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.

JULY 2025

June 28 – July 6, 2025
Vail Lacrosse Shootout, Vail
The Vail Lacrosse Shootout returns to the beautiful mountain resort of Vail, Colorado every summer over the week of the 4th of July.
As the premiere club tournament in the United States, the Shootout is home to some of the very best lacrosse in the world and will play host to over 65 men’s teams and 40 women’s teams in what has become a pilgrimage for any true lacrosse fan.
https://www.vail.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/event-details.aspx?id={79ae6ac9-b659-4f39-aa41-caa8ab1ff0e8}&sd=03%2F30%2F2025&ed=06%2F30%2F2025

June 30 – July 6, 2025
Telluride Plein Air, 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/

July 1 – August 5, 2025
SBP Race Series, Aspen/ Snowmass
Now in its seventh year, the Snowmass Bike Park’s Race Series is back for another season of downhill racing. The races are in conjunction with Sunset Tuesdays at Elk Camp & Bonus Bike Nights held Tuesdays June 24 – August 5.
Join local and visiting riders, or challenge your friends on a different course each week, then exercise your bragging rights over a cold beer at the Limelight Hotel Snowmass after the race.
The price is $120 for the series of 6 races or $25 per week and includes 1 timing chip. The registration fee does not include the bike park lift ticket. Riders can purchase a late arrival lift ticket for just $46, valid 2pm until dusk if they do not have a Snowmass Bike Park Pass.
Participants must be at least 10 years old and anyone under 18 will need a parent or guardian to sign the electronic release waiver. A helmet and knee pads are required in order to race. If you lose your timing chip and need a replacement after week 1 the cost is $10 each.
https://www.aspensnowmass.com/visit/events/sbp-race-series

July 1, 2025
Mountain Goat Kids’ Trail Running Series, Frisco
For the ninth 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/

July 2, 2025
Summer Lecture Series, Stories of the Mountain Man Trapper, Frisco
The Mountain Man is cloaked in myth and mystery. Living the rugged life of the free trapper he roamed the wild Rocky Mountains in search of a highly desired pelt – the beaver. His tales of isolation, danger and adventure, set amidst the stark beauty of the Rocky Mountains, tell the story of an epic life that disappeared too quickly never to come again. His is life is central to the mythos of the American frontier. Come and listen to his story.
12:00pm, at the Historic Park Gazebo
https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/history-heritage-events/historic-lecture-series/

July 2, 2025
Walkabout Wednesday, Palisade
Walkabout Wednesday is Palisade’s NEW art walk happening on the first Wednesday of each month starting on May 7th!
There will be live music in the plaza, businesses will be open later, and of course art will be the highlight of the event! Artists will be throughout downtown creating paintings, selling art, and showing off our amazing art scene!
This is a free event to attend. Grab your family and friends and join us in Downtown Palisade as Palisade shows off its beautiful art scene!
https://www.facebook.com/events/24265894923000026/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22groups_highlight_units%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

July 3, 2025
Wild West Rodeo, Carbondale
Billed as “The place to be on Thursday nights,” The Carbondale Wild West Rodeo Association presents a 12-week summer season of authentic rodeo, featuring competitors from across the state and as far away as Texas. Each week, more than 150 contestants compete for the coveted end-of-the-year-belt buckle and the weekly prize of $2,000.
https://www.carbondale.com/events/

July 3, 2025
MTCB Independence Day Celebration, Mt. Crested Butte
oin us for a free family-friendly concert and Independence Day celebration. Featuring live music, food and beverage offerings by CBMR, and children’s activities! We’ll finish the evening with an Independence Day fireworks show starting at dark. Gates open at 4:30 pm.
https://gunnisonvalleycalendar.com/page.cfm?pageid=Events&eventid=875625&calendarid=39

July 3 – 4, 2025
Independence Day Celebration, Lake City
Join us for the Lake City / Hinsdale County Chamber of Commerce’s annual fireworks display, games in the park, parade, street dance, and more!
Thursday, July 3rd
• 4:00 pm Family Fun in the Park (Cornhole, beer garden, with snacks and drinks available for purchase) @ Town Park
• 6:30-8:30 pm Street Dance at Town Park with Live Music
• 9:30 pm Fireworks from Memorial Park (weather permitting)
Friday, July 4th
• 10:00 am Parade
• Reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Hinsdale County Museum after parade ends
• USAF Flyover
• 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Park Events: 4th of July ceremony, races, food, and more @ Town Park
• 3:00 pm Ducky Derby – Ending @ Memorial Park
• 4:00 pm BINGO in the Park @ Town Park
• 4:00 pm Raffle Drawings @ Town Park

https://businessdirectory.lakecity.com/events/Details/independence-day-celebration-1234807?sourceTypeId=Website

