List of Special Events
EVENT NAME ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTS

County Fair beginning in 1904 offering 4H competitions, contests and entertainment
Large hotel and conference room facilities
Established Colorado firm specializing with roadway construction
Advocate for association’s members designed, built and continue to manage the Interstates and the nation’s intermodal surface transportation network.
Annual event held at the State Capitol to honor the employees who have lost their to build, maintain and keep California’s transportation system safe since 1921.
Represents the road safety, traffic safety, and highway safety industry with effective legislative advocacy, traffic control safety training, and a far-reaching member partnership.
Annual event held in the Spring across U.S. and Canada promoting the bicycle as an option for commuting to work.
Collectively represents hundreds of recreational bicycle tours, events and destinations throughout the world
The Lilac Bloomsday Run is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Net proceeds are invested in future Bloomsday Runs. Bloomsday also supports a designated charity every year.
Boston Athletic Association, established in 1887, is a non-profit organization with a mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running.
Denver International Airport is proud to be the gateway to Denver, Colorado, and the Rocky Mountain West. Although Denver International is one of the busiest airports in the world, it is easy to travel to or from your international flight
Displayed prominently for the opening of bike/pedestrian path from Oakland to Treasure Island
Founded in 1985, the Colorado Association of Transit Agencies represents transit interests and provides professional development to the transit community. Membership includes Colorado transit providers, transit-related businesses and governmental entities.
Each year, the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run brings together credit unions from across the country with a shared vision of fund raising and helping children.
The Cinco de Mayo “Celebrate Culture” Festival is produced by NEWSED Community Development Corporation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, that conducts economic development in poor communities and provide affordable housing opportunities to low and moderate income families
The Office of Special Events is involved with the permitting process ranging from location space to filming activities.
This race is a fast course that runs through the picturesque campus of the University of Colorado. It was created to help people of all abilities to stay fit over the holidays.
The Colfax Marathon Partnership is a nonprofit 501c3 with the mission of producing the premier marathon weekend in the Mountain West Region, committed to community, philanthropy, and fun.
CAPA is a nonprofit trade association representing the hot mix asphalt industry of Colorado. With over 250 members, it the voice of the asphalt industry throughout the state including both producer and user organizations.
The Primal Colorado Bike Expo is the annual kickoff event for cycling in the state of Colorado! In its third year the expo will bring together all things cycling and Colorado; pairing industry professionals, recreational riders, biking enthusiasts and utilitarian’s with the latest products, consumer trends, screaming deals, organized rides, clubs & teams, advocacy groups and cycling destinations.
Two-day event bringing together venture capitalists and entrepreneurs. Event organization rolled into other local and governmental fundraising activities including Rockies Venture Club.
Provides traffic control and safety escorts for Colorado events held on state highways
The Colorado Mounted Rangers is a statutorily-authorized, statewide law enforcement auxiliary that assists law enforcement and other first responder agencies across Colorado.
CFEA is made up of members representing community festivals, ethnic celebrations, music festivals, arts festivals, sporting events, historical celebrations, venues, chambers of commerce, parks and recreation districts, county fairs, rodeos, event vendors, and more.
CDOT exists to ensure that Colorado has a safe and efficient highway system by building and maintaining interstates, U.S. highways and state highways.
CCA is the leading professional association for infrastructure construction professionals across the state, bringing infrastructure to life through the power of advocacy, education and training and partnerships.
Connect2DOT is a partnership between the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Colorado Small Business Development Center Network.
CSC has delivered services for every type of entertainment and sporting event, including 31 Super Bowls, 7 World Series, 3 MLB All-Star Games, 7 NCAA Men’s Final Four, 10 annual College Bowl Games, 6 NBA Finals, 10 Olympic Games, 5 Presidential Inaugurations, 4 Papal Visits, and 2 FIFA World Cups. CSC also handles and manages some of the largest concert tours in the nation
The Buffalo Bicycle Classic is a cycling fundraiser that awards scholarships to promising students in CU-Boulder’s College of Arts and Sciences.
The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association’s premier event for raising funds to save lives from this country’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers – heart disease and stroke. 305 events across the country.
Since opening in 1965 as the region’s premier wholesale marketplace, the Denver Mart has undergone several expansions, enabling this versatile complex to handle a wide variety of trade shows, consumer shows, banquets, conferences and special events of every type.
