Festivals near Buena Vista, CO.

CKS Paddlefest 2026

• May. 21 - May 25, 2026
• Riverside Park Road - Buena Vista, CO USA

Get ready to drop in! The ultimate whitewater celebration returns to Buena Vista, Colorado, this Memorial Day Weekend, May 21–25, 2026. From the heart ....

Live at Paddlefest: Grant Farm

• May. 21 - May 21, 2026
• 206 E Main St - Buena Vista, CO USA

Join us at the river’s edge for a high-energy blend of rock, bluegrass, and country as we celebrate the start of the ultimate paddling weekend in the ....

78th Annual FIBArk Whitewater Festival

• Jun. 18 - Jun 21, 2026
• Salida - Salida, CO USA

• Other / General

Get ready for the ride of a lifetime! ??? The 78th Annual FIBArk Whitewater Festival returns to Salida from June 18–21, 2026. As the oldest whitewate ....

2026 FIBARK RUNNING RACES

• Jun. 18 - Jun 21, 2026
• Salida - Salida, CO USA

Ready to trade your paddle for some pavement? ?????? The FIBArk Running Races are back for 2026! Whether you're scrambling up "S" Mountain or crushing ....

2026 FIBike MTB TRAIL RACE

• Jun. 21 - Jun 21, 2026
• Salida - Salida, CO USA

• Other / General

Ready to trade the river for the ridge? ??????? The FIBike MTB Trail Race returns to Salida on Sunday, June 21, 2026! As a core part of the FIBArk Fe ....

Salida Wine Festival

• Jun. 27 - Jun 27, 2026
• 170 E Sackett Ave - Salida, CO USA

• Other / General

• $25 - $50

After a seven year hiatus, the Salida Wine Festival is back! Spend your day in Salida, the heart of Colorado, and enjoy generous wine tastings from ....

9th Annual Camp Coletrain

• Jul. 12 - Jul 16, 2026
• Buena Vista - Buena Vista, CO USA

• $100 - $250

Welcome to Camp Coletrain: Where Music, Community & Adventure Come Together! Produced by Coletrain Music Academy, Camp Coletrain is an annual immersiv ....

9th Annual Camp Coletrain

• Jul. 12 - Jul 16, 2026
• Coletrain Music Academy - Buena Vista, CO USA

• Music

• $100 - $250
• $250+

Join the 9th Annual Camp Coletrain in Buena Vista, Colorado July 12–16 for an immersive music experience where creativity, community, and mountain adv ....

?? Art on the River: The 12th Annual Salida Arts Festival! ?

• Jul. 18 - Jul 19, 2026
• Downtown Salida - Salida, CO USA

• Other / General

Stroll through the shady trees of Riverside Park and discover a curated collection of fine art from 80 of the country’s top national and regional arti ....

Chaffee County Fair Tractor Pull

• Aug. 1 - Aug 1, 2026
• Chaffee County Fairgrounds \u0026 Events Center - Salida, CO USA

• Other / General

Join us at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 1st for a day dedicated to iron and power! Whether you're a fan of vintage restorations ....

2026 Buena Vista Pack Burro Race

• Aug. 2 - Aug 2, 2026
• Buena Vista - Buena Vista, CO USA

?? THE TOUGHEST SPORT IN COLORADO RETURNS! ????? Ready for some "ass-kicking" action? ?? The 2026 Buena Vista Pack Burro Race is hitting the trails o ....

?? STRIKE IT RICH IN BUENA VISTA: GOLD RUSH DAYS 2026! ????

• Aug. 6 - Aug 9, 2026
• Mcphelemy park - Buena Vista, CO USA

• Other / General

Witness the grit of the Pack Burro Race, discover sparkling treasures at the Contin-Tail Gem & Mineral Show, and watch history come to life with authe ....

