Events Calendar – continued

Colorado Events Calendar for our Mountain Town communities is filled with Festivals, Concerts, Music, and things to do in our Colorado mountain towns and ski resorts.

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APRIL

March 30 – April 11, 2024
USASA Nationals, Copper Mountain
From March 30th – April 11th, Copper Mountain Resort is proud to host the United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association (USASA) National Championships.
Woodward and Copper’s ongoing commitment to empower and inspire youth through sports, community, and culture is demonstrated as 1500+ snowboard and freeski athletes from across the U.S. come together to compete in the winter season finale 
https://www.coppercolorado.com/things-to-do/events/april-events/usasa-national-championships-24

March 30 – April 4,, 2024
U16 National Championships, Vail
A timed ski race where U16 racers from around the country compete in Super-G, Skier Cross, Slalom & Giant Slalom races for season-long overall standings and awards.
https://www.vail.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/event-details.aspx?id={62c9b359-a4ce-45db-acbd-6d32c5ce49f0}&sd=01%2F31%2F2024&ed=04%2F30%2F2024

April 1 – 7, 2024
Aspen Film Shortsfest, Aspen/ Snowmass
Aspen Shortsfest is an Oscar®-qualifying film festival recognized as one of the premier short film festivals in North America. Each April enthusiastic audiences, filmmakers and special guests from around the globe gather to participate in public screenings, panels, workshops, and other festivities that spotlight the art and craft of short form cinema. The festival is an industry-recognized destination for discovering breakthrough talent.
Wheeler Opera House
https://aspenfilm.org/our-festivals/shortsfest/

April 1, 2024
First Friday Rollerama, Silverthorne
Join the Town of Silverthorne for a special April First Friday Rollerama event at the Silverthorne Recreation Center! Head to the Silverthorne Recreation Center on Friday, April 5 for live music, a neon decorated roller skating rink set up in the gymnasium, free skate rentals and free use of the Recreation Center. 
When arriving at Frist Friday, community members will sign up for a time slot to roller skate. Time slots will last 30 minutes and guests will need to sign a liability waiver before entering the rink. Event attendees may bring their own roller skates or rollerblades if they like. Spectators may observe roller skaters from the indoor track above the gymnasium.
https://www.silverthorne.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2114/166?curm=4&cury=2024

April 1 – 14, 2024
Springalicious, Steamboat Springs Resort
Incredible Colorado bluebird sunny days, hilarious and fun events and a boatload of snow mean spring will shine a whole lot brighter in Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.®. Steamboat celebrates the close of the winter season with a weeklong festival, including Springalicious festivities, fun events such as the Cardboard Classic and Splashdown Pond Skim and FREE music concerts.
https://www.steamboat.com/things-to-do/events/springalicious

April 2, 2024
Sustainable Film Series: Plastic Earth, Ewards
The Sustainable Film Series raises awareness and encourages community dialogue about environmental issues afflicting our world through award-winning independent featured films. Plastic Earth covers solutions and technologies to combat and eventually solve the plastic crisis that our world is facing.
https://www.vaildaily.com/entertainment/calendar#!/details/Sustainable-Film-Series-Plastic-Earth/12541155/2024-04-02T18

April 4 – 6, 2024
Adaptive Spirit Race, Vail
A fundraising, dual giant slalom ski race for the US Disabled Ski Team – training and racing on both April 4 & 5.
https://www.adaptivespirit.com/cms/ski_event/index.html

April 4, 2024
Dead Head Ed’s End of Season Party, Crested Butte
It’s Deadhead Ed’s end-of-season party at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts! This event is a benefit for the CB Community School Enrichment Program.
https://gunnisonvalleycalendar.com/page.cfm?pageid=Events&eventid=850214&calendarid=39

April 5, 2024
Bud Light Mountain Challenge Snow Golf, Aspen/ Snowmass

To all self-proclaimed elite athletes, offbeat competition enthusiasts and general lovers of a good time, Aspen Snowmass is thrilled to host the Bud Light Mountain Challenge March 17th – April 12th at Snowmass.
All events are free and participants can register on-site. Competitors are invited to partake in any number of challenges but contestants must complete all six events to be crowned a winner of the overall Bud Light Mountain Challenge. Please note that some events require challengers to be 21 years or older due to the presence of alcohol.
https://www.aspensnowmass.com/visit/events/bud-light-mountain-games

