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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Please Note that All listed Events are subject to change. We suggest following the link to the specific event information to confirm.

SAVE THE DATE

JUNE

May 31 – June 1, 2024
Mike The Headless Chicken Festival, Fruita
Mike the Headless Chicken celebrates the story of a little chicken who lived for over a year without his head! This little chicken toured the country, and people came from far and wide to bear witness to this story of survival. Now we celebrate with a car show, live music, and a wing-eating contest.
https://gofruita.com/all-events/mike-the-headless-chicken-festival/

May 31, 2024 – June 2, 2024
Telluride Balloon Festival, Telluride
Get high at the Telluride Balloon Festival! Weather permitting, watch hot air balloons lift off from Telluride Town Park and float effortlessly over the Telluride Valley. Don’t miss the Balloon Glow on Main Street on Saturday night – it’s an amazing sight!
The flights will take place on Saturday and Sunday morning, weather permitting. Gathering will begin at 6 a.m. and refreshments will be available for sale at the basketball court in Town Park. The Main Street glow will take place from 6-10 p.m. on Saturday night.
https://www.telluride.com/event/telluride-balloon-festival/

June 1, 2024
Pride in the Park, Avon
Pride in the Park is a day-long celebration that draws visitors from throughout the mountains of Colorado. Saturday’s celebration has a jam-packed schedule of activities designed to keep everyone interested and engaged. Numerous local organizations, businesses, and vendors participate in the celebration. The Drag Show and Parade around Nottingham Lake are the festival’s focal points. Celebrate visibility, equity, and inclusion in the Mountains of Colorado This event is open to the whole community, whether you identify as LGBTQIA+ or not! ALL ARE WELCOME!
https://www.avon.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=4998&month=6&year=2024&day=25&calType=0

June 1 – 2, 2024
Animas River Days, Durango
Animas River Days is dedicated to celebrating the Animas River’s role in Durango by providing a venue for public gathering with whitewater competitions as well as community outreach about river resources and conservation. Events take place throughout downtown Durango. For more information, call (970) 259-3583.
Animas River Days includes these sporting events: river surfing, stand-up paddling, freestyle kayaking, boatercross, raft and kayak slalom, an inflatable rodeo and the local’s favorite costumed river parade.
https://www.durango.com/event/animas-river-days/

June 1 – 2, 2024
Wilderness First Aid & Survival, Gunnison
Come and participate in a unique two-day workshop focusing on Wilderness First Aid & Survival! We’re thrilled to present this course at the start of summer, ensuring you’re well-prepared for your upcoming wilderness adventures, be it fishing, hiking, horseback riding, or hunting. Accidents can occur, and encountering someone in distress is a possibility. Acquiring fundamental first aid and survival skills is essential to be prepared for such scenarios! We welcome instructor Brent Newton with Medical Boot Camp LLC for this course. Brent is currently a Critical Care Flight Paramedic and Instructor with Air Evac Lifeteam in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Brent has taught for agencies such as the U.S. military, numerous fire and law enforcement agencies in 4 states, as well as SAR agencies in Belize.
https://gunnisonvalleycalendar.com/page.cfm?pageid=Events&eventid=849856&calendarid=39

June 2, 2024
Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k, Steamboat Springs
Join us in 2024 for the 43rd annual running of the Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k. Run alongside the roaring Elk River through the emerald green pastures on Country Road 129 with the snow-capped Rocky Mountains of Colorado all around and find out why the Steamboat Marathon, a certified Boston Qualifier race, was ranked as one of the “Top 10 Destination Marathons in North America.”
https://www.steamboatchamber.com/events/annual-events/steamboat-marathon/

June 3 – 8, 2024
Wild West Fest, Telluride
The Sheridan Arts Foundation invites you to be a part of one of the most meaningful and exciting festivals of the Telluride community, the annual Wild West Fest.
https://www.telluride.com/event/29th-annual-wild-west-fest/

