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Pikes Peak Region Events
There’s always something happening in the Pikes Peak Region. Check out the calendar and find some Colorado-grown shenanigans in which to participate!
Photography Conference: Elevate '25
Presented by Professional of Photographers of Colorado at Radisson: Colorado Springs Airport, Colorado SpringsNovember 07 - November 09
Elevate ’25 is Colorado’s photography conference for anyone who wants to learn, grow, and connect. Over three days, you’ll find practical workshops, inspiring classes, and a welcoming community. Friday opens with hands-on sessions and our fun ’80s Ski Lodge Party, while Saturday highlights local talent—featuring Colorado’s own Lars Leber teaching how to capture and profit from our state’s incredible landscapes. The evening wraps with our Awards Ceremony, open to all and...
[more+]Elevate ’25 is Colorado’s photography conference for anyone who wants to learn, grow, and connect. Over three days, you’ll find practical workshops, inspiring classes, and a welcoming community. Friday opens with hands-on sessions and our fun ’80s Ski Lodge Party, while Saturday highlights local talent—featuring Colorado’s own Lars Leber teaching how to capture and profit from our state’s incredible landscapes. The evening wraps with our Awards Ceremony, open to all and complete with cake.
Sunday features our Headliner Rachel Owen, an internationally recognized artist who will show how she builds an image from the first spark of an idea to the finished piece. Alongside a variety of other sessions, Elevate ’25 is your chance to meet fellow photographers, sharpen your skills, and be part of Colorado’s creative photography community.
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.
[less-]Dates & times
Sun, Nov 09 @ 8:00 am - Less dates
Admission
Tickets & Registration
Pre-Con Workshops – Friday, Nov 7 (Choose One)
Perfect Commercial Experience with Kenny Richard – $99
Portraits in Midday Sun with Jesse & Moira La Plante – $99
Early Bird Elevate Ticket (Sat & Sun, Nov 8–9)Sale ends Sept 30, 11:59 PM
PPC, PPA, or PPGCS Member – $199
Non-Member – $249
Companion Pass (non-photographer) – $50
Late Elevate Ticket (Sat & Sun, Nov 8–9)On sale Oct 1, 5:00 PM
PPC, PPA, or PPGCS Member – $249
Non-Member – $299
Companion Pass (non-photographer) – $65
Single Day Passes (Choose One)
Saturday Colorado Day – $129 (Early) | $159 (Late, on sale Oct 1, 8:00 AM)
Sunday Headliner Day – $129 (Early) | $159 (Late, on sale Oct 1, 8:00 AM)
Special Events
Throwback Ski Lodge Party – Friday Night – Free for PPC members (plus-one tickets available)
PPC Awards Ceremony – Saturday Night – Free for all attendees & guests
(719) 232-4275
Location
Radisson: Colorado Springs Airport 
1645 N Newport Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80916
Event FAQs & additional information
The event calendar is a live feed provided by Peak Radar – the source for events in the Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak Region. They update events throughout the day as they’re posted.
The calendar events are for Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas including Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Cripple Creek and the wider Pikes Peak region.
