2024 Annual March Festivals in Colorado

March is a month to bid farewell to the remaining days of winter and embrace the arrival of spring with an array of exciting festivals. As the temperatures begin to rise, people eagerly anticipate participating in various events that mark the transition from winter to spring. Among the notable festivals are the Frozen Dead Guy Days and the Monte Vista Crane Festival, which attract crowds with their unique and diverse offerings.

Additionally, March boasts other highly anticipated festivals, such as the Boulder International Film Fest, the exhilarating Leadville Ski Joring, and the lively celebrations surrounding St. Patrick’s Day. Cities like Colorado Springs and Denver come alive with vibrant St. Patrick’s Day parades, offering visitors and locals alike the opportunity to immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere. Moreover, food enthusiasts can indulge in culinary delights during Denver Restaurant Week, where they can sample delectable dishes from various restaurants across the Metro Area at discounted prices.

Mind Blown Telluride

• Date: Fri-Sat, late November 2023 through March 2024
• Address: Telluride
• About: Taking place at The Peaks Resort & Spa, Ty Gallenbeck puts on a 75-minute magic performance that makes guests question the known.

Boulder International Film Festival

• Date: Thurs-Sun, February 29-March 4, 2024
• Address: Boulder
• About: Film fanatics won’t want to miss the 20th annual Boulder International Film Festival. Quickly becoming an internationally acknowledged talent hub for theater, this soiree features film screenings, panels, workshops, and theme afterparties.

WinterWonderGrass

• Date: Fri-Sun, March 1-3, 2024
• Address: Steamboat Springs
• About: Festival showcasing national, regional, and local bluegrass and acoustic roots music.

303 Day

• Date: Sunday, March 3, 2024
• Address: Denver
• About: Every March, Denverites celebrate the town’s original area code, known as 303 Day. Celebrate with a live music performance by 3OH!3 along with various vendors around the city hosting events to observe the day.

Leadville Ski Joring

• Date: TBD 2024
• Address: Leadville
• About: Annual winter sports event on Harrison Ave that involves a cowboy and horse pulling a skier through obstacles.

Denver Restaurant Week

• Date: TBD 2024
• Address: Denver
• About: Hundreds of Denver restaurants come together for a ten-day culinary celebration boasting delicious multi-course menus for a fixed price.

Monte Vista Crane Festival

• Date: Fri-Sun, March 8-10, 2024
• Address: Monte Vista
• About: The annual Crane Fest, celebrates the annual migration of cranes that has been going on for years.

Bud Light Rocks the Boat

• Date: Saturdays, March 9 – April 14, 2024
• Address: Gondola Square, Steamboat Springs
• About: Free concert series now in its 25th season that is held at the base of the mountain. Enjoy several concerts throughout the ski season. The series features a mix of music genres with many big-name acts having performed in previous years.

Frozen Dead Guy Days

• Date: Friday-Sunday, March 15-17,  2024
• Address: Estes Park
• About: After 20 years of FDGD in Nederland, the event has relocated its crazy contests, competitions, live music, great food, parades, and parties to Estes Park.

Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

• Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024
• Address: Denver
• About: Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the largest in the country. Running for over 60 years, you can expect to see floats, dancing, live bands, charities, and local celebrities.

Colorado Springs St. Patrick’s Day Parade

• Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024
• Address: Colorado Springs
• About: Grab your kilts and get ready for a day full of fun at the Colorado Springs’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Starting at noon, you can watch the floats, bands, dancers, and performers drive by in celebration of St. Paddy along Tejon Street.

Phamaly Theatre Company

• Date: TBD 2024
• Address: The Parsons Theatre, Northglenn
• About: Now in its 35th season, the Phamaly Theatre Company presentswith its disability-affirmative performance ensemble in Northglenn.

Denver Home Show

• Date: Fri-Sun, March 22-24, 2024
• Address: Denver
• About: Every March in Colorado, HGTV fans flock to the Denver Home Show for renovation inspiration. With informative presentations from experts in the home industry, sweepstakes, and home-related goods for sale, visitors can gather all the information needed for their next project.

Collaboration Fest Denver

• Date: TBD 2024
• Address: Denver
• About: Taking place annually, Collaboration Fest Denver is an event where local brewers work together to create truly one-of-a-kind beers. An event for adults 21+, beer aficionados can learn more about the craft, upcoming brewery trends, and try some unprecedented flavors.