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2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS & FESTIVALS 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. 10–13 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 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 BRUSH 65TH 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. ►970-842-2666, morgancountytourism.com 37TH ANNUAL BRUSH OKTOBERFEST SEPT. 27–29 Enjoy German music, polka dancing, food, and of course beer. Celebrate Oktoberfest and Car & Motorcycle Show. Crafts, entertainment, an authentic Volksmarch, dog show and more! 970-842-2666, morgancountytourism.com BUENA VISTA BUENA VISTA WEDDING EXPO FEB. 23 Come and explore why you should start your legacy of love with a majestic mountain wedding in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Featuring local wedding services and suppliers. ► 719-395-6612, buenavistacolorado.org 98TH COLLEGIATE PEAKS STAMPEDE RODEO JUNE 8–9 This award-winning rodeo is a great experience for the entire family. “It’s Not Our First Rodeo,” as this marks the Rodeo’s 98th year in action. Rodeo Dance on June 8. ► 719-395-6612, buenavistacolorado.org 39TH GOLD RUSH DAYS AUG. 10–11 Gold Rush Days, Buena Vista’s signature annual event, held each August for the past 39 years! It is the celebration of our town’s heritage and history. Free to attend. ► 719-395-6612, buenavistacolorado.org CHRISTMAS OPENING DEC. 7 Enjoy an old-time holiday season in charming Buena Vista. Christmas Opening is a jolly day filled with Christmas cheer. Townwide events, Santa visits, parade of lights and more.► buenavistacolorado.org CENTRAL CITY GILPINCOUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY – SUMMER SEASON MAY 25–SEPT. 29 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 23–27 Memorial Day weekend full of fun for the whole family. Enjoy the carnival, live music, parade, Colorado State High School Rodeo finals and more! ► 970-326-6368, grandoldwestdays.com WHITTLE THE WOOD RENDEZVOUS JUNE 12–15 Twentieth annual chainsaw- carvers competition, car show, vendors, Yampa River events and concert! ► 970-826-2006, whittlethewood.com MOFFAT COUNTY BALLOON FESTIVAL AUG. 3–4 Experience more than 30 balloons at the full event Balloon Festival. Enjoy the Vendor displays, food, fun and live music! ► 970-629-0654, mcballoonfestival.com DENVER DIOR: FROM PARIS TO THE WORLD THROUGH MARCH 3 Journey through 70 years of the House of Dior’s legacy. A selection of dresses and accessories will trace the history of the iconic haute couture fashion house and its founder. ► 303-892-1505, diorindenver.com NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW & RODEO JAN. 12–27 The National Western Stock Show is a nationally recognized Western heritage and entertainment event with professional rodeos and so much more! ► 303-892-1505, visitdenver.com DENVER RESTAURANT WEEK FEB. 22–MARCH 3 Denver Restaurant Week is a 10-day celebration of the culinary scene with restaurants offering multi-course dinners at three different fixed prices: $25, $35 and $45 per person. ► 303-892-1505, denverrestaurantweek.com DA VINCI ALIVE MARCH 1–AUG. 25 Inventor, artist, scientist, anatomist, engineer, architect, sculptor, philosopher. Experience true genius and plunge into his world! ► 303-892-1505, visitdenver.com RED ROCKS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES APRIL 1–OCT. 31 See a show under the stars at the awe-inspiring Red Rocks Amphitheatre, flanked by enormous red sandstone rock formations. Check out the concert schedule — get your tickets early. ► 303-892-1505, visitdenver.com DENVER POP CULTURE CON MAY 31–JUNE 2 This 3-day, family-friendly convention features the best in comics, popular sci-fi and fantasy TV shows, movies, cosplay, toys, gaming and celebrity panel presentations.