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Coloradans celebrate heritage and holidays with great fanfare. The events below are just a few of our annual festivities. Visit Colorado.com/events for more. ASPEN WINTERSKÖL JAN. 11–14 Aspen’s annual toast to winter celebrates our unique Nordic lifestyle with an eclectic weekend of festivities. ►970-920-7146, aspenchamber.org OLD FASHIONED 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION JULY 4 Celebrating Independence Day with small-town appeal and in true American style, including a parade, live music, picnics, a kids’ carnival and fireworks over Aspen Mountain. ► 970-925-1940, aspenchamber.org/events/acraannual-events/old-fashioned-4th-july JAS ASPEN SNOWMASS AUG. 31– SEPT. 2 The mission of JAS is to present and preserve jazz and related forms of music through world-class events, performances and education programs. ► 970-544-9800, 866-527-8499, jazzaspensnowmass.org 12 DAYS OF ASPEN DEC. 20–31 Downtown Aspen comes alive with a variety of free holiday activities, special treats and, of course, a visit from Santa! Join the Aspen community to celebrate the joys of the season. ► 970-925-1940, aspenchamber.org/events/acra-annual-events/12-days-aspen BRUSH 64TH ANNUAL BRUSH RODEO JULY 2–4 More than 400 contestants compete in the largest Colorado rodeo in its class. 2,500 spectators, fireworks, a spectacular parade, art show and more occur every Fourth of July. ► 970-542-3508, morgancountytourism.com 36TH ANNUAL BRUSH OKTOBERFEST SEPT. 21–23 Enjoy German music, polka dancing, food and, of course, beer. Celebrate Oktoberfest and the Car & Motorcycle Show. Crafts, entertainment, an authentic Volksmarch, dog show and more! ► 970-542-3508, morgancountytourism.com BUENA VISTA PADDLEFEST MAY 25–28 On and around the Arkansas River, the event for those wanting to learn, play and watch others on the water. Music, gear swaps, pro kayaking, speakers, races, vendors and more. ► 719-395-9206, ckspaddlefest.com COLLEGIATE PEAKS STAMPEDE RODEO JUNE 8–10 This fully sanctioned CPRA small-town rodeo offers mutton bustin’, calf roping, barrel racing, steer wrestling, bronc busting and more. Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 1:30pm. ► 719-395-6612, buenavistacolorado.org GOLD RUSH DAYS AUG. 11–12 Free live music, historical reenactments, a beer garden, the third leg of Triple Crown Burro Race, duck race (win monetary prizes), toilet-seat races, 100 vendors, gem panning and more. ► 719-395-6612, buenavistacolorado.org/buena-vista-gold-rush-days COLORADO HISTORIC ATV/OHV COLOR TOUR SEPT. 18–22 An annual community event. Come to this offroad rally and mountain festival to visit the area’s old mining sites and ghost towns on self-guided OHV tours. ► 719-395-6612, buenavistacolorado.org/atv-historic-color-tour CENTRAL CITY GILPIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY – SUMMER SEASON MAY 26–SEPT. 30 Explore Gilpin County’s History Museum, go back to 1895 at the Thomas House, tour the Teller and Opera Houses and visit the Coeur d’Alene Mine Shaft House. ► 303-582-5283, gilpinhistory.org CRAIG GRAND OLD WEST DAYS MAY 25–28 A Memorial Day weekend full of fun for the whole family with the Ranch Bronc Riding, carnival, concert, parade, barn dance, live music, Ranch Rodeo, drafthorse show and more. ► 970-326-6368, grandoldewestdays.com WHITTLE THE WOOD RENDEZVOUS JUNE 15–16 Whittle the Wood in Craig features head-to-head competition between a dozen experienced chainsaw carvers producing years’ worth of static art displays throughout Moffat County. ► 970-826-2029, whittlethewood.com MOFFAT COUNTY BALLOON FESTIVAL AUG. 4–5 Great summer event in Moffat County! Hot-air