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​Estes Park Elk Fest® 2023
SEPT 30 & OCT 1
Celebrate "Elktober" in Estes Park​
​Free family fun!


2023 Elk Fest Schedule of Events

Subject to change without notice
Saturday, September 30, 2023 - 10:00AM to 5:00PM
10:00AM                               Festival and all vendor booths OPEN
10:00AM - Until Full          Registration for Bugling Contest at the Event Merchandise Booth (space is limited)

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM       All About Elk with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (main stage)
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM       The “Keep Wildlife Wild” and “Rocky Mountain Elk” educational video presentations (Town Hall - Board Room)
11:00 AM - NOON             Native American dancing, storytelling, and music with Danny Many Horses (main stage)
12:10 PM - 1:00 PM           Bugling Contest (family fun and prizes!)
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM             The “Keep Wildlife Wild” and “Rocky Mountain Elk” educational video presentations (Town Hall - Board Room)
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM              Live music with Cary L. Morin and Ghost Dog (main stage)
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM              Native American dancing, storytelling, and music with Danny Many Horses (main stage)


Sunday, October 1, 2023 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
10:00 AM                              Festival and all vendor booths OPEN
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM       All About Elk with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (main stage)
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM       The “Keep Wildlife Wild” and “Rocky Mountain Elk” educational video presentations (Town Hall - Board Room)
11:00 AM - 12:50 PM        Live music with Good Music Medicine Trio  (main stage)
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM             The “Keep Wildlife Wild” and “Rocky Mountain Elk” educational video presentations (Town Hall - Board Room)
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM             Live raptors with Rocky Mountain Raptor Program (main stage)
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM             Native American dancing, storytelling, and music with Danny Many Horses (main stage)

​Estes Park Elk Fest® Sponsors

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Rut Run - by Estes Park Marathon

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Shuttle service from the Estes Park Visitor Center:
1st Shuttle- 7:15AM loading, 7:30AM departure
2nd Shuttle- 7:55AM loading, 8:00AM departure

There is parking available for runners, but not much.  The GOLD ROUTE town shuttles can return runners nearby on Hwy 34 after the race to retrieve their vehicles.  We ask participants to use the FREE Shuttle we are providing and NOT drive. 

Race Start Time: 8:30AM from Fish Hatchery Road/ Estes Park United Methodist Church area on the Fall River Trail.

For more information, visit https://estesparkrunning.org/our-races/rut-run-5k/


Estes Park Elk Fest® in the Past:

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

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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. 
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Estes Park Events Complex
1125 Rooftop Way  |  Estes Park, Colorado, 80517  |   Google Maps
Phone: 970-586-6104   |   Fax: 970-586-3661​
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  • Plan an Event
    • Venues >
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      • Pavilion
      • Equine Facilities
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      • Performance Park
      • Bond Park
      • O'Connor Pavilion
      • Mrs. Walsh's Garden
      • Conference Center
    • Event Types >
      • Dog Shows
      • Festivals
      • Concerts
      • Trade Shows
      • Sporting Events
      • Private Events
      • Conferences
      • Weddings
    • Area Information
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  • Attend an Event
    • Town Events >
      • Elk Fest
      • Rocky Mountain Craft Spirits Festival
      • Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
      • Catch The Glow Parade
      • First Peoples Festival
      • Wine and Chocolate Festival
      • Whiskey Warm Up
      • Bigfoot Days
      • Wool Market
      • Rooftop Rodeo
      • Jazz Concert Series
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