► 303-892-1505, visitdenver.com PRIDEFEST JUNE 15–JUNE 16 Discover PrideFest, a 2-day celebration of Denver’s LGBTQ community that includes family activities, live music, a festive parade, dancing and entertainment.► 303-892-1505, visitdenver.com CHERRY CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL JULY 5–7 Cherry Creek Arts Festival is a world-class and award-winning celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts. Meet and talk with international juried visual artists! ► 303-892-1505, visitdenver.com SLOW FOOD NATIONS JULY 19–21 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 GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL OCT. 3–5 Sample from thousands of beers and meet the brewers during Great American Beer Festival at Colorado Convention Center. ► 303-892-1505, visitdenver.com CLAUDE MONET: THE TRUTH OF NATURE OCT. 20, 2019–FEB. 2, 2020 Denver will be the sole US venue for this exhibition featuring more than 100 paintings spanning Monet’s entire career.► visitdenver.com DENVER ARTS WEEK NOV. 1–9 Discover vibrant art districts during First Friday Art Walks and experience Denver’s museums for free during Night at the Museums. ► 303-892-1505, denverartsweek.com DURANGO SNOWDOWN DURANGO JAN. 30– FEB. 3 The original “cabin fever reliever,” Snowdown is Colorado’s premier winter celebration! Don your best costume and get in on the fun with 4 full days of events. ► snowdown.org DURANGO WINE EXPERIENCE MAY 1–5 Celebrate food and wine in Durango! Experience 3 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 JULY 6–28 An exceptional summer classical music festival with musicians of the highest caliber. See unbelievable performances in a variety of spectacular venues. ► 970-385-6820, musicinthemountains.com ANIMAS VALLEY BALLOON RALLY OCT. 18–20 Take in Colorado’s stunning fall colors from above at the Animas Valley Balloon Rally. This family-friendly event features morning mass ascensions and nighttime balloon glows. ► animasvalleyballoonrally.com THE POLAR EXPRESS™ MID-NOV. 2019–EARLY JAN. 2020 Based on the award-winning book, the story of a child’s Christmas Eve journey comes alive on board this historic steam train to the North Pole! Visit our website for specific dates. ► 970-247-2733, 888-872-4607, durangotrain.com ESTES PARK ESTES PARK WINTER FESTIVAL JAN. 19–20 Celebrate the winter season in Estes Park! Taste award-winning chili at the chili cook-off, dance to great music, enjoy family activities and sip a variety of Colorado beer and wine. ►visitestespark.com/winter-fest ESTES PARK WINE & CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL FEB. 9 Sample sweets from the region’s finest chocolatiers, taste pours from a variety of wineries and enjoy a romantic weekend in beautiful Estes Park! ► visitestespark.com/events-calendar/special-events/wine-chocolate-fest ESTES PARK WHISKEY WARM UP MARCH 2 The Whiskey Warm Up celebrates the winter tradition of warming up from the inside out. Layer up to sip on selections of Colorado whiskeys from a variety of distilleries. ► visitestespark.com/events-calendar/special-events/whiskeywarmup BIGFOOT DAYS APRIL 12–13 Two days full of fun dedicated to Big Foot lore. Including a themed dinner with a talk and Q&A from a world-famous Big Foot expert, a 5K run, live bands, entertainment, vendors, food and more!