June 5 – August 28, 2024, 2024
Wednesday Market, Lake City
Lake City DIRT is hosting Wednesday Markets for handcrafted and homegrown goods. Stop by! Wednesdays from 9 am to 2 pm June, July, and August at Veteran’s Park next to the Courthouse.
https://businessdirectory.lakecity.com/events/Details/wednesday-market-1091359?sourceTypeId=Website

June 6 – August 15, 2024
Wild West Rodeo Series, Carbondale
The Carbondale Wild West Rodeo Series is a fun family-oriented event for residents and visitors alike. The Carbondale Wild West Rodeo is held every Thursday from June until mid-August, rain or shine.
https://www.carbondale.com/events/#evt-wild-west-rodeo-series

June 6, 2024
Annual Art Walk, Carbondale
https://www.carbondale.com/events/#evt-annual-art-walk

June 6 – 8. 2024
Pioneer Days, Crawford
Since the early 1980’s, Crawford has celebrated it’s Pioneer history during Pioneer Days in early/mid-June. The charm of Pioneer Days is that it is principally an event by locals for locals. The event is absolutely authentic with no pretense or ambition beyond celebrating everything local and honoring tradition. The days leading up to the more heavily attended weekend events, feature a silent auction, community dinner and often a locally produced melodrama. Weekend activities begin with a pancake breakfast at the town park followed by a respectable parade Saturday morning at 10am. As the parade winds down, folks flock to the town park to enjoy food and craft booths and most of all the chance to socialize with neighbors while listening to good live music. Saturday’s finale is grand indeed – fireworks over Crawford State Park reservoir! The location could not be better for a fireworks display and the Crawford fire department could not put on a more impressive display!
https://www.crawfordpioneerdays.com/

June 6 – 9, 2024
Estes Park Wool Market, Estes Park
The mission of the Estes Park Wool Market is to bring together natural animal fiber producers, educators, retailers and consumers for the benefit of the industry.
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 9am-4pm
https://www.visitestespark.com/event/wool-market/14756/

June 6 – August 15, 2024
Kremmling Farmers Market, Kremmling
Kremmling Farmers Market will feature local artisan vendors and local farmers/ranchers selling local grown or made items. A great opportunity to get fresh, homegrown food, homemade items and as always support our mission to Support Local!
https://business.kremmlingchamber.com/events/details/kremmling-farmers-market-332?calendarMonth=2024-06-01

June 6 – 10, 2024
Art Retreat – Kellie Day, Ridgway
Connect with the Mountains & Fuel your Artistic Fire
Are you craving time to nurture yourself and dramatically expand your painting practice?
If you’re at an important juncture in your life and wanting to jumpstart your creativity with guidance and love, join us for this soul soothing painting retreat in the Colorado mountains, designed to renew your spirit while expanding your art. Through exciting mixed media and contemporary painting skills, mixed media artist Kellie Day will guide you on a four day exclusive retreat designed to renew your spirit while expanding your art through nature and nurture.
PLEASE NOTE: Registration is open and spots are limited. Be sure to book early to secure your summer Retreat.
https://ridgwaycolorado.com/news-events/events/art-retreat-kellie-day

June 6, 2024
Telluride Art Walk, Telluride
The Telluride Art Walk is a festive celebration of the arts in downtown telluride for art lovers, community and friends. Complimentary Gallery Guides, offering a self-guided tour, are available at participating venues, The guide can be used at any time to help navigate through galleries and venues that are open to the public most days.
https://www.telluride.com/event/telluride-art-walk/

June 6 – 9, 2024
GoPro Mountain Games, Vail
Each June the GoPro Mountain Games event brings athletes, art, music and mountains together in Vail, Colorado, to create the best all-around mountain experience available anywhere in the world.
https://members.vailvalleypartnership.com/vailvalleyeventcalendar/Details/gopro-mountain-games-1071561?sourceTypeId=Website

June 7, 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

June 7 – September 13, 2024
Dillon Farmers Market, Dillon
The Dillon Farmers Market is a vibrant and lively event that takes place every Friday beginning in early June and ending mid-September. Visitors can explore a wide array of fresh produce, local crafts, artisanal goods, and delicious food. It’s an excellent opportunity to support local businesses, enjoy the community atmosphere, and take in the scenic surroundings.
The Dillon Farmers Market returns to Town Park located on Buffalo and LaBonte Streets.
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO HEALTH CODE PROTOCOL, THE DILLON FARMERS MARKET IS A NO-PET EVENT.
https://www.townofdillon.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/8473/4

