Daily Calendar For Colorado State, County, Craft, Street and Community Fairs, Festivals, Shows and Fun Days out including Parades From Our Colorado 2012 Fairs and Fun Diary
What’s On In Colorado Next Week January 30th to February 6th Including Friday February 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th January 2012
Snowdown Winter Festival
Durango
February 1-5
www.snowdown.org/
Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival
Denver
February 2-4
www.quiltcraftsew.com/festival-dates.html
Annual Winter Carnival
Steamboat Springs
February 8th
www.steamboat-chamber.com/signature.events.asp
Colorado Garden Show
Denver
February 11 - 19
www.gardeningcolorado.com/
Winter Art Festival
Ouray
February 11, 12 and 13
ourayarts.org/winter.html
Mid Winter Bluegrass Festival
Denver
February 17th to 19th
midwinterbluegrass.com/
Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Denver
March 17th
www.denverstpatricksdayparade.com/
Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Colorado Springs
March 17th
www.csstpats.com/
Colorado Springs RV, Sport & Outdoor Show
Colorado Springs
February 17th to 19th
www.rjpromotions.com/
RAILS IN THE ROCKIES
Estes Park
February 18th and 19th
estesparkcvb.com/
High Plains Snow Goose Festival
Lamar
February 23 - 26
www.highplainssnowgoose.com/
The Parent, Baby, Toddler & Child Expo
Denver
February 25th
www.TheExpoPros.com
Girls Day Out Expo
Denver
February 25th
www.girlsdayoutexpo.com
BaoBao Festival
Carbondale
February 27th and 28th
www.baobaofest.org/
Annual Colorado RV, Sports, Boat & Travel Show
Denver
March 1 - 4
www.agievents.com/rv-shows.cfm
Ski Joring and Crystal Carnival
Leadville
March 3 - 4
www.visitleadvilleco.com/ski_joring
Monte Vista Crane Festival
Monte Vista
March 9 - 11
www.cranefest.com/
Aspen Fashion Week
Aspen
March 11th to 14th
www.aspenfashionweek.com/
Four States Ag Expo
Cortez
March 15 - 18
www.fourstatesagexpo.com/
Denver Home Show
Denver
March 16 - 18
www.homeshowdenver.com/
Denver St. Patricks Day Parade
Denver
March 17th
www.denverstpatricksdayparade.org/
The Crafty Peoples Fair St Patricks Day Craft and Art Show
Wheatridge
March 17th and 18th
Located AT: 775 Valley Road, Clifton, NJ
Breckenridge Music Festival
Breckenridge
March 21st
www.breckenridgemusicfestival.com/
Annual Denver March PowWow
Denver
March 23 - 25
www.denvermarchpowwow.org/
World Wide Antique Show
Denver
March 23 - 25
www.wwantiqueshows.com/
Colorado Springs Pet Expo
Colorado Springs
April 21st and 22nd
www.rjpromotions.com/
LEGO KidsFest
Denver
April 27th to 29th
legokidsfest.com/
Youth Empowerment Festival 2012
Palmer Lake
April 28th
www.familynation.net
Colorado Spartan Military Sprint Race
Fort Carson
May 5th
www.spartanrace.com/colorado-obstacle-racing-spartan-sprint-2012.html
Taste of Fort Collins
Fort Collins
June 9th and 10th
www.tasteoffortcollins.com/
Chamber Golf Tournament
Elizabeth
June 22nd
www.elizabethchamber.org
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival
Crested Butte
July 9-15
www.crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com/
Harvest Festival
Elizabeth
October 27th
www.elizabethchamber.org
Legend High School Band Holiday Craft Fair
Parker
November 10th
lhscraftfair.webs.com
Olde Country Christmas
Elizabeth
December 1st
www.elizabethchamber.org
* * * February 2012 Events * * *
Snowdown Winter Festival
Durango, Colorado < ------ > SouthWest < ------ >
February 1-5
Snowdown Winter Festival
SNOWDOWN! The original cabin fever reliever! February 1-5, 2012, they donned costumes and played all sorts of games for 5 days of fun and hilarity! Some attended the Fashion Do’s & Don’ts on Wednesday and others attended the Kid’s Follies! Some of the more intrepid residents played golf at the Josie Pete Golf Tournament on Saturday while others finished off the celebration with the La Plata County Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction on Sunday..
