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.
The Colorado Events Calendar is Sponsored by the Breckenridge Distillery
Please Note that All listed Events are subject to change. We suggest following the link to their information to confirm.
APRIL
March 31 – April 9, 2023
Downtown Restaurant Week, Grand Junction
presented by Alpine Bank! During the week of March 31- April 9 pick up a passport and collect stamps at participating eateries downtown. You could win up to $500 in gift cards to participating eateries! Visit downtowngj.org/restaurantweek for official rules, participating restaurants and more information.
https://www.visitgrandjunction.com/events/downtown-restaurant-week
March 31 – April 6, 2023
USASA Snowboard National Championships, Copper Mountain
From March 31 – April 12, Copper Mountain Resort is proud to host the United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association (USASA) National Championships. Almost 2,000 ski and snowboard athletes are set to descend onto the resort for 12 days to compete in disciplines such as GS, SL, slopestyle, boarder/ski cross, halfpipe and rail jam. USASA is a non-profit grassroots organization with 32 regional divisions nationwide. Each of these divisions support athletes of all ages and abilities in local and regional competitions. These events are held in order to not only garner points to qualify for the National Championships but build life skills meant to last. USASA strives to provide a platform for athletes to progress competitively in an environment that’s encouraging and fun.
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/march-events/usasa-snowboard-national-championship-23
April 1, 2023
Ultimate Après Avon, Avon
The second annual Ultimate Après Avon is a new and not-to-miss end of ski season event! Soon to be a premiere spring event in Avon, Colorado bringing a bunch of breweries for tastings, live music, a VIP area, and scrumptious offerings from local food vendors. Enjoy a weekend of playing outdoors and a Saturday afternoon of wine, hard seltzers, canned cocktails, ciders, spirits and lots of beer tastings from some of Colorado’s finest breweries & other breweries from around the world with amazing views of Beaver Creek! The Ultimate Après Avon Festival is sure to become a tradition for a wide range of people from beer aficionados to families.
https://www.avon.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=4733&month=4&year=2023&day=16&calType=0
April 1 – 2, 2023
Chaffee County Home & Garden Show, Buena Vista
Chaffee County Fairgrounds
https://salidachamber.org/event/chaffee-county-home-garden-show/2023-04-01/
April 1, 2023
Pond Skim, Crested Butte Mountain Resort
What’s better than a pond skim? A pond skim on April Fool’s Day! Join us as we send off the season in style on April 1st.
The end of ski season is just another great excuse to celebrate, dress up in silly costumes and have wacky events, like the Pond Skim, where competitors attempt to skim across a man-made pond with their skis and snowboards. Join in our Closing Weekend fun and go out with a splash! Check-in/registration begins at 11am and the skim will get started at 1pm. Prizes for Best Costume, Best Splash, Best Style and more so bring your A-game!
April 1, 2023
2023 Frisco As I Remember Project, Frisco
In honor of the Museum’s 40th Anniversary, the 2023 Frisco As I Remember project focuses on expanding the Museum’s historical record from the 1940s to the present through community-focused events, including a letter-writing campaign.
Throughout the coming months, the Museum will host community history talks, share photographs, and connect with current and former residents and visitors to gather their memories and favorite stories of Frisco. Keep an eye out for new events throughout the year!
https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/history-heritage-events/frisco-as-i-remember/
April 1 – 2, 2023
Edesia, Palisade
A Palisade culinary, wine and spirits adventure. Enjoy an exquisite experience of fine dining and entertainment. Join us for an exclusive Chef’s Table luncheon, chef demos, wine and spirits, live music and a silent auction.
This one-of-a-kind event benefits Marillac Clinic, a community health center serving Mesa County residents that are uninsured or underinsured with low and moderate incomes.
Proceeds from Edesia benefit MarillacHealth, Mesa County’s Community Health Center that provides a wide range of primary healthcare services to people of all ages, regardless of income or insurance status. Your support helps Mesa County residents receive medical, dental and behavioral healthcare and be well.
In its tenth year, Edesia contributes more each year to support Marillac’s integrated, high quality care. Thanks to our guests for their generosity!
https://edesiapalisade.com/
April 1 – 2, 2023
Closing Weekend and Pond Skim, Powderhorn Mountain Resort
It’s our final weekend of the season!
