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Activities and Events in Estes Park

         
    Estes Park Events - Major Events
Winter Trails Day – January 19-20, 2013
Jazz Fest & Art Walk – May 18 - 19, 2013
Annual Wool Market – June 6 - 9, 2013
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival – June 22 - 23, 2013
Fireworks over Lake Estes – July 4 (Every year)
Rooftop Rodeo – July 9 - 14, 2013
Estes Park Heritage Festival – August 17 - 18, 2013
Longs Peak Scottish Irish Festival – September 6 - 8, 2013
Autumn Gold - A Festival of Brats & Bands –September 21 - 22, 2013
Elk Fest September 28 - 29, 2013
Catch the Glow Christmas Parade/Celebration – Nov 23 - 24, 2013
   
         
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     June 19 to August 28th —Music by professional musicians in Estes Park at various locations... most of it is free. See Estes Park Event Schedule for details. Visit www.estesparkcvb.com/events.cfm for more information    
         
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Estes Park Major Events

         
 

Winter Trails Day

     
 

January -- There’s more than one way to experience outdoor winter fun. Many find the thrill and adventure of walking in the snow in pristine areas far outweigh the experience of paying to schuss down an icy slope. For those interested in learning how to experience nature while enjoying the winter landscape, the Winter Trails organization and Estes Park's Winter Festival organizers have just the answer: the 17th annual Winter Trails Day in Rocky Mountain National Park on Jan. 19, 2013.

 

Learn how to snowshoe, try complimentary snowshoes from you choice of manufacturers (Tubbs, Atlas, MSR, Crescent Moon and more). Receive expert advice on selecting and fitting snowshoes, along with other fun ideas about how to enjoy winter in the mountains. Don't miss the igloo - a crowd favorite!

     
         
 

Jazz Fest & Art Walk

     
  May — Jazz Fest is one of the highlights of the springtime season. Free concerts by regional groups and artists held every year in conjunction with Art Walk. Eight jazz groups are presented over two days and the festival features two headliner acts --- one each day on Saturday and for Sunday.      
         
 

Annual Wool Market

     
  June —Estes Park is home to one of the largest all-natural fiber markets in North America. Wool Market features demonstrations, contests, a children's tent, exhibits and the sale of fiber animals and products from their wool. Now in its 23rd year, the market draws more than 10,000 spectators during the two-day mid-June event.      
         
 

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

     
  June — Come celebrate the summer solstice in the Scandinavian tradition from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Saturday and Sunday. Opening ceremony with a procession of national flags and a parade of costumes. On Saturday the activities at Bond Park include a colorful opening ceremony, parade of national flags, and no-stop performances from Scandinavian dance and folk groups. Bond Park is located just east of downtown Estes Park on the north side of Elkhorn Ave.      
         
 

Fireworks over Lake Estes

     
  July 4 — The Fireworks in Estes Park are the 5th largest in Colorado! Activities start at dusk, usually between 9:30 and 9:45 on the North Shore of Estes Park Lake. Excellent viewing from anywhere around the lake. The Estes Park Firework display has become so popular with people from Denver to Fort Collins, that it can take from two to three times as long to get back to their homes in the front range.      
         
 

Rooftop Rodeo

     
  July — Grab your cowboy hat and boot and head on over to the Stanley Park Fairgrounds for six PRCA Rodeo sanctioned events including Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping, Bareback Bronc Riding, Lady's Barrel Racing and Bull Riding. Also, Team Roping and Mutton Bustin'. Be around on Wednesday for the 10:30 am Parade down Elkhorn Ave. that will include bands, groups on horseback, floats, unique More Info.

General admission prices are $17 for adults and $5 for children (3 to 11). Box seats are available for $25. For tickets in advance, or to register your child for "Mutton Bustin" or for information, contact the Estes Park Fairgrounds, P.O. Box 1967, Estes Park, CO 80517, call 970-586-6104 or email them at events@estes.org.
     
         
 

Annual Longs Peak Scottish Irish Festival

     
  September — Competition is the name of the games at the Scottish Highland/Irish Festival at Stanley Park Fairgrounds. Get ready for bagpipers, Scottish Highland and Irish Step Dancing in addition to the sport competitions of caber toss (throwing a telephone pole sized log end to end.), and such things as the sheaf toss, the hammer throws, and the stone put. Also, there are traditional jousting competitions with real weapons and competitors from all over the world.

When you tire of the competition, you can listen to folk singers, storytellers and fiddle players. Eat anything from hot dogs to traditional Cornish pasties. Drinks include soft drinks to single malt Scotch whiskey. More than just a touch of Scotland and Ireland.
     
         
 

Autumn Gold - A Festival of Brats & Bands

     
  Aspens turn to a golden hue. The sounds of elk bugles reverberate throughout the air. It’s a perfect season for one of Estes Park’s late-autumn traditions when a series of bands herald Autumn Gold – a Festival of Bands, Brats & Beer, scheduled for Sept. 21 and 22, 2013. 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

     
  Sept —A celebration of all things Wapiti, the American elk that is native here. Seminars, bugling contests, elk tours.      
         
 

Catch the Glow Christmas Parade/Celebration

     
  November — Every year on the day after Thanksgiving, the Catch the Glow Christmas Parade draws almost 40,000 people to Estes Park for the Annual Christmas Parade. Visitors from all the Front Range communities come to Estes Park to enjoy a day of shopping, visiting the park and to enjoy all the wide furry creatures that rome up and down main street greeting all with holiday cheer. This is one of the major events of the year.      
         
     
 
     
 
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