Durango, Colorado < ------ > SouthWest < ------ >
February 1-5
Snowdown Winter Festival
SNOWDOWN! The original cabin fever reliever! February 1-5, 2012, they donned costumes and played all sorts of games for 5 days of fun and hilarity! Some attended the Fashion Do’s & Don’ts on Wednesday and others attended the Kid’s Follies! Some of the more intrepid residents played golf at the Josie Pete Golf Tournament on Saturday while others finished off the celebration with the La Plata County Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction on Sunday..
Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival
Denver, Colorado < ------ > Central < ------ >
February 2-4
Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival
At the Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival you will find a wide variety of Sewing, Quilting, Needle-Art and Craft supply exhibits from many quality companies. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in one or more of the many “Make and Take” workshops or FREE educational seminars
Denver, Colorado < ------ > Central < ------ >
February 2-4
Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival
At the Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival you will find a wide variety of Sewing, Quilting, Needle-Art and Craft supply exhibits from many quality companies. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in one or more of the many “Make and Take” workshops or FREE educational seminars
7th Annual Rocky Mountain Singles Summit
Denver, Colorado < ------ > Central < ------ >
February 4th
7th Annual Rocky Mountain Singles Summit
The 7th Annual Rocky Mountain Singles Summit will take place at Sports Authority Field at Mile High from 5:00pm – 11:00pm. Celebrity and former Denver Bronco Reggie Rivers will be MC at this event, which will include appearances by Denver Broncos alumni and cheerleaders, a “Bid For A Bronco” bachelor auction, seminars, a cocktail party, vendors, and more. Expected attendance is 800-1,000 singles. Admission is $20-$30, depending on time of registration.
We are seeking vendors that offer products and services of interest to singles. Please contact us for more information.
Denver, Colorado < ------ > Central < ------ >
February 4th
7th Annual Rocky Mountain Singles Summit
The 7th Annual Rocky Mountain Singles Summit will take place at Sports Authority Field at Mile High from 5:00pm – 11:00pm. Celebrity and former Denver Bronco Reggie Rivers will be MC at this event, which will include appearances by Denver Broncos alumni and cheerleaders, a “Bid For A Bronco” bachelor auction, seminars, a cocktail party, vendors, and more. Expected attendance is 800-1,000 singles. Admission is $20-$30, depending on time of registration.
We are seeking vendors that offer products and services of interest to singles. Please contact us for more information.
Annual Winter Carnival
Steamboat Springs, Colorado < ------ > NorthWest < ------ >
February 8th
Annual Winter Carnival
This annual celebration includes a variety of events that embrace our western heritage and highlight Steamboat’s tradition of winter sports. The festivities include such events as: Ski Jumping competitions, Snowboarding Jam Session, Soda Pop Slalom, Tubing Party, Diamond Hitch Parade which includes the High School band on skis, Street Events on Lincoln Avenue, and Night Extravaganza at Howelsen Hill with a brilliant fireworks display and the famous Lighted Man.
Steamboat Springs, Colorado < ------ > NorthWest < ------ >
February 8th
Annual Winter Carnival
This annual celebration includes a variety of events that embrace our western heritage and highlight Steamboat’s tradition of winter sports. The festivities include such events as: Ski Jumping competitions, Snowboarding Jam Session, Soda Pop Slalom, Tubing Party, Diamond Hitch Parade which includes the High School band on skis, Street Events on Lincoln Avenue, and Night Extravaganza at Howelsen Hill with a brilliant fireworks display and the famous Lighted Man.
Colorado Garden Show
Denver, Colorado < ------ > Central < ------ >
February 11 - 19
Colorado Garden Show
The Rocky Mountain region’s oldest, largest and most prestigious garden and home show — a nine-day spectacular event — where you can find inspiration from the latest ideas and trends in landscaping, gardening and home improvement.
Denver, Colorado < ------ > Central < ------ >
February 11 - 19
Colorado Garden Show
The Rocky Mountain region’s oldest, largest and most prestigious garden and home show — a nine-day spectacular event — where you can find inspiration from the latest ideas and trends in landscaping, gardening and home improvement.
