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Annual Telluride Balloon Festival
Starts: 06/05/2026 - Ends: 06/07/2026
Get high at the Telluride Balloon Festival! Weather permitting, watch hot air balloons lift off from Telluride Town Park and float effortlessly over the Telluride Valley. Don't miss the Balloon Glow on Main Street on Saturday night - it's an amazing sight!
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Ouray International Film Festival
Starts: 06/18/2026 - Ends: 06/21/2026
Film festivals were founded with a specific purpose in mind: to support the success of film and filmmakers from beyond the mainstream.
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Rocky Mountain Toyota RoundUp
Starts: 07/21/2026 - Ends: 07/24/2026
The Rocky Mountain Toyota RoundUp, hosted by Colorado FJ Cruisers and led by former FJ Summit Trail Leaders, celebrates Toyota's off-highway heritage in this amazing location. For new to experienced drivers, for stock to built trucks, the San Juan Mountains have trails and scenery for every off-highway enthusiast to enjoy.
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Telluride Bluegrass Festival
Starts: 06/18/2026 - Ends: 06/21/2026
Every June, Festivarians make the annual pilgrimage to Telluride. Nestled in the rugged San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado, the Telluride Bluegrass Festival is an iconic representation of all kinds of music, and a place of awe inspiring beauty; somewhere you can dance under the solstice sun, embrace your truest self, and get some of Sister's Pantry's famous dumplings.
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America Turns 250!
Starts: 01/01/2026 - Ends: 12/31/2026
We can't think of a better way to celebrate America turning 250 than enjoying one of America's favorite pastimes - Camping!
America will be celebrating 250 years in 2026 with events, media features and lots of memory sharing.
Be part of the fun and create lasting memories during this milestone year in America's history.
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KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend
Starts: 09/11/2026 - Ends: 09/12/2026
WHEN: September 11-12, 2026
WHAT: KOA Rewards holders stay as a paying guest on Friday, September 11th at any participating KOA campground and get Saturday, September 12th for FREE*.
WHY: KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend is designed exclusively for KOA Rewards holders to say thanks for your loyalty and for trusting your camping memories to us.On this late-summer weekend, we gather to celebrate friends, family and fun in the great outdoors we all adore.
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* Only at participating KOA locations. Applies to one site per a KOA Rewards account, for two consecutive nights at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. KOA Rewards discount does apply but not valid with other discounts.
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Care Camps Weekend
Starts: 05/08/2026 - Ends: 05/09/2026
Join Us for Care Camps Weekend!
May 8–9, 2026
Stay at a participating KOA campground on Friday, May 8, and receive 50%* off your Saturday, May 9 stay.
KOA will then donate 50% of the funds raised from Saturday night's stays to the Care Camps Foundation. Care Camps Foundation is a national non-profit organization that funds 100+ medically supervised pediatric oncology camps across the US and Canada. Their mission is to give joy, hope, and the healing power of the outdoors to children with cancer and their families. KOA has been a foundational partner to Care Camps since 1984. You can learn more at carecamps.org.
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*Offer valid only at participating KOA locations. Discount applies to one site for two consecutive nights (Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9) at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. Only KOA Rewards discounts apply.
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Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
Starts: 09/18/2026 - Ends: 09/20/2026
Renowned as one of the most scenic and intimate music festivals in the country, Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is located in the world-famous mountain town of Telluride, Colorado. The multi-stage celebration of music and craft beer offers an eclectic mix of live blues, rock, funk, soul, gospel, indie and jam-band performances.
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Changing of the Aspens
Starts: 09/14/2026 - Ends: 10/31/2026
The best time to catch the changing of the aspens in Ouray, Colorado is typically from mid-September to early October, when the San Juan Mountains are ablaze with golden hues. The exact timing can shift slightly each year depending on weather and elevation, but late September is often the sweet spot for peak color. Scenic drives like the Million Dollar Highway or hikes along the Perimeter Trail offer some of the most breathtaking views of the glowing aspen groves set against rugged mountain peaks.
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Mount Sneffels Marathon & Half Marathon
Starts: 08/15/2026 - Ends: 08/15/2026
Run in the beautiful and amazing "Switzerland of America"!
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Ouray 4th of July
Starts: 07/04/2026 - Ends: 07/04/2026
Visit the City of Ouray for a 10k, 4th of July Parade, Kids games, waterfights and fireworks!
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Telluride Jazz Festival
Starts: 08/07/2026 - Ends: 08/09/2026
Located in the legendary Town Park in the breathtaking mountain town of Telluride, Colorado, the Telluride Jazz Festival is an annual celebration of music set near the end of the warm summer season. The Festival showcases three days and nights of world class jazz, funk, soul, folk and gospel, with a goal of community engagement and student education.
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Mountain Air Music Series - Thursdays in June!
Starts: 06/04/2026 - Ends: 06/25/2026
The Ouray Mountain Air Series is proud to present it's annual concert series. These free events are held on Thursdays in June in our beautiful Fellin Park and are well-received by the entire Ouray community as families of all ages gear up for sun-filled afternoons, warm evenings, and picnics at Ouray's favorite outdoor event!
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Telluride Autumn Classic Car Show
Starts: 09/24/2026 - Ends: 09/26/2026
Car enthusiasts, rejoice! This event is for you. Surrounded by Telluride's stunning changing aspens, car owners from all over the country flock to this event to showcase their vehicles.
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2026 Jeep Jamboree - Ouray
Starts: 09/24/2026 - Ends: 09/26/2026
Join us in Ouray (“you-RAY”) Colorado for challenging trails blazed by 19th century prospectors and spectacular scenery. Ouray is located 7,800 feet above sea level in southwestern Colorado in the San Juan Mountains. Pass old mines and golden aspen trees, then pick your way around and over large boulders on your way to the best-preserved ghost town in Colorado. Highlights include spectacular mountain views from high elevation passes; the lowest of which is at 12,400 feet. The iconic Imogene Pass at 13,114 feet elevation is one of the highest in the US and is not be missed. Come join us for small town charm, amazing scenery, and a great off-road challenge!
The 2026 schedule marks one of the most ambitious and unforgettable adventure lineups in its 73-year history. Known for creating life-changing journeys and building lifelong Jeep communities, the upcoming year's schedule pushes the boundaries of exploration like never before.
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2026 Jeep Jamboree - Southwest Badge Hunter
Starts: 09/21/2026 - Ends: 09/24/2026
Join us in Ouray (“you-RAY”) Colorado for challenging trails blazed by 19th century prospectors and spectacular scenery. Ouray is located 7,800 feet above sea level in southwestern Colorado in the San Juan Mountains. Pass old mines and golden aspen trees, then pick your way around and over large boulders on your way to the best-preserved ghost town in Colorado. Highlights include spectacular mountain views from high elevation passes; the lowest of which is at 12,400 feet. The iconic Imogene Pass at 13,114 feet elevation is one of the highest in the US and is not be missed. Come join us for small town charm, amazing scenery, and a great off-road challenge!
The 2026 schedule marks one of the most ambitious and unforgettable adventure lineups in its 73-year history. Known for creating life-changing journeys and building lifelong Jeep communities, the upcoming year's schedule pushes the boundaries of exploration like never before.
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