Presented by the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, the Castle Rock “Lighting of the Star” has been a community event shared by residents dating back to 1936. The same spirit of volunteerism, generosity and love of tradition exists today as Castle Rock businesses and residents prepare to celebrate Starlighting on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
Event Type: Festivals/Fairs
Sunrise to Sunset – Winter Park
Race the sun and gear up for the Sunrise to Sunset trail race in Winter Park, Colorado this summer. The 12-hour event is all about balancing camaraderie and challenge. Ride the singletrack course as a relay or race solo.
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown
Every April, the festival breaks up the long winter with incredible bluegrass music, a barn dance, and other celebrations for visitors. You won’t want to miss this annual event!The Meltdown will be celebrating its 26th year on April 22, 23, & 24, 2022. Attendees will enjoy a variety of musical performances at local venues around Durango, and even have a chance to jam in public spaces.
Winter Carnival
Powderhorn Ski Resort’s Winter Festivals, February 28 until March 1st.
Breckenridge Hogfest – Bourbon and Bacon
Sponsored by Sazerac and Buffalo Trace
Bacon is the most loved food in the universe and the route to all things swine and divine. Add in the quintessential American liquor, bourbon; mind blown. These indulgences come together for Breckenridge Hogfest – Bacon & Bourbon.Meat connoisseurs will be able to taste their way through a spectrum of pork samples, premium whiskeys, single malt scotches and barrel-aged spirits while enjoying live music and mixology below Peak Nine. We want to speak to palates of all distinctions and our golden rule will be to feature the best of the best to the brownest of the brown.
Colorado Tiny House Festival
The largest tiny house and alternative living event in the region will return the weekend of Saturday, July 10 and Sunday, July 11, 2021, to the sprawling grounds of the Riverdale Regional Park at the Adams County Fair and Regional Park Complex.Attendees will be able to tour a wide assortment of tiny houses on wheels, container homes, skoolies, van conversions, unique recreational campers, gypsy wagons, teardrops, yurts and more – each with its own, one-of-a- kind floor plan, décor and remarkable use of space.This destination event blends the spirit of the tiny living movement with the most up-to-date information on going tiny, simplifying your life, minimalistic living, and living greener. Additionally, the Festival will feature live entertainment, expert speaker presentations, a product and service marketplace, food truck court, and more.Ticket prices range from $10 to $20 depending on when they are purchased. Kids 12 and under are free-of-charge.
– Early bird (purchased before June 15): $10 each
– Advance (purchased between June 16 – July 9): $15 each
– Tickets purchased online or on-site the weekend of the event: $20
Blues & BBQ Festival 2020
Yes! The 23rd Annual Blues & BBQ Festival is still happening! This year’s event will look a little different. We will host the show inside The Venue, 1451 Cortez Street in Denver. There will be seating for 75 people inside the restaurant. You can buy tickets to one show for $30, or buy multiple tickets at discounted pricing. We will live stream the event on Facebook for everyone to see, asking for a suggested donation online of $10.
https://www.facebook.com/bluesandbbqforbetterhousing
Please consider hosting a Watch Party or a back yard BBQ and listen to/watch the Blues & BBQ show! This year’s Tribute Tour band lineup includes tributes to Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt, The Who, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Bob Seger.
47th Annual Territory Days
Come enjoy this favorite local event! From its humble beginnings, Territory Days has grown from a small neighborhood craft fair into a popular three-day street festival. The event is held every Memorial Day Weekend in the historic Old Colorado City, located on the west side of Colorado Springs. From its humble beginnings, Territory Days has grown from a small neighborhood craft fair into a popular three-day street festival. The event is held every Memorial Day Weekend in the historic Old Colorado City, located on the west side of Colorado Springs.Enjoy over 180 food and craft booths, live music, a kids’ play area, a petting zoo, and so much more. See live performances by Native American dancers, Wild West gunfight re-enactments, and incredible blacksmith demonstrations. Territory Days offers plenty of food and entertainment options for the entire family, so make sure you don’t miss it!Saturday, May 27: 10am-7pmSunday, May 28: 10am-7pmMonday, May 29: 10am-6pm
MeadowGrass Music Festival
As always, MeadowGrass will deliver an incredible cross-section of national, regional and local artists, many of whom are up and coming or just breaking onto the bigger scene.Over the years, the mission of the festival has remained constant: to bring world class musical talent to perform in the Pikes Peak region alongside local and regional performers, in a family-friendly environment. We strive to cultivate an environment that welcomes guests of all ages and tastes, as well as amenities catering to different lifestyles.
Off-Grid Expo
The 2021 Off-Grid Expo is a 3-day family-friendly, pet-friendly event showcasing products, services and educational seminars.
Our definition of “off-grid” is focused on living the outdoor adventure and “green” lifestyle. This desire to get all the products and services associated with the adventure lifestyle gathered into one expo has transformed into a family-friendly, three-day event full of innovative products and services, informative presentations, incredible food and drink and great giveaways.