March Events

MILE HIGH BEER FESTIVAL

Saturday  I  March 1st I 2- 5PM The Refractory | 890 Navajo St, Denver

The Mile High Beer Festival is the ultimate celebration of craft beer in Denver, taking place on Saturday, March 1st, at The Refractory, located on Navajo Street in downtown Denver. For those who’ve experienced GABF, don’t come at me saying it doesn’t compare—the Mile High Beer Festival is all about celebrating our local craft beer scene, offering a more intimate and personal gathering for true beer lovers. 

Sip unlimited samples from Colorado’s renowned breweries, as well as niche newcomers, while enjoying live music, local food trucks, and vendors. With two time slots and a commemorative glass included, festival goers will have 2.5 hours (or 3 if you snag an early entry ticket!) to taste their way through the event. Gluten-free options are available with cideries and distilleries in the mix as well! 

Join in and raise a glass to see why the Mile High Beer Festival has become such a beloved event in Colorado’s beer scene. Gather your crew, get your tickets, and let’s make 2025 another memorable year filled with great brews, stellar times, and a whole lot of pretzels!;)

🎟 Pro tip: Tickets sell fast, and prices go up as more are sold—so don’t wait! 

For more information on the festival, to purchase tickets, or to browse featured breweries, visit the link below: 

LEADVILLE SKIJORING

Saturday- Sunday I March 1- 2nd Festivities start at 8AM! Harris Ave. & Elks Lodge I Downtown Leadville

For those who love a mix of rodeo and winter sports, the Leadville Annual SkiJoring event is the perfect adrenaline-filled experience. Since 1949, this unique festival has taken place in Colorado’s highest incorporated city and will return for its 78th year on March 1st and 2nd. For those of you that are unfamiliar,  SkiJoring pairs a cowboy and horse with a skier, racing through obstacles at thrilling speeds. This annual event is family-friendly for all ages and free to attend and register, making it a popular event, so if you’re thinking of making a weekend out of it, book your accommodations early! Furthermore, for safety reasons, no dogs are allowed at the event, so plan accordingly if you’re thinking of bringing fido. 

Saturday and Sunday kick off at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast at the Elks Lodge, which runs until noon, with the Calcutta event starting at 9:30 a.m. The skiJoring competition officially begins at “high noon” starting with the Open/Sport Divisions, followed by the Snowmobile Division. The day wraps up with an awards ceremony at the Elks Lodge, live music and dancing! Whether you’re competing or watching, the excitement is truly captivating!

 Insider note- Leadville’s weather isn’t for the faint of heart, sitting at the highest elevation, this town knows winter- dressing appropriately is essential! My advice? Pack layers! The more the merrier:)

To learn more about the festival, register, or to look up the schedule, visit Leadville’s SkiJoring official website below: 

DENVER RESTAURANT WEEK

Friday- Sunday I March 7- 16th Participating Restaurants Throughout Denver  

Denver Restaurant Week is a must for food lovers, showcasing the Mile High City’s renowned culinary scene with a range of multi-course meals at affordable price points. Running from Friday, March 7th to Sunday, March 16th, this 10-day celebration offers diners the chance to enjoy fixed-price, multi-course meals ranging from  $25, $35, $45, or $55,  at more than 250 of Denver’s best local restaurants- a bargain at some of Denver’s top eateries! 

Now in its 21st year, the event highlights the city’s fine dining, chef-owned eateries, and global cuisine. With award-winning local ingredients like green chili and Colorado lamb, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore Denver’s vibrant food culture. Be sure to check menus, make reservations early, and take the opportunity to explore by neighborhood. New this year is a diner portal to help track where you've dined and favorite spots for your culinary adventure.

Head over to the Denver Restaurant Week website to browse participating restaurants and start mapping out your week! Make sure to follow their space for the official menu launch where you’ll get to preview the restaurant offerings.

Follow the link below:

BOULDER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Thursday- Sunday I March 13- 16th Longmont & Boulder 

The Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) is a four-day celebration of cinema, drawing filmmakers and film enthusiasts from around the world to Boulder. Running from March 13th to 16th, BIFF’s 21st year promises a stellar lineup of films from local, national, and international creators, many of which have gone on to achieve box-office success and Oscar nominations. The festival is known for its star-studded guests, such as Alec Baldwin, James Franco, and Shirley MacLaine, Oliver Stone and offers more than just films—attendees can enjoy filmmaker happy hours, live music, chef-curated dining events, and more. 

Quickly becoming an internationally acknowledged talent hub for theater, this yearly soiree is proof that the arts are alive and well in Colorado. The 2025 event offers big names and incredible films over 4 days.  BIFF also features workshops, panels, exciting pre-parties, and themed afterparties for the 21+ crowd in local hotels-  dress to impress, sip on craft cocktails, and enjoy some celebrity watching! Not enough excitement? Check out the CineCHEF fundraiser, where locally renowned chefs create film-inspired meals for you, or go to the singer-songwriter showcase to watch other performing artists at their best while also participating in a whiskey tasting.

With it’s massive popularity, this event has grown so large that part of it stretches into surrounding towns, like the opening night party held at the Longmont Stewart Auditorium. Some film selections are also taking place at this Longmont location. Be sure to check the website for the event schedule. For those who can’t make it to Boulder, virtual screenings are available through BIFF at Home.  From star-studded galas to youth education programs and food experiences, BIFF is an unmissable event for any film lover.

For film festival passes and event scheduling, please visit BIFF’s websitel; link provided below: 

DENVER ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

Saturday I March 15 I 9:30AM Downtown Denver

Get this: Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the largest in the nation, attracting nearly half a million spectators to the downtown area! If you’ve never been, this year is a must— the parade is an unforgettably exuberant festival filled with a whole lot of magic!

Now in its 60th year, the parade has grown into a major celebration, with people often arriving early to secure the best viewing spots (I’ve heard 6am early!). This year, the parade will take place on Saturday the 15th, starting at 9:30 sharp at 19th and Wynkoop and then heading down 17th street, continuing north along Blake Street, and ending at 27th. 

Dating back to its first event in 1889, the Denver St. Patrick’s day is rich with history, but has been modernized quite a bit since the gas lamps era. During the parade, you can expect to see colorful floats, dance performances, lively music, local charities and celebrities. While you can easily find green beer at nearby bars, food and drink aren’t provided during the parade, so be sure to grab a bite beforehand or at one of the local spots along the route. A unique tradition includes the green-painted strip along Blake Street, the infamous annual changing of the Blake Street sign to “Tooley Street” in honor of former district attorney Dale Tooley, and the beloved St. Patty’s Day Pub Crawl that starts promptly at 12:00pm at Alpha Charlie’s Tap & Tavern (tickets are required). If you can’t attend in person, the parade will also be live-streamed on Facebook. Rain or shine, the parade is on! Grab your green, slap on some sparkles and shamrocks and let’s celebrate! 

Visit the link below for the parade route, pub crawl tickets, to enter or sponsor the parade, and much more!