an eventful summer
Grooves, glögg and games
Taste test your way through over 30 wineries (and keep it interesting with a sample of glögg or two). Swing for the fences at an old-timey baseball game. And pump up the volume at the Silent Disco. In Manitou, whatever you’re into—we are, too.
Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival
- When: June 1st, 12:30-5pm
- Where: Memorial Park
- Cost: $60+
It’s going to be a grape day at the Colorado Wine Festival with over 30 Colorado wineries, live musical acts and food trucks to pair with your favorite cab sav. Cheers to a tasting glass and 6-bottle wine tote bag included with your ticket.
Ice cream social and pie baking contest
- When: July 1st at 5:30pm
- Where: Bud Ford Pavilion: Soda Springs Park
- Cost: $2 ice cream + $3 pie
Take a bite out of Manitou as the best-of-the-best neighborhood bakers compete for fame and glory! Think you’ve got a pie recipe that’s the cream of the crop? Register for the bake-off here and be sure to drop off two of the same homemade pies by 4:30pm on July 1st.
DAY OF FRIENDSHIP
- When: July 27th, 11am-3pm
- Where: Fields Park
- Cost: Free
As if Manitou Springs wasn’t charming enough—this summer, take in a vintage baseball game followed by a community potluck with live music, poetry and even a pickleball tournament at Manitou’s newest community event. Play ball!
ManiPalooza & Silent Disco
- When: August 10th: ManiPalooza 12-5pm, Silent Disco 7-10pm
- Where: Soda Springs Park
- Cost: ManiPalooza is free, Silent Disco is $10-20
By day, celebrate all things Manitou with music, pop-up shops, and local food trucks at ManiPalooza. By night, get down (and quiet down) to the smooth sounds of CiferNoise at the Silent Disco.
Designated Drivers: We’re pouring one out for our DDs—with tickets priced at just $10. This ticket is only available for purchase with an Early Entry or General Admission ticket.
9th Annual Heritage Brew Festival
- When: August 17th, 12-5pm
- Where: Memorial Park
- Cost: $35+
Bottoms up—we’re raising a glass to Manitou Springs’ history at the 9th Annual Heritage Brew Festival. Sip and savor tastings from over 20 breweries alongside local live music and yard games while supporting the Manitou Springs Heritage Center.
know before you go
Event parking and free shuttles
Park and play this summer in Manitou! Discounted parking and free shuttle rides to events mean you’ll get to the fun faster.