balloon event in Loudy-Simpson Park includes music, venders and festival. ► 970-824-4444, mcballoonfestival.com CRESTED BUTTE CRESTED BUTTE MUSIC FESTIVAL JUNE 4– AUG. 4 Outstanding performances, diverse musical genres with accompanying educational programs each summer that enrich, educate and inspire with artforms that celebrate the human spirit. ► 970-349-0619, crestedbuttemusicfestival.org DENVER NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW & RODEO JAN. 6–21 A nationally recognized Western-heritage event with one of the world’s richest regular-season pro rodeos, one of the country’s largest horse shows and a Western tradeshow. ► 303-892-1505, visitdenver.com DEGAS: A PASSION FOR PERFECTION FEB. 11–MAY 20 Degas: A Passion for Perfection will showcase prolific French artist Edgar Degas’ work at the Denver Art Museum. Well-known masterpieces will be on view including pieces that focus on his strong interest in opera and dance. ► 303-892-1505, visitdenver.com DENVER RESTAURANT WEEK FEB. 23– MARCH 4 A 10-day celebration of the culinary scene in Denver. Hundreds of participating restaurants offer multicourse dinners at three different fixed prices: $25, $35 and $45 per person. ► 303-892-1505, denverrestaurantweek.com CREATURES OF LIGHT FEB. 23–JUNE 17 Delve into the world of living things that blink, glow, flash and flicker at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, from tiny fireflies in the backyard to strange creatures in the ocean’s depths. ► 303-892-1505, visitdenver.com DEAD SEA SCROLLS MARCH 16–SEPT. 3 Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science to see authentic Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient manuscripts that include the oldest known Biblical documents dating back more than 2,000 years. ► 303-892-1505, visitdenver.com RED ROCKS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES APRIL 1–OCT. 31 No summer is complete without at least one trip to awe-inspiring Red Rocks, flanked by enormous sandstone formations. Check the star-studded concert schedule and get tickets early. ► 303-892-1505, visitdenver.com DENVER COMIC CON JUNE 15–17 This 3-day, family-friendly fan convention features the best in comics, popular sci-fi and fantasy TV shows, movies, Japanese animation, cosplay, toys, gaming and celebrity panels. ► 303-892-1505, visitdenver.com PRIDEFEST JUNE 16–17 In the heart of downtown, a two-day celebration of Denver’s LGBTQ community includes a festive parade, family fun, music and entertainment. Show your pride in The Mile High City. ► 303-892-1505, visitdenver.com CHERRY CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL JULY 6–8 A world-class, award-winning celebration of visual, culinary and performing arts. Meet international juried visual artists and enjoy fine cuisine, live music and demonstrations. ► 303-892-1505, visitdenver.com SLOW FOOD NATIONS JULY 13–15 Taste and explore a world of good, clean and fair food for all, with the energy of a street-food festival, the rigor of an academic conference and the inspiration of a cultural exchange. ► 303-892-1505, visitdenver.com DENVER BEER FEST SEPT. 14–22 Nearly 200 beer-related events at area breweries, restaurants, tap houses and attractions, concluding with the Great American Beer Fest, the premier US beer festival and competition. ► 303-892-1505, denverbeerfest.com DENVER ARTS WEEK NOV. 2–10 Discover seven vibrant art districts and more than 300 unique events across music, theater, film, dance, museums and more — including First Friday Art Walks and free Night at the Museums. ► 303-892-1505, denverartsweek.com DURANGO DURANGO FILM – AN INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL