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Summer in Park County: Your Ultimate Guide to Events, Festivals & Outdoor Fun

Plan your summer with our full lineup of Park County events! From festivals and live music to heritage tours and outdoor adventures — it’s all here.

Summer in the Rockies is officially underway, and Park County is packed with things to do! Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly day out, live music under the stars, historical walking tours, or a reason to explore new mountain towns — we’ve got something for you. This season is bursting with events across Fairplay, Alma, Bailey, Hartsel, and beyond. Use this guide to plan your weekends, find hidden gems, and celebrate everything that makes Park County unforgettable.

🎉 Featured Summer Events Around Park County

🎶 Bailey, Grant & Como

  • (Saturday June 28th) Craft Mountain Brewing’s Summerfest in Bailey – a fun, interactive block party celebrating the local businesses and vendors that make our town unique. 

  • (Saturday June 28th, 10AM-4PM) McGraw Does Bailey at McGraw Park in Bailey – come enjoy a day at McGraw Park located behind Off the Rails Coffee Shop.

  • (Saturday June 28th, 10AM-4PM) Art Sale presented by PCCP Boutique and Shawnee History in Bailey

  • (Sunday June 29th, 11AM-4PM) Meet with Poppie at the Fun & Funky Pop-up Art & Vendors Market next to Coney Island in Bailey

  • (Tuesdays starting at 5PM) Campfire Nights at Glen Isle Resort in Bailey – Enjoy a night by the campfire the historic Glen Isle.

  • (Saturdays & Sundays, 2-5PM) Rockin’ Rapids Lineup at the Aspen Peak Cellars in Bailey – Catch local and regional bands at this riverside hangout. All shows 2PM-5PM.

  • (Friday July 4th and 5th, 12-6PM) Farmers Market at Kenosha Lodge in Grant Come join them and Lili the lamb on July 4th and 5th noon till 6pm. Food, arts and crafts.

  • (Sunday July 13th) Pop-Up Art Market at 2Dads Eatery in Bailey – Support local art in this unique dining location in Bailey.

  • (All season, next is July 19th, 9AM-2:30PM) Como Openhouses in Como – Experience railroad history unlike anywhere else at these openhouses, where you get an immersive experience.

  • (Saturday August 2nd, 11AM-6PM) Accessibility Event with Wilderness on Wheels in Grant –  

🏔️ Fairplay

  • (Friday June 27th) Free Concert on 5th Street w/Chris Daniels & the Kings with Freddi Gowdy, celebrating 40 years!

  • (June 29th, 11AM) Free Fishing Meetup at Highside Brewing

  • (July 4th) Fairplay Independence Day Celebration

  • (July 7th) Dungeons & Dragons Day Camp

  • (July 11-20) Park County Fair – Vendors, Carnival, Animals, 4-H Project Shows & Rodeo

  • (July 12th, 10AM-3PM) Archaeology Day on The Courthouse Lawn in Fairplay

  • (July 12th, 5PM) Park County Kick Off Parade Front Street 

  • (July 24-27) Fairplay Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show at the River Park Event Site

  • (July 25th) Free Concert on 5th Street, w/ The Long Run, an Eagles Tribute Band in Fairplay

  • (July 26th) Free Concent on 5th Street, w/ Split Window, local favorite in Fairplay

  • (July 25-27) 76th Burro Days Celebration – A quirky, beloved festival featuring burro races, live music, vendors, and parades.

  • (August 2nd) Sheep Mountain Trail Runs, Human Potential Running Series

  • (August 9th & 10th) Living History Days at South Park City Museum – Step back in time with costumed interpreters and family-friendly heritage experiences.

  • (September 13th) SPNHA Symposium

🏔️ Alma

  • (July 4th) South Park Bluegrass Festival

  • (July 12th, 9AM-12PM) Wendy’s Wildflowers

  • (July 13th) Bucksin Cemetery Tour with Laura Van Dusen and Christie Wright

  • (July 18th-20th) Alma Festival in the Clouds – 3 days of art, music, and mountain vibes.

🌄 Guffey, Hartsel & Lake George

🌐 Plan Your Trip

Want to see a full list of what’s happening this summer? Our Events Calendar is updated weekly and includes links, maps, and contact info to help you plan your perfect outing.

📸 Use hashtag #ExploreParkCounty and tag us on Facebook or Instagram — we may feature your adventures!

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