The Denver Police Department Special Events Unit plans, coordinates, and oversees traffic-related activities and permits associated with very specific types of special events including parades, sporting events, and VIP visits
Created and organized annual 8th Grade Career Fair
The convention was held in Denver, Colorado, from August 25 to August 28, 2008, at Pepsi Center. Senator Barack Obama from Illinois gave his acceptance speech on August 28 at Invesco Field in what the party called an “Open Convention”.
Destination Races produces a series of boutique-style events hosted by renowned wine regions and revered by thousands of runners and wine enthusiasts from all over the world
A place of artists, engineers, technologists, humanitarians, designers who together form a lively interdisciplinary research and learning community driven by insatiable curiosity and a little mischief at the University of Colorado Boulder
Road and Bridge currently maintains and repairs 1,745 lane miles of paved roadways and 599 lane miles of gravel roadways in unincorporated Douglas County.
The Gasparilla Distance Classic Association, established in 1978, is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated specifically to raising funds for charitable youth organizations and running programs in the Tampa Bay area
This outdoor event gives cycling retailers and enthusiasts the opportunity to test the performance of the latest products the industry – in the terrain it was designed for.
International event organizer who conducts Full and 70.3 triathlon races held anually in Boulder, CO
Multi-distance cycling event in support of Komen Mission: Save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
Athletic and social events in support of Komen Mission: Save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
Athletic and social events in support of Komen Mission: Save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
Montana Bicycle Racing Association (MBRA) is a registered USA Cycling club that promotes competitive cycling in the Bozeman area
The Bob Cook Memorial Mt. Evans Hill Climb is an iconic bicycle race that takes place on the highest paved road in the United States and celebrating it’s 53rd year
Bike MS is the largest fundraising bike series in the world. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body.
Each year, millions of people visit National Mall and Memorial Parks to recreate, to commemorate presidential legacies, to honor our nation’s veterans, to make their voices heard, and to celebrate our nation’s commitment to freedom and equality.
Conference for natural disasters and emergency procedures hosted by the Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado Boulder
The National Law Enforcement Officers is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in Washington D.C. dedicated to telling the story of American Law Enforcement and honors the law officers killed in the line of duty.
The Portland Marathon Event Directors College is an interactive and educational conference series of true industry leaders who openly discuss the best information, practices and procedures
Our mission is to celebrate life, reach for the future, honor the memories of those who were killed and unite the world in hope. This is a Run to Remember… races of different lengths to show that we can each make a difference and change the world. The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum is the sole beneficiary of event proceeds.
Former bike race series for professionals and juniors held in the Historic District of the Town of Parker Colorado
The Portland Marathon Event Directors College is an interactive and educational conference series of true industry leaders who openly discuss the best information, practices and procedures
Campus-wide program dedicated to entrepreneurship at the University of Denver
Bus and rail transit service to Denver, Boulder, and surrounding cities in Colorado
The Ride for the Pass is a recreational or competitive road RIDE beginning five miles east of Aspen at the winter closure gate that allows riders to enjoy this beautiful Scenic Byway BEFORE it is opened to cars for the season. The Ride benefits IPF’s restoration work on the Pass.
Ride The Rockies in an event of The Denver Post Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises and distributes funds to metro-area and Colorado nonprofit agencies serving the arts, youth, education and human services.
The world’s leading information source for road race organizers and the industry that serves them
For over 40 years, contractors, suppliers, governmental agency representatives, and consultants from the Rocky Mountain West have held an annual conference in Colorado to discuss new developments and quality advancements of asphalt pavements.
Delivering best-in-class running events where music is core and our community encourages participants to feel like they are something bigger than themselves
Regional auditioning for appearance on ABC reality series Shark Tank, a nationwide search to discover the next successful entrepreneurs, inventors, businesspersons, creators and innovators.
Silicon Flatirons propels the future of technology policy and innovation. Through our initiatives, events, and publications we develop the professionals who are ready to lead what’s next.
Two bicycle retail stores that serves everyone at the trailhead, commuters who leave their cars behind, kids who are growing up on two wheels, families who spend time outside together, and anyone in West Denver (or beyond!) who wants to make the world a better, happier place.
Parking and Events Operations for Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado
The Sunnyside Music Festival provides free music, fun entertainment, local food, beer, and kids activities to the greater Sunnyside neighborhood of Northwest Denver via an inclusive all-day music festival in Chaffee Park.
TEAMS: Travel, Events and Management in Sports, is the world’s leading conference and expo for the sports-event industry.
The State Fair of Texas celebrates all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment.
