The 5 Best Community Events Around Summit County

Here’s a little fun fact to kick things off: Attendance at local community events in Summit County has climbed nearly 20 percent in recent years—a sign that gatherings are about more than fun, they foster belonging. The Community Event category of the Best of Summit celebrates the kinds of town get-togethers that shape our shared stories and bring neighbors together. From live music lakeside to fresh produce under the sun to monthly art strolls, these events keep Summit vibrant.

Dillon Amphitheater concerts

The Dillon Amphitheater turns summer evenings into lake-front stage shows. You’ll find free concerts like Mountain Music Mondays alongside big-name tour stops from bands such as Modest Mouse, Sierra Ferrell, Dispatch and Train. The venue sits right by the Dillon Reservoir, where the Rocky Mountains frame the music—lakeside seats, mountain breezes and melodies combine to make every show feel like part of nature’s encore. It’s not just a concert, it’s a playlist with altitude.

Dillon Farmers Market

Friday mornings in Dillon look like a living postcard—locals and visitors weaving through booths of Colorado-grown cherries, cucumbers, greens and sweet corn. Launched in early June and wrapping mid-September, the market draws more than 100 vendors offering food, crafts and fresh produce under the open sky. Add live music and interactive maps to guide your shopping, and the result is as much a ritual as a market—one that tastes like summer.

Silverthorne First Friday

First Fridays in Silverthorne feel like a monthly invitation to the town’s most creative block party. Artists, musicians, food vendors and families come together for an evening filled with art stalls, live performances, crafts and community energy. Summer editions often include catchy themes—maybe a film fest, a block party bash, or pop-up markets along the Blue River trail. These evenings make for a downtown moonlight stroll that’s part gallery, part festival—and all local.

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