FEB. 28–MARCH 4 Bringing a community together with independent filmmakers for the opportunity to experience and discuss global, innovative and diverse films. The ideal location for fun and film. ► 970-375-7779, durangofilm.org/wp DURANGO WINE EXPERIENCE MAY 3–5 Celebrate food and wine in Durango! Experience three delicious days of seminars, wine dinners and unique tastings featuring hundreds of wineries, artisan spirits and craft beers. ► 970-946-2408, durangowine.com MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS FESTIVAL & CONSERVATORY JULY 8–29 An exceptional summer classical music festival and conservatory with musicians of the highest caliber. See unbelievable performances in a variety of spectacular venues. ► 970-385-6820, musicinthemountains.com DURANGO COWBOY POETRY GATHERING OCT. 4–7 A celebration of the rich culture and heritage of the American Cowboy. Poets, storytellers and musicians from throughout the country grace us with classic and contemporary performances. ► 970-749-2995, durangocowboypoetrygathering.org POLAR EXPRESS™ MID-NOV.–MID-JAN. Based on the award-winning book, the story of a child’s Christmas Eve journey comes alive aboard this historic steam train to the North Pole! Visit our website for specific dates. ► 970-247-2733, 888-872-4607, durangotrain.com EL JEBEL LIFT OFF 4 LIFT-UP BALLOON FESTIVAL JUNE 23–24 This uplifting festival will bring hot-air balloons, live music, kids’ activities, food and more to the Aspen valley. Family, individual or VIP experiences available. ► 970-625-4496, liftoff4liftupballoonfestival.org ESTES PARK ESTES PARK WINTER FESTIVAL & WINTER TRAILS DAY JAN. 13–14 Celebrate the winter season in Estes Park! Taste award-winning chili at the chili cookoff, dance to great music, enjoy family activities and sip a variety of Colorado beer & wine. ► 970-577-9900, visitestespark.com/winter-fest RAILS IN THE ROCKIES FEB. 17–18 Clanging bells & tooting whistles fill the air, as trains chug along a variety of model railroad scenes, kids explore with a scavenger hunt & all ages marvel at the massive Lego train model. ► 970-577-9900, visitestespark.com/events-calendar/special-events/rails-in-the-rockies ESTES PARK DUCK RACE MAY 5 With a drop from a giant bucket, thousands of little yellow rubber ducks are ceremoniously dropped into Fall River at Nicky’s Resort, where they begin their journey. ► 970-577-9900, visitestespark.com/events-calendar/special-events/duck-race SCANDINAVIAN MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL JUNE 23–24 Guests will enjoy traditional dances, the Maypole, handcrafted Scandinavian art & goods, children’s activities, a vintage Volvo & Saab car show, delicious foods, Vikings and more! ► 719-221-9893, estesmidsummer.com FINE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL SEPT. 15–16 For more than 40 years the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies has sponsored the Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, a juried show providing outstanding artists with a venue to showcase their work. ► 970-699-1509, fineartsguild.org PUMPKINS & PILSNERS OCT. 6 The perfect place to pick your pumpkins with live music and craft beer for the adults, as well as games, crafts and a bounce house for the little ones. ► visitestespark.com/events-calendar/special-events/pumpkins-and-pilsners-festival ESTES PARK ELK FEST OCT. 6–7 The calls of the bull elk fill the air during crisp fall days. Celebrate the elk rut at this free event with gold leaves, music, craft beer, elk-themed activities & a variety of vendors. ► 970-577-9900, 800-443-7837, visitestespark.com/elktober FALL BACK BEER FEST NOV. 3 Enjoy fun seminars, talk with the