Celebrate "Elktober" in Estes Park

Welcome to the Estes Park Elk Fest!  October in Estes Park is now known as "Elktober." Join the transition into fall and celebrate all of Estes Park's natural beauty and wildlife. Elk Fest is the perfect opportunity for an up close wildlife experience and fun for all ages.  Elk Fest also features:

• Educational areas
• Seminars, educational booths, and a locally-produced film
• Kids' games
• Native American storytelling & music
• Beer garden
• Live entertainment
  
  

On site a variety of vendors will be offering memorable souvenirs of your time at Elk Fest. Food vendors will also be onsite offering plenty of choices!

Vendor Application for 2017 available now!
Due June 1, 2017

Click here for the 2017 Vendor Application

Make plans now for 2017!

Saturday, September 30 - 10AM - 5PM
Sunday, October 1 - 10AM - 5PM

For more information, contact Event Coordinator Kevin Benes:
​kbenes@estes.org  or  970-577-3903

Mountain Men Camps

Elk!

Educational Booths

Event Staff

Vendors

Elk Viewing

Mountain Men Camps

Live Entertainment

Bugling Contest

Mountain Men Camps

Danny Many Horses

Rocky Mountain Raptors

For more information about Estes Park and all other Elktober activites please see www.VisitEstesPark.com

Parking & Directions

Parking is available behind the Library, and all over downtown Estes. This event is heavily attended and it is likely you will need to park farther away and take the shuttle or walk.

​Bag & Alcohol Policy

No outside alcohol is allowed

​Pets

Pets are allowed and must be kept on a leash at all times.
The Town staff reserves the right to remove any owners and their animals that cause a disturbance to other guests. 

Shuttles

Shuttle information