► estesparkeventscomplex.com/bigfoot-days.html ESTES PARK ROOFTOP RODEO JULY 5–10 There’s non-stop, rip-roarin’ cowboy action in store for rodeo fans at Estes Park’s annual Rooftop Rodeo. It has been recognized as the best small rodeo in the nation. ► visitestespark.com/events-calendar/special-events/rooftop-rodeo FINE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL SEPT. 14–15 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 ROCKY MOUNTAIN CRAFT SPIRITS FESTIVAL OCT. 26 The Rocky Mountain region is home to a booming craft spirits industry. Distillers and consumers of fine spirits are invited to celebrate this craft at a tasting festival. ► visitestespark.com/events-calendar/special-events/rocky-mountain-craft-spirits-festival CATCH THE GLOW PARADE & CELEBRATION NOV. 22 Celebrate the holidays in festive, fun Estes Park! Enjoy visits with Santa, pony rides and carolers downtown. The parade features floats, music and thousands of twinkling lights. ► visitestespark.com/events-calendar/special-events/catch-the-glow-holiday-parade FORT MORGAN GLENN MILLER SWING FEST JUNE 15 Bringing in Glenn Miller and swing fans from all over the nation, this event is held in the musician’s honor by his boyhood home. ► 970-867-6702, glennmillerswingfest.com BOBSTOCK JULY 12–13 Come out and enjoy top hit bands, vendor and food booths plus a beer garden. Hot-air balloon rides, poker run, kids jump house and water obstacle course and bungee. 97.5 BOB FM. ► 970-867-5674, bobstockmusicfestival.com FALL HARVEST CAR SHOW SEPT. 20–22 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 3rd weekend in September. ► 970-768-7469, fallharvestcarshow.org CHRISTMAS CAPITAL OF THE PLAINS DEC. 5–31 Morgan County is dubbed the official “Christmas Capital of the Plains” in northeast Colorado. Events throughout December fulfill your festive holiday spirit. ► 970-542-3508, morgancountytourism.com FRUITA FRUITA FAT TIRE FESTIVAL MAY 3–5 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 US. ►970-585-3663, fruitafattirefestival.com MIKE THE HEADLESS CHICKEN FESTIVAL MAY 31–JUNE 1 Celebrate the amazing story of one chicken’s will to live in the 21st 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. 27–29 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 and more. ► 970-858-3894, fruitafallfestival.com RIM ROCK RUN NOV. 2 One of the most scenic races in the world, winding over Colorado National Monument and providing views of towering monoliths, vast plateaus and red-rock canyons. ► 970-248-1469, visitgrandjunction.com/events/rim-rock-run-2019 GRANBY 3 LAKES ICE FISHING CONTEST JAN. 25–27 31st annual 3 Lakes Ice Fishing 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 & WEEKLY FESTIVITIES JULY 1–6 Please join us for the best small-town parade in Colorado! A family bike parade, rodeo, color run and a cornhole tournament will also be part of our weekly lineup. ► 970-887-2311, granbychamber.com GRAND JUNCTION GRAND JUNCTION OFF-ROAD MOUNTAIN BIKE ENDURANCE EVENT & DOWNTOWN MUSIC FESTIVAL MAY 17–19 Featuring the world-class Lunch Loops trail system, the course starts and finishes on Main St. in downtown Grand Junction where the free music festival is also held. ► 970-245-9697, visitgrandjunction.com/events/grand-junction-road-endurance-mtn-bike-even JUNIOR COLLEGE BASEBALL WORLD SERIES (JUCO) MAY 25–JUNE 1 The Junior College Baseball World Series has been held in Grand Junction for more than 50 years, drawing amazing young baseball players full of talent, commitment and enthusiasm. ► 970-245-9166, visitgrandjunction.com/events/junior-college-world-series-2018-juco GRAND JUNCTION AIR SHOW JULY 27–28 Western Colorado welcomes one of the most exciting air shows in the state, featuring the United States Navy Blue Angels. ► 970-242-6663, visitgrandjunction.com/events/grand-junction-air-show-2019 TOUR OF THE MOON CYCLING CLASSIC SEPT. 28 One of the premier recreational road rides in the country, featuring breathtaking high-desert scenery and the red-rock canyons of the