June 7 – 9, 2024
Annual MG Car Club Rallye, Glenwood Springs
Rallye Glenwood Springs is the oldest continually held Time-Speed-Distance Rallye in the United States. Learn more!
https://mgcc.org/rallye-glenwood-springs/

June 7 – 8, 2024
Lake City Star Fest, Lake City
Experience the incredible night skies at Lake City Star Fest, a weekend of celestial excitement tailored for all astronomy enthusiasts.
https://businessdirectory.lakecity.com/events/Details/lake-city-star-fest-1031602?sourceTypeId=Website

June 7, 2024
15th Annual Car Show, Pagosa Springs
Save the Date! June 7th & 8th. Presented by The Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce.
Food trucks, bar, live music & Vote People’s Choice.
https://visitpagosasprings.com/index.php?section=events&evtid=2601

June 7, 2024
First Friday Summer Kick Off Party, Silverthorne
The Town of Silverthorne is kicking off summer at June First Friday. Head to the Silverthorne Performing Arts Center Lawn on Friday, June 7 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for live music, kids activities, and more. Plus, learn about summer programs and activities from local non-profits.
https://www.silverthorne.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2118/166?curm=6&cury=2024

June 7 – October 11 ,2024
Telluride Farmers’ Market, Telluride
The Telluride Farmers’ Market provides the highest quality produce, animal products, prepared food and more to the residents of San Miguel County. All of their goods are produced within 100 miles of Telluride, so you can feel good about shopping local.
https://www.telluride.com/event/telluride-farmers-market/

June 8, 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/

June 8, 2024
Steamworks Half Marathon, Durango
The Steamworks Half Marathon will take place in the San Juan Mountains. This high-elevation, 13.1-mile race will take place at 6,500 feet above sea level. The course is a point-to-point route and runners will race down County Road 250, alongside the Animas River. The race will finish at the Durango Sports Club on Florida Road. After the race, enjoy a party by the pool at Durango Sports Club with food and drinks from Steamworks Brewing and Homeslice Pizza.
https://www.durango.com/event/steamworks-half-marathon/

June 8, 2024
Frisco Junior Funduro, Frisco
Frisco is excited to announce a brand new mountain bike (MTB) race hosted on the Frisco Peninsula Recreation Area trails on Saturday, June 8, 2024. This race is for kids ages 8-14 years old and encompasses a dual slalom race and a three stage enduro.
https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/frisco-adventure-park-events/frisco-funduro/

June 8 – 9, 2024
North Fork Uncorked, Paonia/Hotchkiss
The wineries of the North Fork Valley invite you to come to Paonia and Hotchkiss to enjoy a fun-filled weekend of culinary events, wine and cider, music, and barrel tastings to celebrate the beginning of the 2024 summer season. New releases of limited production wines will be available for tasting and purchase. Fun activities for everyone!
Alongside other area farmers, local winemakers hand-craft limited quantity, artisanal wines. Because grape growing conditions in the mountains of Western Colorado are severe, production is extremely limited. Many wines offered throughout the Valley are only available right at the tasting rooms and sell out quickly.
Just a stone’s throw from Grand Junction and Montrose a beautiful drive over Kebler Pass from Crested Butte or a foray over McClure pass from Aspen, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, and Redstone, North Fork Uncorked offers a refreshing food and wine getaway with plenty of additional diversions to leave you relaxed, rejuvenated and ready for summer.
https://westelksava.com/north-fork-uncorked/

June 8, 2024 – June 9, 2024
Telluride Gravel Race, Telluride
Head to Telluride for the second annual Telluride Gravel Race! This is a jaw-dropping gravel race starting and finishing in the historic mining town of Telluride, CO. where the history is the only thing as rich as the gravel riding. Lore has it Telluride may have earned its name as a warning of the treacherous journey miners were to encounter to reach the remote town in the San Juan Mountain destination – “To Hell U Ride”! The whole town was designated a national historic landmark district in the 1960s and today is a world class destination in every respect for outdoor recreation, accommodations, arts, dining and of course, gravel. Come for the race and bring along your family and friends, everybody will find something to enjoy in Telluride, CO!
https://www.telluride.com/event/telluride-gravel-race/

