Elk Fest
Estes Park will host the 17th annual Elk Fest Oct. 3-4, which includes opportunities to see the elk in their natural habitat, join the Rut Run 5K, enter a bugling contest and see Native American music, dancing and storytelling. The festival also will feature vendors with artwork, jewelry and other wares. Free. 970-577-9900 or /special-events/elk-fest/
Fiber festival
Weehawken Creative Arts will host the Sneffels Fiber Festival at Cottonwood Ranch between Ridgway and Ouray on Sept. 25-27. The third annual festival will feature fiber vendors, food, workshops, classes, demonstrations, a juried exhibition and a silent auction. $10 per person. RSVP to 970-728.6743. Proceeds will be donated to The Navajo Lifeway. 970-318-0150 or
Haunted brews
Ghouls, goblins, zombies and beer will be featured at the Haunted Brew Fest in Colorado Springs on Oct. 10. Forty breweries will participate, and there will be haunted houses and prizes. $35 until Sept. 28, $40 through Oct. 9, $45 at the door (if not sold out). 719-229-7697 or
Horror show
The sixth annual Telluride Horror Show, featuring spooky fantasy and sci-fi films, runs Oct. 16-18. The Sheridan Opera House and Nugget Theatre will show the latest and best horror films from all over the world. Three-day passes are $94, “5 for 4” tickets are $40. Individual tickets are $10 and sold at the door only. 303-520-1309 or
