SUPERIOR'S FESTIVAL GUIDE
Experience the Festival
The Sundance Film Festival brings filmmakers, visitors, and new energy to communities across the region. Superior is perfectly positioned to be part of the experience — whether you’re attending a screening, welcoming festival visitors, supporting local businesses, or simply enjoying everything happening close to home.
During Film Season
Discover What's Happening Here
This January Superior residents and businesses have the opportunity to experience something extraordinary close to home — and to welcome visitors who are looking for places to eat, shop, stay, explore, and enjoy the Colorado experience.
- Welcome New Visitors
- Support Local Businesses
- Experience Independent Film
- Explore Your Own Backyard
find your place
There's more than one way to experience the festival
Whether you’re a Superior resident looking for something new to do, a business owner ready to welcome festival visitors, or a community member who wants to get involved, explore ways to make the Festival your own.
Attend
Discover films, events, restaurants, outdoor spaces, and everything else the region has to offer during the Festival.
Welcome
Open your doors to festival visitors. From short-term lodging to local recommendations, Superior residents can help make visitors feel at home while experiencing the Festival.
Get Involved
Turn Festival activity into an opportunity for your business. Connect with resources, vendors, workshops, and regional organizations supporting businesses.
A quick 15-minute hop into Boulder
Boulder is just a short drive west on US-36. From Superior to the historic Boulder Theater in the heart of downtown, expect a straightforward 10–20 minute trip depending on traffic — a natural pairing for a day that starts in Superior and ends catching live music, a film, or dinner on Pearl Street.
for local businesses
Turn Visitors into Customers
Thousands of people will be looking for places to eat, shop, stay, gather, and experience the region. Superior businesses have an opportunity to welcome those visitors, showcase what makes our community unique, and become part of their Festival experience.
stay a little longer
Make Superior your home base
Coming for the Festival? Make a day of it — or stay for the weekend. Superior offers convenient access to Boulder and Denver while giving visitors a chance to enjoy local dining, shopping, trails, parks, and a more relaxed Colorado experience.
Make the most out of the festival
Discover something new, support local businesses, meet visitors from around the world, and experience the best of Colorado close to home. However you choose to participate, we invite you to be part of it.