12 Spring Festivals in Colorado You Have to Check Out This Year

While we didn't seem to get much of a winter this year, it's time to think ahead and plan for spring here in Colorado.

We've compiled a list of the most highly anticipated Spring Festivals here in the Centennial State. Which ones are you planning to check out this year?

Unofficial Guide to 2026 Colorado Spring Festivals

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Denver March Powwow

Location: Denver Coliseum, Denver (4600 Humboldt St)
Dates: March 20–22, 2026
Type: Cultural (Native American powwow)

Cat Fest Colorado (Loveland)

Location: The Ranch Events Complex, Loveland (Loveland/Fort Collins region)
Dates: March 21, 2026 (Saturday)
Type: Pet adoption/family festival (cat-themed)

Frozen Dead Guy Days

Location: Estes Park, CO (downtown events & Bond Park)
Dates: March 27–29, 2026 (Memorial weekend)
Type: Quirky winter festival

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Pikes Peak Chocolate & Cheese Festival

Location: Colorado Springs (Norris Penrose Event Center, Old Colorado City)
Dates: April 4, 2026 (Sunday, “Easter Eve”)
Type: Food festival (chocolate & cheese)

International World Unity Fair

Location: Colorado State University, Fort Collins
Dates: April 4, 2026 (Sunday)
Type: Cultural festival (multicultural)

Palisade International Honeybee (Colorado Honeybee) Festival

Location: Cross Orchards Historic Site, Palisade, CO
Dates: April 11, 2026 (Saturday, 10:00am–4:00pm)
Type: Family festival (agriculture, environment)

Colorado Tartan Day Festival (Longmont)

Location: Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, CO
Dates: April 11, 20
Type: Cultural festival (Scottish/heritage)

Palisade Bluegrass Bash

Location: Palisade Brewing Company, Palisade, CO
Dates: April 16–19, 2026 (Thursday–Sunday)
Type: Music festival (bluegrass)

Denver Ramen Festival

Location: Denargo Market, Denver, CO
Dates: April 18, 2026 (Sunday)
Type: Food festival

Bigfoot Days

Location: Estes Park, CO (Bond Park and downtown)
Dates: April 25, 2026 (Saturday, 10:00am–4:00pm; plus related events April 24)
Type: Family festival (Bigfoot/cryptozoology theme)

Pikes Peak Birding & Nature Festival

Location: Fountain, CO (Pikes Peak Region)
Dates: May 14–17, 2026
Type: Outdoor/nature festival (birding & conservation)

Territory Days (Old Colorado City Street Fair)

Location: Old Colorado City (Colorado Springs)
Dates: May 23–25, 2026 (Saturday–Monday, Memorial Day weekend)
Type: Community street festival (arts & crafts, family)

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Not every single festival made this list. Was there a big one that we missed? Make sure to let us know on the station app!