brewers, watch beer being made, taste endless varieties of brews and swing to bluegrass at this celebration of beer and the people who make it! ► 970- 577-9900, 800-473-7837, visitestespark.com/events-calendar/special-events/fall-back-beer-festival CATCH THE GLOW PARADE & CELEBRATION NOV. 23 Celebrate the holidays in festive, fun Estes Park! Enjoy visits with Santa, pony rides & carolers downtown. The parade features floats, music & thousands of twinkling lights. ► 970-577-9900, 800-443-7837, visitestespark.com/events-calendar/special-events/catch-the-glow-holiday-parade FORT MORGAN BOBSTOCK JULY TB A Come out and enjoy live bands, vendor booths, food booths and a beer garden. Strut Your Mutt, Poker Run and Zumba. Kids jump house, water obstacle course and bungee. 97.5 BOB FM. ► 970-867-5674, morgancountytourism.com FALL HARVEST CAR SHOW SEPT. 14–16 The Fall Harvest Car Show is a wonderful and fun car show held in northeastern Colorado, featuring around 275 entrants each year. Held on the third weekend in September. ► 970-768-7469, fallharvestcarshow.org FRISCO COLORADO CIDER CIRCUS AUG. 24–25 Festivities kick off on Friday night with the Big Top Cheese Pairing. Saturday ticket holders have access to more than 75 different craft ciders, beers and live entertainment. ► 215-287-7046, cidercircus.com FRUITA FRUITA FAT TIRE FESTIVAL MAY 4–6 Ride miles of pristine mountain-bike trails and meet friends from around the world in western Colorado. VIP party, live bands and a top cycling expo in the USA. ► 970-585-3663, fruitafattirefestival.com MIKE THE HEADLESS CHICKEN FESTIVAL JUNE 1–2 Celebrate the amazing story of one chicken’s will to live in the 20th year of the event. Includes a 5k run, disc-golf tournament, live music, delicious food, booths and more! ► 970-858-3663, miketheheadlesschicken.org/mike FRUITA FALL FESTIVAL SEPT. 21–23 The The Fruita Fall Festival began more than 100 years ago as a celebration of the harvest for the farming community. The event has grown to include a carnival, crafts, food, music & more. ► 970-858- 3894, fruitafallfestival.com RIM ROCK MARATHON NOV. 3 A 26-mile point-to-point marathon along Rim Rock Drive through the Colorado National Monument, finishing at James M. Robb Colorado River State Park. ► 970-248-1469, rimrockmarathon.com GLENWOOD SPRINGS 3RD ANNUAL FERMENTATION FEST JUNE 29–30 With a Rocky Mountain backdrop and live music, the festival will feature some of the best fermented potables from across the region, including craft beer, cider, wine and liquor. ► 970-989-2233, wildwestfermentationfest.com GRANBY 3 LAKES ICE FISHING CONTEST JAN. 26–28 30th Annual tournament. Vie for more than $21,000 in cash and prizes at the best ice tourney in Colorado! Multiple adult and kids categories. Entries are $35–50. ► 970-887- 2311, granbychamber.com/fish JULY 4TH PARADE AND PARTY IN THE PARK JULY 4 Please join us for the best small-town parade in Colorado! The parade goes down Main Street (Agate Ave.) in Granby on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, followed by a party in Town Park. ► 970-887-2311, granbychamber.com GRAND JUNCTION GRAND JUNCTION OFF-ROAD MOUNTAIN BIKE ENDURANCE EVENT & DOWNTOWN MUSIC FESTIVAL MAY 18–20 The Grand Junction Off- Road Endurance Mountain Bike Event and Downtown Music Festival, scheduled for May 18–20, 2018, with 3 days of festival, an industry expo and live music. ► 520-623-1584, epicrides.com JUNIOR COLLEGE BASEBALL WORLD SERIES (JUCO) MAY 26–JUNE 2 The Junior College World Series draws amazing young baseball players full of talent and commitment from around the United States. ► 970-245-9166, jucogj.org COLORADO PORK ’N HOPS BBQ CHALLENGE SEPT. 7–8 Buy