Colorado National Monument. ► visitgrandjunction.com/events/tour-moon-grand-cycling-classic GRAND LAKE GRAND LAKE ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL JUNE 15 & 16, JULY 13 & 14, AUGUST 3 & 4 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 DAYS JULY 13–14 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 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS NOV. 22–29 Join Grand Lake for a holiday experience right out of a Hallmark movie! Tree lighting, cocoa, light displays, decorated windows and New Year’s Eve fireworks. ► 970-627-3402, grandlakechamber.com GREELEY GREELEY STAMPEDE JUNE 26–JULY 7 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 LAKE CITY LAKE CITY UNCORKED WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL SEPT. 21 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 SWEETHEART FESTIVAL – LOVE LOCKS AND LIGHTS FEB. 8–9 Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend in Loveland! Love locks, bands, brews, live entertainment and the arts headline this family-friendly free festival in downtown Loveland. ► 970-667-6311, visitlovelandco.org/sweetheartfestival SCULPTURE IN THE PARK AUG. 9–11 Join us for the annual largest juried sculpture show and sale in the US at Benson Sculpture Garden. The event brings artists and art lovers from around the globe together to inspire. ► 970-663-2940, sculptureinthepark.org THUNDER IN THE ROCKIES BIKE RALLY AUG. 30–SEPT. 2 The Thunder in the Rockies Bike Rally is Labor Day weekend. An action-packed, 4-day event featuring 50,000 motorcycle enthusiasts, live music, vendors, Colorado riding and more! ► thunderintherockies.com LYONS LYONS OUTDOOR GAMES JUNE 1 Lyons is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. The Lyons Outdoor Games features a kids zone, trail running, biking, dock dogs, yoga, 50-plus craft breweries and on-site camping. ► 303-823-8250, lyonscolorado.com/outdoorgames ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS AND FIREWORKS DEC. 7 Revel in the old-fashioned values of community that make Lyons such a magical place during the holidays. The Parade of Lights festivities kickoff on Main St. followed by fireworks! ►303-823-8250, lyonscolorado.com/paradeoflights MACK COUNTRY JAM USA MUSIC FESTIVAL JUNE 13–16 One of the nation’s premier country music festivals for nearly 3 decades! 2019 headliners include Luke Bryan, Sam Hunt, Little Big Town and Alabama. ► 855-821-9210, visitgrandjunction.com/events/country-jam-usa-music-festival MANITOU SPRINGS 2019 MANITOU SPRINGS COLORADO WINE FESTIVAL JUNE 1 Sample and purchase wine from 30-plus Colorado wineries, delicious food, live music and gift vendors at the base of Pikes Peak. Stay near the festival in our charming and walkable downtown. ► 719-685-5089, 800-642-2567, manitousprings.org COMMONWHEEL ARTS FESTIVAL AUG. 31–SEPT. 2 Commonwheel Art Festival is rated the best place to buy exceptional juried fine art, pottery, jewelry, pottery, sculpture and photography, while enjoying live music on our stage. ► 719-577-7700, commonwheel.com/festival 2019 EMMA CRAWFORD COFFIN RACES & FESTIVAL OCT. 26 In its 24th year, build a coffin, dress up and participate in the races or enjoy the weekend celebrating the legend and lore of Emma Crawford in downtown Manitou Springs. ► 719-685-5089, emmacrawfordfestival.com MAYBELL MAYBELL GREAT AMERICAN HORSE DRIVE MAY 4–5 Experience 600–700 ranch horses trotting through the town of Maybell. A truly authentic Western experience! Don’t miss the Sand Wash Basin wild horses or the historic Browns Park Area. ► 970-824-2335, visitmoffatcounty.com MEEKER WAGON WHEEL OHV RENDEZVOUS 2019 JULY 18–20 Ride the Wagon Wheel OHV Trails, more than 250 miles of trails in the White