For closing day, we will once again be replacing the lower park with a pond skim! Wear a crazy costume, give it your best shot, and have the camera rolling – this event is sure to make a splash! Signups and waivers are required to participate.
https://www.powderhorn.com/events
April 1, 2023
Snowcat Dining Excursion, Purgatory Resort
Back by popular demand! Enjoy this rare opportunity for spectacular views and a unique mountaintop culinary experience by booking a snowcat dining excursion. Guests will enjoy views of the alpenglow over the Needles Mountains from an enclosed snowcat as it ascends the trails on the way to a five-course meal. The only guests in the restaurant will be those who arrive by snowcat, providing an intimate and exciting feel — plus our Executive Chef will create entrees that are sure to impress even the most decadent diners.
https://www.purgatory.ski/activities/snowcat-dining-excursions/
April 1, 2023
Cody’s Challenge, Steamboat Springs Resort
The annual Cody’s Challenge, a randonee endurance ski race, allows participants the opportunity to climb, traverse and descend a variety of trails across the mountain under their own power using specialized bindings and skins. The Cody St. John Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in memory of Cody St. John, who was a professional patroller at Steamboat.
https://www.steamboat.com/things-to-do/events/codys-challenge
April 1, 2023
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 several FREE music concerts.
https://www.steamboat.com/things-to-do/events/springalicious
April 1, 2023
Ski for MS, Vail
Get ready to do your snow dance The SKI for MS Vertical Challenge returns to Vail. Come shred pow during the ski and snowboard event of the season!
https://www.vail.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/event-details.aspx?id={c279bb7e-bd78-4e3d-aeaf-4b5289248ad6}&sd=03%2F14%2F2023&ed=05%2F31%2F2023
April 1, 2023
Breakthrough Women’s Clinic, Winter Park Resort
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-april-1
April 1, 2023
Spring Bash + Splash: Thebigwonderful Beer Fest & Bluegrass, Winter Park Resort
Don’t miss the 5th Annual TheBigWonderful Beer Fest to kick off Spring Bash + Splash! Join us for a day full of Colorado bluegrass, unlimited samplings from 20+ Colorado breweries, cideries & distilleries, and browse a variety of 30+ craft vendors offering outdoor apparel, locally made jewelry, fashions, and more! Plus, you’ll receive a commemorative beer glass with your ticket. This event has sold out in the past, don’t wait to get your tickets!
https://www.winterparkresort.com/things-to-do/events/thebigwonderful-beerfest
April 2 – 8, 2023
NASTAR National Championships, Aspen/Snowmass
The NASTAR National Championships return to Snowmass, April 2-8, 2023. The Championships were first held at Snowmass in 1998 and again during the 2013, 2014, and 2015 seasons!
NASTAR offers recreational racing at resorts across the country and participants can compete and compare their scores to friends and family regardless of when and where they race.
https://www.gosnowmass.com/event/nastar-national-championship/
April 2, 2023
Closing Day, Sunlight Mountain Resort
Sunlight closing day. Thank you to eveyone for the amazing year!
https://sunlightmtn.com/component/rseventspro/event/40-closing-day?Itemid=437
April 4, 2023
Sustainable Film Series: The Last Tourist, Edwards
The Sustainable Film Serie raises awareness and encourages community dialogue about environmental issues afflicting our world through award-winning independent featured films.
Travel is at a tipping point. From Caribbean beaches to remote villages in Kenya, forgotten voices reveal the real conditions and consequences of one of the largest industries in the world. The role of the modern tourist is on trial.
https://www.walkingmountains.org/programs/the-sustainable-film-series/
April 6, 2023
Alpenglow Snowshoe + Charcuterie, Purgatory Resort
Take your aprés ski to new heights with a sunset snowshoe tour, appetizers, and libations at the Powderhouse. Meet at Guest Services at 3:00pm and enjoy a scenic chairlift ride up the mountain followed by a scenic snowshoe tour. Make a stop at the Powderhouse for a deliciously crafted snack before snowshoeing back down to the base area.
https://www.purgatory.ski/event/alpenglow-snowshoe-charcuterie/all/
April 7, 023
First Friday – Healing Hoof It 5K and Animal Parade, Carbondale
Come Celebrate First Friday “Creative District Focus” 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.
