The Rocky Mountain Flame Off – Colorado’s Largest Glassblowing Competition– 9.4-9.6, Glass Class Denver, Englewood, Co
Join our FREE public party on September 6th and cast YOUR vote to help us crown the winners in 8 separate categories. There will be live glassblowing, an art market, music, and food trucks. Purchase your VIP tickets ($40) on the website to watch the entries come to life as the artists battle the clock to create their masterpieces on the 4th and 5th.
Keystone Oktoberfest – 9.5, Keystone
Keystone didn’t seem to get the memo that it’s not October, but that’s fine with us! We’ll celebrate beer, brats, and polka music with the best of them on Labor Day. The event is a free, family friendly event in the River Run Village full of activities, vendors and music. Heck, we were going to drink beer that day anyway, might as well do it in the beautiful area of Keystone.
Hip Hop Summit– 9.5, The Black Box, Denver
Hip-Hop Summit Denver 2026 returns for its third year at The Black Box in Denver. This free, all-ages community event brings together MCs, DJs, breakers, graffiti artists, vendors, community partners, and hip-hop heads for a full day celebrating the culture in all its elements.
Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival – 9.11-9.13, Estes
Grab the bagpipes, don the kilt and experience a weekend filled with world-class music, Highland athletics, cultural traditions, and the unforgettable Estes Park International Tattoo. Did we mention there’s a sword experience?
Breckenridge Bluegrass & Beer – 9.11-9.13, Breck
There’s nothing more Colorado than Bluegrass and Beer, and Breckenridge Bluegrass & Beer Festival knows how to throw down for the culture. Add in some delicious food, your best dance moves, gorgeous Breckenridge mountain views and great friends, and you have an irresistible recipe for a memorable weekend!
Baby Goat Night – 9.9, New Terrain Brewing
Denver Mineral, Fossil, Gem, and Jewelry Show – 9.11-9.20, Denver
Colorado Minerals, Fossils, Gems & Jewelry Show, one of the largest and most exciting gem, mineral and fossil shows in Denver, Colorado. Whether you are a serious collector, a professional buyer, a museum representative or a family looking for a fun and educational outing, the Colorado Minerals, Fossils, Gems & Jewelry Show is a gem of a time. See what we did there?
San Luis Valley Potato Festival – 9.12, Monte Vista
Celebrate the potato and all its glory for one day in Monte Vista. THERE WILL BE THE ANNUAL 5K TATER TROT, CRAFT AND FOOD VENDORS, GUIDED AG TOURS, CHEF DEMONSTRATION, THE FAMOUS MASHED POTATO DUNK TANK, and FRESHLY HARVESTED COLORADO POTATOES beyond your stomach’s content.
Denver BrunchFest – 9.12, Denargo Market, Denver
Immerse yourself in bottomless mimosas and bloody mary’s while sampling the best brunch dishes from local restaurants. If brunch is your thing, this event gives you yet another reason to drink in the morning.
Colorado Wine Week – 9.14-9.20 – Various
2026 Bristlecone Construction Cornhole Tournament & Fundraiser – 9.18. Clement Park, Littleton, CO
Toss some bags, raise some money and enjoy a day of food, drinks and raffle in support of the Ronald McDonald House of Denver. Tournament sign-ups are available onsite for those who procrastinate but tickets go fast for the annual fundraiser.
Chile & Frijoles Festival – 9.18-9.20, Pueblo
Normally we’d advise not to eat copious amounts of chile in Pueblo, but on this occasion, Chile & Frijoles Festival is a can’t miss for any chile lover. The event features live entertainment, street vendors, cooking competitions, and chilies, chilies, chilies!
Bobby Lee: The Finally Tour, 9.19, Paramount Theater, Denver
Comedian Bobby Lee brings his wild, unhinged energy and filterless stand-up to Denver’s historic Paramount Theatre on September 19. Expect pure, chaotic hilarity—grab your tickets before it sells out.
Encounters in the Milky Way – 9.1-9.20, DMNS
Discover the chance encounters that have shaped our place in the universe. “Encounters in the Milky Way” presents spectacular moments from the past and future of our solar system — including the orbits of stars, comets, interstellar debris and dazzling clouds of gas and dust.
Oskar Blues Brewery 24th CANiversary Party 9.19, Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom, Longmont, CO
Turn up the heat at Oskar Blues Brewery Longmont Taproom’s 24th CANiversary Party from 3pm to 9pm. Enjoy specialty spicy beers, fiery food vendors, and live music from Chili Powder (Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute) and The Throwbacks (90s rock tribute). Cold beer. Spicy food. Hot music. Twenty-four years of Oskar Blues canning beer in Colorado!
Colorado Festival of Horror 2026 – 9.11-16, Denver Marriott Tech Center, Denver
The state’s macabre subculture gathers for the Colorado Festival of Horror: Clowns vs. Witches, a celebration where sinister jesters and occultists converge. Expect a packed schedule of gore-filled panels, macabre workshops, and a chilling film series, alongside celebrity appearances and creepy vendors. The terror extends into the night with costume brawls, trivia, ink contests, and ghost tales for the truly disturbed.
Ralph Barbosa – 9.24-26, Comedy Works Downtown, Denver
Ralph Barbosa’s disarming and laid-back style has made him a stand-out on stage, on TV and as host of the Formula Bean YouTube Channel with Luis Cisneros. The young comedian’s been a staple on the scene with specials on HBO and Netflix garnering critical acclaim.
La Junta Tarantula Festival – 9.25-9.26
We’re all in search of the perfect partner, and it turns out, Tarantulas are as well during this two-day festival celebrating the eight-legged arachnid during its quest to find the perfect mate. Enjoy food, music, exhibits, and enough tarantulas until your heart is content.
Enjoy food, music, exhibits and the lingering suspense if the migrating tarantulas can find love’s true kiss.
Tough Mudder – 9.26 – Fort Carson
His mudder was a mudder! It’s time to put your money where your mouth is with 15ks, obstacle courses, trails runs, and you guess it, mud. Whether it’s a mid-life crisis or you have a new love interest, tough mudder will make you question your BMI.
Teton Gravity Research Presents: Actually, It’s Rocket Science,
9.30, The Oriental Theater, Denver
9.25, Boulder Theater
9.23, Aggie Theater
Holy smokes! It’s already the winter season and nothing raises the stoke level quite like a new release from the boys at TGR. The movie marks their 31st film in a long line of epic winter films showcasing the best athletes, terrain and breathtaking scenery. Something tells us this one won’t disappoint.
Denver International Festival 2026 – 10.3
The Denver International Festival is Colorado’s largest celebration of FOOD + MUSIC + ART from around the world. This 5th annual all day festival will feature 25+ international food trucks, 25+ cultural performances, live art, beer/wine tasting, and a kids village. This unique event is FREE to the public.
Great American Beer Festival 10.10-11 – Levitt Pavilion, Denver
Whether you’re a beer connoisseur, enjoy the occasional craft beer or simply love day drinking with fellow lushes, then GABF is your mecca for all things beer. It’s the first year for the event at Levitt Pavilion and the festival now boasts a curated and more intimate atmosphere over two days—unlike the years past at the convention center that was pure debauchery.
