Canon City Events & Royal Gorge Festivals
Year-round Colorado celebrations: Blossom Festival, Whitewater Festival, scenic train rides, holiday events, and community gatherings
Upcoming Events
Royal Gorge Zipline Tours
Experience the thrill of ziplining 1,200 feet above the Arkansas River at the Royal Gorge—one of the highest commercial ziplines in North America. Daily tours available spring through fall.
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
More infoCanon City Music and Blossom Festival
One of Colorado's oldest community celebrations featuring parades, concerts, carnival rides, and the crowning of the Blossom Queen.
More infoCanon City Farmers Market
Weekly farmers market featuring local produce, artisan goods, baked items, and crafts from area vendors.
Downtown Canon City
Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival
Colorado's premier whitewater festival celebrating the Arkansas River with raft races, kayak competitions, live music, food vendors, and family activities. Experience world-class rapids right at Royal Gorge.
Centennial Park & Arkansas River
More infoFourth of July Fireworks at Royal Gorge
Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks display over the Royal Gorge—one of the most dramatic settings for fireworks in Colorado.
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
More infoFremont County Fair & Rodeo
Traditional county fair featuring rodeo events, livestock shows, carnival rides, food vendors, and live entertainment.
Fremont County Fairgrounds
More infoCanon City Fall Harvest Festival
Celebrate autumn in the Arkansas Valley with pumpkin patches, hayrides, craft vendors, local food, and family-friendly activities against the stunning backdrop of fall foliage in the Rocky Mountain foothills.
Downtown Canon City
Santa Express Train - Holiday Special
A magical holiday tradition! Ride the Royal Gorge Route Railroad's Santa Express through the snow-dusted canyon. Enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, caroling, and a visit from Santa Claus himself.
401 Water Street
More infoCanon City Christmas Parade
Annual Christmas parade through downtown Canon City featuring floats, marching bands, and a visit from Santa Claus.
Main Street
Annual & Recurring Events
Royal Gorge Route Railroad - Scenic Train Rides
Board the historic Royal Gorge Route Railroad for a breathtaking journey through the spectacular 1,000-foot deep canyon along the Arkansas River. Multiple daily departures with dining options available.
Year-round - Daily departures
First Friday Art Walk
Monthly art walk through downtown Canon City galleries and shops, featuring local artists, live music, and refreshments.
Monthly - First Friday, year-round
Royal Gorge Zipline Tours
Experience the thrill of ziplining 1,200 feet above the Arkansas River at the Royal Gorge—one of the highest commercial ziplines in North America. Daily tours available spring through fall.
Daily - April through October
Canon City Music and Blossom Festival
One of Colorado's oldest community celebrations featuring parades, concerts, carnival rides, and the crowning of the Blossom Queen.
Annual - First week of May
Canon City Farmers Market
Weekly farmers market featuring local produce, artisan goods, baked items, and crafts from area vendors.
Weekly - Saturdays, June through September
Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival
Colorado's premier whitewater festival celebrating the Arkansas River with raft races, kayak competitions, live music, food vendors, and family activities. Experience world-class rapids right at Royal Gorge.
Annual - Mid-June
Fourth of July Fireworks at Royal Gorge
Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks display over the Royal Gorge—one of the most dramatic settings for fireworks in Colorado.
Annual - July 4th
Fremont County Fair & Rodeo
Traditional county fair featuring rodeo events, livestock shows, carnival rides, food vendors, and live entertainment.
Annual - First week of August
Canon City Fall Harvest Festival
Celebrate autumn in the Arkansas Valley with pumpkin patches, hayrides, craft vendors, local food, and family-friendly activities against the stunning backdrop of fall foliage in the Rocky Mountain foothills.
Annual - Second weekend of October
Santa Express Train - Holiday Special
A magical holiday tradition! Ride the Royal Gorge Route Railroad's Santa Express through the snow-dusted canyon. Enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, caroling, and a visit from Santa Claus himself.
Annual - Late November through December
Canon City Christmas Parade
Annual Christmas parade through downtown Canon City featuring floats, marching bands, and a visit from Santa Claus.
Annual - First Saturday of December