COME TO LIFE / 2019 Calendar of Events & Festivals 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 regional artists exhibiting their dynamic works, musicians, unique street perform-ers and artist demos. 719-530-0933, salidaartwalk.org 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 SPRINGALICIOUS APRIL 1–14 Steamboat Ski Area celebrates the end of the winter season with a boatload of festiv-ities, fun events such as the Cardboard Classic, Splashdown Pond Skim and several free concerts. 800-922-2722, steamboat.com/events WINTER PARK TEQUILA & TACOS JULY 6 The annual Tequila & Tacos event will feature tequi-la and taco tasting as well as live music, entertainment and more. VIP and GA tickets available. 970-726-4118, 800-903-7275, playwinterpark.com 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 entertain-ment from world-class artists. 970-726-4118, 800-903-7275, playwinterpark.com SALIDA ART WALK JUNE 27–30 Local and JAS ASPEN SNOWMASS AUG. 30– SEPT. 1 Three days of world-class music 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 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 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 WINTER PARK JAZZ FESTIVAL JULY 20–21 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 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 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 VAIL TASTE OF VAIL FALL WINE & FOOD CLASSIC APRIL 3–6 The nation’s pre-mier 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 COUNTRY AT THE PARK AUG. 24–25 This 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 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 coun-try! steamboat.com/events 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 WIGGINS 2ND ANNUAL MEC ROCKY MOUNTAIN CLASSIC JULY 11–14 Colorado’s pre-mier registered sporting clays event, Future Big Blast Bonanza and Sub-Gauge Godzilla with more than 1,500 targets available. 970-483-8368, long meadoweventcenter.com Country-music festival features new art-ists 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 STEAMBOAT MARDI GRAS MARCH 2 The 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 22 / 1-800-COLORADO
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