Jun 9, 2024
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering Barn Dance & Picnic, Durango
The 10th annual Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering Barn Dance, Picnic and Silent Auction featuring the very popular Tim Sullivan Band will be held Sunday, June 9th from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the lovely River Bend Ranch. Tickets online are $20 through June 2nd. After June 2nd, tickets will be $25 online and at the door. Free admission for children under 12.
Bring your own picnic or purchase food from Serious Texas BBQ and Cuevas Tacos. Scrumptious Cream Bean Berry Ice Cream will also be available.
Tables and chairs will be located inside and out, but you might want to consider bringing your own lawn chairs/blanket if you would like to sit under the old willows by the beautiful 5 acre lake. Sorry, no pets. Plan to take advantage of the Silent Auction featuring great artwork and items from local businesses. The Stable Life will once again offer carriage rides.
This event is a fundraiser for the Gathering and its youth programs.
https://www.durango.com/event/cowboy-poetry-barn-dance/

June 9 – 15,2024
Ride The Rockies, Steamboat Springs
Ride The Rockies is an annual bicycle tour that takes 2,000 cyclists, assisted by more than 100 volunteers, on a 6-7 day ride through Colorado’s Rocky Mountains each June. This years ride includes two optional gravel sections, a ride through two national monuments and incredible overnight communities along the way. Our Event Expo will be hosted at Steamboat Springs High School on June 9th, come join us for packet pick-up, local vendors, a beer garden, and much more! We will also be hosting our VIP Prologue Experience on Saturday June 8th and Sunday June 9th in Steamboat Springs that is truly an incredible weekend experience that intertwines with the community on many levels.
https://www.steamboatchamber.com/event/ride-the-rockies/8260/

June 13 – 15, 2024
10 Mile Pride, Breckenridge
Join us as we celebrate the friendly, colorful and vibrant spirit of our mountain town this Pride Month. 10 Mile Pride is an inclusive event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, friends, family, and allies in Breckenridge. The event aims to educate and inspire attendees to promote acceptance, tolerance, and respect, and to create a safe space where everyone can come together to celebrate regardless of their sexual orientation, or gender identity. Embrace the outdoors, connect with your community, and celebrate who you are during 10 Mile Pride in Breckenridge!
https://gobreck.com/event/10-mile-pride

June 13, 2024
Flip Flop Fete, Steamboat Springs
Join friends and supporters of Old Town Hot Springs and the community of Steamboat Springs for our 5th annual Flip Flop Fete. Celebrate the summer season with a night of food, drinks, live entertainment, and a paddle raise at Old Town Hot Springs. All funds raised at the event will go toward our capital campaign, It’s In the Water.
https://www.steamboatchamber.com/event/flip-flop-fete/8281/

June 13 – 16, 2024
Telluride Food + Vine, Telluride
Telluride Food + Vine is the area’s premier food and wine weekend, providing the ultimate epicurean experience in Colorado’s most beautiful location. Their goal is to celebrate the beauty and essence of Telluride by gathering over fantastic food and great drink, all while building meaningful relationships with locals and visitors alike. The 2024 event will include events like Club Day, Grillin’ and Chillin’, a Grand Tasting and so much more
https://www.telluride.com/event/telluride-food-vine/

June 14 – 15, 2024
Kremmling Days 2024 – “120 Years of Kremmling, Kremmling
Please join us for our Kremmling Days Celebration, a community tradition. This year’s theme is “120 Years of Kremmling: Celebrating Tradition and Community”
The weekend kicks off Friday at 4PM with food and artisan vendors, Community BBQ hosted by Kremmling Preschool, live music, beer garden, FREE kids zone.
Saturday starts with the Mustang Mile at 9:45 and parade at 10:00am, followed by Fire Fighter games, FREE Kids Zone and our famous Cliff Golf, more food and artisan vendors, beer garden and live music from 11am-10pm.
Sunday concludes the event with a Pancake Breakfast from 8-10am and Community Church starting at 10:00
https://business.kremmlingchamber.com/events/details/kremmling-days-2024-120-years-of-kremmling-celebrating-tradition-and-community-136?calendarMonth=2024-06-01

