Pikes Peak Region Events
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Regional event calendar
There’s always something happening in the Pikes Peak region. From festivals and live performances to family-friendly fun, our friends at Peak Radar keep track of it all. Explore what’s coming up on their community events calendar.
Events for July 2026
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Tue, Jul 28 @ 12:00 pm
Wed, Jul 29 @ 12:00 pm
Thu, Jul 30 @ 12:00 pm
Fri, Jul 31 @ 12:00 pm
'America 250': Group Show
Jul 28 - Jul 31
Tue, Jul 28 @ 10:30 am
Wed, Jul 29 @ 10:30 am
Thu, Jul 30 @ 10:30 am
Fri, Jul 31 @ 10:30 am
Teller County Fair
Jul 28 - Aug 02
Tue, Jul 28 @ 1:00 am
Wed, Jul 29 @ 7:30 am
Thu, Jul 30 @ 9:00 am
Fri, Jul 31 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Aug 1 @ 9:00 am
Sun, Aug 2 @ 8:30 am
Curious George: 'The Golden Meatball'
Jul 28 - Aug 02
Tue, Jul 28 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Jul 29 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Jul 30 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Jul 31 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Aug 1 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Aug 1 @ 3:00 pm
Sun, Aug 2 @ 12:00 pm
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Rocky Mountain Rendezvous Walking Festival
Jul 28 - Aug 02
Tue, Jul 28 @ 7:30 am
Wed, Jul 29 @ 7:30 am
Thu, Jul 30 @ 7:30 am
Fri, Jul 31 @ 7:30 am
Sat, Aug 1 @ 7:30 am
Sun, Aug 2 @ 7:30 am
Food Truck Tuesdays
Jul 28 - Aug 25
Tue, Jul 28 @ 11:00 am
Tue, Aug 4 @ 11:00 am
Tue, Aug 11 @ 11:00 am
Tue, Aug 18 @ 11:00 am
Tue, Aug 25 @ 11:00 am
Manitou Market & Mineral Spring Tasting Tour
Jul 28 - Aug 31
Tue, Jul 28 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Jul 29 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Jul 30 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Jul 31 @ 10:00 am
Mon, Aug 3 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Aug 4 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Aug 5 @ 10:00 am
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Old Colorado City Summer Concert Series
Jul 28 - Sep 29
Tue, Jul 28 @ 6:00 pm
Tue, Aug 4 @ 6:00 pm
Tue, Aug 11 @ 6:00 pm
Tue, Aug 18 @ 6:00 pm
Tue, Aug 25 @ 6:00 pm
Tue, Sep 1 @ 6:00 pm
Tue, Sep 8 @ 6:00 pm
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The Famous Flying W Chuckwagon Dinner Show
Jul 28 - Oct 17
Tue, Jul 28 @ 5:00 pm
Wed, Jul 29 @ 5:00 pm
Thu, Jul 30 @ 5:00 pm
Fri, Jul 31 @ 5:00 pm
Sat, Aug 1 @ 5:00 pm
Sun, Aug 2 @ 5:00 pm
Mon, Aug 3 @ 5:00 pm
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'The Wall' — A Montage of First Amendment Rights
Jul 28 - Dec 31
Tue, Jul 28 @ 12:00 pm
Wed, Jul 29 @ 12:00 pm
Thu, Jul 30 @ 12:00 pm
Fri, Jul 31 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Aug 1 @ 12:00 pm
Sun, Aug 2 @ 12:00 pm
Mon, Aug 3 @ 12:00 pm
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Jul 28, 2026
The Art of Animal Tracking
Presented by City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center Colorado Springs, CO
Whose scat is that? Become a nature detective in this fun, hands-on program that introduces participants to the art of reading the landscape. Learn how to identify tracks, scat, and other animal signs left behind by species that live in the Garden of the Gods. This is an indoor presentation. All are welcome, though the program is designed with ages 8 and up in mind. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Jul 28, 2026
Music & Blooms
Presented by Gather Mountain Blooms at Venetucci Farm at Venetucci Farm Colorado Springs, CO
Enjoy live music, beer and cocktails, fresh lemonade, delicious food from Smokin J's BBQ, and flower picking straight from our fields. Bring a chair, gather your friends, and settle in for an easy, joy-filled night at the farm. Music runs from 6:00–8:00 pm, with gates opening at 5:30 pm. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Jul 28, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026
July Exhibits: Annaliese Allen, Ramon Aguirre, Kevin Johnson & Nate Travis