Field of Vision II

• Aug. 14 - Aug 16, 2026
• Meadow Creek - Buena Vista, CO USA

The wizards are back! King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard returns to the stunning Meadow Creek in Buena Vista for three days of sonic exploration and Roc ....

? UNRAVEL THE MAGIC: Salida Fiber Festival 2026! ?????

• Sep. 12 - Sep 13, 2026
• Downtown Salida - Salida, CO USA

Join us in beautiful Riverside Park for a weekend celebration of all things fiber. Whether you're a master weaver, a knitting enthusiast, or just love ....

Pretty Lights presents 2026 Yahn Dawn @ Meadow Creek

• Sep. 18 - Sep 20, 2026
• Meadow Creek - Buena Vista, CO USA

We’re expanding the tradition to a full 3-night immersive experience from September 18–20, 2026. Get ready for a journey grounded in music, connection ....

47th Edition Aspen Filmfest 2026

• Sep. 22 - Sep 27, 2026
• BTM Cinemas Isis Theatre - Aspen, CO USA

• $10 - $25
• $25 - $50

Each fall, Filmfest presents engaging and thought-provoking films from around the world. Whether it’s a documentary, arthouse, foreign-language, or co ....

Smalltown Gathering

• Sep. 25 - Sep 27, 2026
• Riverside Park - Salida, CO USA

• Other / General

• $10 - $25
• $100 - $250

Smalltown Gathering is a heartfelt three-day festival where families unite, love flourishes, and music transforms. Taking place September 25–27 at Riv ....

Smalltown Gathering

• Sep. 25 - Sep 25, 2026
• Riverside Park - Salida, CO USA

• Music

• $10 - $25

Smalltown Gathering is a heartfelt three-day festival where families unite, love flourishes, and music transforms. Taking place September 25–27 at Riv ....

Smalltown Gathering

• Sep. 26 - Sep 26, 2026
• Riverside Park - Salida, CO USA

• Music

• $10 - $25

Smalltown Gathering is a heartfelt three-day festival where families unite, love flourishes, and music transforms. Taking place September 25–27 at Riv ....

Smalltown Gathering

• Sep. 27 - Sep 27, 2026
• Riverside Park - Salida, CO USA

• Music

• $10 - $25

Smalltown Gathering is a heartfelt three-day festival where families unite, love flourishes, and music transforms. Taking place September 25–27 at Riv ....

? WHERE CREATIVITY MEETS COMMUNITY: SALIDA ART WALK 2026! ?????

• Oct. 8 - Oct 11, 2026
• Downtown Salida - Salida, CO USA

From the legendary Miniature Masterpieces auction to the high-energy ArtWalk Party in Riverside Park, downtown Salida will transform into a living gal ....

2026 Deerhammer Whiskey & Oyster Fest

• Apr. 24 - Apr 25, 2026
• Deerhammer Distillery \u0026 Tasting Room - Buena Vista, CO USA

• Other / General

Whether you’re a whiskey enthusiast or just here for the oysters (we kinda don’t blame you!), this is the perfect way to spend an amazing day in the m ....

Jingle Jangle Jabroni: RMOC Splitfest 2026

• Apr. 17 - Apr 19, 2026
• Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center - Buena Vista, USA

• Other / General

This event is meant to be a casual gathering for backcountry splitters to slay some pow - or corn, to rock out to some live music, maybe learn a littl ....

2026 Salida 3P - Pole, Pedal, Paddle

• Apr. 12 - Apr 12, 2026
• Downtown Salida - Salida, CO USA

Following the path of the spring runoff, competitors start at the Continental Divide, on Monarch Pass with a backcountry ski leg, then mountain bikes ....

VENTURE OUT: FEMME BACKCOUNTRY FESTIVAL

• Mar. 20 - Mar 22, 2026
• Salida Rotary Scout Hut - Salida, CO USA

• Other / General

Join us for the Venture Out Backcountry Festival, an empowering weekend celebrating women in the backcountry! From the morning of Friday, March 20th t ....