Special Events Department

While many individuals and organizations conduct events in Estes Park, the Town of Estes Park's Special Events Department plans and organizes five of the Town's most popular festivals: The Jazz Festival in May, the Estes Park Wool Market in June, the Rooftop Rodeo in July, the Elk Fest in October and in November , the Catch the Glow Christmas Parade and Celebration. These festivals are held to attract visitors, but also to entertain residents and guests who are already here.

Located near Lake Estes, the centerpiece for the Special Events Department's activities is the Stanley Park Fairgrounds.   Encompassing 42 acres, the fairgrounds facilities include 572 horse stalls, 18,230 square feet of covered exhibition area and an arena with covered seating to accommodate 2,100 people.   Barn W at the fairgrounds is used throughout the year. Barn W's use is as diverse as the wide variety of events held there each season.   The 15,386-foot building demonstrates its versatility as it is used for vendors during the Wool Market, provides stalls for all of the horse shows, room for art shows, and comes to life through dances in the winter months.

STANLEY PARK FAIRGROUNDS - PHOTO BY DENNIS O'NEILL

The Special Events Department coordinates scheduling for downtown activities in a number of locations, including  Riverside Plaza and Bond Park, as well as entertainment in Performance Park.

For more information about the Events Department, call 970-586-6104, or e-mail events@estes.org 

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