First Friday, an entity of the Carbondale Chamber, is a family-friendly community celebration that takes place monthly in the heart of Carbondale’s Creative District.
https://www.carbondale.com/first-friday/
April 7, 2023
Home Loan Taste of the Grand Valley “Samples & Sips”, Grand Junction
Join us for our 21st annual Home Loan Taste of the Grand Valley “Samples & Sips” event! This outdoor food and beverage festival will feature delicious samples from eight amazing food trucks, sips from local breweries and wineries, live music, and more! All proceeds benefit the 42 nonprofit programs that United Way of Mesa County helps support.
https://www.visitgrandjunction.com/events/home-loan-taste-grand-valley-samples-sips
April 7, 2023
Alpenglow Snowshoe + Charcuterie, Purgatory Resort
Take your aprés ski to new heights with a sunset snowshoe tour, appetizers, and libations at the Powderhouse. Meet at Guest Services at 3:00pm and enjoy a scenic chairlift ride up the mountain followed by a scenic snowshoe tour. Make a stop at the Powderhouse for a deliciously crafted snack before snowshoeing back down to the base area.
https://www.purgatory.ski/event/alpenglow-snowshoe-charcuterie/all/
April 7, 2023
First Friday Rollerama, Silverthorne
Join the Town of Silverthorne for a special 80s themed April First Friday Rollerama event at the Silverthorne Recreation Center on Friday, April 7 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Community members will enjoy free roller skating rink, free skate rentals and free use of the Silverthorne Recreation Center, as well as face painting, crafts, themed aerobic and dance classes and more. April First Friday will also celebrate Silverthorne’s Boot Gordon, who turns 99 years young this spring.
April 7, 2023
First Friday Artwalk! Steamboat Springs
Join us for Discover the local artists of the Yampa valley and beyond at the galleries and participating venues in the downtown creative district of Steamboat Springs. Look out for live music, wine and special demonstrations at different galleries and venues. The First Friday Artwalk occurs on the first Friday of every month during the summer.
April 8, 2023
Avon Egg Hunt, Avon
The Egg Hunt returns to Harry A. Nottingham Park in Avon promising a fun-filled morning on Saturday, April 8th. Families are invited to participate in a coloring contest, jellybean guessing game, exhilarating inflatable features, a petting zoo and more! But that’s not all…10,000 eggs will be filled with candy and small prizes.
https://www.avon.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=4615&month=4&year=2023&day=16&calType=0
April 8. 2023
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 8, 2023
Most Eggcellent 5K & Easter Egg Hunt, Buena Vista
5K:
This is the Most Eggcellent of excellent 5Ks – an 80s themed 5k! Bring out your pastel, your shoulder pads, your blue eyeshadow, and that big hair! We cannot wait to see your spirit! We will start at McPhelemy Park, and then runners will travel west on Crossman Avenue (CR 350). They will take a right and journey through The Meadows Farm, taking in the sweet sounds of the babbling creek (as long as it’s not frozen over)! Then runners will come out on West Main Street and head east back towards the finish line at McPhelemy Park. This run is stroller friendly! There may be a few bumpy sections on trail, but overall it’s very smooth. We welcome all runners, walkers, joggers, and everything in between!
Easter Egg Hunt:
Our kids are going to have a stellar time at our Easter Egg Hunt! This event will be held on the lawn at McPhelemy Park, We will have different areas for different age groups so that everyone, from our little tykes to our big kids, will be able to find those eggs and have the Most Eggcellent fun. Bring your own bag, basket, or tote to collect the goods.
https://buenavistacolorado.org/events/most-eggcellent-5k-easter-egg-hunt/
April 8, 2023
“Where My Peeps At?” Scavenger Hunt, Carbondale
Join Carbondale Parks and Rec for the 7th Annual Where My Peeps At? Scavenger hunt.
https://www.carbondale.com/events/#where-my-peeps-at-scavenger-hunt
April 8 – 12, 2023
USASA Freeski National Championships, Copper Mountain
From March 31 – April 12, Copper Mountain Resort is proud to host the United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association (USASA) National Championships. Almost 2,000 ski and snowboard athletes are set to descend onto the resort for 12 days to compete in disciplines such as GS, SL, slopestyle, boarder/ski cross, halfpipe and rail jam. USASA is a non-profit grassroots organization with 32 regional divisions nationwide. Each of these divisions support athletes of all ages and abilities in local and regional competitions. These events are held in order to not only garner points to qualify for the National Championships but build life skills meant to last. USASA strives to provide a platform for athletes to progress competitively in an environment that’s encouraging and fun.
https://www.coppercolorado.com/things-to-do/events/april-events/usasa-freeski-national-championship-23
April 8, 2023
Georgetown Loop Opens for the Season, Georgetown
All Aboard! Come experience a little bit of History as beautiful views of the Colorado Rocky Mountains surround you. A steam locomotive or powerful diesel locomotive will take you through the breathtaking Clear Creek canyon, and past the remains of gold and silver mines. The Georgetown Loop is great family fun for kids of all ages.