barbecue from award-winning cooking teams, enjoy your favorite regional mircrobrews and listen to some of your favorite local bands! ► 970-242-7788, porkandhops.com DOWNTOWN GRAND JUNCTION CAR SHOW SEPT. 22 Outdoor car show featuring hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, exotic sports cars and more. ► 970-245-9697, downtowngj.org TOUR OF THE MOON CYCLING CLASSIC SEPT. 29 Considered one of the premier recreational road-cycling events in the western US. The breathtaking Colorado National Monument makes an epic day of cycling near Grand Junction. ► 303-282-9020, tourofthemoon.com DOWNTOWN GRAND JUNCTION ART FESTIVAL OCT. 5–6 This new event focuses on the area’s abundant artists and local galleries. Downtown shops become weekend art galleries. Enjoy street art and wine tasting from local wineries. ► 970-245-9697, downtowngj.org GRAND LAKE GRAND LAKE WINTER CARNIVAL FEB. 10 This year Grand Lake Goes Hollywood in our Winter Carnival festival! Enjoy bed sledding, snow golf, parade, music and fireworks. Activities for kids of all ages. ► 970-627-3402, grandlakechamber.com GRAND LAKE ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL JUNE 9–10, JULY 7–8, AUG. 4–5 Handmade articles from talented craftsmen. Join us in Town Park for a wonderful array of high-quality goods. It’s also a great opportunity to explore Colorado’s No. 1 authentic small town! ► 970-627-3402, grandlakechamber.com BUFFALO BBQ WEEKEND! JULY 14–15 Join Grand Lake for our annual Buffalo Days festival featuring music, activities, 5K Buffalo Stampede, a parade with a water-zone water fight and, of course, delicious buffalo food! ► 970-627-3402, grandlakechamber.com GREELEY GREELEY STAMPEDE JUNE 22–JULY 4 The Greeley Stampede is Colorado’s premier summer Western celebration. Rodeo, concerts, carnival, shopping, food, Kids Korral, demolition derby, Western Art Show and more. ► 970-356-7787, greeleystampede.org KREMMLING KREMMLING DAYS FESTIVAL JUNE 15–16 Escape to Kremmling and experience free live music, vendors, a Kidzone, parade, fireman’s barbecue & games, mud bog, Mustang Mile road race, cliff golf, beer garden & much more! ► 970-724-3472, kremmlingchamber.com FIRE UP THE CLIFFS JULY 4 Begin your celebration with a barbecue dinner, homebaked pies, live music and games for the kids. End it with a spectacular fireworks display off the famous Kremmling Cliffs at dark. ► 970-724-3472, kremmlingchamber.com DEMOLITION DERBY AUG. 18 Come get smashed at the Demolition Derby! Cars and trucks actually try to wreck into each other and the last car running takes the cash prize. ► 970-724-3472, kremmlingchamber.com LAKE CITY LAKE CITY UNCORKED WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL SEPT. 15 Good friends, music and wine under the fall leaves of historic downtown. Seven bands, more than 100 wines for tasting, beer from San Luis Valley Brewing Company and unique food. ► 970-596-9071, lakecityfestival.org LOVELAND LOVELAND FIRE AND ICE FESTIVAL FEB. 9–11 Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend in Loveland! Fireworks, bands, brews, live entertainment and the arts headline this award-winning, family- friendly, free festival. ► 800-980-4155, lovelandfireandice.com SCULPTURE IN THE PARK AUG. 10–12 Join us for the 35th-annual largest juried sculpture show and sale in the US at Benson Sculpture Garden, which brings artists and art lovers from around the globe together to inspire. ► 970-663-2940, sculptureinthepark.org THUNDER IN THE ROCKIES BIKE RALLY AUG. 31–SEPT. 3 The Thunder in the Rockies Bike Rally is Labor Day weekend. An action-packed, four-day event featuring 50,000 motorcycle enthusiasts, live music, vendors, Colorado riding