Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, the 2021 Winter Festival has been cancelled.

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Free beer samples from local breweries, chili cook-off, food vendors, kids' activities, live music, silent disco, and so much more!  
​Fun for all ages!

See 2020 Event Details Below

Winter Fest 2020

​Celebrate the winter season in Estes Park at the Annual Winter Festival weekend!  Sample a variety of beers, browse retail vendors, enjoy live entertainment, and more at the Estes Park Event Center!

Activities will include: 
-Silent disco & photo booth
-Chili cook-off sanctioned by the Chili Appreciation Society International
-Live music from local artists
-Beer samples from local brewers and a free tasting glass
-Inflatable bounce houses & an obstacle course for the kids
-Airbrush face painting
-Food vendors
-Retail vendors

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CASI Chili Cook-Off Info

The Estes Park Winter Festival Chili Competition is sponsored by the Chili Appreciation Society International and is open to anyone (Individuals or Organizations) with a pot, a stove, and a great chili recipe!

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Nonprofit Chili Cook-Off Info

​Join us for the first ever Town of Estes Park Chili Cook-Off exclusively designed for local non-profit organizations! The Town has collaborated with the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center to offer you an opportunity to promote your 501(c)(3) organization, win a donation of up to $1,000, and most importantly, have some fun!  

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Saturday & Sunday
Silent Disco

Saturday Live Music:
The Who Do's

Sunday Live Music: 
Dixie Leadfoot

The Blues Dogs

​Estes Transit will provide free shuttle service for the 2020 Winter Festival event on both Saturday, January 18 and Sunday, January, 19.

Winter Festival Shuttle Routes

APPLY HERE TO SPONSOR OR PARTICIPATE IN THE FESTIVAL :

Brewery Application

2020 Breweries

Sponsor Application

2020 Sponsors

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For more information, contact Event staff at events@estes.org or 970-586-6104.

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For more information about Estes Park and other winter activities, please see www.VisitEstesPark.com.

Parking & Map

Parking is free at the Estes Park Events Center

Bag Policy

Bags may be inspected. The Events Complex has a no concealed weapons policy.
​We also do not allow outside food or drink

Pets

Pets are not allowed at the Winter Festival. Service animals are welcome

Accessibility

The Events Complex is fully compliant and wheelchair accessible. This event is spread over a large area and can require significant walking to see all booths and demonstrations.

Alcohol & Food

Alcohol is available with a tasting ticket.
Food will be available for tasting at the Chili contest as well as for purchase from multiple vendors

No outside food or alcohol is allowed in the Events Center