April 5, 2024
Carbondale First Fridays – Downtown Main Street, Carbondale
Come Celebrate First Friday in Carbondale!
Join us every month in the heart of Carbondale’s Creative District to enjoy a wide range of local arts, galleries, shopping, award-winning restaurants and spirits, and live music and entertainment.
https://www.carbondale.com/events/#evt-first-friday-4

April 5, 2024
First Friday! Art Groove, Estes Park
Get your Groove on and explore the local Galleries
Come out and do the Free tour from 5 – 8pm – see what’s happening in the Fine Art world here in Estes Park. Different locations will be serving food and refreshments, hosting artist meet & greets, demonstrations, show openings or hosting live music. Ride the FREE Estes Park Trolley to keep you warm between galleries. It promises to be a fun evening!!!
https://www.estesartsdistrict.org/first-friday.html

April 5, 2024
Taste of the Grand Valley, Grand Junction
Join United Way of Mesa County for the 2024 Home Loan Taste of the Grand Valley “Samples & Sips” event! This outdoor food and beverage festival will feature delicious samples from amazing food trucks, sips from local breweries and wineries, live music, and more! All proceeds benefit the 43 nonprofit programs that United Way of Mesa County helps support. Get your tickets today.
https://www.visitgrandjunction.com/event/home-loan-taste-of-the-grand-valley/249/

April 5, 2024
KOTO Spring Street Dance, Telluride
Celebrate the end of ski season at the KOTO Spring Street Dance. More information to come about the 2024 event. 
https://www.telluride.com/event/koto-spring-street-dance/

April 5 – 6, 2024
Après At The Amp | Vail Après Concert Series, Vail
This awesome outdoor winter concert weekend features a stellar lineup including Bob Moses, Daily Bread, Disco Lines, Sofi Tukker, and more. LET’S DANCE!
https://www.vail.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/event-details.aspx?id={de274a4a-91a3-4ce5-96ad-9c2ab8f1c60e}&sd=02%2F28%2F2024&ed=05%2F31%2F2024

April 5, 2024
Breakthrough Women’s Clinic, Winter Park Resort
Spend the day skiing with women and improve your technique.
Break into new terrain, break past your barriers, and find your breakthrough in this full-day clinic specifically designed for women by our team of expert female ski instructors. Identify what’s holding back your ski abilities and discover specific techniques to take your form and stance to the next level through terrain-based learning.
https://www.winterparkresort.com/things-to-do/events/womens-clinic-4

April 6 – 7, 2024
Chaffee Home & Garden Show, Buena Vista
The Chaffee Home & Garden Show returns for the 10th time at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 6 & Sunday, April 7, 2024. More than 60 companies from the Chaffee County area – and from acFross Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah – will showcase the latest in landscaping, gardening, energy-efficient products, window treatments, flooring, lighting, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, patio furniture, storage systems, greenhouses, decks, spas and more. This show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local home professionals.
https://www.colorfulcolorado.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/2178746-chaffee-home-garden-show

April 6 – 14, 2024
Downtown Restaurant Week, Grand Junction
The 2024 Downtown Restaurant Week presented by Alpine Bank will be taking place April 6-14! Grab a passport at participating restaurants and eateries, gather stamps as you dine throughout the week and turn it in to be entered to win restaurant gift cards!
https://www.visitgrandjunction.com/event/downtown-restaurant-week/277/

April 6, 2024
Holistic Trade Show, Grand Junction
Western Colorado’s largest holistic show is back! Formerly known as the Alternative Health Expo. Join us for a day of exploration as you learn about ancient techniques and discover new wellness innovations.
https://www.visitgrandjunction.com/event/holistic-trade-show/185/

April 6, 2024
Edesia Wine Dinner – Home on the Range – Wine Dinner, Palisade
Colorado Wine Country Inn Ballroom, Palisade, CO
All proceeds benefit Marillac Health.
5:00 p.m. Welcome Cocktail – 6:00 p.m. Dinner Served
Reserve your seat or a table of eight for your business or group
https://edesiapalisade.com/