Winter Art Festival
Ouray, Colorado < ------ > SouthWest < ------ >
February 11, 12 and 13
Winter Art Festival
Includes any art or craft, such as fine art, jewelry, needlework, and and other art form.
Ouray, Colorado < ------ > SouthWest < ------ >
February 11, 12 and 13
Winter Art Festival
Includes any art or craft, such as fine art, jewelry, needlework, and and other art form.
The Crafty Peoples Fair St Patricks Day Craft and Art Show
Wheatridge, Colorado
March 17th and 18th
Located AT: 775 Valley Road, Clifton, NJ
We have a variety of Craft and Art vendors. We will also be giving out door prizes every hour! and we will even have a "GRAND PRIZE" given away at the end of the day on Sunday. 10x8 spaces are $40/day or $75/both days. $5/day extra for electricity OR 6' table and 2 chair spaces are $30/day or $50/both days with electricity included.
Wheatridge, Colorado
March 17th and 18th
Located AT: 775 Valley Road, Clifton, NJ
We have a variety of Craft and Art vendors. We will also be giving out door prizes every hour! and we will even have a "GRAND PRIZE" given away at the end of the day on Sunday. 10x8 spaces are $40/day or $75/both days. $5/day extra for electricity OR 6' table and 2 chair spaces are $30/day or $50/both days with electricity included.
RAILS IN THE ROCKIES
Estes Park, Colorado < ------ > NorthWest < ------ >
February 18th and 19th
RAILS IN THE ROCKIES
Clanging bells, tooting whistles, and blaring horns will fill the Estes Park Conference Center on Feb. 18 and 19, 2012 as trains from the steam age to the present time roar along tracks of model railroad layouts at the 15th annual “Rails in the Rockies” exhibit.
Estes Park, Colorado < ------ > NorthWest < ------ >
February 18th and 19th
RAILS IN THE ROCKIES
Clanging bells, tooting whistles, and blaring horns will fill the Estes Park Conference Center on Feb. 18 and 19, 2012 as trains from the steam age to the present time roar along tracks of model railroad layouts at the 15th annual “Rails in the Rockies” exhibit.
High Plains Snow Goose Festival
Lamar, Colorado < ------ > SouthEast < ------ >
February 23 - 26
High Plains Snow Goose Festival
This year the snow geese started to arrive around Thanksgiving in large numbers and we estimated about 100,000 birds before Christmas! Since then, we’ve had some freezing temperatures and lakes freezing over, so some birds have moved further south. With cold weather to the north, it may push more birds our way. By the end of February, birds should be on their way back north again. So, we never know what we’re going to get, but we keep a close eye on them in preparation for your arrival festival weekend!
Lamar, Colorado < ------ > SouthEast < ------ >
February 23 - 26
High Plains Snow Goose Festival
This year the snow geese started to arrive around Thanksgiving in large numbers and we estimated about 100,000 birds before Christmas! Since then, we’ve had some freezing temperatures and lakes freezing over, so some birds have moved further south. With cold weather to the north, it may push more birds our way. By the end of February, birds should be on their way back north again. So, we never know what we’re going to get, but we keep a close eye on them in preparation for your arrival festival weekend!
Girls Day Out Expo
Denver, Colorado < ------ > Central < ------ >
February 25th
The Parent, Baby, Toddler & Child Expo
The First Annual Girls Day Out Expo, which will take place on Saturday, February 25 from 10:00am – 5:00pm. This event is intended to be an opportunity for women to take time to enjoy themselves for a day. They will be able to take advantage of activities, on-site services, relaxation, socializing, speakers/seminars, and more. Expected attendance is 600-800 women. Admission is $5 in advance or $10 at the door.
Denver, Colorado < ------ > Central < ------ >
February 25th
The Parent, Baby, Toddler & Child Expo
The First Annual Girls Day Out Expo, which will take place on Saturday, February 25 from 10:00am – 5:00pm. This event is intended to be an opportunity for women to take time to enjoy themselves for a day. They will be able to take advantage of activities, on-site services, relaxation, socializing, speakers/seminars, and more. Expected attendance is 600-800 women. Admission is $5 in advance or $10 at the door.