Presented by Auric Art Gallery at Auric Gallery Colorado Springs, CO
Auric Gallery is proud to present 4 solo exhibits featuring: Annaliese Allen - Offcuts Ramon Aguirre - Wither Kevin Johnson - Rebirth Nate Travis - Left to Write This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Jul 28, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026
'America 250': Group Show
Presented by 45 Degree Gallery at 45 Degree Gallery Colorado Springs, CO
The show is intentionally open to interpretation. Artists were invited to engage with the theme however they choose — historical, patriotic, political, nostalgic, or something more personal. The result is a conversation in many voices about what America means, where we've been, and where we're going. This exhibition is part of America 250, a city-wide initiative through Peak Radar highlighting events across the Pikes Peak region celebrating this national milestone. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Jul 28, 2026 - Aug 02, 2026
Teller County Fair
Presented by Teller County Association of Fairs and Shows at Teller County Fair Grounds Cripple Creek, CO
Mark your calendars now and stay tuned for event times and information updates, or visit www.tcafas.org for more info! This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Jul 28, 2026 - Aug 02, 2026
Curious George: 'The Golden Meatball'
Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO
Second Stage Music by John Kavanaugh | Book and Lyrics by Jeremy Desmon George had been waiting all month for All-You-Can-Eat Meatball Day, a day almost bigger than his birthday! But this year, the hungry crowd had vanished! Something was keeping people away… something pretty big. And that something was Phinneas T. Lightspeed and his speedy Meatballs-o-Matic machine. In despair, George’s friend Chef Pisghetti vows to cook no more. Determined to help him, George goes on a mission to enter the Chef’s meatballs in the world-famous Golden Meatball Contest in Rome. Everyone’s favorite mischievous monkey and his friend in the yellow hat sing and dance up a storm in this adventure-filled musical. Curious George is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Jul 28, 2026 - Aug 02, 2026
Rocky Mountain Rendezvous Walking Festival
Presented by AVA: America's Walking Club and Falcon Wanderers at Drury Hotel Colorado Springs, CO
This is the ninth of 17 events around the United States. Hosted by five Colorado walking clubs, there will be a mix of self-guided and group walks, as well as socials. 5K and 10K walks include Black Forest Regional Park, Paint Mines, Garden of the Gods, Stratton Open Space, City of Gold Mines in Victor, and Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge. All ages and abilities can participate. We welcome the community to join us each day, for a fee of $4 for each walk (one time $6 registration fee). More information is available here. For more information: AVA: America’s Walking Club 50th Anniversary This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Jul 28, 2026 - Aug 25, 2026
Food Truck Tuesdays
Presented by Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Colorado Springs, CO
Line Up A Food Trucks: Cowgirl Kettle Corn & Lemonade, Crepes-N-Go, Down South Louisiana Cooking, Gossip Point COS, Heng Heng Thai Co, High Grade Foods, Lumpia House, The Meltdown, Miggy’s Meltdown, Roc and Ro Sushi on the Go, Sapo Guapo Tacos, Sosa’s Pupuseria Line Up B Starts Rotating on June 9th: Bowl in the City, Chef Bob’s Lobster Trap, Ciao Down, Courthouse Co Handcrafted Food + Drink (Starting June 23), Creole Roots, Josh & John’s Homemade Ice Cream, Mateo’s, Miami Sandwich Machine, Ricky’s Island Cafe, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck (Attending on June 9), The Grilled Cheese Food Truck This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Jul 28, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026
Manitou Market & Mineral Spring Tasting Tour
Presented by Rocky Mountain Food Tours at Downtown Manitou Springs Manitou Springs, CO
