Manitou Springs, CO

Events

From the Commonwheel Labor Day Art Festival to the Emma Crawford Coffin Races, Manitou Springs hosts some of Colorado most distinctive events.

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Oct 24, 2026

Emma Crawford Festival and Coffin Races

Manitou Springs most famous tradition. Costumed teams race hand-built coffins down Manitou Avenue in honor of local legend Emma Crawford, with a parade and downtown festivities the same weekend. Held the last Saturday of October.

Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO

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More of Manitou Springs

Plan your trip at the foot of Pikes Peak: attractions, dining, outdoors, events, and more.

See & Do

Attractions

Cave of the Winds, the Cog Railway, the Cliff Dwellings, the mineral springs, and the Manitou Incline.

Get Outside

Outdoors

The Incline, Barr Trail, Garden of the Gods, and the trails of the Pikes Peak region.

Eat & Drink

Dining

Independent restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops along historic Manitou Avenue.

What's On

Events

The Commonwheel Art Festival, the Wine Festival, the Emma Crawford Coffin Races, and more.

Plan

Itineraries

A perfect day or a full weekend in Manitou Springs and the Pikes Peak region.

Heritage

History

From the sacred Ute springs to the Victorian resort era and a National Historic downtown.