July 3 – 5, 2025
Fourth of July Celebration, Steamboat Springs
The Fourth of July in Steamboat is more than a celebration of national pride; it’s an opportunity to honor the Yampa Valley’s rich western heritage with fun for all.
Events like the hometown parade, Ski Jumping Extravaganza, and the largest Pro Rodeo event of the summer, have visitors proclaiming independence at this 100+ year-old event.
https://www.steamboatchamber.com/event/fourth-of-july-celebration/9046/

July 3, 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/

July 4 – 5, 2025
South Park Bluegrass Festival, Alma
Get ready for a toe-tappin’, boot-stompin’ weekend at the 2nd Annual South Park Bluegrass Festival! This Independence Day weekend, Alma Town Park transforms into the ultimate bluegrass destination, featuring an incredible lineup of artists, breathtaking mountain scenery, and an atmosphere filled with music and community.
https://exploreparkcounty.com/event/south-park-bluegrass-festival/

July 4, 2025
4th of July Celebration, Breckenridge
Breckenridge is excited for another year of our beloved Independence Day Parade.
The 4th of July Parade Route will take place on Main Street in Breckenridge starting at Wellington Road and ending at South Park Avenue. Viewers can line up along main street on both sides. ADA viewing is available near the stage across from the Blue River Plaza.
Breckenridge is excited for another year of our beloved Independence Day Parade. The Firecracker 50 Mountain Bike Race will lead off the parade at 9:30am and the parade will kick-off at 10:00am. Start your morning celebrating on Main Street.
https://gobreck.com/event/independence-day-celebration/#top

July 4, 2925
Fourth of July Old Fashioned Family Parade, Carbondale
Celebrate July 4^th in Carbondale with a real old fashioned family parade. The festivities begin with the 46th annual kid’s parade down Carbondale’s main street at 10:30 am.
https://www.carbondale.com/events/

July4, 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/

July4, 2025
July 4th in Durango, Durango
Join us for a spectacular July 4th celebration in Historic Downtown Durango , featuring a whole weekend of festivities and events! Things kick off on Wednesday, July 3rd, at the La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center with a thrilling rodeo.
On Friday, July 4th, get ready for an amazing day packed with multiple events. Start your morning with a gourmet breakfast at Rotary Park from 7:30 to 10:30 and live music at Buckley Park beginning at 9 and featuring Southwest Civic Winds and Durango Chorale Society. You can also lace up your running shoes and join your friends at the Freedom 5K run/walk along the Animas River Trail also at Rotary Park at 9:00 am. Experience the festive parade on Main Ave. at 5 followed by more live music and dancing at the Transit Center. The day will go out with a bang with the return of a traditional fireworks show at approximately 9 pm, drought conditions permitting.
https://www.durango.com/event/july-4th-in-durango/

July 4, 2025
July 4th Kids’ Bike Parade, Eagle
We encourage families to come with your bikes, trikes, and scooters decked out in red, white, and blue. The Bike Parade may also include unicycles or other wheeled, non-motorized, pedal-powered vehicles.
9:30 AM – LINE-UP
Begins at the Eagle Medical Center. Decorate your bike in red, white & blue!
10:00 AM – START
We ride from the Eagle Medical Center North lot along the bike path to Brush Creek Pavilion. Celebration continues with a Foam Party and Frozen-Pops… while they last.
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM – FOAM PARTY!
https://eagleoutside.com/events-calendar-2/

July 4, 2025
Cowboys Forever Foundation Rodeo Series, Eagle
The Eagle Cowboys Forever Rodeo will be held Friday evenings at 7:30pm. Gates open at 6pm.
Dates: June 20th, and 27th, and July 4th and 11th, and August 1st, 8th, and 15th.
There will be saddle bronc/bareback/ranch bronc, team roping, ladies breakaway roping, ladies barrel racing, junior barrel racing, dally ribbon roping, bull riding, calf scramble, and mutton bustin’.
https://eagleoutside.com/events-calendar-2/