and more! ► thunderintherockies.com LYONS LYONS OUTDOOR GAMES JUNE 2 Lyons is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. The Lyons Outdoor Games features a kids’ zone, trail running, biking, kayaking, yoga, 50-plus craft breweries and on-site camping. ► 303-823-8250, lyonscolorado.com/outdoorgames ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS AND FIREWORKS DEC. 1 Revel in the old-fashioned values of community that make Lyons such a magical place during the holiday season. The Parade of Lights goes down Main St. and is followed by fireworks! ► 303-823-8250, lyonscolorado.com/paradeoflights MANITOU SPRINGS 2018 MANITOU SPRINGS COLORADO WINE FESTIVAL JUNE 1 Sample & purchase wine from 30 Colorado wineries; enjoy entertainment, food and gift vendors at the base of Pikes Peak America’s Mountain. Breathtaking views with an amazing atmosphere. ► 719-685-5089, 800-642-2567, manitouspringswinefestival.com COMMONWHEEL ARTS FESTIVAL SEPT. 1–3 Commonwheel Art Festival is rated the best place to buy exceptional juried fine art, pottery, jewelry, sculpture & photography, all while enjoying live music on our stage. ► 719-577-7700, 877-685-1008, commonwheel.com/festival 2018 EMMA CRAWFORD COFFIN RACES & PARADE OCT. 27 Build a coffin, dress up, then race up Manitou Avenue to compete for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. The legend of Emma Crawford lives in downtown Manitou Springs! ► 719-685-5089, emmacrawfordcoffinfest.com MAYBELL SOMBRERO RANCHES GREAT AMERICAN HORSE DRIVE & MAYBELL HERITAGE DAYS MAY 6 Experience 600–800 ranch horses trotting through the heart of Maybell, then stay for Heritage Days in the Maybell Park. Don’t miss Sand Wash Basin wild horses or Browns Park area. ► 970-985-9924, visitmoffatcounty.com MEEKER MEEKERPALOOZA ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL JUNE 2 Fun for the whole family! Events include live music, workshops & demonstrations, Kids Art Zone, Arts & Craft Fair, Taste of Meeker, Park to Art Races and Metal Art Competition. ► 970-439-0183, meekerpalooza.com 32ND ANNUAL MEEKER CLASSIC SHEEPDOG TRIALS SEPT. 5–9 Premier event for northwest Colorado. 130 dog/ handler teams compete against tough Meeker sheep. Artisan, craft and food festival, art contest, silent auction and daily demos. ► 970-878-0111, meekersheepdog.com MONTE VISTA SAN LUIS VALLEY POTATO FESTIVAL SEPT. 8 Celebrate potato harvest in beautiful Monte Vista at the San Luis Valley Potato Festival on Sept. 8, 2018! There will be fun activities all day long and a concert to wrap it up! ► 719-852-3322, coloradopotato.org/potatofestival MONTROSE FUNC (FUN ON THE UNCOMPAHGRE) FEST JULY 14 Watersports enthusiasts, competitors and fun-loving spectators are invited to enjoy the FUNC Fest at the Montrose Water Sports Park. Music, food and a whole lot of fun awaits! ► 970-497-8558, coloradofuncfest.com PAGOSA SPRINGS PAGOSA PINTS AND POOLS APRIL 27–29 Enjoy craft beer tasting from many Colorado breweries and soaking in 23 individual outdoor hot-springs pools in the heart of downtown Pagosa Springs. ► 970-585-1200, visitpagosasprings.com FOLK N’ BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL JUNE 8–10 The 12th-annual festival provides three days of great music on scenic Reservoir Hill Park in downtown Pagosa Springs. Children under 12 attend the festival for free. ► 970-585-1200, folkwest.com COLORFEST WEEKEND SEPT. 14–16 Balloons rise against the backdrop of the San Juan Mountains and early signs of autumn. Featuring mass hot-air balloon ascensions, live music, beer, wine, food and much more. ► 970-585-1200, visitpagosasprings.com PALISADE PALISADE PEACH FESTIVAL AUG. 17–18 The 50th Annual Palisade