Events Calendar- continued

May 1 – 4, 2025
iAM Music Fest! Durango
iAM MUSIC Fest! is a celebration of independent music, art, and community, bringing together musicians, performers, and local businesses to support accessible music education in the Four Corners region. There are 6 stages, 30+ artists and 3 nights of music! What started as a multi-day festival has evolved into a dynamic concert series, featuring live music, visual and performing arts, and more. Don’t miss this unique event that keeps the spirit of creativity alive in Durango and beyond!
https://www.durango.com/event/iam-music-fest/

May 1 – 4, 2025
Valley Visions Art Show, Salida
The Salida Council for the Arts first major community event for local artists is the Valley Visions Art Show May 1 -4
https://salidachamber.org/event/valley-visions-art-show/2025-05-01/

May 1, 2025
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/

May 2, 2025
Carbondale First Fridays, Carbondale
Come Celebrate First Friday in Carbondale In the Heart of the Creative District!
Each month, a family-friendly community celebration with a wide range of local arts, galleries, shopping, award-winning restaurants and spirits, live music and entertainment takes place in the heart of the Carbondale Creative District and historic downtown core.
Main Street businesses open their doors with extended hours and special offerings; local businesses and organizations host booths, games or activities. Locals and visitors alike generate community spirit on streets closed to traffic to create an expanded promenade feel.
https://www.carbondale.com/first-friday/

May 2, 2025
First Friday, Durango
Celebrate Durango’s creative side! Every First Friday of the month, businesses, galleries, and the spaces in between host local artists of all kinds! Find live music, original performances, featured artist showcases, and artisan pop-up markets all across town.
https://www.durango.com/event/first-friday/

May 2, 2025
First Fridays, Salida
The City of Salida Arts & Culture Creative District Program presents First Fridays! Join us every first Friday of the month in the Salida Creative District as galleries and creative businesses in Salida’s historic downtown stay open later so you can talk with an artist, watch a demo, or find that perfect piece of art. From painting to sculpture, ceramics, photography, plein air, jewelry, fiber art and more, enjoy a festive evening downtown as you drop into one of Salida’s many businesses to see new art, live music, and light refreshments! Participate in the Palette Card program where you can get a stamp at each business you visit. Redeem your completed card at the host gallery for an art mini while supplies last. First Fridays are free to attend and open to the public.
https://salidachamber.org/event/first-friday-in-downtown-salida/2025-03-07/

May 2, 2025
May First Friday Locals’ Appreciation Party, Silverthorne
One of Silverthorne’s most popular First Friday events, the Locals’ Appreciation Party Sponsored by Locals Liquors, will be held on Friday, May 2on the Silverthorne Performing Arts Center lawn from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event will feature free beer, wine and liquor tasting and live music.
While the May First Friday event is free, community members are strongly encouraged to make donations to local non-profits to participate in the event. In years past, the Locals’ Appreciation Party has raised more than $46,000 for non-profit organizations.
https://www.silverthorne.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3233/166?curm=5&cury=2025

May 2, 2025
First Friday Artwalk, Steamboat Springs
Join us for First Friday Artwalk! 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.
https://www.steamboatchamber.com/event/first-friday-artwalk/4780/

May 3, 2025, Copper Mountain
Slush Rush
Slush Rush returns! 
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.
Team Format:
3 people per team, minimum age 12 years
Maximum 60 teams 
Any gender and discipline (ski/snowboard/snowblades – no ski bikes)
Costumes encouraged
Course Format:
Subaru Superpipe Slalom | Get around all the gates, which are set in the 22′ Superpipe walls, quickly!
Nokian Tyres Cross Course | Speed is the name of the game. Navigate the banked turns while *steadily* holding a full mug of Gatorade.
YETI Rails & Pond Skim | Show off a buttery rail slide, trick on a medium size jump, & make it across the ice-cold pond skim (bonus points for the best trick!)
Competition Format:
The team with the quickest overall timed run, after the judge’s points and course penalties, will be named on the perpetual Slush Rush Trophy! Plus, you will each be awarded the grand prize of a 2025-26 Copper Mountain Season Pass. *If you’re already a season pass holder, you can choose to upgrade your pass with a Fast Tracks Season Pass. 
Second and third place teams will receive medals.
The individual athlete with the best trick in the YETI Rails & Pond Skim section, based on the judge’s decision, will be awarded a medal and YETI cooler.
The team with the best costume, based on the judge’s decision, will each be awarded a medal and a 2025-26 Copper Mountain Four Pack.
https://www.coppercolorado.com/events-activities/events-calendar/slush-rush-25

