Winter Events in Colorado
We knew that celebrating the winter in Colorado was going to be easy but these events are just going to make it that much easier. We hope you enjoy at least one of these winter events in Colorado.Vail Snow Daze
December 9th-11th, 2016
This bash welcomes the mountain season with free concerts, a rockin’ street fair and a tree-lighting ceremony in Vail Village.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9
Solaris in Vail Village: Doors at 5pm, show at 5:30pm
Main act: Michael Franti Trio
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10
Solaris in Vail Village: Doors at 5pm, show at 5:30pm
Main act: Lettuce
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
Expo Village
Base of Gondola One in Vail Village, 8:30am-3:30pm
Aprés and After-Dark Parties in Vail and Lionshead Villages all three night
12 Days of Aspen
December 20th–31st, 2016
Downtown Aspen comes alive with a variety of free holiday activities, cookies, hot chocolate and much more to celebrate the holidays and the winter season.
Breckenridge ULLR Fest
January 11th–14th, 2017
Are you ready for a good party?! Snow lovers celebrate Norse mythology dressed as vikings with Ullympic competitions (such as frying-pan flinging), a downtown Breckenridge parade and bonfire, nighttime snowshoeing, ice-skating and fat-bike racing.
Wintersköl in Aspen
January 12th-15th, 2017
It’s the “toast to winter"! Join Aspenites in celebrating the Nordic lifestyle. This four day fest features on-mountain activities, Soupsköl (a soup cook-off), a canine fashion show, winterfest, broomball and fat-biking competitions and much more. And make sure you don’t miss out on the firework show.
Estes Park Winter Festival
January 14th & 15th, 2017
The Estes Park Events Complex comes alive with winter fun, including a chili cook-off, ski and snowboard demonstrations, ice-skating, beer and wine tasting and tons of other family activities. Nothing sounds bad about this event.
UllrGrass in Golden
January 27th–29th, 2017
Put on your faux fur and Viking horns it’s time for the UllrGrass fest! This family-friendly winter bluegrass and beer fest will take place surrounded by the beauty of the Rocky Mountain foothills in Golden. Highlights include the UrllGrass Parade, music from local and national bluegrass musicians and tons of local food and craft vendors. It's going to be a magical weekend!
Winter Park Winter Carnival
February 6th–14th, 2017
Zip up your jackets and get ready for the Winter Park, Winter Carnival. Celebrate the winter season with a weekend filled with live music, fireworks, ice-skating lessons, sled races, horse-drawn carriage rides and more in Winter Park.
Steamboat Springs' Winter Carnival
February 8th–12th, 2017
Champagne Powder™ baby! This 5 day long winter carnival celebrates Ski Town, USA. The carnival features ski-jumping competitions, dog-sled pulls, cross-country obstacle races, a tubing party and a spectacular fireworks display.
Pagosa Springs' Winterfest
February TBD, 2017
BRRR...Are you brave enough to submerge yourself in the San Juan River's Penguin Plunge? Test your cooking skills in the Anything Goes Chile Content or sit back and watch the Nordic Club races in Pagosa Springs? This winter festival is for you. All we ask is that you make sure you bring some warm layers for after the plunge.
Ski Joring & Crystal Carnival in Leadville
March 5th & 6th, 2016
Your first question might be what is Ski Joring and you are not alone but we have an answer for you. It’s an action-packed sport where a horse and rider race across the snow, pulling a skier who is holding onto a rope. And as that horse gallops, the skier flies over jumps and spear rings set up along the course. I don’t think I need to sell you on this event any more. But I will, because in addition to that, there is a winter carnival with other snowy activities such as dog ski joring, night rides and paintball biathlon. Get ready for a weekend of firsts.
Don't miss out any winter events in Colorado!
Want more events to add to your calendar? Check out this article on Colorado Holiday Events