June 14, 2024
Cowboys Forever Rodeo Series, Eagle
Join us for the Cowboys Forever Rodeo Series! A summer-long celebration of western heritage and community spirit! Held at the picturesque Eagle County Fairgrounds, this series of rodeo events promises thrilling action and family-friendly fun for all ages.
Spectacular rodeo performances featuring bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, team roping, breakaway, dally ribbon roping, barrel racing, and bull riding.
We will also have mutton bustin’ and calf scramble for the kids!
https://members.vailvalleypartnership.com/vailvalleyeventcalendar/Details/cowboys-forever-foundation-summer-rodeo-series-2024-1086239?sourceTypeId=Website

June 14 – 16. 2024
Bluegrass & Roots Festival, Palisade
For over ten years, Palisade has been celebrating its love for hot pickin’ guitars, outstanding artistry, blazing fiddles and Colorado sunshine. Located along the Colorado River at Riverbend Park, The Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival brings together some of the country’s top bluegrass artists as well as Colorado’s favorite emerging stars for three days of non-stop, festival vibes. A family friendly, river lovers event.
https://www.palisademusic.com/

June 14 -15, 2024
FIBArk Whitewater Festival, Sallida
FIBArk is the nation’s oldest whitewater festival and Salida’s signature event. Since 1949, every June during the Spring snow runoff, Salida has hosted FIBArk, “First in Boating on the Arkansas.”
Every year in June during the Arkansas River runoff in Salida, Colorado, a festival occurs called FIBArk or “First In Boating the Arkansas.” The festival focuses on whitewater boat races and paddlers from around the nation and world come to compete. The town is consumed with FIBArk. Every person who lives in Salida is involved as a merchant, a volunteer, or a spectator and people who come from out of town fill Salida to the brim to witness one of the premier boat races in North America.
https://www.colorfulcolorado.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/2179262-fibark-whitewater-festival

June 15 – 16, 2024
Marathon and Half Marathon, Estes Park
The Estes Park Marathon And Estes Park Half Marathon are Colorado’s favorite races! Recognized by Forbes Magazine as the TOP 7 scenic courses in the USA. Bring the entire family to Estes Park for a full weekend of running and play in the spectacular mountains! Experience the cool mountain air, bold views of surrounding snow packed peaks as you descend to the Estes Park valley, pass through open meadows, and run along the lakeshore to the finish line at the track and field. The Estes Park Half Marathon is the first race in the Colorado Mountain Half Marathon Series. The Longs Peak 5 Miler is the perfect warm-up and shared family race on father’s day. The Kids, Kids, Kids: Bike, Run, Fun! Is located at the finish line at the Bobcat High School Track and Field with activities and races for ages 4 to 12 years. All Races provide a Finisher Medal once cross the line!
https://www.visitestespark.com/event/estes-park-marathon-%26-half-marathon/14766/

June 15, 2024
San Juan Trail Tri 2024, Ridgway
The 2nd Annual San Juan Trail Tri will be held June 15, 2024 in lovely Ridgway State Park, Colorado. This event is certain to become a regional favorite, showcasing our beautiful home with a trail run and paddle in Ridgway State Park and mountain bike on the Ridgway Area Trails. Money raised from this event directly benefits the Montrose Recreation Foundation and our partners, the Voyager Youth Program and Ridgway Area Trails group.
https://ridgwaycolorado.com/news-events/events/san-juan-tri-2024