Tickets are on sale now – contact the Georgetown Loop for more information!
https://www.georgetownlooprr.com/
April 8, 2023
The Great Easter Egg Hunt 2023, Kremmling
The Great Easter Egg Hunt, is a fun spin on the traditional Easter Egg hunt.
Come to the Town Square for your passport to fun. This will take you around to different businesses. They will have fun activities, prizes, crafts or other cool Easter themed fun. Then head back to the park for more prizes, the Easter Bunny, Bounce Houses, Kona Ice and after 3:00PM we will do the Egg Drop and continue the fun!!
https://business.kremmlingchamber.com/events/details/the-great-easter-egg-hunt-2023-133?calendarMonth=2023-04-01
April 8, 2023, Leadville Winter Mountain Bike Series – East Side Epic, LeadvilleThe Cloud City Wheeler’s Winter Mountain Bike Race Series returns with monthly events from January to April, 2023. The series is open to all cyclists, regardless of skill level or experience. The Winter Bike Series will feature a variety of courses, from scenic rides through the city to challenging climbs in the hills. The rides are free, but there is a suggested donation of $10 per ride. All proceeds will go to the Cloud City Wheelers, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing access to cycling for people of all ages and abilities, and building and maintaining year-round trails in Lake County.
It could be raining, snowing, or dirt, but this race is guaranteed to be epic. This course is a local’s favorite with all its climbing and descending. 9:00 AM.
https://www.cloudcitywheelers.com/the-winter-bike-series
April 8, 2023
Brewski, Silverton Mountain
Join us on Saturday, April 8th for Brewski! This event offers participants a full day of skiing at Silverton Mountain and an afternoon of beer tasting with Colorado’s favorite breweries. Participating breweries have included: Avalanche Brewing Co. Elevation Beer Co. Ska Brewing, Steamworks, Cravers, Three Rivers Brewery… and many more! The day begins at 9:00 am with Unguided Skiing with tasting beginning at 2:30 PM… $20 Includes pint glass and drink tickets. Package the day for $119 with lift ticket and Brewski entry.
https://silvertonmountain.com/experience/events/
April 8, 2023
41st Annual Cardboard Classic, Steamboat Springs Resort
The Cardboard Classic, Steamboat’s traditional rite of spring returns to the Steamboat Ski Area for the 41styear. 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. The uniqueness and creativity of the race make it an event looked forward to each year.
https://www.steamboat.com/things-to-do/events/41st-annual-coca-cola-cardboard-classic
April 8, 2023
Splashdown Pond Skim, Steamboat Springs Resort
The Splashdown Pond Skimming Championships Hits Steamboat once again on Sunday, April 9th! Celebrating another fantastic season at Steamboat, this event has antics like you wouldn’t believe. The Splashdown Pond Skimming Championships 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 8, 2023
Bucket Banked Slalom, Winter Park Resort
The Bucket Banked is a banked slalom snowboard race and fundraiser held in the memory and spirit of Grand County native and Winter Park Competition Center alum, Ben Lynch. Join us April 8 for the banked slalom snowboard event and silent auction. Proceeds to benefit the Grand Foundation’s H.O.P.E. Fund (Healing Opportunities through Prevention Efforts). The H.O.P.E. Fund is dedicated to supporting and expanding Grand County mental health advocacy and services, substance abuse prevention and recovery services, and access to outdoor recreation as a protective factor to support mental and physical well-being. Through event entries, silent auction, and donation match from Winter Park, the event raised nearly $16,000 for the H.O.P.E. Fund in 2022.
