Estes Park Wine Festival

Aug 13 - 14, 2016

Bond Park, Downtown Estes Park, A celebration of Colorado wine in the heart of downtown Estes Park. Enjoy tastings from over 20 Colorado wineries, fresh food, local Colorado vendors and live music. The second annual Estes Park Wine festival sets up for the weekend in beautiful Bond Park, where festival-goers can soak in the summer sun while enjoying sipping on a variety of locally created wines. From red to white and pink, the Estes Park Wine Festival offers the opportunity to taste and learn about each style of wine and the unique process of how wine is made in Colorado.

Annual Estes Park Duck Race (May)

May 7, 2016

This is an annual charity event here in Estes Park sponsored by the Estes Park Rotary.   Put the family in the car and come join in the fun on Saturday, May 4, 2013.

Surprise Sidewalk Sale

May 7 - Jun 8, 2016

Throughout the Village, Elkhorn (Main Street)The surprise isn't that there is a sale - it's what you can find at the sale! Merchants throughout the downtown area move merchandise onto the sidewalk during this special weekend to make room for all the upcoming season's new merchandise with this weekend-long special sale.

Memorial Day Weekend Art Market

May 28 - 30, 2016, 9am

Downtown Estes Park, Bond Park.More than 90 local, regional and national artisans assemble to kick off the summer season and to showcase their art in Bond Park in the heart of downtown Estes Park. Local, regional and national artisans will offer fine arts and crafts for sale.

Jazz Fest & Art Walk

Jun 4 - 5, 2016, 10am

Performance Park Amphitheater, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave,

Elkhorn Dash One-Mile Fun Run

Jun 11, 2016

Downtown Estes Park, Elkhorn AveThe Estes Park Running Club is proud to present the Elkhorn Dash One Mile Run! Get active during this easy downhill race on Elkhorn Ave for pure fun and adventure! All levels are welcome, feel free to run, walk, skip or push a wee one in a stroller for the one mile fun run. Test your running skills to beat your personal best minute or take a mild walk and enjoy the views! The one mile run begins promptly at 7:45am at West Elkhorn Ave, near the Elkhorn Lodge & Old Ranger Road and finishes at the parking lot of the US Bank Building near Bond Park. Registration: 7:00AM - 7:30AM, West Park Shopping Center parking lot (near Bighorn Restaurant), W. Elkhorn Ave. Register then jog up to start line!

Estes Park Fiber Affair - Wool Market

Jun 11 - 12, 2016, 9am - 5pm

Fairgrounds at Stanley Park

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

Jun 25 - 26, 2016

Scandinavian midsummer celebration with music, dance, food & craft vendors, craft and lefse demonstrations, Viking re-enactors, silent auction, and raffle. Starts with raising of the Maypole at 9:30 Saturday, followed at 10 with a parade of flags and costumes, and the national anthems. Continuous entertainment all day.All ages welcome. Handicap accessible.

Annual Coolest Car Show

Jul 4, 2016

Check out vintage cars from the 1920s and beyond.  With 130 cars we have a quite a range of classic, vintage and other unique cars on display.

4th of July -- A spectacular show viewed from the campground

Jul 4, 2016

Stay with us and you have a front row seat to our town's annual fireworks display.

Rooftop Rodeo and Parade

Jul 6 - 11, 2016

Named the Outstanding Small Rodeo in the nation four years in a row, the annual Roof Top Rodeo will kick off with a parade through downtown Estes Park on Tuesday July 9th.   Bring the family and enjoy a true western rodeo show.

Rocky Mountain National Park Free Entrance Week

Aug 25 - 28, 2016

Rocky Mountain National Park offers guests free entrance to the park on August 25 - 28 as part of the The National Park Service Fee Free Days this year.

Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival

Sep 8 - Oct 11, 2016

Celtic Tradition Bagpipes & drums, Highland & Irish Dancing, Folk music, jousting, athletic and other competitions at the largest Scottish Festival in the West. One of the highlights: an hour-long parade of bands on Elkhorn Avenue through downtown Estes Park beginning at 9:30 am on Saturday, Sept.

Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Parade

Sep 10, 2016

Downtown Parade, 9:30am Famous parade of the Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Festival through the heart of downtown Estes Park

Autumn Gold - A Festival of Brats 'n Bands (Sept)

Sep 24 - 25, 2016

Aspens turn to a golden hue. The sounds of elk bugles reverberate throughout the air. Its a perfect season for one of Estes Parks late-autumn traditions when a series of bands herald Autumn Gold a Festival of Bands, Brats & Beer, scheduled for Sept. 22 and 23, 2012. Cold beer, soft drinks, hot cider, bratwursts and hot dogs and all the accompaniments are served throughout both days beginning at 10 am. The bands rev up at 11 am and the bluegrass, folk, rock and jazz sounds continue until 5 pm each day.

Elk Fest Weekend

Oct 1 - 2, 2016

Elk Fest features bugling competitions, a Cabela's archery range, Colorado Parks & Wildlife's Elk Camp, seminars, elk-themed kids' activities, live country, rock and bluegrass music, elk-inspired arts and crafts, Native American storytelling & music, a display of raptors, and self-guided elk tour maps. There will also be a variety of vendors offering memorable souvenirs of your time at Elk Fest. Food vendors will be on site as well offering plenty of choices! Stop into the \"Wallowing Hole\" craft beer garden on both Saturday and Sunday serving up delcious drinks. Kick off the weekend festivities by participating in the Rut Run 5k on Saturday; registration starts at 8:30am and the race begins at 9am. Live entertainment will light up the park Saturday with popular Colorado bands on stage! There is no admission fee to attend Elk Fest.