May 3, 2025
Duck Waddle 5K, Estes Park
This spring time foot race kick-starts the Estes Park Rotary Club’s DUCK RACE FESTIVAL!
The DUCK WADDLE 5K race begins at east side of Estes Park Parking Structure. Each runner and walker will follow the scenic Lake Estes Trail counterclockwise to the finish line (west of the Lake Front Parking area on north side of Lake Estes). The DUCK WADDLE 5K foot race welcomes all abilities and those wanting to have a ton of fun at the festival! Strollers and friendly pets welcomed!
At 1:00pm is the start of the rubber DUCK RACE AT RIVERSIDE PLAZA, downtown Estes Park.
Run with us and you will automatically adopt a rubber Duck to float down the beautiful Fall River. The DUCK RACE is a major fundraiser for charities in Estes Park. With each Duck adoption, $23 will go towards a local charity of your choice. The Estes Park Running Club is one of those charity groups on the adoption form. Selecting the Estes Park Running Club will allow our group to receive funding and ability to disperse to local youth programs in Estes Park. You don’t have to RUN, to purchase a DUCK racer, use link below.
https://www.visitestespark.com/event/duck-waddle-5k/15828/

May 3, 2025
The Great Estes Park Duck Race, Estes Park
And their off!!!! Join the fun on Saturday, May 3, 2025 in Estes Park for The Great Estes Park Duck Race.
To take part in the fun, you only need to “adopt” a little yellow rubber duck and then be on hand (or on the livestream) to watch the them “swim” to the finish line. The fun happens along the Big Thompson River, beginning at Riverside Plaza and racing down to the finish line at the Estes Park Visitors Center.
Come and enjoy the fun! Duck races, activities, entertainment, guest speakers, music and more!
https://www.visitestespark.com/event/the-great-estes-park-duck-race/15827/

May 9, 2025
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

May 9 – 11, 2025
Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials, Hotchkiss
The Annual Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials are held Mother’s Day weekend, on the picturesque Richard Hotchkiss family ranch, immediately south of downtown Hotchkiss … just a few hundred feet south of the post office.
The dog trials are not only Hotchkiss’ biggest annual event, but are popular with dog/handler teams from across America. 
The Trials begin early each day, with the trials grounds offering some bleachers, which fill quickly —  you may wish to bring your own chair. 
Spring weather is unpredictable and it is not unknown for the audience to experience wind, rain or cold, although most years the weather is warm and sunny,  so a hat and sun block are good ideas.
Stock dog trials are a sport consisting of highly trained dogs (mostly border collies) paired with a human handler who, solely by voice, whistle and hand signals, guides the dog in herding a small band of  sheep through a series of gates and finally into a pen.
https://www.northforkvalley.net/Sheep-Camp-Stock-Dog-Trials-Hotchkiss

May 9 – 11, 2025
10th Annual Pints, Pools, and Paddles Craft Brew Festival, Pagosa Springs
Calling all craft brew enthusiasts! The 10th Annual Pints, Pools, and Paddles Craft Brew Festival is back and better than ever! Join us at The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, for a milestone celebration of craft beer, geothermal soaking, and riverside fun.
This year, attendees will help determine the Favorite Brewery Award! 
https://visitpagosasprings.com/index.php?section=events&evtid=7074

May 10, 2025
Gear Repair Fair, Frisco
Don’t throw out your old outdoor gear! Frisco is excited to host the fifth Gear Repair Fair to get your broken outdoor equipment out of storage and back in use, plus prepare your gear for storage until next season.
Free outdoor equipment repair – Town of Frisco staff will be on site to patch holes and repair minor tears in outdoor equipment such as coats, tents, and backpacks. More details to come on additional vendors and repair stations.
There will be free non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. Stop by, say hello, and get that coat, tent, backpack, and more functioning again or prepare your gear for storage!
What to Bring
One (clean) piece of equipment for repair and a coffee mug.
https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/frisco-free-repair-fair/

May 16, 2025
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. 
The Pavilion bar will be open and serving drinks for purchase.
https://www.silverthorne.org/discover-silverthorne/public-art/special-events

May 17 – 18, 2025
Gay Basin: Ski & Ride With Pride, Arapahoe Basin
Our annual Pride weekend party is back – and we’re saying it louder and prouder than ever! Mark your calendar for another great weekend of DJs, live bands, dancing, skiing, après partying, and more to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community in Summit County & beyond. 
A-Basin is a positive place with a positive vibe. We do not tolerate hate or negativity at our ski area, on social media, or anywhere else, for that matter. Join us to celebrate, support, and welcome each other.
https://www.arapahoebasin.com/event/gay-basin/

May 22 – 26, 2025
Memorial Day Weekend, Aspen
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend in Aspen, where nature enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the serene beauty of the mountains and embrace the start of hiking season. Experience the joy of scenic bike rides and the exhilaration of thrilling rafting adventures amidst the tranquil surroundings. As you explore, delight in the sight of blooming trees and flowers in downtown Aspen, marking the beginning of a vibrant and picturesque season.
https://aspenchamber.org/events/memorial-day-weekend

