Things to Do in Colorado This Weekend: September 27-29
The final weekend of September is here, bringing cooler temperatures and the perfect backdrop for celebrating fall in Colorado! Whether you’re into festivals, Oktoberfest celebrations, or catching a college football game, there’s something for everyone. Here are some events and activities to explore this weekend:
1. Parker Fall Fest
- Location: O’Brien Park, Parker
- When: Saturday, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- Enjoy a family-friendly day with the Colorado Avalanche’s street hockey program, carnival games, a beer garden for adults, and a drone light show finale.
2. Elk Fest
- Location: Estes Park, Bond Park
- When: Saturday and Sunday
- Celebrate the annual elk rut with elk bugling, educational seminars, live music, Native American storytelling, and elk-viewing tours. Get the full schedule at VisitEstesPark.com.
3. Morrison Ciderfest
- Location: Morrison
- When: Saturday, 10 a.m. – Dark
- Enjoy cider presses, kids’ activities, live music, and a fun-filled day celebrating autumn in Morrison.
4. Mountain Harvest Festival
- Location: Paonia
- When: Friday to Sunday
- This festival features local musicians, food vendors, crafts, a street party, and winery tours. Explore all the details at MountainHarvestFestival.org.
5. 14er Fest
- Location: Buena Vista
- When: Friday to Sunday
- A multi-sport festival offering off-roading, mountain biking, hiking, and more. Register and check out the event schedule at 14erFest.org.
6. Fruita Fall Festival
- Location: Fruita
- When: Thursday to Saturday
- A 109-year tradition, featuring vendors, live music, parades, and food trucks. For more details, visit FruitaFallFestival.com.
7. Denver Oktoberfest
- Location: Larimer Street, Denver
- When: Friday to Sunday
- Get your stein ready for the second weekend of Denver’s famous Oktoberfest celebration. Enjoy food, beer, music, and stein-hoisting competitions. For tickets and more, visit TheDenverOktoberfest.com.
8. Colorado Springs Oktoberfest
- Location: Western Museum of Mining and Industry
- When: Friday to Sunday
- From wiener dog races to beer school, this event has something for everyone. Skip the line and grab your tickets at CSOktoberfest.com.
9. Hero Fest
- Location: Fort Collins
- When: Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Celebrate Colorado’s first responders with a day of food trucks, face painting, emergency vehicles, and live music at the Front Range Village Shopping Center.
10. Dutch Oven Chili Cook-Off
- Location: Orchard, Jackson Lake State Park
- When: Saturday, 4 p.m.
- Join the 14th annual chili cook-off with free tastings after judging wraps up in the Lakeside Campground.
Don’t Miss Out on the Fun!
No matter what you’re into, Colorado’s final weekend of September has something special in store. From festive fall activities to local football games, this weekend is packed with excitement and seasonal charm. So, get outside, enjoy the cool autumn air, and soak up everything this great state has to offer.