April 6, 2024
16th Annual Cody’s Challenge, Steamboat Springs Resort
Cody’s Challenge is a randonee race up and down the slopes of the Steamboat Ski Resort. From the professional racer to the first timer, with two different course lengths, Cody’s Challenge is for everyone. The race proceeds go to The Cody St. John Foundation, which awards scholarships to Professional Ski Patrollers for continuing medical education. Join us this year for a great day of fun and help us continue to support our ski patrollers.
There are 2 course lengths, long and short, if you’re a seasoned racer or are ready to up your ski mountaineering game the long course is the way to go! If this is your first SkiMo race or you’ve only got a few races under your belt go for the short course.
The registration fee includes partner swag bag and post-race party with lunch and a beverage.
There will be Men’s and Women’s divisions in the long and short course as well as a junior division on the short course.
https://www.steamboat.com/things-to-do/events/codys-challenge

April 6, 2024
High Fives Foundation Retro Shred-A-Thon, Winter Park
Phunkshun Wear and High Fives Foundation have teamed up to create a unique fundraising experience at Winter Park, Colorado. Participate to raise as much money as you can and have fun throwing it back to your favorite decade. Prizes will be awarded for most laps, most money raised, raddest costume, and more. All funds raised go directly to the healing efforts of athletes that have suffered life-changing injuries. Every Turn Counts in the 2024 Shred-a-Thon Series!
https://www.playwinterpark.com/winter-park/events/festivals/high-fives-foundation-retro-shred-thon

April 6, 2024
90s Retro Bash, Winter Park
Throw it back to the 90s with a free live concert, the Retro Shred-A-Thon from High Fives Foundation, a costume contest, and a nostalgic popup experience.
https://www.playwinterpark.com/winter-park/events/festivals/90s-retro-bash

April 7, 2024
Aspen Highlands Closes, Aspen/ Snowmass
https://www.aspensnowmass.com/four-mountains/aspen-highlands

April 7, 2024
Edesia: A Palisade Culinary, Wine, and Spirits Adventure, Palisade
Enjoy a Spring afternoon tasting local wine and spirits, sampling the Grand Valley’s  finest cuisine, enjoying live music and mingling with friends at the Colorado Wine Country Inn.
All proceeds benefit Marillac Health.
12 – 4 p.m.
https://edesiapalisade.com/

April 7, 2024
Closing Day, Sunlight Mountain Resort
That’s a season, thank you!
https://sunlightmtn.com/component/rseventspro/day/04-07-2024/129?Itemid=437

April 9, 2024
Chaffee Home & Garden Show, Buena Vista
The Chaffee Home & Garden Show returns for the 10th time at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 6 & Sunday, April 7, 2024. More than 60 companies from the Chaffee County area – and from acFross Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah – will showcase the latest in landscaping, gardening, energy-efficient products, window treatments, flooring, lighting, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, patio furniture, storage systems, greenhouses, decks, spas and more. This show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local home professionals.
https://www.colorfulcolorado.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/2178746-chaffee-home-garden-show

April 10, 2024
35th Annual Enduro & Après Party, Arapahoe Basin
The Arapahoe Basin Enduro is a leg-burning, on-mountain event for a good cause. Join your friends and family on April 10, 2024, at Arapahoe Basin for the 35th Annual Enduro, a fundraiser, and 10-hour ski-a-thon on the Pali Lift to benefit a local resident near and dear to A-Basin’s heart. All participants will receive a free beer and enjoy a chef-prepared dinner at the end of the day. The 2024 beneficiary will be announced soon.
Entry Fee: $150 per 2-person team. Max 35 teams. The fee includes a t-shirt, poster, dinner, a beer or beverage, and bragging rights for each of the two team members. Does NOT include lift access. Must have a valid pass or lift ticket for April 17.
Registration Will Open  March 10TH at 8:00 AM
Skiing for 10 hours not your thing?  Join us for dinner and the Best Silent Auction in Summit County. 
Dinner is from 5-7 pm in the A-frame.
https://www.arapahoebasin.com/event/enduro–aprs-party/