July 4, 2025
4th of July, Estes Park
Fourth of July in Estes Park is one of the many highlights of the summer! Pack a picnic and enjoy gorgeous mountain views, stroll the shops and Riverwalk, and show your spirit by taking part in one of the many events taking place around town!
Fireworks Show Over Lake Estes
Watch one of Colorado’s most brilliant fireworks displays unfold in the sky over Lake Estes. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and find a spot along Lake Estes to watch the colors unfold to celebrate the 4th of July! The show will begin at approximately 9:30 pm.
https://www.visitestespark.com/events-calendar/summer-events/4th-of-july/#Fireworks%20Show%20Over%20Lake%20Estes

July 4, 2025
First Friday! Art Groove, Estes Park
The Estes Arts District presents the FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove. Come out and do the tour. Come see what new in the local art world. Daily hours may vary.
https://www.estesartsdistrict.org/first-friday.html

July 4, 2025
4th of July, Frisco
If you are looking for an Independence Day in a quintessential and mellow small mountain town, then Frisco will fit the bill. With big town amenities and amazing outdoor opportunities, yet a friendly, small-town feel, Frisco is the ideal place to make 4th of July memories.
https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/festival-events/frisco-fabulous-4th-of-july/

July 4, 2025
4th of July Celebration, Glenwood Springs
Live Music, Family-Friendly Activities and more at Two Rivers Park!
Old fashioned games, 4k Firecracker Run, live music and more are all part of Glenwood Springs’ annual celebration of American independence. Event activities and entertainment varies year-to-year.
https://visitglenwood.com/area-info/signature-events/

July 4, 2025
4th of July, Golden
Bring a picnic and join the Golden Lions Club for the annual 4th of July community celebration in Lions Park on 10th Street from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Activities include a Junior Jubilee and live music. The celebration is designed to be a day for families, friends, and neighbors to get together at the beautiful park on 10th Street to picnic or purchase food and beverages and enjoy all the festivities.
https://www.visitgolden.com/events/annual-events/4th-of-july-festival/

July 3 – 6, 2025
Park 2 Park Artisan & Food Market, Pagosa Springs
The Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce hosts the Park 2 Park Artisan & Food Market each year during the July 4th weekend. The event will be held in Town Park & the athletic field for 2025. Enjoy arts and crafts and food vendors from all over the region. Shop individual booths and find just the right gifts to start your Christmas shopping early. Food vendors, jewelry, art, crafts, collectibles, clothes, unique gifts and more!
https://visitpagosasprings.com/index.php?section=events&evtid=7056

July 4 – 5, 2025
Paonia Cherry Days, Paonia
An Annual 4th of July Celebration
Cherry Days is a celebration of long-standing traditions, class reunions, wholesome fun, and entertainment happening on July 4. Learn more about our humble beginnings and rich history
Held annually on the 4th of July, this parade is a highlight of the town’s summer festivities, drawing locals and visitors alike to revel in its charm and vibrancy.
Paonia Cherry Days offers a wide range of entertainment from live music and dancing to a talent show and theatre productions for all ages.
https://paoniacherrydays.com/

July 4, 2025
First Friday Art Walk, Ridgway
Explore Ridgway’s vibrant downtown arts scene. As a designated Colorado Creative District, the town nourishes an expansive creative community. From poetry in the alleys to public art in the park to a downtown rich in art galleries, Ridgway is a small town that celebrates the creative spirit in a big way!.
https://www.ridgwayfuse.org/firstfridays

July 4, 2025
Annual July 4th Kids Fishing Derby, Salida
This free event for kids 13 and younger is sponsored by the Collegiate Peaks Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Colorado Parks & Wildlife.
Registration begins at Frantz Lake at 8:30 am on July 4^th, followed by fishing from 9:45 to 10:45 am. All contestants receive a souvenir derby t-shirt and special prizes will be awarded.
Kids should bring their own fishing gear, water, and sunscreen. Fishing equipment will be provided free to participants without their own gear. A free hot dog lunch and sodas will be provided for contestants and their families.
https://salidachamber.org/event/annual-july-4th-kids-fishing-derby/