The Parent, Baby, Toddler & Child Expo
Denver, Colorado < ------ > Central < ------ >
February 25th
The Parent, Baby, Toddler & Child Expo
Vendors include Schools (preschool, charter, home school, afterschool), Camps, B-day info, Family vacations, Family Coupon.coms, Family type products & services, Theatre, Music & Dance, Entertainment, Health & Wellness & More! Entertainmet includes Science Experiments, Magic Show, Diaper Derby, Toddler Derby, Karate and More!
Denver, Colorado < ------ > Central < ------ >
February 25th
The Parent, Baby, Toddler & Child Expo
Vendors include Schools (preschool, charter, home school, afterschool), Camps, B-day info, Family vacations, Family Coupon.coms, Family type products & services, Theatre, Music & Dance, Entertainment, Health & Wellness & More! Entertainmet includes Science Experiments, Magic Show, Diaper Derby, Toddler Derby, Karate and More!
* * * March 2012 Events * * *
Annual Colorado RV, Sports, Boat & Travel Show
Denver, Colorado < ------ > Central < ------ >
March 1 - 4
Annual Colorado RV, Sports, Boat & Travel Show
For the best selection & best price on a new RV, hit the road & head to an RV show.
Denver, Colorado < ------ > Central < ------ >
March 1 - 4
Annual Colorado RV, Sports, Boat & Travel Show
For the best selection & best price on a new RV, hit the road & head to an RV show.
Ski Joring and Crystal Carnival
Leadville, Colorado < ------ > Central < ------ >
March 3 - 4
Ski Joring and Crystal Carnival
The Ski Joring competitions take place the first weekend in March, and are accompanied by a Crystal Carnival winter festival, which includes include a children’s parade; Nordic and winter mountain bike races; dog sled races; tethered hot air balloon rides; and broomball games for the adults activities for the whole family
Leadville, Colorado < ------ > Central < ------ >
March 3 - 4
Ski Joring and Crystal Carnival
The Ski Joring competitions take place the first weekend in March, and are accompanied by a Crystal Carnival winter festival, which includes include a children’s parade; Nordic and winter mountain bike races; dog sled races; tethered hot air balloon rides; and broomball games for the adults activities for the whole family
Monte Vista Crane Festival
Monte Vista, Colorado < ------ >South Central < ------ >
March 9 - 11
Monte Vista Crane Festival
Today, crane watchers come from far and wide to join this celebration at the Monte Vista Crane Festival. While the festival offers outstanding opportunities for celebrating and understanding cranes and other wildlife, the common denominator that brings visitors back year after year is the 20,000 or so greater sandhill cranes and a few thousand lesser sandhills, that really put on a show for each other and visitors, too. Besides the cranes there are thousands of waterfowl, numerous wintering bald eagles and other raptors that highlight the wildlife viewing. The festival hosts wildlife experts, local naturalists and biologists who present educational workshops at the Monte Vista Middle School, while flocks of dancing sandhills assemble in the neighboring farm fields, just east of town.
Monte Vista, Colorado < ------ >South Central < ------ >
March 9 - 11
Monte Vista Crane Festival
Today, crane watchers come from far and wide to join this celebration at the Monte Vista Crane Festival. While the festival offers outstanding opportunities for celebrating and understanding cranes and other wildlife, the common denominator that brings visitors back year after year is the 20,000 or so greater sandhill cranes and a few thousand lesser sandhills, that really put on a show for each other and visitors, too. Besides the cranes there are thousands of waterfowl, numerous wintering bald eagles and other raptors that highlight the wildlife viewing. The festival hosts wildlife experts, local naturalists and biologists who present educational workshops at the Monte Vista Middle School, while flocks of dancing sandhills assemble in the neighboring farm fields, just east of town.
