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Top 10 Memorial Weekend Events in Colorado

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With memorial weekend coming up we have put together a list of 10 ways to celebrate in Colorado. Check out all the amazing festivities happening this 3 day weekend.

Conservatory Green Central Park | 8304 E 49th Pl. Denver 80216 

Come enjoy live Music and wine tastings, while showing support to many Colorado artists! Bring the kiddos as there will be a kid’s art zone for them to find their inner Picasso or Rembrandt. With something for everyone you will not want to miss this 2 day festival.

This event is jammed packed with things to do! Taste the different Boulder breweries with UNLIMITED tastings along the boulder creek, from Arapahoe Ave & 11th st, (must be 21+ to partake). New this year will be a streetwise art battle! Say what? 10 artists will be picked to paint a park bench live, spectators can watch and vote for their favorite bench! If you are bringing kids they will find plenty of fun with face paintings, bounce houses, and other family approved activities!

River Park | 327 E Main St, Buena Vista, CO 81211

Head up to BV for the CKS Paddlefest this weekend. This exciting event raises money for the River Fund that supports our whitewater and recreation community. For those seeking adventure this memorial weekend you will find it here with a disc golf tournament, trail run (8k, half & full marathon), kayak clinics & competitions, gear swaps and live music. There are endless opportunities for excitement!

904 S. Main St, Creede CO 81130

Creede is pulling out all the stops at their Taste Of Creede, A Festival of Fine Arts & Dining. There will be artist demonstrations, live music, vendors, silver chef cooking competition, auctions, ranch roping, and of course activities for the children. If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city this weekend Creede is the perfect place to visit! 

704 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs CO
Visiting Glenwood is always a win between their breathtaking views, famous historic landmarks, caves, and famous hot springs. This weekend there are even more reasons to visit with the Glenwood Art Festival showcasing local and national artists. After a day of fun in the sun be sure to pop by Iron Mountain Hot Springs for a relaxing soak!

Hillside Cemetery | 12750 County Rd 12, Fort Lupton, CO

Visit Fort Lupton this memorial weekend to pay tribute to our brave and fallen. There will be a flyover @ 9:25am, presentation of the colors, speakers, and more.

Bridge Street Bar | 304 Bridge Street, Vail, CO 81657

Going on for 3 years now the Vail Comedy Fest has quickly become a huge hit! Headliners from The Comedy Cellar, Netflix, HBO, CBS & NBC will be there to make you cry from laughter. A perfect way to let the good times roll this 3 day weekend while taking in the beauty of Vail!

Lower Downtown Denver 

Join us at this exciting one-day music festival that will benefit Amp the Cause. Free live music in Denver’s legendary LoDo neighborhood with 20 bands across 4 stages, food trucks, a beer garden and more. 

Amp the Cause raises funds, awareness and volunteerism for over 55 charities!

Old Colorado City | Colorado Springs, CO 80904


For over 45 years Territory Days has been Colorado’s largest street fair! There will be HUNDREDS of vendors and artists, educational displays & live music with 25 bands on 3 stages. It is easy to find something for the whole family with gold panning, a mechanical bull, toy train rides, live blacksmithing, period costumed characters, live birds of prey, beer gardens, live music, and so much more. This street fair has it all!

5720 Flatiron Pkwy, Boulder, CO 80301

This memorable event has been taking place since 1979 and was recently voted best 10K by Runner’s World. With a10K, 5K, gigantic expo, tons of live music and skydivers/flyovers you’ll quickly see why this event has become a yearly tradition to attend for so many.