What is a banked slalom race? A banked slalom is a snowboard race held on a curvy course, with tight banked turns. One racer runs the course at a time, and each racer gets two runs. Best of two is the time used for final results
https://www.winterparkresort.com/things-to-do/events/bucket-banked-slalom
April 8, 2023
Spring Bash + Splash: Great-Full Days, Winter Park Resort
It’s all about gratitude, a great cause, and a great, full day! Join us for a free concert with Con Brio and The Kyle Hollingsworth Band, The Bucket Banked Slalom, giveaways, free yoga sessions, aerial performers, and more. Come ski, dance, and celebrate mental health awareness with us as we raise funds for the Grand Foundation H.O.P.E. fund. We’ve got a lot to be grateful for – so let’s have a party.
https://www.winterparkresort.com/things-to-do/events/great-full-days
April 9, 2023
Easter Egg Hunt, Frisco
The Easter Bunny will return to Frisco Main Street on Easter Sunday to hide 5,000 Easter eggs for Frisco’s 19th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Children 8 years old and younger are invited to search for candy stuffed eggs throughout the Frisco Historic Park and the Frisco Town Hall areas. The Easter Egg Hunt with begin at 12:00pm when the Easter Bunny rings the historic schoolhouse bell. The Easter Bunny will visit with children before and after the egg hunt on Main Street. Guests are encouraged to bring cameras for selfies with the furry guy.
https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/kid-events/easter-egg-hunt/
April 9, 2023
Loveland’s Amazing Giant Easter Egg Hunt! Loveland Ski Area
Join us on Easter Sunday for a Spring Skiing Giant Easter Egg Hunt! Gather at the Basin area for first chair at 8:30am and keep your eyes peeled for the giant hidden Easter Eggs as you ski down the slopes, browse the Sport Shop, and wander the base area. Huge eggs mean huge prizes such as skis, snowboards, and tons of other awesome goodies. There are a limited number of these giant Easter Eggs hidden around the Basin and only one can be claimed per person. There will also be thousands of small eggs for the little ones around the base area.
https://skiloveland.com/events/?month=4&yr=2023
April 9, 2023
Pond Skim, Purgatory Resort
Get your skis shined up and show us your moves as you skim across the pond. Is the water cold? NAH.
https://www.purgatory.ski/event/pond-skim/
April 9, 2023
Clauson Classic, Silverton Mountain
“Be Like John” is a motto at Silverton Mountain. John Clauson was our Assistant Snow Safety director, guide and friend. No mission was too hard, no load was too much, and nothing couldn’t be done without a smile and a humble admiration for the beauty of the San Juan Mountains.
This is an endurance style race, taking place on April 9th, where we have 2 check points on the mountain and racers see how many times they can lap each checkpoint. The event brings awareness to and benefits Be The Match, which is a bone marrow registry. This event started after long time patroller and snow safety director, John Clauson, passed away from Lukemia. This event is $25 for our season pass holders, if you need an unguided ticket for the day you can get both for $124.
https://silvertonmountain.com/experience/events/
April 10 – 16, 2023
32nd Aspen Shortsfest, Aspen
Aspen Film, the year-round film arts, and education organization, today announced its program for the 32nd Aspen Shortsfest, April 10-16, 2023. Celebrating over three decades of presenting great shorts, Shortsfest is one of only four Oscar®-qualifying festivals in the US strictly dedicated to short film in the fields of animation, documentary, and live-action narrative. Featuring new works from over 33 countries, with 11 programs, 79 short films, and 74 premieres, each of the 11 programs contains a variety of shorts, from comedies to dramas and documentaries to animation. This year’s Oscar® ® ® ®-qualifying competition will introduce viewers to a hugely diverse array of fast-rising filmmakers.”We can’t wait for audiences to experience the magical curation of our Shortsfest Programming and the energy created by filmmakers from around the globe. Ten of our films are world premieres, and we’re quite proud that 48% of our 79 titles are either directed or co-directed by women,” remarks Aspen Film Executive + Artistic Director, Susan Wrubel, “During Shortsfest, we also offer our most robust FilmEducates program; filmmakers and industry guests share stories, insight, and lessons with students in the classroom and on the stage.”