Peach Festival on August 17–18, 2018. Peach pies, peach cobblers, peach ice-cream, peach drinks, peach cuisine, peach jams, peach salsas & peachy music. ► 970-464-7458, palisadepeachfest.com COLORADO MOUNTAIN WINEFEST SEPT. 13–16 Sample an array of Colorado wines and participate in a variety of events such as winery tours, winemaker competitions, dueling chefs, grape stomps, wine-and-food pairings, music and more. ► 970-464-0111, coloradowinefest.com PARKER PARKER DAYS FESTIVAL JUNE 7–10 The Parker Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to celebrate the 41st year of Parker Days Festival at O’Brien Park in Parker.► 303-841-4268, parkerdaysfestival.com PUEBLO 34TH ANNUAL NSRA ROCKY MOUNTAIN STREET ROD NATIONALS PLUS JUNE 22–24 The premier street-rod event of the Rocky Mountain region; with more than 2,000 custom street rods in attendance, this event is sure to be fun for the whole family! ► 901-452-4030, nsra-usa.com/events COLORADO STATE FAIR AUG. 24–SEPT. 3 Bring the family for 11 days and nights of Colorado’s biggest summer party! Enjoy concerts, rodeos, carnival, livestock, ag exhibits, fiesta, free attractions and fabulous fair food. ► 719-561-8484, 800-876-4567, coloradostatefair.com 24TH ANNUAL PUEBLO CHILE AND FRIJOLES FESTIVAL SEPT. 21–23 Celebrate Pueblo’s favorite crop — the infamous Mirasol chile pepper. Enjoy farmers’ markets, carnival food, chili and salsa showdowns, a jalapeño-eating contest, live music and more! ► 719-542-1704, festival.pueblochamber.org SALIDA ARK VALLEY PRIDE JUNE 2–7 Ark Valley Pride supports and celebrates the diversity of the Upper Arkansas River Valley through a variety of events. ► 719-221-9893, gopfca.com 70TH ANNUAL FIBARK FESTIVAL JUNE 14–17 America’s oldest and boldest whitewater festival. Four days of free music, river, running and mountain-bike races, including the famous Holligan Race. Something for everyone! ► fibark.com SALIDA ART WALK JUNE 21–24 Celebrating 26 years of art receptions, music, entertainment and artist demonstrations in numerous participating venues around town. Don’t miss the Mini Masterpiece Auction! ► 719-530-0933, salidaartwalk.org 22ND ANNUAL COLORADO BREWERS RENDEZVOUS JULY 14 The 22nd Annual Colorado Brewers Rendezvous at Riverside Park in historic downtown Salida will feature more than 75 Colorado brewers, live music and great food. ► 719-539-2068, 877-772-5432, salidachamber.org 7TH ANNUAL SALIDA WINEFEST SEPT. 1 The 7th Annual Salida WineFest celebrates Colorado wineries, art, merchandise and food with great live music to set the mood. All at Riverside Park in historic downtown Salida. ► 719-539-2068, salidachamber.org 4TH ANNUAL SALIDA FIBER FESTIVAL SEPT. 8–9 We have more than 70 fiber vendors — yarns, fibers, finished goods, equipment. We offer fiber-related classes (spinning, knitting, etc.), demonstrations and activities. ► 719-221-9893, salidafiberfestival.com SILVERTON STEEL HORSE SISTERHOOD’S ROCKY MOUNTAIN WOMEN’S MOTORCYCLE SUMMIT JUNE 10–16 Six days of motorcycle riding and adventure for women of all ages, all skill levels and all bikes. All designed to challenge and transform one into a better rider ... and person. ► womensmotorcyclesummit.com/2018-rocky-mountain-schedule SNOWMASS TOYOTA U.S. GRAND PRIX JAN. 10–14 A new addition to the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix’s lineup, Aspen Snowmass will host five qualification events on the tour at Snowmass, home to an award-winning park and pipe setup. ► gosnowmass.com/event/toyota-u-s-grand-prix SNOWMASS CRAFT BEER RENDEZVOUS JUNE 9 This festival summons 30 Colorado craft breweries from all over the state up into the mountains of Snowmass for a perfect day of beer