The Bear Chase Race Endurance Festival is a 100k, 50 mile, 50k, Half Marathon and the Baby Bear 10k Trail Race at beautiful Bear Creek Lake Park, in Lakewood, CO
TBI is a multisport industry organization of businesses and individuals who support the growth and success of triathlon as a business and a sport.
Columbia Triathlon & Duathlon, one of the most challenging and longest running triathlons in America. Triathletes from across the country and around the world converge on Howard County, MD for this widely acclaimed Olympic distance race.
Steamboat Police Department works in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce to provide a safe and welcoming environment for a wide variety of events held throughout the year.
Production of four Career & Internship Fairs per year at the University of Denver
StartupTree is the leading online entrepreneurship hub and communication tool for college students, alumni, staff and faculty to discover, connect, support, and collaborate with co-founders, team members, and mentors on their entrepreneurial journey. StartupTree is used by universities all over the world to manage their entrepreneurship programs and made available to over 3.04 million students and alumni.
The Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Colorado Denver Business School serves as a cross-disciplinary new idea laboratory that educates and empowers graduates to act entrepreneurially.
Regional conference for event directors and suppliers to the triathlon industry
Organization and operation of the U.S. Crit Finals at Mandalay Bay Resorts in Las Vegas NV.
Regional conference and presentation to all Construction / Infrastructure Prime Contractors
Full-service sports management company providing the planning, promotion, and management of sporting and cause-related events including the Tour DuPont, Goodwill Games, Tour of China, Tour de Georgia, Tour of Missouri, Richmond 2015 UCI Road World Championships, USA Cycling Professional National Championships, Amgen Tour of California, Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, USA Pro Challenge, and Tour of Alberta presented by ATB Financial, The Dempsey Challenge presented by AMGEN, and much more.
Display of figures for entrance locations, event routing and facility identification
 The annual Yampa River Festival is the premier opportunity to show your respect while enjoying spring flows.
Yhe Yeti Tribe is a diverse group of mountain bike enthusiast that share our devotion to owning and riding great bikes. The common thread is their love to ride and hangout with like-minded folk.
Event Name:Adams County Fair
Website: www.adamscountyfair.com
Phone: (303) 637-8000
Contact: Cassandra Bossingham
Event Name:Ameristar Resorts
Website: www.blackhawk.ameristar.com/meetings
Phone: (720) 946-4200
Contact: Meetings & Events
Event Name:APC Construction
Website: www.apc.us.com
Phone: (303) 279-6611
Contact: Jeff Keller
Event Name:ARTBA
Website: www.artba.org
Phone: (202) 289-4434
Contact: Allison Klein
Event Name:ATTSA
Website: www.artba.org
Phone: (540) 368-1701
Contact: Donna Clark
Event Name: Denver International Airport
Website: https://www.flydenver.com
Phone: (303) 342-2000
Contact: Ruth Rodriguez
Event Name:Bike to Work Day
Website: www.artba.org
Phone: (303) 458-7665
Contact: drcog.org
Event Name: Bicycle Tour Network
Website: www.bicycletournetwork.com
Phone: (503) 287-0405
Contact: Steve Schulz
Event Name:Bloomsday
Website: www.bloomsdayrun.org
Phone: (509) 838-1579
Contact: Al Odenthal
Event Name: Boston Athletic Association
Website: www.baa.org
Phone: (617) 236-1652
Contact: Dave McGillivry
Event Name: Caltrans Bay Bridge
Website: www.dot.ca.gov
Phone: (510) 286-6956
Contact: James Province
Event Name: Caltrans Workers Memorial
Website: www.dot.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 653-8879
Contact: Caroline Moreno
Event Name: CASTA Beaver Creek
Website: www.coloradotransit.com
Phone: (303) 839-5197
Contact: Andrea Wilson
Event Name: Cherry Blossom Washington DC
