WARMUP WITH THESE POPULAR COLORADO JANUARY EVENTS
BEING TRUE TO IT’S COWBOY ORIGINS, Colorado’s January Main Events include Rodeos & Stock Shows, Trains & Motorcycles Expos, Beer & Whiskey Tastings, & Music galore! Gather your posse and head on out for some fun and adventure.
1) National Western Horse Show
January 6th thru Jan 21st, National Western Complex in Denver, CO
The National Western Stock Show offers one of the most elite rodeos in the world. From PBR Bull Riding and PRCA Pro Rodeos to our own Colorado vs the World Rodeo, to the celebrated Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza and MLK Jr. African-American Heritage Rodeo, our rodeo arena is jam packed with action for 16 full days!
SOME EVENTS OF INTEREST: (Freestyle Reining Jan 7) • (Jumping Competition Jan 12) • (Horse Dancing Jan 18 & 19) • (Draft Horse Show, Jan 19 – 21)
FEE: There are Ticket and Non-ticketed Events
LOCATION: National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216
WEBSITE: https://
2) Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza
January 7th, Denver Coliseum, in Denver, CO
Filled with cultural pageantry, the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza features Mexican-style bull riding, bareback riding, trick roping, Mariachi music, side saddle riders, and the Portuguese-style bullfights all choreographed by Jerry Diaz, a 4th-generation champion charro.
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/events/national-western-stock-show/mexican-rodeo-extravaganza/566229747830860/
LOCATION:Denver Coliseum, 4600 N. Humboldt, Denver, CO 80216
WEBSITE: https://www.eventticketscenter.com/mexican-rodeo-extravaganza-denver-tickets/
3) Boulder Philharmonic – Vignettes & Prominades (Piano & Clarinet)
Sunday January 7th, 4pm, Macky Auditorium, CU Campus, Boulder, CO
Pianist and composer Aldo López-Gavilán joins forces with Ricardo Morales, principal clarinetist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, to premiere his much anticipated Clarinet Concerto with the Boulder Phil. In this stunning return to the Macky stage, Aldo delivers an encore performance of his piano concerto, Emporium, an audience-favorite which sparkles with the vivid images and rhythms of his Afro-Cuban heritage.
LOCATION: Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, 1595 Pleasant St, Boulder, CO 80309
WEBSITE: https://boulderphil.org/2023-24-season
4) Sportsmen’s Expo Denver
Sunday, January 14, 11am – 7pm, Colorado Convention Center in Denver
Colorado’s largest fishing, hunting consumer event. Shop hundreds of companies offering outdoor, offroading, fishing and hunting products. Book adventures nearby and around the world. Learn from experts at free theaters. Try new gear and enter a contest. At the Outdoors Colorado Pavilion, hosted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, chat with rangers and biologists about camping, hunting and fishing opportunities, wildlife and regulations. Plus, experience archery, climb a rock wall, marvel at live raptors.
LOCATION:Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
FEES: $16 – Children under 16 and active military with ID enter the show for no charge.
WEBSITE: https://denverconvention.com/events/details/42nd-annual-colorado-indian-market-southwest-art-fest
5) Colo. Indian Market & Southwest Art Fest / 42nd Annual
Sunday, January 14, 11am – 7pm, Colorado Convention Center in Denver
The Colorado Indian Market presents an authentic celebration of Native American artwork & heritage; intermingled with colorful booths of juried artwork inspired by the Southwest & the Wild West. Stroll 150 booths of pottery, jewelry, paintings, fiber art, photography & so much more.
LOCATION: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
WEBSITE: https://denverconvention.com/
6) Colorado Cowboy Gathering | Poetry & Storytelling
January 11th thru 14th, The Rose Event Center in Golden, CO
The Colorado Cowboy Gathering (CCG) celebrates cowboy heritage, traditions and entertainment, which grew out of the traditions of cattle drives in the American West. CCG celebrates the wisdom, artistry and ingenuity of Western folkways through exhibitions, statewide outreach educational programs, and a premier annual event held in January – a vital link to the past, present and future, and where the traditions of the cowboy and the Code of the West are shared through stories, poetry, song and verse.