tasting and live music. ► gosnowmass.com/event/snowmass-craft-beer-rendezvous SNOWMASS RODEO JUNE 13–AUG. 22 The longest running rodeo in Colorado. This Western event takes place every Wed. in the summers through mid-Aug. Includes saddle bronc bull riding, team roping and barrel racing. ► 970-923-8898, gosnowmass.com/activity/the-snowmass-rodeo STEAMBOAT SPRINGS OLYMPIAN SEND-OFF JAN. 27 Steamboat Springs, Ski Town USA®, has produced 89 winter Olympians and counting, the most of any town in North America! Come celebrate with us and wish our athletes good luck. ► 800-922-2722, steamboat.com/events 105TH ANNUAL WINTER CARNIVAL FEB. 7–11 Racing, ski jumping, a parade, ski jöring events down Lincoln Ave., and the night show’s legendary Lighted Man and fireworks display — one of the largest fireworks in the country! ► steamboat.com/events STEAMBOAT MARDI GRAS FEB. 10 The good times are definitely ready to roll in Ski Town, U.S.A.® when the Steamboat Mardi Gras comes marching in February 10 with free concerts, a parade and Mardi Gras party. ► 970-871-5444, steamboat.com/events BUD LIGHT COWBOY DOWNHILL DEC. 15 More than 100 of the best pro-rodeo cowboys compete in the most unique ski rodeo in the country. Cowboys compete in the dual slalom followed by the exciting chaos of the Stampede. ► 970-922-2722, steamboat.com/events STERLING LOGAN COUNTY FAIR AUG. 2–12 Largest fair in northeastern Colorado. Enjoy the carnival, night-show concert, PRCA rodeo, bull riding and demo derby, vendors and 4-H activities. There’s something for everyone! ► 970-522-0888, lcfair.org TABERNASH STAGECOACH CLASSIC AT DEVIL’S THUMB RANCH JAN. 20 The Stagecoach Classic is a 30km/15km cross-country-ski race & tour starting at Devil’s Thumb Ranch and finishing at a post-race barbecue with live music in downtown Winter Park. ► 970-726-4118, 800-903-7275, playwinterpark.com TELLURIDE TELLURIDE JAZZ FESTIVAL AUG. 3–5 Telluride Jazz Celebration ranks among the world’s most memorable music festivals. Performances on two outdoor stages during the day and in historic theaters and clubs at night. ► 970-369-2105, telluridejazz.org TELLURIDE BLUES AND BREWS FESTIVAL SEPT. 14–16 The festival takes over beautiful Telluride Town Park for a celebration of music, craft beer and mountains. Artists, brewers and fine folks converge to create profound moments. ► 970-728-8037, tellurideblues.com VAIL TASTE OF VAIL FALL WINE & FOOD CLASSIC APRIL 4–8 The nation’s premier spring food-and-wine festival held at locations throughout Vail’s mountain resort, showcasing the finest chefs in Vail and the nation’s top vintners. ► 970-401-3320, tasteofvail.com WINTER PARK WINTER PARK RESORT UPHILL CHALLENGE ADVENTURE RACE FEB.10 Join us at Winter Park Resort for this brand-new uphill adventure race with either snowshoes or skis — challenge yourself and race others up the mountain! ► 970-726-5514, winterparkresort.com TEQUILA & TACOS JULY 7 The annual Tequila & Tacos event will feature tequila and taco tasting as well as live music, entertainment and more. VIP and GA tickets available. ► 970-726-4118, 800-903-7275, playwinterpark.com WINTER PARK JAZZ FESTIVAL JULY 21–22 The annual Winter Park Jazz Festival will be a weekend packed with live music & entertainment from world-class artists to up and coming favorites. A must-attend for jazz lovers! ► 970-726-4118, 800-903-7275, playwinterpark.com WINTER PARK UNCORKED AUG.18 It doesn’t get much better than an afternoon of wine-and-food tasting accompanied by the live music and a champagne cork-off in the mountains of Colorado. VIP & GA available. ► 970-726-4118, 800-903-7275, playwinterpark.com
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