Website: www.cherryblossom.org
Phone: (301) 320-6865
Contact: Phil Stewart
Event Name: Cinco de Mayo
Website: www.cincodemayodenver.com
Phone: (303) 534-8342
Contact: Andrea Barela
Event Name: City & County of Denver
Website: www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/office-of-special-event
Phone: (720) 913-1504
Contact: Nathaniel Hayden
Event Name: Colder Bolder
Website: http://cb5k.bolderboulder.com
Phone: (303) 444-7223
Contact: Mike Prentice
Event Name: Colfax Marathon
Website: www.runcolfax.org
Phone: (303) 770-9600
Contact: Andrea Dowdy
Event Name: Colorado Capital Campaign
Website: www.rockiesventureclub.org
Phone: (720) 353-9350
Contact: Rockies Venture Club
Event Name: Colorado Bike Expo
Website: www.coloradobikeexpo.com
Phone: (303) 954-6702
Contact: Chandler Smith
Event Name: Colorado Asphalt Paving Association
Website: http://co-asphalt.com
Phone: (303) 741-6150
Contact: Thomas M. Peterson
Event Name: Colorado Contractors Association
Website: www.coloradocontractors.org
Phone: (303) 290-6611
Contact: Tony Milo
Event Name: Colorado Department of Transportation
Website: www.codot.gov
Phone: (303) 759-2368
Contact: Shailen Bhatt
Event Name: Colorado Festival & Events Association
Website: www.coloradofestival.com
Phone: (720) 428-8621
Contact: Kinsley Phillips
Event Name: Colorado Mounted Rangers
Website: https://coloradoranger.org
Phone: (970) 946-1665
Contact: Bert Evans
Event Name: Colorado State Patrol
Website: www.colorado.gov/csp 
Phone: (303) 239-4501
Contact: Ron Prater
Event Name: Connect2DOT
Website: www.connect2dot.org
Phone: (720) 624-6728
Contact: Cathy Kramer
Event Name: CSC Events – Contemporary Services Corp
Website: http://csc-usa.com
Phone: (818) 885-5150
Contact: Jim Granger
Event Name: CU Buffalo Classic
Website: https://buffalobicycleclassic.com
Phone: (303) 735-1569
Contact: Frank Banta
Event Name: Denver Heart Walk
Website: https://www2.heart.org
Phone: (303) 801-4656
Contact: Courtney Wilson
Event Name: Denver Merchandise Mart
Website: http://denvermart.com
Phone: (303) 292-6278
Contact: Reception
Event Name: Denver Police Department
Website: https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/police-department/traffic-enforcement/street-closure-permit.html
Phone: (720) 913-2000
Contact: Special Events
Event Name: Denver Public Schools
Website: www.dpsk12.org
Phone: (720) 423-6803
Contact: Xiomara Sifuentes
Event Name: Democratic National Convention
Website: https://www.democrats.org
Phone: (202) 863-8000
Contact: National Committee
Event Name: Destination Events
Website: http://destinationraces.com
Phone: (707) 933-1769
Contact: Matt Dockstader
Event Name: Atlas Institute
Website: https://www.colorado.edu/atlas/
Phone: (303) 492-5442
Contact:Jill Van Matre
Event Name: Douglas County Public Works
Website: www.douglas.co.us/government/departments/public-works-operations/
Phone: (303) 660-7480
Contact: Carlos Zambrano
Event Name: Gasparilla Distance Classic
Website: www.tampabayrun.com
Phone: (813) 254-7866
Contact: Susan Harmeling
Event Name: Interbike – Outdoor Demo
Website: www.interbike.com
Phone: (949) 226-5766
Contact: Sarah Cook
Event Name: Ironman Boulder
Website: www.ironman.com
Phone: (717) 421-4121
Contact: Tim Brosious
Event Name: Komen Aspen
Website: komencolorado.org
Phone: (303) 744-2088
Contact: Judy Brenner
Event Name: Komen Colorado Race for the Cure
Website: komencolorado.org
Phone: (303) 744-2088
Contact: Erin Stoen
Event Name: Komen Dallas
Website: ww5.komen.org
Phone: (877) 465-6636
Contact: Emily Pastrana
Event Name: Montana Bicycle Racing Association
Website: Montana Bicycle Racing Association
Phone: (406) 251-3554
Contact: Director
Event Name: Mt. Evans Hill Climb
Website: bicyclerace.com
Phone: (303) 249-6168
Contact: Kim Nordquist
Event Name: National Multiple Sclerosis – MS150
Website: secure.nationalmssociety.org
Phone: (303) 698-7400
Contact: Sarah Anne Klein
Event Name: National Park Service
Website: www.nps.gov/nama
Phone: (202) 610-8730
Contact: Russell Fennelly