Aspen Fashion Week
Aspen, Colorado < ------ > Central < ------ >
March 11th to 14th
Aspen Fashion Week
Aspen Fashion Week is a destination fashion event designed to showcase and market winter resort, ski and technical outerwear in the home and playground of the most stylish consumers. With high energy slopeside runway events, daily après ski fashion shows, in-store presentations, on-mountain events and late night fashionable soirées,
Aspen, Colorado < ------ > Central < ------ >
March 11th to 14th
Aspen Fashion Week
Aspen Fashion Week is a destination fashion event designed to showcase and market winter resort, ski and technical outerwear in the home and playground of the most stylish consumers. With high energy slopeside runway events, daily après ski fashion shows, in-store presentations, on-mountain events and late night fashionable soirées,
Four States Ag Expo
Cortez, Colorado < ------ >SouthWest < ------ >
March 15 - 18
Four States Ag Expo
The most comprehensive, innovative agricultural show between the Great Plains and the high Sierras
Cortez, Colorado < ------ >SouthWest < ------ >
March 15 - 18
Four States Ag Expo
The most comprehensive, innovative agricultural show between the Great Plains and the high Sierras
Denver Home Show
Denver, Colorado < ------ > Central < ------ >
March 16 - 18
Denver Home Show
Each year we produce over 30 shows in 20 markets across North America that collectively attract 14,000 exhibitors, 1 million consumers and another 1 million unique web visitors. From 12 offices, the 90-person staff produces some of the most successful and longest-running home shows in the U.S.
Denver, Colorado < ------ > Central < ------ >
March 16 - 18
Denver Home Show
Each year we produce over 30 shows in 20 markets across North America that collectively attract 14,000 exhibitors, 1 million consumers and another 1 million unique web visitors. From 12 offices, the 90-person staff produces some of the most successful and longest-running home shows in the U.S.
* * * April 2012 Events * * *
Youth Empowerment Festival
Palmer Lake, Colorado
April 28th
Website www.familynation.net
Palmer Lake Youth Empowerment Day will fast become a Colorado tradition. This is a community celebration with family friendly activities that are perfect for all Coloradoans’ active lifestyle. This two-day festival offers attendees food from local restaurants, entertainment from locally acclaimed musicians and an eclectic display of fine artisans work.
Palmer Lake, Colorado
April 28th
Website www.familynation.net
Palmer Lake Youth Empowerment Day will fast become a Colorado tradition. This is a community celebration with family friendly activities that are perfect for all Coloradoans’ active lifestyle. This two-day festival offers attendees food from local restaurants, entertainment from locally acclaimed musicians and an eclectic display of fine artisans work.
* * * May 2012 Events * * *
Colorado Spartan Military Sprint Race
Fort Carson, Colorado
May 5th
Website www.spartanrace.com/colorado-obstacle-racing-spartan-sprint-2012.html
The Spartan Military Sprint Race will be similar to the Spartan Sprint with additional obstacles designed by the 4th Infantry and Specials Forces units. The difference is that this race has its own rules and rankings which is why it will also have VERY unique Military medals and a different T-shirt.
Fort Carson, Colorado
May 5th
Website www.spartanrace.com/colorado-obstacle-racing-spartan-sprint-2012.html
The Spartan Military Sprint Race will be similar to the Spartan Sprint with additional obstacles designed by the 4th Infantry and Specials Forces units. The difference is that this race has its own rules and rankings which is why it will also have VERY unique Military medals and a different T-shirt.
* * * June 2012 Events * * *
ElizaBash
Elizabeth, Colorado
June 2nd
Website www.elizabethchamber.org
Enjoy a family fun filled day starting with the Stampede Parade at 10:00 and then stay in downtown Elizabeth for music, entertainment, food, vendors, games, and more.
Elizabeth, Colorado
June 2nd
Website www.elizabethchamber.org
Enjoy a family fun filled day starting with the Stampede Parade at 10:00 and then stay in downtown Elizabeth for music, entertainment, food, vendors, games, and more.
Taste of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, Colorado
June 9th and 10th
Website www.tasteoffortcollins.com/
The Taste of Fort Collins is a Northern Colorado Tradition – a community celebration with family-friendly activities that are perfect for Northern Coloradoans’ active lifestyle. TFC continues to benefit Special Olympics Larimer County and Kiwanis Club International. This two day festival offers attendees food from local and national restaurants, entertainment from regionally and internationally acclaimed musicians, and an eclectic display of fine artisans work as well as the region’s best crafters.
