNo

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: River North Art District - RiNo
This year the RiNo Art District is launching Art RiNo, a new, week-long arts festival featuring art in all its forms, with murals, music, installations, arts workshops and special events in partnership with Westword Music Showcase.

High Plains Comedy Festival

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Various venues in Denver
Founded in 2013 by Denver comedian/writer Adam Cayton-Holland, this festival features a mix of local and national comics in venues throughout the city-with a special emphasis on the historic Baker neighborhood surrounding South Broadway. High Plains has quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talent-packed and fun-filled festivals in the country. While the curated list of comedians changes from year to year, it is always packed with a diverse mix of nationally and internationally known headliners, rising-star road warriors and burgeoning talent from the amazing local scene.

HardRock Summit - Gemstones, Jewelry, Minerals, Fossils, Meteorites

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Colorado Convention Center
The HardRock Summit is thrilled to be back in Denver this year with even more exhibitors, buyers, collectors and special showcases that will get the industry talking.

Westword Music Showcase

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: River North Art District - RiNo
The Westword Music Showcase will return to the RiNo Art District this September, filling the area with music from local and national acts alike in the city’s longest-running celebration of the scene. From the first Showcase in LoDo in 1995 to big bashes in the Golden Triangle a decade later to our current festivals in RiNo, the Showcase has only gotten bigger and better. Friday's music events are all free and feature more than 50 of Denver’s best bands, live painting, interactive art and offerings from the best food trucks in the city.

Colorado Festival of Horror

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Central Park
The Colorado Festival of Horror (COFOH) 2022: Funhouse is an intimate fan experience and convention for all things horror, featuring celebrity guests, artists, writers, vendors, performers and so much more.

International Heritage Festival - Oktoberfest

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Anderson Park, Wheat Ridge
Enjoy a celebration of culture and music at the 45th annual International Heritage Festival, sponsored by The Colorado Folk Arts Council. First presented in 1976 as a celebration of Colorado's diverse cultures on the state's centennial anniversary, the celebration continues annually.

Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Estes Park Events Center, Estes Park
Come celebrate at one of the largest Celtic festivals in the nation. Entertainment includes bagpipe bands, Irish dancing, folk music, merchant tents and professional Scottish athletes competing in stone-put, hammer toss and caber toss.

Union Peak Festival

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Copper Mountain Resort, Copper Mountain
The largest gathering of the summer is back for a second year in a row at Copper Mountain. Union Peak Festival celebrates the convergence of sport, community and art with three days of live music performances, interactive art installations and booths, sports demonstrations and community gatherings. The Athlete’s Mountain will celebrate a weekend of elevated pursuits with interactive demos and active meetups including golf clinics, group mountain bike rides, fly fishing casting clinics, sunrise yoga and more. Trail runners are also invited to challenge their high-altitude lung capacity by participating in the Summit Up, a run on the mountain that will test even the most seasoned sprinter. 

33rd Annual Friendship Powwow

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Denver Art Museum
Denver Art Museum celebrates Native American art and culture with the 33rd Annual Friendship Powwow & Native American Cultural Celebration. Join the local Native community and enjoy music and dance performances. The celebration includes artmaking opportunities, local Native organizations selling fry bread and Indian tacos, as well as vendors showcasing jewelry, art, crafts, clothing and more. At 11 a.m., the Grand Entry, where all the dancers dance collectively, begins inside the new Sie Welcome Center in Sturm Grand Pavilion. This is a free day at the museum, so general admission is complimentary for all visitors.

Denver Seltzerland 2022

WHEN: STBA 2023
WHERE: Overland Park Golf Course
Enjoy this one-of-a-kind immersive experience as you spend the afternoon tasting 100+ unique hard seltzers. Indulge in mouthwatering munchies, tons of Seltzer swag and fantastic photo ops for the 'gram.

Westwood Chile Fest

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: 4407 Morrison Rd.
This one-day event in the Westwood neighborhood celebrates Hispanic-centric cultures, making up 80 percent of this Denver neighborhood, with a strong focus on authentic food and local arts.

Farm Fest

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: The Urban Farm
Head to The Urban Farm for a free family fun event with kids crafts and games, face painting, storytime, animal demos, live music and food trucks! Tour the chicken coop, goat and sheep pen, and rabbit hutch with farm educators.

Sunnyside Music Festival

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Chaffee Park
The 20th Sunnyside Music Festival is a one-of-a-kind free event celebrating world-class Denver bands, artisan vendors, craft beer and cocktails, food trucks, kid's activities and community.

