If You’re Feeling Bluesy …
Get your fill of twangy rhythms at the Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival (June) or gather the family for soulful jazz riffs during the Greeley Blues Jam (June).
If You’re Yearning to Pitch a Tent …
Certain multi-day occasions welcome campers to stay for the duration, including the Telluride Bluegrass Festival (June) and Villa Grove’s Seven Peaks Music Festival (Sept.).
If You’re Comfiest in Your Western Wear …
Don your best two-steppin’ boots and 10-gallon hat for country-music celebrations such as Country Jam outside of Grand Junction (June) or Steamboat Springs’ The MusicFest (Jan.).
If You Keep it Classical …
The orchestral stylings of famed composers like Beethoven and Mozart fill the air over the course of Boulder’s Colorado Music Festival (June–Aug.) and Bravo! Vail Music Festival (select dates, June–Aug.).
If You’re Seeking Fetes for Foodies …
Don’t miss the chance to get down and chow down when Frisco’s Colorado BBQ Challenge (June) combines top-notch brisket and ribs with nearly a dozen bands, while Sabor — a gastronomical and multicultural festival held at Denver Botanic Gardens — rejoices in the sounds and flavors of Hispanic cultures (Aug.).