Fall in Estes Park 

Fill your days with everything from Celtic celebrations and craft spirits to elk festivities and fine arts!

For a full list of events, head to our events calendar. And keep scrolling for exclusive specials from local businesses!

Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival

September 6-8, 2024

For more than four decades, Estes Park has been the backdrop for one of the nation's largest celebrations of the heritage, sounds, tastes and arts of the Scottish and Irish cultures.

Fine Arts & Crafts Festival

September 14-15, 2024

The Fine Arts Guild's 48th annual juried art show features photography, painting, jewelry, wood, sculpture, metal, wearables, textile arts and more.
 

Autumn Gold Festival

September 21-22, 2024

Aspens turn to a golden hue. The sounds of elk bugles reverberate throughout the air. It's a perfect season for one of Estes Park's late-autumn traditions when a series of bands herald Autumn Gold – a festival of beer, brats and bands.
 

Elk Fest

September 29-30, 2024

Celebrate the resident elk at Estes Park Elk Fest®, a family-friendly festival in Downtown Estes Park. Enjoy vendors, live music, food trucks, bugling contests, performances and more!
 

Pumpkins & Pilsners

October 5, 2024

This free fall festival has activities and entertainment for all ages. The perfect place to pick your pumpkins with live music and craft beer for the adults, as well as games, crafts and a bounce house for the little ones.
 

Rocky Mountain Craft Spirits Festival

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This festival showcases the finest spirits the Colorado Rockies have to offer. Festival goers will receive a commemorative tasting glass to sample spirits from over 25 different craft distilleries, listen to live music, hear talks featuring industry experts, play bar games and much more.