Castle Rock ArtFest

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Downtown Castle Rock On Perry Street (between 3rd/South) & Festival Park, Castle Rock
The weekend after Labor Day, the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce hosts a juried fine arts show with artists from across the country. Castle Rock provides the perfect canvas for the 33rd Annual Colorado Artfest, which has become a summertime tradition for residents and art enthusiasts alike. Enjoy continual live main stage entertainment featuring popular musicians, interactive exhibits for the kids, savor fabulous food/beverages and so much more!

Saturday Night BAZAAR

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Sloan's Lake
Each Saturday Night BAZAAR features 40+ Colorado small businesses, selling everything from trendy fashions and handmade jewelry to artisan food products and home goods. Find the perfect gift, outfit or home accessory handmade in Colorado from a rotating lineup of local makers. Bring your appetite, as Saturday Night BAZAAR features local food trucks and street food vendors, as well as a pop-up bar serving up craft cocktails and local brews.

Day Out With Thomas™

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden
Hop on board an interactive train ride with a life-sized Thomas the Tank Engine and enjoy access to hands-free activities including live entertainment, scavenger hunt, hay bale maze, stage shows, sing-a-longs and much more! It’s full steam ahead to an unforgettable day with a host of train-related activities, including a special appearance from Sir Topham Hatt, the Railway Controller from The Island of Sodor.

Cervezas for Causes

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Cerveceria Colorado
At this fun event at Cerveceria Colorado, you'll enjoy the best Mexican-inspired local beer while supporting Museo De Las Americas! Cerveceria Colorado seeks to honor the traditions, flavors and culture of Mexico by utilizing traditional Mexican ingredients, flavors and processes to create innovative styles of beer. 

Breckenridge Wine Classic

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Various locations in Breckenridge
Winemakers and wine enthusiasts from around the world gather in the mountains for the annual Breckenridge Wine Classic. Experience the beauty of Breckenridge while sipping on the best selection of wines from around the world. Concerts and delectable small bites add to the lively atmosphere of this late-summer festival.

The WhiskeyX

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
Taste, discover and learn about more than 60 premium whiskey brands and cocktails–the best of Bourbon, American, Irish, Scotch, rye and single malt at WhiskyX Denver. To make it an evening you won’t soon forget, there will be awesome cuisine available from the food truck village, a cigar lounge, complimentary hair-and-beard trims and a concert by Paul Cauthen!

Downtown Boulder Fall Fest

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Downtown Boulder
This three-day autumn festival features local food, a large beer/wine/margarita garden, live music, family entertainment and activities and features the Firefly Handmade Market all along the historic Pearl Street Mall.

Denver Oktoberfest

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Larimer and 21st in the Ballpark District
The free annual Denver Oktoberfest is almost here! Get ready for beer, pretzels, games and so much more celebrating German culture and cuisine. Denver Oktoberfest has been a staple two-weekend festival in Downtown Denver since 1969. From keg bowling to stein hoisting, live music and more, there’s something here for Oktoberfest pros and first-timers.

Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Denver Botanic Gardens – Chatfield Farms
Get lost in Chatfield Farms' seven-acre Corn Maze, or simply watch the fun from one of two 15-foot tall illuminated bridges. Smaller visitors (age 10 and under) can explore the corn mini-maze. 

Highlands Ranch Music Arts Festival

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Civic Green Park, Highlands Ranch
The free, family-oriented Annual Highlands Ranch Music Arts Festival will fill Civic Green Park with entertainment, arts, a festival marketplace and activities. Bring a blanket and folding chairs and enjoy! The Highlands Ranch Concert Band, an organization of volunteer professional, amateur and high school musicians, provides free concerts throughout the year, is the organizer/promoter of the festival. Music will include a wide range of styles, including jazz, swing and concert music. The Festival Marketplace will offer items by artists, craftsmen and food vendors.

Loveland Chocolate Festival

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: The Ranch Events Complex, Loveland
Enjoy a full day of chocolate sampling, shopping and entertainment as you indulge in chocolate truffles and fudge, chocolate martinis, chocolate cupcakes and pastries, chocolate everything!

ThirstyFest

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Stanley Marketplace, Aurora
ThirstyFest offers a full-day experience filled with live music, unlimited beverage tastings, food trucks, lawn games, family-friendly activities and more. This entirely volunteer-led event is supported by Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association, and all net proceeds benefit Water For People, an international non-profit born and raised right here in Denver.

Welby Days Farmers Market & Car Show

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Rotella Park
This free historic fall harvest festival, farmers' market and car show includes local produce, fall flowers, the Anythink Library bookmobile, local artist performances and classes, a car/ tractor/ motorcycle show, food trucks and fun.

