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.
Event Details
Date
October 24, 2026
to October 24, 2026
Location
Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
More of Manitou Springs
Plan your trip at the foot of Pikes Peak: attractions, dining, outdoors, events, and more.
Attractions
Cave of the Winds, the Cog Railway, the Cliff Dwellings, the mineral springs, and the Manitou Incline.
Outdoors
The Incline, Barr Trail, Garden of the Gods, and the trails of the Pikes Peak region.
Dining
Independent restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops along historic Manitou Avenue.
Events
The Commonwheel Art Festival, the Wine Festival, the Emma Crawford Coffin Races, and more.
Itineraries
A perfect day or a full weekend in Manitou Springs and the Pikes Peak region.
History
From the sacred Ute springs to the Victorian resort era and a National Historic downtown.