Every season in Estes Park inevitably offers up something exciting and inviting for guests, but if you’re making your way in this direction in June, you’ll find the local event calendar is particularly fun! This year, visitors to Estes Park in June will have opportunities to enjoy everything from friendly competitions and art-inspired experiences to musical marvels that are sure to thrill. No matter what your travel interests might be, June in Estes Park has something worth enjoying for yourself, and the following are just a few of the top events you’ll want to be sure to add to your list this year.
Don’t Miss Out on Time at the Wool Market
A wonderful way to spend time in Estes Park in June is to make time on your itinerary to attend the annual Wool Market. This year, the Wool Market will be held on June 5 and 6 over at the Estes Park Events Complex, located at 1125 Rooftop Way. The event is slated to run from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm on Saturday and from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm on Sunday. There’s absolutely no cost to attend this community-focused event which is open to the public and revolves around a mission of bringing together natural animal fiber producers, retailers, educators, and consumers in one inviting space. The Wool Market is a great place to enjoy a variety of hands-on activities, attend unique workshops, get up close to some incredible creatures, and of course, shop for wool and fiber-based products too. If you decide to attend one of the insightful workshops built into the Wood Market experience this June, those are held at the Estes Park High School located at 1600 Manford Avenue, and lunch is included in the workshop lineup.
Infuse Artistic Inspiration into Your Getaway
Estes Park is a vacation destination packed with incredible art galleries for guests to explore year-round, but in June, you can make the most of extended opening hours when you add a First Friday Art Groove to your lineup. On the first Friday of the month, visitors and locals alike gather to enjoy a self-guided tour of the local galleries complete with artist meet-and-greets, delicious refreshments, and live music to add to the entertainment factor of the outing. It’s a great time to celebrate new show openings at galleries across Estes Park and a fun summer activity to enjoy when you prefer taking your sightseeing and gallery hopping at your own preferred pace.
Run Your Way to June Fun
A highlight event in June in Estes Park for those who enjoying running their way to competitive fun no matter where they roam is the Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon in town. This year, the race is scheduled to be held on June 15, 2025, and once again, there are options to include the Longs Peak 5 Miler race into the lineup as well. The Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon event is a family-friendly experience that’s just as much worth your while to attend whether you’re competing or you plan on being a supportive spectator. There’s a kid’s fun run to sign up for when you’re traveling this way with little ones, but if you’re registered for the main event, count on a challenging course filled with fantastic mountain scenery to enjoy as you push your athletic limits within the Estes Valley.
Attend the Friends of Folk Festival
On June 24, 2025, visitors to Estes Park with a passion for folk music in place will be right on time to attend the Friends of Folk Festival! This is a free event that’s open to the public and scheduled to run from 3:30 pm until 10:00 pm over at Performance Park. Make your way to 435 W. Elkhorn Avenue with a blanket or chair in hand so you can settle in and enjoy incredible performances by local and visiting artists in good company. Goodwill donations are accepted at the festival and any and all proceeds go toward funding scholarships for local creatives and supporting Friends of Folk festivals in years to come.
Run the Estes Park Backyard Ultra
June 2025 in Estes Park will close out with one last competitive adventure in the form of the annual Estes Park Backyard Ultra. This race is set up along a route that highlights the beauty of Lake Estes and asks athletes to complete 4.252 miles in less than an hour until only one runner remains. The course comes with challenging elevation gains, but the effort is worth your while, thanks to all proceeds from this race going to support childcare and family services in the greater Estes Park community.
Book Your Stay in Estes Park Today
Whether you’re planning a June journey to Estes Park, or traveling this way another time of year, the team at Mountain Village at Lake Estes is here to make sure you have stylish and conveniently located accommodations in place upon arrival. Reach out to learn more about our inviting collection of homes and how we can help you tailor the details of your stay to perfectly fit your travel style.