June 15, 2024
Ouray County Pride, , Ridgway
Ouray County Pride is excited to host our fourth annual celebration of community, authenticity and diversity. All are welcome for Pride in the Park at Ridgway’s beautiful Hartwell Park with live music, vendors, booths, education and food. Check out our Pride art exhibition at the Decker Community Room at 675 Clinton Street and, if you are over 18, hang out for our afterparty at the Sherbio Theater at 618 Clinton Street!
https://ridgwaycolorado.com/news-events/events/ouray-county-pride-4

June 18, 2024
Vail Lacrosse Tournament, Avon
Known as the highest altitude tournament in the country, the Vail Lacrosse Tournament is a family-friendly competition, drawing nearly 2,000 players and 3,000 spectators to the Vail Valley! The Vail Lacrosse Tournament laid down its roots in Vail in 1995, just as Lacrosse was picking up name recognition and momentum nationally. One of the few high-altitude tournaments of its kind, the event draws participants from around the country to compete while taking in the gorgeous Vail landscape and all the activities the area has to offer. A number of the games are played in Avon’s Harry A. Nottingham Park.
https://www.avon.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=5026&month=6&year=2024&day=25&calType=0

June 18, 2024
Mountain Goat Kids’ Trail Running Series, Frisco
For the seventh year, the Town of Frisco is hosting a series of four kids’ trail running races over the summer. The entire family is welcome to come out for a night of family fun at the Frisco Adventure Park. Once the kids cross the finish line, they can grab some snacks at the Frisco Day Lodge to celebrate their accomplishment.
https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/athletic-events/mountain-goat-kids-trail-running-series/

June 20 – 22, 2024
Country Jam, Fruita
Country Jam 2024 will feature some awesome artists, including Jelly Roll, Koe Wetzel, The Bellamy Brothers, and more! All Day
https://gofruita.com/all-events/

June 20 – 23, 2024
Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Telluride
Every June, Festivarians make the annual pilgrimage to Telluride for the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Nestled in the rugged San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado, the Telluride Bluegrass Festival is not only an iconic representation of all kinds of music, but a place of awe inspiring beauty; somewhere you can dance under the solstice sun, embrace your truest self, and get some famous dumplings. It certainly doesn’t get better than this.
https://www.telluride.com/event/telluride-bluegrass-festival/

June21, 2024
Cowboys Forever Rodeo Series, Eagle
Join us for the Cowboys Forever Rodeo Series!A summer-long celebration of western heritage and community spirit! Held at the picturesque Eagle County Fairgrounds, this series of rodeo events promises thrilling action and family-friendly fun for all ages.
Spectacular rodeo performances featuring bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, team roping, breakaway, dally ribbon roping, barrel racing, and bull riding.
We will also have mutton bustin’ and calf scramble for the kids!
https://members.vailvalleypartnership.com/vailvalleyeventcalendar/Details/cowboys-forever-foundation-summer-rodeo-series-2024-1086239?sourceTypeId=Website

June 21 – 23, 2024!
Strawberry Days, Glenwood Springs
Strawberry Days – Oldest Festival in Colorado: The oldest continuously held civic celebration west of the Mississippi is celebrated in June with an artisan’s fair, parade, music, a running race and more. The town sells out during the festival, so make lodging reservations early. More about this Glenwood Springs signature festival at StrawberryDays.com
https://www.glenwoodchamber.com/strawberry-days/

June 22, 2024
Festival Las Americas, Carbondale
https://www.carbondale.com/events/#evt-festival-las-americas

June 22, 2024
Mountain Rec Opening Day Celebration, Eagle
Opening Day sponsored by FirstBank is a fun, free, community-wide celebration to welcome summer. This day-long event showcases our youth baseball, softball, and t-ball teams while everyone enjoys a wide variety of activities and games–as well as free lunch AND free ice cream from Sundae.
Opening Day asks players to arrive at 9:30 to line up for the tunnel run, which will happen at 10am and will start with the t-ball teams. We’ll have the national anthem followed by the first pitch thrown by a local kiddo.
https://eagleoutside.com/events-calendar-2/