April 12, 2024
6th Alley Dinner – Women, Whiskey, And Western Wear, Arapahoe Basin
Join us in the 6th Alley Bar & Grill for Supper Club and bar specials for our annual women’s only dinner! Start the afternoon with a cocktail in the 6th Alley Bar. Dinner begins at 7:00 p.m.
https://www.arapahoebasin.com/event/6th-alley-dinner-6-clone-24/

April 12, 2024
Axe Throwing Competition, Aspen/ Snowmass

Competitors will throw an axe at a target, attempting to hit the bull’s eye. Scoring is the same as darts. We will run this event in 3-30 minute single elimination tournaments. And the last 30 minutes will be the finals.
https://www.aspensnowmass.com/visit/events/bud-light-mountain-games

April 12, 2024
2nd Friday ArtWalk, Eagle

Join us on the 2nd Friday of every month for ARTwalk. In select months, we will close down Broadway Street to vehicular traffic for a street festival featuring local artists, businesses, and food trucks. Other months will feature our charming galleries, shops, and restaurants offering art exhibitions, live music, sales, and specials for a fun evening out on Broadway Street in Historic Downtown Eagle! (5pm-8pm)
https://www.eaglearts.org/events

April 12 – 14, 2023
Desert RATS Trail Running Festival, Fruita

The weekend kicks off on Friday night with packet pickup and a food truck dinner hangout. Saturday is the trail marathon and 50K, followed that night with an outdoor racer party at the Fruita Community Center. Sunday’s events include a 10K, half marathon and kids’ races
https://gofruita.com/all-events/desert-rats-trail-running-festival/

April 12, 2024
Mesas to Monuments Quilt Show, Grand Junction

Quilt Show April 12 (10 to 5) and 13 (10 to 4), at Grand Junction Convention Center, 159 Main Street. Featured artist Ricky Tims. 250+ Quilts, 20 vendors, quilts for sale, silent auction, antique bed turnings 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day. Ricky Tims concert April 11 @ 7 p.m. (Grand Junction High School); lectures Friday at 9 a.m. (LocoMotion) and 1 p.m. (Eleven Cool Things) at GJCC. We are the largest quilt show between Denver and Salt Lake City.
https://www.visitgrandjunction.com/event/mesas-to-monuments-quilt-show/286/


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April 12 – 13, 2024
3rd Annual Rethinkability Vertical Feet Challenge, Winter Park Resort

This iconic ski event is all about shredding the most vertical feet in one day. So, pick a day, hit the slopes, and let the good vibes of giving back kick in! Each challenger gets priority lift access to the lifts during their challenge, making it easy to carve your name into the vertical feet record books.
But wait, there’s more! It’s not just about conquering the slopes; it’s your chance to support the National Sports Center for the Disabled and show you’re the ultimate skiing royalty. Whether you want to be the King or Queen of the slopes by raising the most money in the RethinkAbility Ski Challenge or dominate with the most vertical feet, this event’s got it all!
Registration is only $75, with a fundraising goal of $150. You can pay it all upfront or rally your crew to chip in through the NSCD RethinkAbility Ski Challenge fundraising platform. When you sign up, you get:
– Participant bib for priority lift access
– A ski pass for the day (if needed)
– Food and drink Swag bag
– And the satisfaction of making a difference by supporting adaptive sports and changing lives!
It’s not just a challenge, it’s a showdown! Compete against your buddies for bragging rights and score awesome prizes from IKON, Meier Skis, Winter Park Resort lift passes, ski gear, and more. Let the vertical feet accumulation begin!
https://www.winterparkresort.com/things-to-do/events/rethink-ability-ski-challenge

April 13, 2024
Spring Bash + Splash: Recess In The Rockies, Winter Park Resort

Grab your crew and come celebrate spring with a live concert, friendly games and challenges, the Bucket Banked Slalom, and the NSCD RethinkAbility Challenge.
https://www.winterparkresort.com/things-to-do/events/recess-in-the-rockies

April 13, 2024
Elk Camp Surf and Snow Beach Party, Aspen/ Snowmass

For the fifth year, Elk Camp restaurant at Snowmass will host an end-of-season party featuring free leis, a dance party, hot tubs and margarita blender bikes. Wear your swim attire and skim along the pond outside of Elk Camp Restaurant or lounge in the hot tub on the patio. Skiers and snowboarders are highly encouraged to participate in the pond skim. After the party on the mountain is over join fellow skiers/riders from Elk Camp to Base Village where the party continues!
Don’t ski? Gondola foot passes up to Elk Camp are FREE after 12pm so you can join the party!
https://www.aspensnowmass.com/visit/events/elk-camp-surf-and-snow-beach-party

