36 Events & Festivals Happening This July in Colorado!

by Dawn Green

July is one of the best months to experience everything Colorado has to offer. From mountain festivals and live music to hot air balloons, food events, rodeos, county fairs, and spectacular Fourth of July celebrations, there are countless ways to make the most of summer.

To make planning easier, I've rounded up 36 events and festivals happening across Colorado this July. Whether you're looking for a family outing, a date night, or a weekend road trip, this guide has something for everyone. Grab your calendar, invite your friends, and start exploring everything our beautiful state has to offer!

Colorado July Events Guide

  1. Denver Botanic Gardens Free Day (York Street & Chatfield Farms) – July 1st

    Denver Botanic Gardens Free Days Schedule

  2. Steamboat Springs Hot Air Balloon Festival – July 2nd

    Steamboat Ski Resort Activities

  3. Adult Night at the Denver Zoo – July 2nd

    Denver Zoo Summer Adult Nights Tickets

  4. Breckenridge Wildfire Week – July 2nd to 12th

    Summit County Forest Health & Chipping Program

  5. Stars and Guitars (Keystone) – July 3rd

    Keystone Resort Events

  6. 4th of July Fireworks (Red Rocks, Morrison) – July 4th

    Red Rocks Amphitheatre Calendar

  7. Parker Stars & Stripes Celebration – July 4th

    Town of Parker Official Website

  8. Cherry Creek Arts Festival (Denver) – July 5th to 7th

    Cherry Creek Arts Festival Official Site

  9. Cattlemen's Days (Gunnison/Castle Rock Area) – July 9th to 11th

    Cattlemen's Days Official Site

  10. Music in the Mountains (Durango) – July 9th to August 2nd

    Music in the Mountains Festival

  11. Colorado Black Arts Festival (Denver) – July 10th to 12th

    Colorado Black Arts Festival Official Site

  12. Erie Hot Air Balloon Festival – July 10th to 12th

    Town of Erie Event Calendar

  13. Denver Water Lantern Festival – July 10th to 12th

    Water Lantern Festival Denver

  14. Denver French Fest – July 10th to 12th

    Denver French Fest Information

  15. Denver Summer Concert Series – July 10th to 19th

    Visit Denver Concerts & Live Music

  16. Crested Butte Wildflower Festival – July 10th to 19th

    Crested Butte Wildflower Festival Official Site

  17. El Paso County Fair – July 11th to 18th

    El Paso County Fair Website

  18. Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival – July 13th to 18th

    Crested Butte Center for the Arts Festivals

  19. FoCo Fondo (Fort Collins) – July 16th to 19th

    FoCo Fondo Official Site

  20. Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival – July 17th to 18th

    Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival Official Site

  21. Pearl Street Art Fest (Boulder) – July 17th to 19th

    Downtown Boulder Pearl Street Art Fest

  22. Rocky Mountain State Games – July 17th to 19th

    Colorado Springs Sports Corp - State Games

  23. Tennyson Street Fair (Denver) – July 17th to 18th

    Explore Tennyson Street Events

  24. Denver Botanic Gardens Lavender Festival – July 18th to 19th

    Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms Events

  25. Lake Dillon Art Festival – July 18th to 19th

    Town of Dillon Event Calendar

  26. Keystone Wine & Jazz Festival – July 18th to 19th

    Keystone Festivals Official Site

  27. PBR Last Cowboy Standing – July 21st to 22nd

    Official Professional Bull Riders Site

  28. Eliminate Littleton – July 24th

    City of Littleton Official Website

  29. Buffalo Bill Days (Golden) – July 24th to 26th

    Buffalo Bill Days Official Site

  30. Underground Music Showcase (UMS) (Denver) – July 24th to 26th

    Underground Music Showcase Official Site

  31. Westerly Craft Brewfest – July 25th

    Westerly Creek / Central Park Events

  32. Avon Art Celebration – July 25th to 26th

    Town of Avon Events

  33. Denver Summer Tequila Tasting Festival – July 25th

    Social Scene Tequila Festival Event Info

  34. Durango Bluegrass Meltdown – July 26th to 28th

    Durango Bluegrass Meltdown Official Site

  35. Adams County Fair – July 29th to August 2nd

    Adams County Fair Official Site

  36. Crested Butte Arts Festival – July 31st to August 2nd

    Crested Butte Arts Festival Official Site

👑 And a Personal Favorite Add-on:

  1. Colorado Renaissance Festival (Larkspur) – Running Weekends through July

    Colorado Renaissance Festival Official Site

 

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