Heading to Estes Park in July? Rooftop Rodeo in Estes Park brings rodeo action, themed nights, and a downtown parade to one of Colorado’s best mountain towns.
Witness an American Classic
The Estes Park Rooftop Rodeo brings six nights of rodeo events to Estes Park from July 6 through 11, 2026. Each evening includes a preshow at 6:45 PM followed by the rodeo at 7 PM, with gates opening at 5 PM for the Behind the Scenes Tour. The week also starts with the Rooftop Rodeo Parade in downtown Estes Park on Monday, July 6, at 10 AM.
This is a good event for families, couples, friend groups, and anyone who wants a real Colorado summer experience. You can watch rodeo athletes compete, enjoy the mountain setting, and take part in a tradition that brings visitors and locals together every year.
What Makes Rooftop Rodeo So Special
Rooftop Rodeo schedule includes a different theme each evening, giving guests more than one reason to attend during the week.
Theme nights include Family Night, First Responders Night, Locals Night, Military Appreciation Night, Paint Estes Pink, and America 250/Colorado 150. The week also includes extra events like the Kids Stickhorse Rodeo at Bond Park on Tuesday, July 7, plus after-rodeo events on select nights.
The final night celebrates America’s 250th anniversary and Colorado’s 150th anniversary, making the 2026 rodeo week feel especially meaningful for visitors planning a summer trip to Estes Park. If you are visiting with kids, Family Night is worth noting because children ages 3 to 12 have discounted general admission tickets.
- Dates: July 6-11, 2026
- Location: 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO 80517
Wind Down in Your Rental
After a night at the Rooftop Rodeo in Estes Park, CO, it’s nice to come back to a rental that feels like home. Mountain Village at Lake Estes offers cabins with plenty of space, mountain and Lake Estes views, and features that make the rest of the trip feel comfortable. Cabin features include:
- 1,577 square feet
- Two master bedroom suites
- Two and a half bathrooms
- Heating and cooling
- Indoor and outdoor fireplace
- Private Jacuzzi
- Outdoor patio with seating
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Full washer and dryer
- Loft overlooking the family room
Start Planning Your Mountain Adventure
Rooftop Rodeo is a fun reason to plan a summer stay in Estes Park, especially if you want rodeo action, mountain scenery, and a full week of local events. Book your stay with Mountain Village at Lake Estes and enjoy a cabin with the space and amenities to make your rodeo trip easy from start to finish.
