Colorado Fall Festivals Not to Miss

Colorado fall festivals are upon us, and what a great time of year to celebrate – beer, cider, chili, apples, crisp autumn air, art, music, and good times for all. Besides the glorious colors, the best part about autumn in Colorado is all the fall festivals. It’s that time of year to get out with good friends and meet new ones at any of the many fall festivals happening in Colorado. Here are some Colorado fall festivals not to miss.

Great American Beer Fall Festival

October 10 – 12, 2024
Denver

Recognized as the top U.S. beer competition, of many fall festivals, this one highlights over 100 exceptional beer crafts. It’s a fantastic experience. If you love craft beer, here’s your chance to uncover a plethora of new flavors, ranging from tangy-sweet to refreshing, rich, and robust flavors.

Frisco’s Fall Fest

September 7, 2024
Frisco

Spend a day on charming Main Street and Historic Park nibbling small plates from local restaurants, listening to live music and browsing Colorado jewelry, pottery, paintings, photography and more. Join in the take-home art project, stop by the Frisco Bay Marina for paddleboard and boat rentals and don’t miss the special adult treats in the beer garden, including the Colorado microbrew of margaritas and traditional German Hofbräu beer.

Crested Butte Chili and Beer Fall Festivals

September 7, 2024
Mt. Crested Butte

Nothing says fall like hot chili and cold beer. Visit the base of Crested Butte Mountain for this annual gathering of vendors, brewers and chili connoisseurs. Savor locally made chili, tasty craft beer and live music. Vote for your favorite chili and grab a cold one from the beer tents where top brewers from Colorado and beyond are ready to fill your commemorative glass.

Buena Vista Apple Fest

September 14, 2024
Buena Vista

This super family-friendly fall festive celebrates Colorado’s bountiful apple harvest. Head to historic Turner Farm for apple bobbing, pie contests, crafts, a cemetery tour, pony rides, live entertainment, and more. The century-old apple orchard puts on an old-fashioned fair with front porch acoustic music, a pie contest and sale, storytelling and old-time demos on everything from butter-churning to tractors.

Steamboat OktoberWest

September 7, 2024
Steamboat Springs

Steamboat puts its own spin on the conventional Oktoberfest with Rocky Mountain beer, local food specialties, and Western festivities. With an anticipated 30 brewers and between 1,000 – 1,500 beer enthusiasts to be attending. Held at the festive Gondola Square, it’s an event not to miss. Join in on the live music, food, and festivities.

Mountain Harvest Fall Festivals

September 27–29, 2024
Paonia

This annual three-day fall festival offers a taste of everything Western Slope—musicians, artists, writers, food and drink, and kids’ activities. Indulge your senses with local fare, a chili cook-off and pie contest, a fun-filled kids’ area, yoga, arts and crafts, an art walk, an ice cream dinner, and Saturday night concerts. Sign up for a North Fork Valley farm tour celebrating the area’s bountiful peppers, lavender, and wine grapes.

Cedaredge Applefest – Fall Festivals

October 4-6, 2024
Cedaredge

Join in on the good times at this three-day fall festival and be ready for live music, art, craft, and food vendors. there will also be a chili cook off, a golf tournament, antique car & motorcycle show, a library book sale, pinup completion, and a 5 K run, plus more.

Visit our comprehensive event calendar for a full lineup of Colorado fall festivals.

Other Ways to Celebrate Fall Festivals

While you’re out and about, here are more ideas for celebrating the glorious fall in Colorado.

• Go leaf peeping.
• Scenic fall drives.
• Mountain passes for a fall drive.
• Scenic train rides.
• Best places to visit in October.
• Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes
• More great ways to celebrate fall.

By Lisa Blake