Colorado Cultural Fairs & Festivals
29 cultural events across Colorado for 2026.
Recurring4.5(4262) Happening nowColorado Renaissance Festival
One of the largest Renaissance festivals in the United States, drawing hundreds of thousands to a 16th-century European village in the foothills south of Denver.
4.7(3871)In 2 daysBeaver Creek Art Festival
There will be an array of juried artists who will be showcasing and selling their unique artistic creations in various categories including clay, digital, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking/drawing, sculpture, wood, resin, and more.
5(1)In 2 daysCrested Butte Festival of the Arts
This festival will feature over 100 world class fine artists, music and dance, delicious food trucks, and family friendly activities.
In 3 daysColorado Outdoor Renaissance Festival
Journey back into the 16th century medieval amusement park.
4.8(38)In 3 daysDenver Midsummer Arts Festival
It will host a great selection of handmade artists and vendors artists and crafters selling their handmade crafts, art and unique goods.
In 10 daysThe Ridgeway Rendezvous Arts and Crafts Festival
There will be over 100 talented juried artists showcasing their fine arts and original crafts.
4.3(8)Golden Fine Arts Festival
There will be an array of local and regional artists showcasing and selling their original creations in various mediums.
4.4(608)Aurora Unicorn Festival
This festival will feature unicorn petting corrals, photos on unicorn backs, mermaid and princess photos, fairy photos, face painters, special guests, cosplayers, foam parties, dance parties, unicorn rescue derby, karaoke kingdom, fairy tales, selfie stations, bubble playground, costumed characters, balloon twisting, arts and crafts creation station, bouncy castles, food trucks, more.
4.8(32)Evergreen Fine Arts Festival
There will be nearly 125 talented artists showcasing and selling their original artwork.
RecurringColorado Dragon Boat Festival
The nation's largest dragon boat festival and a flagship Asian American heritage celebration in the Rocky Mountain region.
4.8(28)Highlands Summer Finale Art Festival
There will be an array of artists showcasing their original artwork in various mediums including painting, jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, metal and woodwork, fiber, and much more.
4.6(57)The Affordable Arts Festival
A craft fair in Littleton.
RecurringLabor Day Lift Off
A beloved Colorado Springs tradition launching dozens of hot-air balloons over Memorial Park each Labor Day weekend against the backdrop of Pikes Peak.
Windsor Harvest Festival
This festival will feature over 200 vendor booths, a grand parade, morning hot-air balloon launches, rides and games for the kids, delicious food, Saturday night fireworks and more.
5(15)The Arts at Altitude Art Festival
This juried art show and sale will feature a wide variety of original works in many categories such as pottery, paintings, photography, jewelry, and other fine arts.
RecurringPueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival
A spicy celebration of Pueblo's famous Mirasol chile and the region's agricultural heritage in the Union Avenue Historic District.
3.8(142)Pueblos Chile And Frijoles Festival
This festival will feature live entertainment, street vendors, cooking competitions, chili and salsa showdown, jalapeno eating contest, parade, farmer’s market and chile roasting, and chilies, chilies, chilies.
Durango Autumn Arts Festival
A craft fair in Durango.
5(16)Estes Park Fine Arts and Crafts Festival
A craft fair in Estes Park.
4.3(15)Telluride Crystal Festival
A craft fair in Telluride.
5(39)Telluride Autumn Classic Fine Arts Festival - Mountain Village
This is a world-class celebration of automobiles, motorcycles, aircraft, and so much more.
4.5(150)Loveland Fantasy Festival
There will be live music, dance, and a playful fantasy storytelling.
4.4(558)Brighton Fall Festival Craft Show
A craft fair in Brighton.
Recurring4.8(31)Great American Beer Festival
The nation's largest public beer festival and premier U.S.
4.6(19)Denver Handmade Harvest Festival
A craft fair in Denver.
4.6(158)Loveland Fall Arts Festival
There will be over 90 artisans showcasing and selling their hand-made goods, holiday decor and gifts, fabulous fashions, craft food creations and more.
4.6(1006)Tagawa Gardens Art Festival
There will be over 80 artisans showcasing and selling their hand-made creations, holiday decor and gifts, fabulous fashions, craft food, and more.
4.5(191)Loveland Holiday Arts Festival
A craft fair in Loveland.
RecurringCrested Butte Wildflower Festival
A weeklong celebration of alpine wildflowers in the Wildflower Capital of Colorado, with guided hikes, photography workshops, garden tours, and expert-led seminars.
Frequently asked questions
How many cultural festivals are there in Colorado?
Our directory lists 44 cultural festivals across Colorado for the 2026 season, including Lake Dillon Arts Festival, Beaver Creek Art Festival and Telluride Autumn Classic Fine Arts Festival - Mountain Village.
When is the best time for cultural festivals in Colorado?
Colorado's cultural festivals cluster in July and September — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular cultural festivals in Colorado?
By Google review score, Lake Dillon Arts Festival in Dillon ranks among the most popular, with a 4.8-star rating from 1,542 reviews.