Fort Collins, Colorado
June 9th and 10th
Website www.tasteoffortcollins.com/
The Taste of Fort Collins is a Northern Colorado Tradition – a community celebration with family-friendly activities that are perfect for Northern Coloradoans’ active lifestyle. TFC continues to benefit Special Olympics Larimer County and Kiwanis Club International. This two day festival offers attendees food from local and national restaurants, entertainment from regionally and internationally acclaimed musicians, and an eclectic display of fine artisans work as well as the region’s best crafters.
Chamber Golf Tournament
Elizabeth, Colorado
June 22nd
Website www.elizabethchamber.org
A morning of golf, fun, and meeting other business people. Shotgun starts at 8AM with lunch and awards following all the fun.
Elizabeth, Colorado
June 22nd
Website www.elizabethchamber.org
A morning of golf, fun, and meeting other business people. Shotgun starts at 8AM with lunch and awards following all the fun.
* * * October 2012 Events * * *
Harvest Festival
Elizabeth, Colorado
October 27th
Website www.elizabethchamber.org
Food, music, games, and more. Spend an afternoon in Elizabeth for a safe Halloween by coming for Trick or Treat Street throughout the Town and enjoying games, vendors, food, and more on Main Street.
Elizabeth, Colorado
October 27th
Website www.elizabethchamber.org
Food, music, games, and more. Spend an afternoon in Elizabeth for a safe Halloween by coming for Trick or Treat Street throughout the Town and enjoying games, vendors, food, and more on Main Street.
* * * November 2012 Events * * *
Legend High School Band Holiday Craft Fair
Parker, Colorado
November 10th
Website lhscraftfair.webs.com
This will be our fourth year of holding this wonderful event! Over 65 crafters and artists with a wide variety of beautiful items. Facepainting, concessions, baked goods and more will also be provided by the students and volunteers of the Legend High School Band Boosters.
Parker, Colorado
November 10th
Website lhscraftfair.webs.com
This will be our fourth year of holding this wonderful event! Over 65 crafters and artists with a wide variety of beautiful items. Facepainting, concessions, baked goods and more will also be provided by the students and volunteers of the Legend High School Band Boosters.
* * * December 2012 Events * * *
Olde Country Christmas
Elizabeth, Colorado
December 1st
Website www.elizabethchamber.org
Come enjoy a children’s parade at 3:00 followed by a puppet show along with Santa and his live reindeer, caroling, food, plus cooking on a chuck wagon just like the Old West, and more. The event ends with our Town tree lighting. Meet other Christmas characters and take pleasure in the spirit of the season.
Elizabeth, Colorado
December 1st
Website www.elizabethchamber.org
Come enjoy a children’s parade at 3:00 followed by a puppet show along with Santa and his live reindeer, caroling, food, plus cooking on a chuck wagon just like the Old West, and more. The event ends with our Town tree lighting. Meet other Christmas characters and take pleasure in the spirit of the season.
* * * Weekly Events * * *
Twenty Ninth Street LIVE
Boulder
Saturdays
June 11 - August 13
www.bceproductions.com/rhythm-on-the-rails/
Boulder
Saturdays
June 11 - August 13
www.bceproductions.com/rhythm-on-the-rails/
Rhythm on the Rails
Niwot
Thursdays
June 9 - September 8
www.bceproductions.com/rhythm-on-the-rails/
Niwot
Thursdays
June 9 - September 8
www.bceproductions.com/rhythm-on-the-rails/
Edgewater Farmers Market
Edgewater
Thurs. 5-8pm
September 8
This is a great market full of produce and unique vendors from the Denver Metro and Front Range areas. We always have LIVE MUSIC for you to enjoy and great food to eat! Come out and join us every Thursday night from 5-8pm through Sept. 8th, 2011.
www.vendorhippo.com
Edgewater
Thurs. 5-8pm
September 8
This is a great market full of produce and unique vendors from the Denver Metro and Front Range areas. We always have LIVE MUSIC for you to enjoy and great food to eat! Come out and join us every Thursday night from 5-8pm through Sept. 8th, 2011.
www.vendorhippo.com