runBlossom 5K & Half Marathon
Run the River with runBlossom
Centennial Park
221 Griffin AvenueCañon City, Colorado 81212
The annual runBlossom race is Cañon City's premier running event. Held each year during the weekend of the Cañon City Music & Blossom Festival, the event features a 5K distance, half-marathon, and kids' races.
This race is appropriate for runners of all ages and abilities. The course showcases the best of rural Colorado. The course consists of a flat, wide dirt trail that follows the Arkansas River. Beginning and ending at the newly-remodeled Centennial Park, it is the perfect activity to kick off a weekend full of events and activities in the Cañon City area. Come for the race, but stay for the carnival, parade, rodeo, and local celebrations.
Royal 50 Mountain Bike Race
Cañon City's Premier Mountain Bike Event
Royal Gorge Ranch and Resort
1 Buckskin ParkwayCanon City, Colorado 81212
Fremont Adventure Recreation is proud and excited to announce the second annual Royal 50 / Gorgeous 25 Mountain Bike Races. This epic ride, which will take place on the newest jewel in Cañon City's crown - the Royal Gorge Park Trails - takes you across singletrack trails that offer flowy fun and technical challenges. This event is a six-hour ride wherein the goal is to ride the full 50-miles. You may choose to ride as an individual or on a team.
Cañon City Music & Blossom Festival
First Weekend in May
Cañon City Music & Blossom Festival
Downtown Cañon CityCañon City, Colorado 81212
From Fruit Days to Blossom Festivals History From Fruit Days to Blossom Festivals It has long been tradition in small towns all across America to acknowledge new growing seasons or harvests through community celebrations that are part festive and part commerce based. This tradition actually predates American history by thousands of years, with similar such celebrations by the ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Chinese and many other cultures long since disappeared.
But in some small towns like us, that history is not altogether relevant, because the sun sets and rises on the accomplishments and achievements of the individuals in these towns, making each community unique and profoundly different. Canon City has never been shy about showing unbridled exuberance for its festivals and fairs.
To this end, the town has always loved a parade and its parades have always been a microcosm of the town at large, from the fire fighting hose teams of the 1890's to the high school bands of the 1990's. From the beginning of the towns history and always complete with an impressive array of delicacies from funnel cakes to candy apples, parades have always bared the towns’ soul.
20/20 Visions in Bloom - 82nd Annual Cañon City Music & Blossom Festival
Features national high school, middle school and junior high school bands in competition areas of concert band, jazz band, parade and orchestra. Concert Band and Orchestra Competitions are held at the Cañon City High School Lou Del Pizzo Performing Arts Center and Jazz Band Competitions are held at the Florence High School Performing Arts Center. The Blossom Festival is the largest school band competition in the state; performances will begin on Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 and will continue nearly until parade time on Saturday.
Cañon City Blossom Festival Chocolate Walk
Annual Chocolate Walk Right Before Valentine's Day
Downtown Cañon City
4th & Main StreetCañon City, Colorado 81212
The Chocolate Lovers Walk helps raise funds for the Cañon City Blossom Festival Celebration and also gives exposure to our beautiful historic downtown area and the many merchants who works year round to bring unique items to residents.
Your ticket gains you entrance to Chocolate Lovers Headquarters located at Maggie’s Candy Kitchen & Baker, 1326 Main Street. There, you’ll receive your Chocolate Walk supplies. Guided by a map and signs in front of participating merchants, you’ll visit the “Sweet Stops”, collecting something chocolate-themed at each location.
First Fridays Downtown
First Friday Every Month
Macon Plaza
516 Macon AvenueCañon City, Colorado 81212
First Friday in downtown Cañon City means fun, food, and festivities! Join your community as shops stay open late (especially in summer months). Check for food trucks, specials, and even activities offered at Macon Plaza.
Cañon City, Colorado
Adventurous Spirit
Cañon City thrives with its adventurous spirit. With an outstanding climate and tons of outdoor recreation, you can adventure 365 days a year. The impressive list of outdoor activities in the Royal Gorge Region that Cañon City is in the heart of includes mountain biking, hiking, white water rafting, fly fishing, camping, RVing, off-roading, rock climbing, museums, scenic drives, dinosaurs, skydiving, zip lining, helicopter tours, the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, the Royal Gorge Railroad, Segway Tours, Jeep Tours, and so much more!
If you want to be a dynamic part of our adventurous community, become a part of one of our many non-profit organizations to help preserve the natural beauty that we are so abundantly blessed with in Cañon City. Our dedicated volunteers work with each other to ensure that our local hiking and biking trails stay beautiful and accessible to all of our residents and visitors. Involved, purpose driven people are the foundation of our adventurous community!
We love Cañon City and all of the natural beauty surrounding where we live and work! Moving out of traffic-plagued North Texas and to this tech-minded community in beautiful Colorado has been a long-time dream come true.
I left Denver to take a job in Cañon City and don't want to leave this place! I can hike at lunch or be at some of the most beautiful places within minutes. No traffic to work and the housing is way more affordable! Lots of local dining and shopping in town with big city shopping only 30 minutes away if I ever need it.
Above all else, I want Cañon City to be a great place to raise a family, full of opportunity, growth, recreation, and safety.