April 13, 2024
Snowmass Closing Day, Aspen/ Snowmass

https://www.aspensnowmass.com/four-mountains/snowmass

April 13, 2024
Second Saturday, Breckenridge

Explore the Arts District campus on the second Saturday of each month from 10am to 1pm. Start your adventure at Old Masonic Hall and set off on a creative journey.
https://www.breckcreate.org/special-events/second-saturdays/

April 13, 2024
March Green Tire Giveaway Presented By Nokian Tyres, Copper Mountain

The Green Tire Giveaway presented by Nokian Tyres is back! On Saturday, April 13th, we’ll be hosting a scavenger hunt for the green tire that’s hidden somewhere on the mountain. Follow along with the virtual clues posted to our social channels, ski or ride your favorite slopes to track down the location, and be the first to find the green tire to win a full set of brand-new Nokian Tyres.
https://www.coppercolorado.com/things-to-do/events/april-events/green-tire-giveaway-april

April 13. 2024
Beer Ski, Crested Butte

Test your end of season endurance, Crested Butte Style! Grab 3 friends for a 4-person relay. Or take on the ultimate challenge of Solo Racer We will be serving hot dogs and other snacks at the yurt, with additional beer available for purchase. Competitors will receive a drink ticket for an extra post-race beer.
https://gunnisonvalleycalendar.com/page.cfm?pageid=Events&eventid=850028&calendarid=39

April 13, 2024
International Honeybee Festival, Palisade

The Palisade International Honeybee Festival is a non-profit organization. The festival was created by a group of business owners in Palisade, Colorado wanting to gather the community in celebration of its agricultural roots and to bring attention to the threatened honeybee
population. The event is the brain child of former resident and beekeeper, Tina Darrah, and Marla Wood, original owner of The Blue Pig Gallery.
We are buzzing around creating this year’s Palisade Honeybee Festival schedule and planning for a great spring in Colorado.
https://palisadehoneybeefest.org/

April 13, 2024
42nd Annual Cardboard Classic, Steamboat Springs Resort

The Cardboard Classic, Steamboat’s traditional rite of spring returns to the Steamboat Ski Area for the 42nd year. This wild and hilarious race features homemade cardboard crafts, constructed only from cardboard, glue, string, water based paint, duct tape, masking tape, balloons and other decorations, racing down Stampede to a hysterical finish. These ingenious creations make for an event not to be missed. .
https://www.steamboat.com/things-to-do/events/42nd-annual-coca-cola-cardboard-classic

April 13, 2024
Stroll for Joel, Sunlight Mountain Resort

The 2nd Annual uphill event in memory of Joel Shute. Featuring good drinks, great people, a few laughs, uphilling, and more!
https://sunlightmtn.com/component/rseventspro/day/04-13-2024/129?Itemid=437

April 13 – 14, 2024
Campbell Cup, Vail

A timed ski race where USSA racers compete in two days Giant Slalom racing.
https://www.vail.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/event-details.aspx?id={0bada9db-3cf4-4fd2-be20-4e393bd7bfd5}&sd=01%2F31%2F2024&ed=04%2F30%2F2024

April 14, 2024
Bubly Tubing Spindig Copper Mountain

Tubing Is In Full Swing And we want you to join the party! Join us on March 21 for a Bubly Tubing Spindig complete with a DJ spinning tunes and giveaways. Book your tubing session, grab a bite at JJ’s Tavern, hit our free Snow Maze, and make the most of your afternoon.
https://www.coppercolorado.com/things-to-do/events/february-events/bubly-tubing-spindig-april14

April 14, 2024
Elevate Kids Fun Run, Grand Junction

This event is for all ages and all abilities, whether you’re in it to win, or you’re out for a fun Sunday morning walk. Come out and take a step to help kids in Grand Junction by participating in the 2.5K, 5K, or 10k distance. The run/walk will take place on April 14th at Las Colonias Park, 1461 Riverfront Drive, Grand Junction, CO 81501. Proceeds benefit Elevate Kids, a non-profit organization that is raising money to support local grade school and middle school P.E. programs, Kids Aid and the expansion of Intermountain Adventist Academy.
https://www.visitgrandjunction.com/event/elevate-kids-fun-run/228/

