Year-round Colorado celebrations: Blossom Festival, Whitewater Festival, scenic train rides, holiday events, and community gatherings
One of Colorado's oldest community celebrations featuring parades, concerts, carnival rides, and the crowning of the Blossom Queen.
More infoWeekly farmers market featuring local produce, artisan goods, baked items, and crafts from area vendors.
Downtown Canon City
Colorado's premier whitewater festival celebrating the Arkansas River with raft races, kayak competitions, live music, food vendors, and family activities. Experience world-class rapids right at Royal Gorge.
Centennial Park & Arkansas River
More infoCelebrate Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks display over the Royal Gorge—one of the most dramatic settings for fireworks in Colorado.
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
More infoTraditional county fair featuring rodeo events, livestock shows, carnival rides, food vendors, and live entertainment.
Fremont County Fairgrounds
More infoCelebrate autumn in the Arkansas Valley with pumpkin patches, hayrides, craft vendors, local food, and family-friendly activities against the stunning backdrop of fall foliage in the Rocky Mountain foothills.
Downtown Canon City
A magical holiday tradition! Ride the Royal Gorge Route Railroad's Santa Express through the snow-dusted canyon. Enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, caroling, and a visit from Santa Claus himself.
401 Water Street
More infoAnnual Christmas parade through downtown Canon City featuring floats, marching bands, and a visit from Santa Claus.
Main Street
Board the historic Royal Gorge Route Railroad for a breathtaking journey through the spectacular 1,000-foot deep canyon along the Arkansas River. Multiple daily departures with dining options available.
Year-round - Daily departures
Monthly art walk through downtown Canon City galleries and shops, featuring local artists, live music, and refreshments.
Monthly - First Friday, year-round
Experience the thrill of ziplining 1,200 feet above the Arkansas River at the Royal Gorge—one of the highest commercial ziplines in North America. Daily tours available spring through fall.
Daily - April through October
One of Colorado's oldest community celebrations featuring parades, concerts, carnival rides, and the crowning of the Blossom Queen.
Annual - First week of May
Weekly farmers market featuring local produce, artisan goods, baked items, and crafts from area vendors.
Weekly - Saturdays, June through September
Colorado's premier whitewater festival celebrating the Arkansas River with raft races, kayak competitions, live music, food vendors, and family activities. Experience world-class rapids right at Royal Gorge.
Annual - Mid-June
Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks display over the Royal Gorge—one of the most dramatic settings for fireworks in Colorado.
Annual - July 4th
Traditional county fair featuring rodeo events, livestock shows, carnival rides, food vendors, and live entertainment.
Annual - First week of August
Celebrate autumn in the Arkansas Valley with pumpkin patches, hayrides, craft vendors, local food, and family-friendly activities against the stunning backdrop of fall foliage in the Rocky Mountain foothills.
Annual - Second weekend of October
A magical holiday tradition! Ride the Royal Gorge Route Railroad's Santa Express through the snow-dusted canyon. Enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, caroling, and a visit from Santa Claus himself.
Annual - Late November through December
Annual Christmas parade through downtown Canon City featuring floats, marching bands, and a visit from Santa Claus.
Annual - First Saturday of December