River National Forest! Meeker is OHV-friendly and the rendezvous offers guided rides, an OHV Rodeo and more. ► 970-878-5510, wagonwheeltrails.org MEEKER CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIP SHEEPDOG TRIALS SEPT. 4–8 Five days of world-class sheepdog trialing competition. International art contest, artisan craft and food fair, herding demos and flyball and agility. Jammin’ Lamb cook-off Saturday. ► 970-878-0111, meekersheepdog.com PAGOSA SPRINGS PINTS & POOLS CRAFT BEER FEST AT THE SPRINGS RESORT APRIL 27 The Springs Resort and Spa hosts the annual Pagosa Pints & Pools Craft Beer Festival! This unique beer fest offers hot springs, great beer and live music all in one event! ► 970-264-4168, 800-918-3785,pagosahotsprings.com CAR SHOW AT PAGOSA JUNE 14–15 Join us for the 10th Annual Car Show in Pagosa, a lively weekend full of the sights and sounds of classic cars. ► 970-585-1200, pagosachamber.com/car-show MOUNTAIN CHILE CHA CHA SEPT. 28 The Mountain Chile Cha Cha celebrates fall, trail running and green chile, combining our incredible downtown trails with live music, margaritas and a green-chile festival. ► 866-438-4917, pagosachamber.com PALISADEPALISADE BREWS & CRUISE FESTIVAL MAY 4 Enjoy hard cider, live bands, great food vendors, unique products, arts and crafts, a corn-hole contest and the Grand Valley HTHS Antique Truck Show. ► 970-464-7458, palisadebrewscruise.com PALISADE BLUEGRASS & ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL JUNE 14–16 Held on the banks of the Colorado River, stellar Americana, bluegrass and roots musicians from across the nation converge for 3 days of musical entertainment. ► 970-464-5602, visitgrandjunction.com/events/palisade-bluegrass-roots-music-festival PALISADE PEACH FESTIVAL AUG. 16–17 Peach pies, peach cobblers, peach ice-cream, peach drinks, peach cuisine, peach jams, peach salsas and peachy music. ► 970-464-7458, palisadepeachfest.com COLORADO MOUNTAIN WINEFEST SEPT. 19–22 The premier Colorado wine celebration in the state, bringing more than 50 wineries to celebrate our award-winning wines and growing industry. ► 970-464-0111, visitgrandjunction.com/events/colorado-mountain-winefest PALISADE OLDE FASHIONED CHRISTMAS & GINGERBREAD CONTEST DEC. 7 Holiday spirit abounds at Olde Fashioned Christmas celebration. Breakfast with Santa, Gingerbread Contest & Showcase, Santa’s Workshop, Olde Town Market Place. Fun for all ages! ► 970-464-7458, 970-464-7458, palisadecoc.com PAONIA NORTH FORK VALLEY ART AND AG TOUR 2019 AUG. 31–SEPT. 1 Tour the beautiful countryside of the North Fork Valley! Visit artists’ studios, galleries, organic farms, orchards and wineries. Enjoy a farm-to-table dinner. ► 970-275-3453, northforkcreative.org/art-ag-tour PUEBLO 35TH ANNUAL NSRA ROCKY MOUNTAIN STREET ROD NATIONALS PLUS JUNE 21–23 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. 23–SEPT. 2 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 25TH ANNUAL PUEBLO CHILE & FRIJOLES FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY LOAF ‘N JUG SEPT. 20–23 Celebrate Pueblo’s favorite crop — the infamous Mirasol chile pepper. Enjoy farmers markets, carnival food, chili and salsa showdowns, jalapeño-eating contest, live music and more! ► 719-542-1704, festival.pueblochamber.org SALIDA FIBARK FESTIVAL JUNE 13–16 Since 1949, every June during the spring snow runoff, Salida has hosted FIBArk, “First in Boating on the Arkansas.” ► fibark.com SALIDA ART WALK JUNE 27–30 Local and regional artists exhibiting their dynamic works, musicians, unique street performers and artist demos. ► 719-530-0933, salidaartwalk.org COLORADO BREWERS RENDEZVOUS JULY 13 22rd annual Colorado Brewers Rendezvous at Riverside Park in historic downtown