April 14, 2024
Pond Skim, Purgatory Resort

Show Us Your Moves As You Skim Across The Pond!
Is the water cold?  Nah.
Sign-ups:
Space is limited.  The first 100 people to sign up are in.
Sign up inside the ticket office at the will call desk on the day of the event starting at 9:30am.
$20 entry fee.
Must be at least 12 years old.
A signed waiver is required.  If you are under 18, your parent must be there to sign the waiver.
https://www.purgatory.ski/event/pond-skim/

April 14, 2024
End of Winter Daily Operations, Purgatory Resort

Scheduled end of daily operations. The mountain will be open Friday – Sunday only after April 14th. (April 19-21 and 26-28) The final day of Friday-Sunday operations is Sunday, April 28 (weather and snow conditions permitting).
https://www.purgatory.ski/event/end-of-winter-daily-operations/

April 14, 2024
Splashdown Pond Skim, Steamboat Springs Resort

The Splashdown Pond Skim Championship hits Steamboat once again on Sunday, April 14, 2024! Celebrating another fantastic season at Steamboat, this event has antics like you wouldn’t believe. The Splashdown Pond Skim brings brave (and slightly crazy) skiers and riders in costume with a dream – of crossing the icy pond successfully – and, if they’re lucky, with style!
https://www.steamboat.com/things-to-do/events/splashdown-pond-skim

April 15, 2024
Climate Action Week – Greenhome Tour, Eagle

More information to come on the Climate Action Week – Greenhome Tour event.
https://eagleoutside.com/events-calendar-2/

April 17, 2024
35th Annual Enduro & Après Party, Arapahoe Basin

The Arapahoe Basin Enduro is a leg-burning, on-mountain event for a good cause. Join your friends and family on April 17, 2024, at Arapahoe Basin for the 35th Annual Enduro, a fundraiser, and 10-hour ski-a-thon on the Pali Lift to benefit a local resident near and dear to A-Basin’s heart. All participants will receive a free beer and enjoy a chef-prepared dinner at the end of the day. The 2024 beneficiary will be announced soon.
ENTRY FEE: $150 per 2-person team. Max 35 teams. The fee includes a t-shirt, poster, dinner, a beer or beverage, and bragging rights for each of the two team members. Does NOT include lift access. Must have a valid pass or lift ticket for April 17.
Skiing for 10 hours not your thing?  Join us for dinner and the Best Silent Auction in Summit County. Dinner is from 5-7 pm in the A-frame.
https://www.arapahoebasin.com/event/enduro–aprs-party/

April 19 – 21, 2024
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, Durango

Kick off spring time fun at the annual Durango Bluegrass Meltdown. There will be loads of bands, food, venues and entertainment through town and along the Animas River. Friday night, there will be free concert for everyone to enjoy, followed by hours of concerts at night. During the Meltdown, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to jam with other musicians – in hallways, on sidewalks, and many other locations. Don’t play? Relax and enjoy the scene!
https://www.durango.com/event/durango-bluegrass-meltdown/

April 19 – 20, 2024
2024 Barrel Into Spring, Palisade

Enjoy a weekend of wine tastings across the Grand Valley! This self-guided tour features seven wineries and includes barrel tastings and food pairings from chefs, caterers, and restauranteurs. Each winery will also be offering discounts on their wines and products. Participants who have their passports stamped at all seven locations before the weekend is over will be entered into a drawing for a free case of Colorado wine!
https://www.winecolorado.org/barrel-into-spring/

April 19, 2024
Country Western Dance, Silverthorne

Enjoy an evening of guided lessons from 7-8 p.m. followed by open dancing and cash bar until 11 p.m. Admission is $10 at the door. 
https://www.silverthorne.org/discover-silverthorne/public-art/special-events