“We were knocked out by the abundance of amazing new films by emerging talents from nearly every corner of the world among this year’s submissions,” says Jason Anderson, Shortsfest Director of Programming. “We’re thrilled to showcase so many new voices and new perspectives. We know that our audiences will be just as excited to discover.”
https://aspenfilm.org/festival/2023-shortsfest/
April 14, 2023
6th Alley Bar & Grill Supper Club – Fish Fry Night, Arapahoe Basin
Join us in the 6th Alley Bar & Grill for Fish Fry Night and bar specials!
https://www.arapahoebasin.com/event/supper-club-fish-fry/
April 14, 2023
2nd Friday ArtWalk, Eagle
Presented by EagleARTS, ARTSPaCE workshop+gallery with funding from the Town of Eagle, Colorado Creative Industries, the National Endowment for the Arts and our downtown business community, generous sponsors, and donors like you!
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://eagleoutside.com/events-calendar/
April 14 – 15, 2023
Bigfoot Days, Estes Park
Estes Park Bigfoot Days returns 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/10523/
April 14 – 16, 2023
Sister’s In The Steeps, Silverton Mountain
Back this year April 14-16, 2023. This weekend is known for phenomenal expert-only skiing, networking, inspiration and education. It has been featured numerous ski publications like Freeskier Magazine and Powder Magazine also name Best Ski Camps For Women (although it is not like a traditional camp). Come for the skiing and get inspired by the speakers and the sisterhood of Silverton’s mountain women. This weekend starts at $30 for participants with an unguided season pass and $228 for two days skiing, avalanche equipment rentals, speakers, swag bags and more.
https://silvertonmountain.com/experience/events/
April 15, 2023
Copper’s Uphill Race Series, Copper Mountain
Whether you are a Skimo expert or just beginning with touring, join us for the last race of the season – The Copper Cup Presented By Mammut!
*** All Participants Must Sign-Up In Advance By 4pm The Night Before. No On-Site Race Registration ***
https://www.coppercolorado.com/things-to-do/events/april-events/uphill-race-series-april
April 15 – 16, 2023
Loveland Derby! Loveland Ski Area
For over 60 years Loveland Ski Area has been hosting America’s largest amateur ski race, The Loveland Derby! Racers from across the country dress up and travel to Colorado for the last race of the season. Don’t miss out on costumes, BBQs and fast paced racing fun!
https://skiloveland.com/events/?month=4&yr=2023
April 15, 2023
International Honeybee Festival, Palisade
The Palisade International Honeybee Festival (PIHF) is a community driven festival created in 2008 to educate the public about the world-wide crisis on colony collapse and to support of a healthy honeybee population worldwide and its impact on agriculture in the Grand Valley, Colorado and the world.
The PIHF brings awareness to the honeybee crisis through education and the arts. Our goal is to increase public awareness of the impact of bees on our food sources and the wide range of benefits of bee products.
We strive to have Palisade’s fruit and wine industries represent our mission as a thriving agricultural community and work with artists and artisans – from chefs to sculptors – to achieve our goals.
https://palisadehoneybeefest.org/
April 19 – 24, 023
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://5pointfilm.org/
April 15, 2023
High Fives Foundation Retro Shred-A-Thon, Winter Park Resort
Sign up to participate in the High Fives Foundation Retro Shred-A-Thon! Participate in raising 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, best costume, raddest goggles, and more. All funds raised go directly to the healing efforts of athletes that have suffered life-changing injuries.
https://www.winterparkresort.com/things-to-do/events/retro-shred-a-thon
April 15, 2023
Spring Bash + Splash: 90s Retro Bash, Winter Park Resort
It’s time to throw it back with our spring 90s Retro Bash! Dress in your favorite throwback gear from the nineties for a chance to win $300 in our costume contest, jam out to your favorite 90s throwbacks with free concerts all afternoon, visit B Fresh’s Retro Pop Up Lounge with retro gear, N64 games, and all of your favorite throwback snacks. Want to add some fundraising to your ski day? Sign up for the High Fives Foundation Retro Shred-A-Thon to help support athletes with life changing injuries. Plus don’t miss this week’s free giveaway while supplies last a reversible Spring Bash + Splash bucket hat!
https://www.winterparkresort.com/things-to-do/events/90s-throwback
April 21 – 23, 2023
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!
The Durango Arts Center, Wildhorse Saloon, and and other popular venues all provide outstanding venues to listen to bluegrass artists from across the country.
