Cool Summer Events in Colorado: From Music Festivals to Rodeos and More!

Summer in Colorado is heating up, but don’t worry, there are plenty of cool escapes in the Centennial State. From mountain towns to ski resorts, there are endless ways to beat the heat and enjoy the summer months. Here are some highlights of what’s happening in various high-country locales:

In Summit County, you can catch live music at SunsetLive! in Avon or celebrate 10 years of BreckCreate with a creative and culinary affair featuring top chefs and artists. Vail and Beaver Creek offer free music performances at Lionshead Live and the Bravo! Vail Music Festival featuring renowned orchestras. Don’t miss the Fourth of July Luau at Vail or Chefs in the Gardens at the Gerald Ford Amphitheater.

Crested Butte hosts Cattlemen’s Days, a rodeo dating back to 1900, and the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival, a 10-day event celebrating the area’s natural beauty. Winter Park presents the Tony Award-winning musical “Kinky Boots” and the Venture Out Fest with professional Dock Dogs competing in water activities. Steamboat Springs offers Olympic Heritage Tours with Olympian Ben Berend and Music on the Green at the Yampa River Botanic Park.

In Aspen, foodies can indulge in The Little Nell Culinary Fest featuring Michelin-starred chefs and sommeliers. With so many exciting events and activities happening in Colorado’s high-country locales, there’s no shortage of ways to stay cool and enjoy the summer season. Don’t miss out on these unique experiences in the mountains of Colorado!