April 20, 2024
Earth Day Sustainability Bash, Arapahoe Basin

Together, we have the power to save the powder.
Join us for a fun demo-filled day at A-Basin!
During the Save Our Snow event, the base area transforms into a village where you can increase your knowledge about sustainability issues in our Green Village, demo various skis and snowboards, try some free samples, and even score prizes in our raffle and silent auction. Proceeds from the Save Our Snow event will benefit the High County Conservation Center (HC3). This non-profit resource promotes practical solutions for waste reduction and resource conservation in our mountain community.
This demo village costs $10 and gets you unlimited demos for the day. Raffle tickets are $3 for one, $5 for two, or $20 for arm’s length raffle tickets! All proceeds benefit HC3.
https://www.arapahoebasin.com/event/earth-day/

April 20, 2024
Moonlight Dinner Series #5 – Hawaiian Luau, Arapahoe Basin

Our Moonlight Dinner series welcomes you to ski, skin, or snowshoe under the stars to our mid-mountain lodge for a chef-prepared meal that will transport your taste buds to another part of the world.
Join us on April 20 for a special Hawaiian lūʻau. There is NO lift service for this dinner! You must travel to and from our mid-mountain lodge under your own power.  
Reservations are required. 
Check-in takes place between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. that evening in Guest Services. The 6th Alley Bar & Grill will be open for cocktails until 6:30 p.m. 
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Black Mountain Lodge
Admission: $165
https://www.arapahoebasin.com/event/moonlight-dinner-hawaiian-luau/

April 20, 2024
Uphill Race Series Presented By Mammut | Challenge 4 – Copper Cup, Copper Mounta
in
Whether you are a Skimo expert or just beginning with touring, join us for Copper’s Winter Race Series. This exciting program, presented by our partners at Mammut, will welcome uphill skiers of all abilities to come enjoy Copper in a new, different way! You will be bib-timed and have a 2.5 hour window to complete each challenge. The final “Copper Cup” Challenge will award the top male, female, & non-binary competitors in each category: SKIMO, HeavyMetal, & Split Board.
https://www.coppercolorado.com/things-to-do/events/april-events/uphill-race-series-april

April 20, 2024
Bigfoot Days, Estes Par
k
Estes Park Bigfoot Days returns to celebrating all things Squatchy. This free festival features appearances and talks from Television Bigfoot Celebrities & Experts, live music, outdoor themed activities for the entire family, craft and food vendors, a Bigfoot calling contest, area Bigfoot tours, and much more!
https://www.visitestespark.com/event/bigfoot-days/14753/

April 20 ,2024
Beach Bash, Winter Park Resort
Grab your swimsuits, floaties, and sunscreen because we’re throwing a slopeside beach party. On April 20, debut your best dance moves at a live concert and then get ready for some serious fun in the sun with classic beach activities.
https://www.playwinterpark.com/winter-park/events/music-events/beach-bash

April 21, 2024
Aspen Mountain Closing Day, Aspen/ Snowmass
https://www.aspensnowmass.com/four-mountains/aspen-mountain

April 21, 2024
Spring Bash + Splash: Spring Splash, Winter Park Resort
3-2-1 splashdown! We’re closing out the Winter Park side with our annual pond skim, so come join us on April 21 for a day of impressive jumps, splash landings, and questionable fashion choices.
https://www.winterparkresort.com/things-to-do/events/spring-splash

April 24-28, 2024
5 Point Film Festival, Carbondale
Every year, we come together as an outdoor-loving family to get inspired and motivated. Intimate yet inclusive, the laid back vibe of our festival is a direct reflection of its birthplace, the Carbondale community. Founded in 2007 by Julie Kennedy, the 5point Adventure Film Festival showcases curated, soulful outdoor films, art, and performances—all shown in one common space. Everyone watches together, bonded in a shared emotional experience and returns home feeling full of motivation, creativity and perspective.
https://www.carbondale.com/events/#evt-5point-film-festival

April 25.2024
Environmental Film Festival, Estes Park
The Estes Valley is a unique place to live, learn and play. The mountainous landscape has stunning views, remarkable recreational opportunities, and provides important habitat for wildlife. Through this film festival, students will find inspiration from open spaces in the Estes Valley to create films related to the environment. Films approved for submission are screened for a local audience and students will have the opportunity to share their perspectives with the community.
Films accepted for the festival will be screened in front of a local audience on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the Estes Park High School Auditorium. Filmmakers will receive more information about the festival prior to the vent. They must attend the screening to answer questions from the judges. Filmmaker responses will be considered as part of the judging process.
A panel of judges will select three winning films.
https://www.visitestespark.com/event/environmental-film-festival/14862/