May 22, 2025
WE Gather with FUNDING – A Monthly Series for Women Entrepreneurs, Salida
WE Gather empowers you to thrive both professionally and personally, fostering significant economic impact and community transformation in rural Colorado. Supported by ongoing consulting from the Central Mountain SBDC, this series is more than an event—it’s a vibrant community merging strategic clarity with digital advancements to inspire transformative change.
WE Gather 2025 Monthly Series Intent/Scope: Join us for the WE Gather 2025 Series, a transformative monthly event crafted by women, for women. Our series spans eight months, each featuring a three-hour session designed to amplify Purpose, People, and Profit, driving both business and personal growth.
WE Gather empowers you to thrive both professionally and personally, fostering significant economic impact and community transformation in rural Colorado. Supported by ongoing consulting from the Central Mountain SBDC, this series is more than an event—it’s a vibrant community merging strategic clarity with digital advancements to inspire transformative change.
https://salidachamber.org/event/sbdc-hosts-we-gather-with-funding-a-monthly-series-for-women-entrepreneurs-2/

May 22 – 26. 2025
Mountainfilm, Telluride
Mountainfilm is a documentary film festival that showcases nonfiction stories about environmental, cultural, climbing, political and social justice issues that matter. Along with exceptional documentaries, the festival goes beyond the film medium by bringing together world-class athletes, change makers and visionary artists for a multi-dimensional celebration of indomitable spirit, aiming to inspire audiences to create a better world. The 2025 Mountainfilm Festival will be held May 22-26 and Sophia Bush will be the guest director. Passes are on sale now!
https://www.telluride.com/event/mountainfilm/

May 23 – 26, 2025
CKS Paddlefest, Buena Vista
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at CKS Paddlefest 2025
The annual gathering of water enthusiasts, friends, family, and outdoor adventurers in the charming town of Buena Vista, Colorado. This standing tradition combines paddling events, live music, outdoor recreation, and community fun for all ages. What to Expect: Water Sports: Kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and other paddling activities for all skill levels. Outdoor Adventures: Engage in outdoor clinics, competitions, and gear demos. Music & Entertainment: Enjoy live performances and family-friendly fun throughout the weekend. Community & Vendors: Explore local vendors, delicious food, and unique products in Buena Vista’s vibrant outdoor scene
https://www.colorfulcolorado.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/2791347-cks-paddlefest

May 23 – 25, 2025
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, Durango
The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic is THE big race! Gear up or just watch as bikers race the train from Durango to Silverton all day. Events include the most popular race, the McDonald’s Citizen Tour, which winds through 50 miles of beautiful Colorado scenery, La Strada La Plata Gravel and the Durango Mesa Cycling Festival.
Since 1971, this iconic event has tested man vs. machine, as bicyclists race on the beautiful Million Dollar Highway. Can you make it in time to enjoy the beautiful ride back downhill?
https://www.durango.com/event/iron-horse-bicycle-classic/

May 23, 2025
Guanella Pass Scenic Byway Opens, Georgetown
Guanella Pass Scenic Byway Opens for the Season May 23rd, weather permitting.
Guanella Pass Road typically reopens the Friday before Memorial Day Weekend, weather permitting and will remain open through the last week of November, again weather permitting
https://visitclearcreek.com/featured-events/

May 24 – 25, 2025
Bluegrass On The Arkansas, Salida
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with Bluegrass on the Arkansas, an annual festival in the scenic Riverside Park near the headwaters of the Arkansas River in Salida, Colorado. Enjoy two days of live bluegrass music, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and family-friendly fun in a picturesque setting.
This beloved event is a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Salida , supporting community initiatives while bringing top-notch bluegrass performances to the Arkansas Valley.
https://www.colorfulcolorado.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/2791000-bluegrass-on-the-arkansas-salida-colorado

May 26, 2025
Memorial Day Ceremony, Dillon
The Town of Dillon invites the community to join us for the annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony honoring those who’ve sacrificed all for our freedom. The event will feature music by the Summit Concert Band, and a reading of the interred service members at the Dillon Cemetery.
Local Boy Scouts will be on hand to present the colors. Members of the public are encouraged to bring old flags to have them retired properly.
If there is inclement weather, the event will be relocated.
https://www.townofdillon.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/8807/4

May 29 – 31, 2025
Durango Blues Train, Durango
All aboard! We’re back! The Durango Blues Train is thrilled to announce that it will once again take the rails for a moving musical journey on May 29, 30, 31, 2025 and August 21, 22, 23, 2025. Join us for an exciting musical adventure aboard the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad’s steam-powered train through the spectacular and breathtaking canyons of the San Juan National Forest. The Blues Train features six live blues performances inside the train coaches with a festive musical environment. Each artist performs in their own vintage coach, while passengers are free to dance their way from coach to coach. Four coaches have seats while two are open with no seats for dancing. Enjoy an evening on the rails with some of Colorado’s best craft beer, cider and wine along with spectacular scenery.
https://www.durango.com/event/durango-blues-train/


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