BUZZWORTHY EVENTS
FEBRUARY 7, 2026
Wine & Chocolate Festival
Celebrate Valentine’s Day early with a charming weekend in Estes Park 💕 Indulge in delectable samples from the region's top chocolatiers, sip wine and mead, enjoy Glow Golf and live music, and explore breweries and sweet vendors. Open to all ages. Tickets include 10 chocolate tastings, complimentary pours, a souvenir wine glass, and a tote.
PAST EVENTS
DECEMBER 5-7, 2025
Holiday Food & Gift Festival
We’re excited to join one of the West’s largest and most beloved holiday celebrations! This bustling festival brings together over 150 exhibitors, offering shoppers a chance to discover one-of-a-kind gifts and get a head start on their holiday lists. The event highlights small businesses and features everything from handcrafted art and woodworking to wearable creations, festive décor, and an impressive selection of gourmet treats. It’s the perfect place to soak up the season and find something truly special.
NOVEMBER 29, 2025
ESTES PARK HOLIDAY WINE FESTIVAL
Savor unlimited tastings from Colorado wineries, explore holiday and retail vendors, and treat yourself to delicious food. Little ones will love the complimentary kids’ activities and free photos with Santa. Tickets are just $5 and include a wine glass and tote. Cheers to a season of sparkle!
NOVEMBER 14-16, 2025
COLORADO COUNTRY CHRISTMAS GIFT SHOW
Get into the holiday spirit with a weekend of sipping, shopping, and celebrating! Enjoy our delicious mead by the glass as you browse hundreds of incredible local vendors offering one-of-a-kind gifts perfect for everyone on your list. Stock up on Kold Prairie Mead bottles for the ultimate holiday presents—and don’t miss out on the festive fun for the whole family happening all weekend long. Unique finds, tasty pours, and unforgettable memories await!
SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
COLORADO MOUNTAIN WINEFEST
Sip, swirl, and celebrate at Colorado’s ultimate wine experience—set against the breathtaking beauty of wine country! This can't-miss event offers unlimited tastings from dozens of top local wineries. Meet the passionate vintners behind every pour and toast to the art of winemaking in true Rocky Mountain style. Cheers to flavor, culture, and unforgettable moments!
September 19, 2025
Chocolate & Wine Tasting
Kick off your Palisade weekend with an intimate chocolate and wine tasting in the Wine Country Inn courtyard. Sample an array of Colorado wines alongside endless chocolate delights—including a chocolate fountain—and enjoy grazing from beautifully curated charcuterie boards. Stop by our table to taste Harmonia and Lalibela T’ej, perfectly paired with chocolate 🍫🍷
SEPTEMBER 13, 2025
BREWFEST UNDER THE STARS
Forget your wallet—this all-inclusive Castle Rock event has you covered! Your ticket unlocks unlimited pours from top breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Feast on endless eats from amazing food trucks and enjoy nonstop live music from some of the nation’s hottest bands. One ticket, zero limits—just epic flavor, sound, and fun!
JUNE 13-AUGUST 15, 2025
FRIDAY NIGHT MARKETS
Friday nights just got better! 🎶🌟 Join us all summer long for a FREE, family-friendly event packed with live music, local vendors, food trucks, and good vibes all around. Don’t miss the fun—see you there!
JULY 26, 2025
BOOTS & BREWS
After the Douglas County Fair Parade in downtown Castle Rock, wrangle your crew and mosey on over to see us at Festival Park for Boots & Brews! Challenge the mechanical bull, dance to boot-stompin' live country music, and treat yourself to craft local brews and savory bites from top-notch food trucks. It’s a rootin’-tootin’ day of fun, flavor, and unforgettable memories—don’t miss it!
JULY 19, 2025
WHISKEY & WINE FEST
Escape the summer heat at this 21+ indoor oasis! Sip on whiskey, bourbon, wine, beer, and more—plus enjoy live music, exciting giveaways, and delicious food for purchase.
APRIL 19, 2025
COLLAB FEST
Come taste Prairie Walker—our bold Scottish Ale Buckwheat Braggot, brewed in collaboration with Elizabeth Brewing Company. A unique fusion of beer and mead!