Posted on 22 Apr 2024

Top Summer Events in Colorado

Colorado's mountain towns are known for their beautiful summers with some western flair thrown in and plenty of outdoor activities and action-packed July 4th events complete with small-town parades, music, and rodeos.


Independence day celebrations
Steamboat

Since 1927, Steamboat Springs, Colorado has celebrated Independence Day in true Western fashion. This is a special holiday and Steamboat does it right with an iconic hometown parade. Events include the Pro Rodeo Series at the Brent Romick Arena, the Ski Jumping Extravaganza at Howelsen Hill, the First Friday Artwalk in Downtown Steamboat, and the Saturday Farmers Market.

Breckenridge

Summer in Breckenridge kicks off with with the annual Independence Day Celebration. Although fire restrictions ban the setting off of public or private fireworks in Breck, the town makes up for it with plenty of other festivities. The day starts with a 10K fun run. Then new this year, the Strider Bike Race for kids ages 1-6 kicks off the Firecracker 50 and Main Street parade. Then the National Repertory Orchestra (NRO) tops off the day with a Fourth of July Spectacular.

Vail

Celebrate the 4th of July in Vail with the annual tradition of Vail America Days. Enjoy the region's largest parade that starts at Golden Peak and makes its way to Lionshead. There is a lineup of family entertainment throughout the day all around the village, then the annual Fourth of July Patriotic Concert at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater featuring the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Then cap off the day with a spectacular fireworks show (conditions permitting).

Beaver Creek

Soak up the refreshing mountain air with the Beaver Creek Independence Day Celebration! There will be live music, artist meet & greets, Stars, Stripes & Slides kid’s area, youth entertainment stage in the village, food trucks, fireworks, and hot air balloon glow.


OTHER SUMMER EVENTS IN OUR COLORADO MOUNTAIN TOWNS
Breckenridge Food & Wine Festival: July 26-28, 2024

Main Street Station Plaza and The Village at Breckenridge transform into a stunning mountain-side vineyard during the Breckenridge Food & Wine Festival. Over the course of 3 days, attendees will enjoy great food, live music, and picture-perfect mountain views while tasting from a selection of 300 fabulous wines.


Bravo! Vail Music Festival: June 20-August 1, 2024

Bravo! Vail Music Festival hosts some of the greatest orchestras, musicians, and acclaimed soloists throughout the summer. Come watch these masters perform in a breathtaking mountain setting at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater.


Steamboat Pro Rodeo Series: July-August, 2024

Under the lights at the Brent Romick Arena, clouds of dirt and cries of victory tell the gripping story of the West with a time-honored and award-winning Steamboat tradition. The Steamboat Pro Rodeo Series takes place every Friday and Saturday night from July through August in Downtown Steamboat Springs. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of the Fourth of July performance which begins at 6:30 p.m.


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