LOCATION: The Rose Event Center, 1119 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
WEBSITE: https://www.
7) Colorado Farm Show Event Guide
January 24th thru 26th, Island Grove Park in Greeley, CO
It is fitting that one of the largest and oldest farm shows in the nation takes place in Weld County, the 4th largest agriculture producing county in the USA. The annual 3-day event features almost 350 ag-related exhibits and draws more than 30,000 visitors from throughout the region interested in learning more about agriculture products, services, and machinery. And volunteers with a love for agriculture make it happen.
LOCATION: Island Grove Park, 501 N 14th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631
WEBSITE: https://
8) UllrGrass Music & Beer Festival
January 26th thru 28th, Parfet Park in Golden, CO
Fabulous breweries and cideries from across the state and beyond will be sampling their libations to festival-goers. Beer festival tickets include:
• Access to the main stage in Parfet Park Saturday from 11am – 5 pm;
• Unlimited 3-ounce samples from 30+ breweries from 12:00 pm – 4pm
• And a commemorative tasting cup.
UllrGrass is a 100% volunteer-powered non-profit event with proceeds benefiting the CORAL CREEK Kids Music Project which delivers music education and performance to kids in Colorado
WEBSITE: http://www.coralcreekmusic.
LOCATION: Parfet Park, 719 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401
9) Model Train Expo and Show – by TECO
January 27th — 9am to 5pm, at the Colorado Springs Event Center
Fabulous breweries and cideries from across the state and beyond will be sampling their libations to festival-goers. Beer festival tickets include:
• Access to the main stage in Parfet Park Saturday from 11am – 5 pm;
• Unlimited 3-ounce samples from 30+ breweries from 12:00 pm – 4pm
• And a commemorative tasting cup.
UllrGrass is a 100% volunteer-powered non-profit event with proceeds benefiting the CORAL CREEK Kids Music Project which delivers music education and performance to kids in Colorado
WEBSITE: http://www.coralcreekmusic.
LOCATION: Parfet Park, 719 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401
10) Denver Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival
January 27, 2024, Downtown Denver Partnership in Denver
Featuring over a dozen Colorado distilleries, guests will have the opportunity to try a myriad of samples. Visitors will get to try 15-20 different 0.25oz pours of whiskey. Some brands that will be in attendance include Barrell Craft Spirits, Branch & Barrel Distilling, Breckenridge Distillery, Copper Sky Distillery, Distillery 291, Golden Moon Distillery, Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse, Mythology Distillery, and The Long Drink Company.
LOCATION: Downtown Denver Partnership, 1515 Arapahoe St #100, Denver, CO
TICKETS: https://www.
11) Denver Winter Brew Fest
January 27th, Mile HIgh Station, Denver
Brewing delicious craft beer is both an art and a skill which is why many craft beer events only happen during certain seasons. The Denver Winter Brew Fest takes advantage of the cold weather to bring you some of the best beer varieties in Colorado.
This single-day event will showcase more than a hundred craft beers ranging from seasonal flavors to the usual year-round favorites.
LOCATION: Mile High Station, 2027 West Lower Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204
WEBSITE: https://events.
12) Motorcycle Expo – 45th Annual
January 27th & 28th, National Western Complex in Denver
Running since 1978, the Colorado Motorcycle Expo is not only the largest motorcycle show in the Rocky Mountains but also the largest indoor swap meet in America. Join over 20,000 motorcycle enthusiasts for live music, tattoo competitions, and, of course, plenty of motorcycles. The 45th annual expo is ideal for those looking to buy and sell custom components. There are also over a dozen competitions with thousands of dollars worth of prizes. And if you don’t yet own a motorcycle, you can check out the used bike corral on the lower floor of the expo.
LOCATION: National Western Complex | 4655 Humboldt St., Denver CO 80216
WEBSITE: https://www.
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