Last Chance Gift Fest 2026
Colorado Events Calendar – 2026 Overview
This calendar lists Colorado’s major public events for 2026, organized by primary exhibit categories. The schedule spans May through December and covers venues in Boulder, Denver, Colorado Springs, Crested Butte, Fort Collins, Glenwood Springs, Old Colorado City, Vail, and Winter Park.
Main Exhibit Categories
- Art Festivals – Showcasing local visual artists, crafts, and performances.
- Holiday Gift Festivals – Seasonal markets featuring gifts, food, and holiday décor.
- Urban Market – Weekly downtown Denver market with food, vendors, and live music.
- Handmade in Colorado Expo – Dedicated to Colorado‑made handmade goods.
- Special Themed Events – Summerfest, One World Festival, and June Jubilee.
Key Events by Category
Art Festivals include Glenwood Art Festival (May 23‑25, Glenwood Springs), Boulder Art Festival (Sept 5‑6, Pearl Street Mall), Winter Park Art Festival (Sept 12‑13, Copper Creek Square), and ARTumn Festival (Sept 19‑20, Crested Butte). Fort Collins Art Festival (Aug 1‑2) and Fort Collins Holiday Gift Festival (Dec 6) round out the art‑focused lineup.
Holiday Gift Festivals run in November and December: Urban Holiday Market (Nov 7‑8, 14‑15, 28‑29, Denver Union Station) and indoor events such as Fort Collins Holiday Gift Festival (Dec 6) and Boulder Holiday Gift Festival (Dec 13).
Urban Market appears almost weekly at Denver’s Union Station from late May through October, providing a consistent venue for vendors and live entertainment.
Handmade in Colorado Expo occurs multiple times: early August (Denver), late August – early September (Denver & Estes Park), early October (Vail), and mid‑October (Glenwood Springs).
Special Themed Events include the June Jubilee (June 20‑21, Colorado Springs), Summerfest (July 11‑12, Old Colorado City), One World Festival (July 18‑19, Denver), and the indoor Last Chance Gift Fest (Dec 19‑20, Boulder County Fairgrounds).
Event Distribution by Category
| Category | Number of Events |
|---|---|
| Art Festivals | 7 |
| Holiday Gift Festivals | 5 |
| Urban Market (Denver) | 12 |
| Handmade in Colorado Expo | 5 |
| Special Themed Events | 4 |