Salida featuring more than 75 Colorado brewers, live music and great food. ► 719-539-2068, 877-772-5432, salidachamber.org SALIDA WINEFEST AUG. 31 Celebrate wines from around the world, including samples from Colorado winemakers and distributors. Enjoy Colorado’s finest food vendors, live music and local art. ► 719-539-2068, salidachamber.org SNOWMASS MARDI GRAS IN SNOWMASS MARCH 5 A 35-year tradition in Snowmass, with on-mountain parties, a traditional bead toss, free concert in the new Snowmass Base Village plaza, and festive food, drinks and fireworks. ► 970-922-2233, gosnowmass.com SNOWMASS CRAFT BEER RENDEZVOUS JUNE 8 This festival summons 30-plus Colorado craft breweries from all over the state to Snowmass for a perfect day of beer tasting and live music in the mountain air. ► snowmassbeer.com SNOWMASS RODEO JUNE 12–AUG. 21 The longest running rodeo in Colorado, every Wednesday evening through the summer. Watch rodeo competition with events from barrel racing to bull riding, plus kids’ activities and a barbecue. ► 970-923-8898, snowmassrodeo.org JAS ASPEN SNOWMASS AUG. 30– SEPT. 1 Three days of world-class music in stunning Snowmass, with audiences of up to 10,000 people. Past headliners that have included Jack Johnson, Zac Brown Band and Stevie Wonder.► 970-544-9800, 866-527-8499, jazzaspensnowmass.org STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 45TH COWBOY DOWNHILL JAN. 20–21 The Cowboy Downhill starts at 1pm Monday, Jan. 21, with professional rodeo cowboys competing in the most unique ski rodeo in the country. After the race, join us for a free concert. ► 970-871-5444, steamboat.com/events 106TH ANNUAL WINTER CARNIVAL FEB. 6–10 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 MARCH 2 The good times are definitely ready to roll in Ski Town, U.S.A.® when the Steamboat Mardi Gras comes marching in with free concerts, a parade and Mardi Gras party. ► 970-871-5444, steamboat.com/events SPRINGALICIOUS APRIL 1–14 Steamboat Ski Area celebrates the end of the winter season with a boatload of festivities, fun events such as the Cardboard Classic, Splashdown Pond Skim and several free concerts.► 800-922-2722, steamboat.com/events TABERNASH STAGECOACH CLASSIC AT DEVIL’S THUMB RANCH JAN. 26 The Stagecoach Classic is a 30km/15km cross-country ski race and tour starting at Devil’s Thumb Ranch and finishing with a post-race barbecue with live music in downtown Winter Park. ► 970-726-4118, 800-903-7275, playwinterpark.com VAIL TASTE OF VAIL FALL WINE & FOOD CLASSIC APRIL 3–6 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 WIGGINS 2ND ANNUAL MEC ROCKY MOUNTAIN CLASSIC JULY 11–14 Colorado’s premier registered sporting clays event, Future Big Blast Bonanza and Sub-Gauge Godzilla with more than 1,500 targets available. ► 970-483-8368, longmeadoweventcenter.com WINTER PARK TEQUILA & TACOS JULY 6 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 20–21 The 38th Winter Park Jazz Festival will feature Boyz II Men as the Saturday headliner! The event will be a weekend packed with live music and entertainment from world-class artists. ► 970-726-4118, 800-903-7275, playwinterpark.com US CYCLING MOUNTAIN BIKE NATIONALS JULY 23–28 Visit Mountain Bike Capital USA and witness some of the top mountain-bike racers in the nation compete. Take time to ride the trails or try Trestle Bike Park for a new experience. ► 970-726-4118, 800-903-7275, playwinterpark.com COUNTRY AT THE PARK AUG. 24–25 This Country-music festival features new artists in an unbelievably beautiful outdoor setting. Be your best Colorado self in Winter Park. Two days, multiple artists, tons of fun! ► 970-726-4118, 800-903-7275, playwinterpark.com
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