The Meltdown has something for everyone – including young folks! From our Bluegrass in the Schools program, to children’s workshops and the Old Time Barn Dance, there’s a lot for the younger set to do. Kids 12 and under are FREE!
https://www.durango.com/event/durango-bluegrass-meltdown/
April 22, 2023
Moonlight Dinner Series #5 – Hawaiian Luau, Arapahoe Basin
Join us for a special Hawaiian Luau under the stars.
https://www.arapahoebasin.com/event/moonlight-dinner-hawaiian-luau/
April 22, 2023
Southwest Arbor Fest, Grand Junction
Grand Junction’s favorite spring festival is back on Saturday, April 22. Featuring food trucks for your gastro delight along with a Colorado Craft Beer Expo. New this year is electronics recycling and a cornhole tournament. All ages can experience vendors, live music, food, and fun. Arbor Day activities will include a tree seedling give-away, tree auctions, and Arbor information.
https://www.visitgrandjunction.com/events/southwest-arbor-fest
April 22 – 23, 2023
Barrel Into Spring, Grand Junction
Enjoy a weekend of wine tastings across the Grand Junction area! 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!
https://www.visitgrandjunction.com/events/barrel-spring-april-22-23
April 22, 2023
Brews for Rescues Brewfest, Pagosa Springs
SW Colorado’s first Dog-Centric beer fest that is just as much for your dog as it is for you!
On Saturday, April 22, 2023, the region’s favorite breweries will come to Pagosa Springs, Colorado to showcase some of their best craft-beer and raise money for Rugby’s Rescue House, an amazing non-profit organization.
Rugby’s Rescue is a small non-profit rescue dedicated to “Rescuing, Saving, and Repeating” the process. Their main focus is rescuing dogs from surrounding Native American Reservations
https://visitpagosasprings.com/index.php?section=events&evtid=4114
April 22 – 23, 2023
Sunsation Presented By 10 Barrel Brewing, Copper Mountain
The legacy continues with Copper’s Sunsation, the finest spring festival in all of the Colorado high country. This year’s annual closing weekend celebration will feature stein hoisting contests, swag giveaways, and free live concerts.
https://www.coppercolorado.com/things-to-do/events/april-events/sunsation-23
April 22, 2023
Spring Bash + Splash: Full Send Weekend, Winter Park Resort
Help us send off closing weekend for the Park side in style! In addition to our on-mountain surprise we’ll have loads of fun activities for you and your squad to enjoy at the Winter Park base like free concerts, volleyball, corn hole, a custom t-shirt giveaway, and more! And don’t worry – after this weekend we’ll still be skiing into May (any maybe beyond) at Mary Jane.
https://www.winterparkresort.com/things-to-do/events/red-bull-full-send
April 23, 2023
Spring Bash + Splash: Spring Splash, Winter Park Resort
Don’t miss out on this closing day spectacular! Costumes are encouraged for this Sunday Funday and the most iconic pond skim in Colorado, Winter Park’s Spring Splash! The DJ starts at 10am with the first competitor attempting the pond skim at noon.
https://www.winterparkresort.com/things-to-do/events/spring-splash
April 28, 2023
Women, Whiskey & Western Wear, Arapahoe Basin
Ladies, come join us for a night with aromas full of malt, barley, wheat, and wooden casks.
https://www.arapahoebasin.com/event/women-whiskey/
April 28 – 30, 2023
Durango Wine Experience, Durango
Join us at the end of April for 2 days of 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 Friday from 4-7.
Top local chefs are showcased and the finest wineries, distributors, breweries and distilleries from around the world are featured at the Grand Tasting on Saturday from 3:00-6:00pm.
https://www.durango.com/event/durango-wine-experience/
April 29, 2023
A Wheelie Cool Art Gala, Leadville
Glitz, Glamour, Art, Bikes, and Trails!
A formal evening at Freight, celebrating art, artists, and our amazing trails community.
Ages 18+ so leave the kids at home and come strut your stuff. Dress to impress!
Live Auction by Trail 100 Founder Ken Chlouber. Silent Auction, Live Music, and Desserts from Silver Llama.
https://www.leadvilletwinlakes.com/event/a-wheelie-cool-art-gala-2/
April 29, 2023
The Jane Snow Beach, Winter Park Resort
The Jane beach is returning this May! Kicking off once the Winter Park Base closes join us on the weekends to work on those goggle tans and sip on some cold beer.
https://www.winterparkresort.com/things-to-do/events/jane-snow-beach-april-30
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