June 22, 2024
Estes Park’s Backyard Ultra Race, Estes Park
The Backyard Ultra with the views.
Come run beautiful Lake Estes while supporting Childcare and Family Services in Estes Park.
The Backyard Ultra is a form of Ultra race where runners must complete 4.167 miles in less than one hour, every hour, until only one runner remains to complete a lap.
This runner is crowned the winner and only finisher, while all others will be marked as DNF. There is no predetermined end length or time we go until only one remains…..
https://www.visitestespark.com/event/estes-parks-backyard-ultra-race/15099/

June 22, 2024
3rd Annual Pedal Your Butte-Off! Challenge, Gunnison
The 3rd Pedal Your Butte-Off! Challenge will be held on Saturday, June 22nd is a “Human Powered Wheeled Event” where entrants use their creativity and imagination to build and enter a wheeled device powered only by humans (no motors of any kind allowed!). Entrants start and end at Town park and follow a pre-designated route through the Town of Crested Butte. Once completed, we end at Town Park for live music, beer, food, and celebrate life at our free festive event where judges announce the 2024 Challenge winner(s)! This family friendly and community event is designed to raise awareness about and reduce the stigma associated with behavioral health issues where suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10-34 and the 4th leading cause of death for ages 35-54
https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/3rd-annual-pedal-your-butte-off-challenge/#

June 22 – 23, 2024
Bacon & Bourbon Festival, Keystone Resort
Colorado’s Favorite Bacon Festival!
Kids, grab your parents and head to Keystone for a sizzling good time!
Whether you are a bacon enthusiast or the loved one of a bacon connoisseur, this event is for you. With loads of bacon and bacon-inspired cuisine at your fingertips, you won’t want to miss this weekend-long celebration of all things bacon and bourbon. Sizzlin’ bacon strips cooked right in River Run Village at Keystone alongside dozens of bourbons with the VIP Bourbon Tour make this weekend a delicious party. Kids of all ages will find all kinds of activities at Camp Bacon making this an event for the whole family!
https://www.keystonefestivals.com/festivals/bacon-and-bourbon-festival/

June 23, 2024
Silverthorne Art Strolls, Silverthorne
Enjoy a stroll through Silverthorne one Sunday a month in June, July, and August from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and experience pop-up artists and musicians. This is a wonderful time to gather with friends and neighbors and support local artists and musicians while taking in the sounds and sights of the Blue River and the rest of town during these artful, walking events.
https://www.silverthorne.org/discover-silverthorne/public-art/special-events

June 25 – 30, 2024
Durango Playfest, Durango
Each summer, professional playwrights, actors and directors gather for a week to develop and workshop new plays before showcasing them at staged readings in front of local audiences.
The summer playwriting festival culminates with exciting stage readings of original stories and an up-close-and-personal journey into the art of storytelling. Each of the plays will have a script-in-hand readings at local venues in Durango. Talkback sessions, workshops, panels, a festival party and other events throughout the week offer an unparalleled opportunity to participate in this wildly-creative Southwest Colorado Arts Festival.
https://www.durango.com/event/durango-playfest/

June 27 – July 7, 2024
MusicFest 2024, Telluride
Come and celebrate MusicFest 2024! The Telluride Chamber is eagerly anticipating MusicFest 2024 this coming June and July! MusicFest 2024 will offer another chance for Telluride’s music loving community to enjoy performances in the gorgeous home of Anne & Vincent Mai, a restored barn with unparalleled views of Mt. Sunshine.
https://www.telluride.com/event/musicfest/

June 27 – 30, 2024
Telluride Yoga Festival, Telluride
The longest running yoga festival in the country, the Telluride Yoga Festival is a four-day yoga and wellness gathering with some of the most renowned yoga teachers and experts from all over the world in an intimate, inclusive, joyous and beautiful mountain setting. Participants choose from over 100 offerings including yoga, meditation, hiking, music, wellness workshops, outdoor adventures and more. The 16th annual event promises an unforgettable weekend of connection and inspiration from its campus in Mountain Village. Check out the amazing expansiveness, community, and inspiration which transpires each year. The teachers, the classes, the activities, the town, the mountains – it’s all part of what makes this festival so special!
https://www.telluride.com/event/telluride-yoga-festival/

