This Lakefront Festival In Colorado Is Back For Its 76th Year And It's The Best Way To End Your Summer
By Christy Articola|Published August 09, 2023
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Christy Articola has lived in Colorado since 2013 and considers herself a Centennial State enthusiast and expert through and through. She's based in Denver metro, but over the past decade, she has traveled to every corner, river, village, park, town, and city in the state and continues to explore it deeper and further whenever she can. Christy simply can't get enough of Colorado, and loves sharing all her adventures with you through Only In Your State! She graduated with a degree in journalism from Fordham University and is thrilled to be working as a full time travel writer for this and other sites - she finally found her perfect niche - and is so grateful for that.
If you’re looking for something fun to do to give the summer the epic send-off that it deserves, you should head on up to Grand Lake on the weekend of August 18-20. Buffalo Days in Grand Lake, Colorado is a long-running tradition and it’s one of the best mountain parties of the entire year. This year’s fiesta is the 76th annual one, and you’ll love everything about it. I love Grand Lake and I absolutely adore fun local festivals, so this is, without a doubt, an event that should not be missed. Read on to learn more, and get ready for a really fun time in Grand Lake!
Grand Lake, Colorado is a wonderful little mountain town to visit anytime. This small town of just 400 year-round residents is on the shores of Grand Lake and Shadow Mountain Lake, is surrounded by mountains, and is the western gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park.
One of the biggest and best events of the year in Grand Lake is Buffalo Days. This fantastic festival has been going on for almost eight decades now, and there's no better time than the present to make it a tradition of your own.
Buffalo Days is full of fun events that the whole family can enjoy. On Friday, you can participate in Cowboy Paint and Sip, western line dancing, and an outdoor movie night.
But wait! The fun's not over yet! On Sunday morning, the Buffalo Days Cowpoke Parade passes through town. You'll love the horses, floats, and costumes.
This year, the Parade Grand Marshalls are Bob Scott and Lou Lybrand of local business Bob Scott's Authentic Indian Jewelry. Their contributions to the community and their commitment to preserving Native American art and craftsmanship make them well-known local heroes.
You and your friends and family will have so much fun at Buffalo Days in Grand Lake that you'll surely want to come back every year.
Buffalo Days in Grand Lake, Colorado is a celebration that you’ll simply adore. It’s a good time for everyone and it’s a great send-off to another amazing summer. Plan a visit to Grand Lake this year for this event and prepare to have a wonderful time!
If you’re looking for somewhere to stay near Grand Lake, check out Booking.com or VRBO to see your options!
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