Western Colorado comes alive in the summer months with a variety of festivals and events. When you base your vacation in Glenwood Springs, you’ve got a central location to take it all in. Our little town has been recognized as the most fun in America. So, pack up the car and come on over for a rollicking good time!
Local Special Events in Glenwood Springs
- Music on the Mountain at Glenwood Caverns – May 25, June 2 & 9, August 11,18,25, Sept 8,15,22
- Glenwood Springs Downtown Market – Tuesday afternoons from 4-8pm from June 12 to Sept. 25
- 115th Annual Strawberry Days Festival – This is the big ole fest in town June 15-17
- Sopris Music Fest June 22-23 – Carbondale
- Summer of Music Series June 27, July 4,11,18,25, Aug 1
- Garfield County Air Show – July 14-15
- Mountain Fair – July 27-29 – Carbondale
- Garfield County Fair is an extremely fun old timey event with pro rodeo in Rifle – July 30-Aug 5
- Burning Mountain Fest Sep 7-8 in Silt
- 50th Annual Fall Art Festival Sept 26-30
- 13th Annual Ghost Walk at the Linwood Cemetery, featuring “Doc Holliday’s” grave, Oct 12,13,19,20,26,27
Special Events in Vail and Eagle
- Bravo! Vail Valley Music Fest – June 25-Aug 4
- Vail Jazz Festival – June 24 – Sept 3
- Eagle County Fair and Rodeo – July 22-28
- Vail international Dance Festival July 29 – Aug 11
Special Events in Aspen and Snowmass
- Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Festival – June 22 – July 7
- Snowmass Free Thursday night concerts – June 28, July 5,12,19,26, Aug 2,9,16
- Aspen Music Festival – 300 events in 53 days! June 28 – Aug 19
- USA Pro Cycling Challenge rides through Aspen Aug 22-23
- 33rd Aspen Filmfest – Oct 1-7
- Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival – Aug 31-Sep 2
Believe it or not, this is just the tip of the iceberg in these parts. There are many more recreational and cultural events on the docket. Call us to find out what else is going on when you want to come. Or, just come and enjoy doing nothing at all or anything else you can imagine! We can’t wait to see you!