June 28 – 30, 2024
Breckenridge’s Agave Festival, Breckenridge
Experience the best of Mexican spirits and culinary delights at Breckenridge’s Agave Festival, a thrilling celebration nestled in the picturesque Colorado mountains. This annual event invites attendees to indulge in a curated selection of premium tequilas and mezcals, guided by expert distillers and mixologists. Immerse yourself in the rich flavors and traditions of these agave-based spirits while enjoying live music and cultural performances. Complementing the spirited experience is a mouthwatering array of tacos crafted by local chefs, offering a diverse range from classic carne asada to inventive tequila-infused creations. The Agave Festival in Breckenridge promises an unforgettable fusion of Mexican culture, mountain scenery, and exquisite flavors.
https://gobreck.com/event/breckenridge-agave-festival

June 28 – 30, 2024
13^th Annual Lavendar Festival, Palisade
https://coloradolavender.org/annual-lavender-festival/

June 28 – 30, 2024
Telluride Arts Summer Bazaar, Telluride
The Telluride Arts Summer Bazaar is a new summertime tradition hosted by Telluride Arts that features a wide variety of fine crafts, including artisan jewelry, organic body products, gourmet food, ceramics, clothing, and more – all made by hand.
https://www.telluride.com/event/summer-arts-bazaar/

June 28, 2024
Cowboys Forever Rodeo Series, Eagle
Join us for the Cowboys Forever Rodeo Series! A summer-long celebration of western heritage and community spirit! Held at the picturesque Eagle County Fairgrounds, this series of rodeo events promises thrilling action and family-friendly fun for all ages.
Spectacular rodeo performances featuring bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, team roping, breakaway, dally ribbon roping, barrel racing, and bull riding.
We will also have mutton bustin’ and calf scramble for the kids!
https://members.vailvalleypartnership.com/vailvalleyeventcalendar/Details/cowboys-forever-foundation-summer-rodeo-series-2024-1086239?sourceTypeId=Website

June 29, 2024
Colorado Lavender Festiva, Palisade
Join us for the 2024 Colorado Lavender Festival in beautiful Palisade, Colorado where we explore The Art of Lavender. The main festival takes place at Riverbend Park on Saturday June 29th with dozens of vendors providing their handmade goods and delicious fare for your pleasure. Free seminars and ticketed workshops take place throughout the day. A gourmet Lavender dinner will take place that evening at Maison La Belle Vie centered entirely around the culinary aspect of lavender. On Friday, June 28th there will be ticketed farm tours where owners will host and share lavender growing and production secrets to enhance your understanding and skills. Lunch will be provided as well as gifts from each farm. On Sunday June 30th there will be self-guided farm tours where various member farms will be open to the public with activities and events. Please join us for this lovely, lavender-filled weekend!
https://www.visitgrandjunction.com/event/colorado-lavender-festival/344/

June 29, 2024
Ridgway RiverFest, Ridgway
The Ridgway RiverFest is a family-friendly celebration of the Uncompahgre River, our watershed and river recreation with all-age river races, live music, local food and drink, kids’ activities, watershed educational and cultural programs. The highlight of the day is the infamous “Junk of the Unc” race in which boaters maneuver their craft constructed from scrap materials not intended for river travel, through whitewater rapids and others’ junk, trying to keep it all intact until the finish line.
https://ridgwaycolorado.com/news-events/events/ridgway-river-fest-2024

June 30 – July6, 2024
Telluride Plein Air Festival, Telluride
The Telluride Plein Air Festival is an essential fundraiser for the Sheridan Arts Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization created to restore and preserve the Sheridan Opera House while bringing quality arts and entertainment to the town of Telluride. Forty percent of the revenue from each plein air art sale goes to the Sheridan Arts Foundation (SAF), supporting community programming at the Sheridan Opera House.
In addition to observing some of the nation’s top plein air artists at work, Telluride Plein Air Festival allows locals and tourists alike enjoy watching our two-hour quick draw competition, followed by the VIP Artist Choice Preview Party featuring each artists’ favorite piece of the week. The festival culminates in a three-day sale, where the artists display the work they created all week long.
https://www.telluride.com/event/telluride-plein-air/

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