Event Name: National Emergency Management
Website: https://hazards.colorado.edu
Phone: (303) 492-9061
Contact: Lori Peek
Event Name: National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
Website: www.nleomf.org
Phone: (202) 737-3400
Contact: Kaitlin Gilbride
Event Name: Next Events Productions
Website: www.nexteventsproductions.com
Phone: (480) 251-3422
Contact: Mamie Wheeler
Event Name: Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
Website: https://okcmarathon.com
Phone: (405) 235-3313
Contact: Mollie Bennett
Event Name: Parker Omnium
Website: www.parkeronline.org
Phone: (303) 841-0353
Contact: Parks & Recreation
Event Name: Portland Marathon Directors College
Website: www.nexteventsproductions.com
Phone: (480) 251-3422
Contact: Mamie Wheeler
Event Name: Project X-ITE
Website: www.projectxite.org
Phone: (303) 871-3194
Contact: Nina Sharma
Event Name: Regional Transportation District
Website: www.rtd-denver.com
Phone: (303) 299-2674
Contact: Daria Serna
Event Name: Ride for the Pass
Website: www.independencepass.org/ride-for-the-pass/
Phone: (970) 274-9690
Contact: Karin Teague
Event Name: Ride the Rockies
Website: www.ridetherockies.com
Phone: (303) 954-6704
Contact: Deirdre Moynihan
Event Name: Road Race Management
Website: www.rrm.com
Phone: (301) 320-6865
Contact: Jeff Darman
Event Name: Rocky Mtn Asphalt Conf & Equipment Show
Website: www.rmaces.org
Phone: (303) 551-3266
Contact: Becky Roland
Event Name: Rock n Roll Marathon – Denver
Website: www.competitorgroup.com
Phone: (858) 768-6433
Contact: Megan Miller
Event Name: Shark Tank
Website: http://abc.go.com
Phone: (303) 832-7777
Contact: Open Call
Event Name: Silicon Flatirons
Website: https://siliconflatirons.org
Phone: (303) 492-5442
Contact: Brad Bernthal
Event Name: SloHi Bicycle
Website: www.slohibikeco.com
Phone: (720) 484-5359
Contact: Adam Williams
Event Name: Sports Authority Field
Website: www.sportsauthorityfieldatmilehigh.com
Phone: (720) 258-3000
Contact: Austin Zilis
Event Name: Sunnyside Music Festival
Website: www.sunnysidemusicfest.org
Phone: (303) 534-8342
Contact: Andrea Barela
Event Name: TEAMS – Las Vegas
Website: http://teamsconference.com
Phone: (310) 954-2504
Contact: Nicole Goddeyne
Event Name: Texas State Fair
Website: https://bigtex.com
Phone: (214) 421-8764
Contact: Bob Hilbun
Event Name: The Bear Chase
Website: www.bearchaserace.com
Phone: (303) 991-1851
Contact: David Manthey
Event Name: Triathlon Business International
Website: www.triathlonbusinessintl.com
Phone: (714) 978-1528
Contact: Richard Adler
Event Name: TriColumbia
Website: www.trimaryland.com/races/columbia-triathlon/
Phone: (410) 605-9381
Contact: Gerry Boyle
Event Name: Town of Steamboat Springs
Website: https://steamboatsprings.net
Phone: (970) 879-1144
Contact: Jerry Stabile
Event Name: University of Denver
Website: www.du.edu/studentlife/
Phone: (303) 871-3514
Contact: Tinal Stack-Oldweiler
Event Name: University of Colorado at Boulder
Website: https://cuboulder.startuptree.co
Phone: (303) 492-0000
Contact: Ben Buie
Event Name: USDOT
Website: www.westcentralsbtrc.com
Phone: (303) 480-0284
Contact: Joseph Serna
Event Name: University of Colorado at Denver
Website: http://jakejabscenter.org
Phone: (303) 515-8503
Contact: Sarah Engel
Event Name: U.S. Crit Finals
Website: www.six.speed.com
Phone: (612) 746-3090
Contact: Ravi Rajcoomar
Event Name: USA Pro Challenge
Website: www.medalistsports.com
Phone: (770) 631-1239
Contact: Chris Aronhalt
Event Name: USA Triathlon
Website: www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/
Phone: (719) 955-2814
Contact: Ellison Nichols
Event Name: Washington Park
Website: www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/denver-parks-and-recreation.html
Phone: (720) 913-1504
Contact: Nathaniel Hayden
Event Name: Yampa River Festival
Website: https://friendsoftheyampa.com
Phone: (970) 879-0880
Contact: Kent Vertrees
Event Name: Yeti Tribe Gathering
Website: http://www.yeticycles.com
Phone: (303) 278-6909
Contact: Sarah Rawley