Dragonfest is a large, regional, neopagan spiritual retreat held in the mountains of Colorado each August. People of all religions and spiritual traditions are welcome at Dragonfest, but workshops and rituals focus on various Neopagan, Wiccan, and other Earth-based spiritual practices. Dragonfest of Colorado, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation registered in the state of Colorado whose mission includes bringing the retreat to fruition. You can learn more about the retreat and the corporation on their respective pages.
Vision
Dragonfest of Colorado seeks to create and sustain a vibrant, engaged, and spiritually focused community
We value and honor all expressions of Paganism and respect varied thoughts and beliefs regarding Deity and our relationship with Nature.
We are committed to a strong, participatory, diverse and inclusive community.
Mission
This vision is served by the following mission:
Dragonfest of Colorado will intentionally Grow, Foster, and Sustain the
Dragonfest Community where members Practice, Share, Teach, and Learn their diverse spiritual paths.
Dragonfest of Colorado believes:
- Diverse Spirituality is Beautiful – We honor all paths and traditions.
- Growth is a Shared Journey – We learn from one another without limits.
- Love is Love – All relationships and expressions of affection are respected.
- All Genders are Valued – Gender identity and expression are honored without exception.
- Reason and Wonder Coexist – We embrace evidence and science alongside spiritual practice.
- Consent is Essential – Bodily autonomy and personal boundaries are non-negotiable.
- All Ages are Respected – Every generation brings wisdom and worth.
- All Identities are Protected – No one faces harassment based on race, ethnicity, religion, disability, neurodiversity, body size, or any other aspect of who they are.
- Violations Have Consequences – If harassment occurs, Dragonfest will enforce our policy to protect our community, up to and including removal from the event without refund, and/or bans from attendance.
Most of our attendees come from Colorado or surrounding states, but we have folks coming from all over the U.S. and a surprisingly strong contingent from Canada. Our first spiritual retreat under this name was in 1985. We are an incorporated membership-based organization with a relatively egalitarian structure.
We have been honored by the presence of some well-known pagans, but we do not choose to solicit or pay for Guests of Honor at this retreat.
This is a camping retreat with no permanent camping facilities, though port-a-potties, trash, and community areas are provided by Dragonfest. There are no hookups for RVs. There are no fire pits; if you wish to build a campfire, please bring a device that will keep the fire above the ground (please pay attention to the current fire restrictions or bans. It is your responsibility to comply with the law). The event is about 8,000 feet above sea level, near Bailey, Colorado. Nights can get cool, with temperatures dipping into the low 30s at times. Daytime temperatures can reach into the 80s. There is a clothing-optional area for camping. Main gathering areas, such as the community center, main rituals, and most workshops are clothing-required to allow everyone to attend.