Yard Art Contemporary - Congress Park

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Clayton
Artists Annie Decamp and Michael Dowling are proud to announce the third season of Yard Art Contemporary, a neighborhood-based contemporary art event that brings people together around art and offers an alternative platform for Denver’s notable artists to show and sell their work. Enjoy wine while flowing amongst the various tents to visit and shop in a light, informal atmosphere.

Art on the Green

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Curtis Center for the Arts, Greenwood Village
Check out and purchase artwork from over 80 artists, listen to live music, grab a bite from local food rucks and cool down with refreshing drinks at this annual, all-Colorado art festival!

Denver Walls

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: River North Art District - RiNo
Don't miss this international mural festival in the Globeville and RiNo neighborhoods. Denver Walls will become a part of the globally recognized Worldwide Walls series of street art events, which, since 2010, has brought murals to public spaces in 19 international cities.

Recess Street Fest

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Recess Beer Garden
Recess Street Fest returns to LoHi. This will be a tidal wave of energy in Denver’s most lifted neighborhood. Street Fest is all-embracing, welcoming families, couples, die-hard music lovers and food truck connoisseurs. Local and national acts will take stage throughout the weekend covering a wide variety of artistry. This isn’t a party, this is Recess Street Fest 2022. We’ll see you there!

Central City Plein Air Festival

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Central City Opera House, Central City
Observe artists at work and enjoy free activities for the whole family! Specially selected artists from across the country travel to Central City to paint the incomparable Colorado scenery and historic atmosphere. On Saturday and Sunday, Central City Opera singers will perform at a ticketed Music & Art Concert in The Martin Foundry. The festival culminates in an exhibition and sale, where paintings created during the event are displayed and available for purchase. 

Sundown Music Festival

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Auraria Campus — Tivoli Quad
Colorado's detox music fest returns for its second year! Explore healthy nightlife in Downtown Denver at this music and mindfulness festival. Experience immersive music and mindfulness, dance party DJ sets, a sober bar by SPIRIT, meditation, non-alcoholic tasting lounges, art-scapes and live painting, wellness IV drips and radical healing, food trucks, performance art, artists and a vendor village. 

Strength In The City Wellness Block Party

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: EDENS alley behind Denver Central Market
Strength in the City is bringing a day full of wellness to RiNo with retailers and local vendors. Enjoy wellness shopping, music and activities.

Centennial Chalk Art Festival

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: The Streets at SouthGlenn, Centennial
Watch as local artists create sidewalk masterpieces using only chalk and their imaginations! Arrive early to spend the day browsing local businesses and vendors and enjoying an outdoor concert.

Found Collective: Artist, Maker, Vintage Market

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Dairy Arts Center, Boulder
This is Found Collective's first of many outdoor marketplace events at The Dairy Art Center! There will be 20+ vendors of artists, makers, vintage collectors, small businesses, etc., including permanent jewelry from Love Saro, personal styling for The Edit from KLM, tarot readings from Healing House and grab-and-go bouquets from Mountain Flower Farm. Listen to live music and grab drinks and pizza while you shop. 

Steers & Beers Whiskey and Beer Festival

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Ivywild School, Colorado Springs
Loads of local and not-so-local breweries and distilleries will be pouring samples of their awesome products. Enjoy one of the coolest venues (Ivywild School) with the best breweries and distilleries around. Enjoy the RNDC Whiskey Rooms where you can sample allocated and extremely hard-to-find whiskies during this VIP hour.

2022 Colorado Fall Home Show

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Colorado Convention Center
The Colorado Fall Home Show is your one-stop marketplace to get ideas to remodel, refresh and renew your home. Prepare your home for the upcoming change in season and this is just the place to get started. At the Colorado Fall Home Show you’ll find more than 200+ exhibitors well-versed in home renovation, remodeling and sustainable living. Many our exhibitors will be standing by with tips, tools and ideas on how to best winterize your home.

Doors Open Denver

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Various venues throughout Denver
From historic structures to contemporary builds, this event is an homage to Denver’s ever-changing architecture. The autumnal event draws architecture, art, history and culture enthusiasts, exploring and experiencing featured sites through in-person and virtual tours.

Handmade in Colorado Expo (Cherry Creek)

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Various venues throughout Denver
The 14th annual Handmade in Colorado Expo is a juried event showcasing some of Colorado's best fine art and contemporary craft. The event will feature a vast array of independent designers producing original handcrafted goods from a wide array of media including metals, paper, glass, fibers, food, fabricated objects, clay, paint, wax, gems and more. All work sold will be created from both emerging and experienced artisans from Colorado. This event has free admission and some great local live music and performance art.

Denver Beer Week

WHEN: TBA 2023
WHERE: Various venues throughout Denver
Enjoy nine days of all things beer. Head to The Mile High City for festivals, tap takeovers, brewery events and much more.