April 26, 2024
6th Alley Dinner – Supper Club – Italian Night, Arapahoe Basin
Join us in the 6th Alley Bar & Grill for Supper Club and bar specials! Start the afternoon with a cocktail in the 6th Alley Bar. Dinner begins at 7:00 p.m.
https://www.arapahoebasin.com/event/6th-alley-dinner-10/

April 26 – 27, 2024
Durango Wine Experience, Durango
Join us at the end of April for 2 days celebrating food & wine in Durango! Experience educational seminars, wine dinners and unique tastings featuring hundreds of wineries, artisan spirits and craft beers.
The Walk-About Durango is our signature, casual, multi-location, downtown Durango tasting event on Saturday.
Top local chefs are showcased and the finest wineries, distributors, breweries and distilleries from around the world are featured at the Grand Tasting on Sunday.
Durango is the perfect destination for your wine and culinary adventures. We have multiple Wine Spectator acclaimed restaurants. Over 50 liquor-licensed establishments. 600+ Hotel Rooms. 200+ galleries, boutiques & shops. All right here in downtown Durango, Colorado.
https://www.durango.com/event/durango-wine-experience/

April 26. 2024
Launch Party & Gravel Rides, Ridgway
The Gravel Adventure Field Guide is releasing a new field guide for Southwest Colorado!
Party and book hand out on the night of April 26th and small batch gravel ride rolling out all weekend. All free. More news to follow. 
https://ridgwaycolorado.com/news-events/events/launch-party-gravel-rides

April 27, 2024
Splash Into Spring Pond Skim, Breckenridge
Join us April 27th to celebrate the spring skiing and riding season at Breck’s annual Splash Into Spring Pond Skim. The event will take place on Peak 8 for some slipping, sliding, and soaking up the sun.
Back and new this year, our annual Splash Into Spring Pond Skim will take place on Peak 7 for some slipping, sliding, and soaking up the sun. Show off your pond skimming skills while competing for Best Overall Skim, Best Costume, and Biggest Splash!
All participants must register online in advance. Event registration is $30, and you must be 14 or older to register, all entry fees going to the Epic Promise Foundation. This event is popular and spaces will fill up, so sign up early.
– Location: Peak 7 Base
– Athlete check-in: 8:30-9:30am
– Mandatory Athlete Meeting: 9:30am
– Pond Skim Competition: 10am-2pm
Registration is currently full but there is plenty of room to check out the action on Peak 7 as a spectator!
https://www.breckenridge.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/event-detail-page.aspx?id={ee75d13b-be65-4839-bbf2-fe53e7004e3c}&sd=02%2F17%2F2024&ed=05%2F31%2F2024

April 27, 2024
Slush Rush Is Back For A Second Year! Copper Mountain 
Skiers and riders alike are welcome to join in teams of three to compete in a relay race that combines several snow sport competition favorites—with a twist. Costumes encouraged.
Team Format:
3 people per team
Any gender and discipline (ski/snowboard – no ski bikes or blades)
https://www.coppercolorado.com/things-to-do/events/april-events/slush-rush-24

April 27 – 28, 2024
Sunsation, Copper Mountain

The legacy continues with Sunsation, the finest spring festival in all of the Colorado high country. 
https://www.coppercolorado.com/things-to-do/events/april-events/sunsation-24

April 27, 2024
Southwest Arbor Fest, Grand Junction
Enjoy a Saturday filled with fun, family activities! From universal waste recycling (paint, batteries, and lightbulbs), to arbor day activities and live entertainment, there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Southwest Arbor Fest page to learn more about what the day will entail.
https://www.visitgrandjunction.com/event/southwest-arbor-fest/256/

April 27, 2024
Brews for Rescues Beer Festival, Pagosa Springs
SW Colorado’s first Dog-Centric beer fest that is just as much for your dog as it is for you! Unlimited beer tasting. Over 40 beers, fun dog show, food trucks & music.
https://visitpagosasprings.com/index.php?section=events&evtid=4798


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