Stroll through charming Manitou Springs as you sip and savor your way through five culinary tastings and three ancient mineral springs. This relaxed morning experience blends local flavors with the town’s rich history, from artisanal bites to refreshing spring water. Perfect for a laid-back start to your day, this tour offers a glimpse into the artistic culture and unique character that make Manitou a must-visit town at the base of Pikes Peak. You will receive exclusive discounts should a souvenir tempt you along the way! This is a tasting tour and may not offer enough food for a meal replacement. However, our guides (aka “Taste Buds”) will be happy to point you toward a delicious lunch following your experience. What's Included: Five curated tastings featuring local bites and specialty items Guided visit to sample Manitou Springs’ famous natural mineral waters Engaging local history and storytelling from an expert guide Relaxed, small-group walking experience through Manitou Springs Insider recommendations for shopping, dining, and exploring Corporate or Group Event - This tour makes a great corporate or group event! Explore More - Rocky Mountain Food Tours offers more food and drink experiences in downtown Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs! Check out more at www.rockymountainfoodtours.com. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Jul 28, 2026 - Sep 29, 2026
Old Colorado City Summer Concert Series
Presented by Dizzy Charlie's Music & Events at Bancroft Park in Old Colorado City Colorado Springs, CO
Weekly music 6-8 pm with blues, jazz and rock cover bands rotating each week. Grab a picnic from your favorite local OCC restaurant and don’t forget your lawn chair or blanket. Brought to you by Dizzy Charlie’s and Pikes Peak Blues Community, Inc. June 2 Heavy Devils June 9 Stevie P and the Hard Road June 16 Treo June 23 Hurricane Dave and the Stormchasers June 30 Ute Pass Playboys July 7 Johnny Long July 14 High Drive Bluegrass July 21 StoneFish July 28 The Truth Project Band August 4 Dina Baker and the King Stan Band August 11 el paso county outlaw band August 18 Hoodoo Honey August 25 Randy Stephens & the Groovemakers Sept 1 Deep End Sept 8 Grapefuit Moon Sept 15 UTurn Brass Sept 22 PPJASS Sept 29 Runners Band This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Jul 28, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026
The Famous Flying W Chuckwagon Dinner Show
Presented by Flying W Ranch at Flying W Ranch Colorado Springs, CO
For over 70 years, the Flying W Ranch has been welcoming guests of all ages to Colorado Springs’ only Chuckwagon Dinner Show—a Western tradition unlike anything else in the region. Loosen your belt and fill up your tin plate with a hearty cowboy-style barbecue dinner with all the fixins’ – served the classic chuckwagon way. Then get ready for a lively evening of stirring Western music and humorous tall tales from the Flying W Wranglers, the second-oldest Western band in the world. The show this year features a special 150/250 celebration of our State's and Nation's birthday. Arrive early to explore the Western Grounds, meet our friendly ranch animals, try your hand at roping and other cowboy skills, do some shopping, and see vibrant demonstrations by Osage Nation dancers. It’s a night of food, music, and frontier charm your family will never forget. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Jul 28, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
'The Wall' — A Montage of First Amendment Rights
Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Museum at Manitou Springs Heritage Museum Manitou Springs, CO
The Manitou Springs Heritage Museum is excited to launch a new exhibit, “The Wall — A Montage of First Amendment Rights.” See this incredible and controversial collection showing hundreds of historical buttons, posters, images and ephemera representing our country’s right to Constitutional protections and expression under the First Amendment. The exhibit also will include Rhonda S. Van Pelt's photos of Manitou Springs protests. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