July 4, 2025
First Fridays in the Salida Creative District, 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/2025-07-04/

July 4, 2025
Fourth of July Concert with the National Repertory Orchestra, Silverthorne
Join the Town of Silverthorne and the National Repertory Orchestra on Friday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to noon for a Fourth of July Celebration at Rainbow Park. Enjoy patriotic songs from the NRO, free kids activities and more during this community celebration.Please bring your own blankets and chairs for seating.
https://www.silverthorne.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/4166/166?curm=7&cury=2025

July 4, 2025
July First Friday Concert with Robert Randolph, Silverthorne
Join the Town of Silverthorne for a free community concert with Robert Randolph at July First Friday on Friday, July 4, at Rainbow Park from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy live music from Robert Randolph and the Horizon Line Band, free kid’s activities like face painting, inflatable activities, and more at this summer celebration. Stay tuned for more details!
https://www.silverthorne.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3237/166?curm=7&cury=2025

July 4, 2025
Silverton’s 4th of July Celebration, Silverton
The best 4th of July celebration in Colorado continues! Kick off the 4th on a Friday this year.
https://www.silvertoncolorado.com/events

July 4 – August 23, 2025
Steamboat Pro Rodeo Series, Steamboat Springs
The Steamboat Pro Rodeo Series takes place every Friday and Saturday night from July through August in Downtown Steamboat Springs. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of the Fourth of July performance which begins at 6:30 p.m.
https://www.steamboatchamber.com/event/steamboat-pro-rodeo-series/9043/

July 4, 2025
Vail America Days, Vail
Come and celebrate the 4th of July in Vail with the return of the Vail America Days Parade! The theme has been set for the Parade of “Locals Motion”.
https://discovervail.com/event/vail-america-days-4/

July 4, 2025
The Fourth of July Patriotic Concert, Vail
The Fourth of July Patriotic Concert features a performance by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. All ages are welcome! All proceeds will go to benefit Semper Fi & Americas Fund/Vail Veterans Program.
https://discovervail.com/event/the-fourth-of-july-patriotic-concert-3/

July 5 – 10, 2025
Estes Park’s Rooftop Rodeo, Estes Park
Experience the thrill of the Rooftop Rodeo in Estes Park, where world-class rodeo action meets the breathtaking beauty of the Rockies. This time-honored tradition combines edge-of-your-seat excitement with small-town charm, creating an unforgettable event for all ages. Saddle up for a week of heart-pounding competition, family fun, and memories that will last a lifetime!
https://www.visitestespark.com/event/estes-parks-rooftop-rodeo/15959/

July 5, 2025
Goods in the Woods, Keystone Resort
This community marketplace will feature local artists placed through Warren Station and the woods around Quaking Aspen Amphitheater. Lively beats from Raez will fill the background as you sip and stroll and take in specialty curated local art and meet the artists who will share their inspiration and process with attendees.
https://warrenstation.com/event/goods-in-the-woods-2/#new_tab

July 5, 2025
Stars & Guitars Festival, Keystone Resort
A patriotic celebration to ring in the 4th of July holiday with the entire family!
Keystone puts on an Independence Day weekend celebration the whole family can enjoy on Saturday, July 5th! Summer is just getting started in the high country and the lush peaks and brisk mornings offer a welcome reprieve from high temps. River Run Village dons its patriotic best in honor of the 4th of July holiday with patriotic kids’ swag, interactive entertainment from Salida Circus, free face painting, live music, and more!
https://www.keystonefestivals.com/festivals/stars-and-guitars/

July 5, 2025
Old West Cowboys Western Re-Enactment, Lake City
Experience Tales of the Old West: ‘Adventures in a Lawless Land’
https://businessdirectory.lakecity.com/events/Details/old-west-cowboys-western-re-enactment-1359387?sourceTypeId=Website

July 5, 2025
Vail Trail Running Series: Vail Hill Climb, Vail
Colorado’s most iconic trail running series, the Vail Trail Running Race Series takes runners up trails, over mountains, through forests and over streams in and around Vail for the past 25+ years.
The Vail HillClimb tests local, regional and national runners with a seven mile climb from Vail Vilhttps://discovervail.com/event/dynafit-trail-running-series/lage to Mid-Vail ascending over 2,200 vertical feet.
https://discovervail.com/event/dynafit-trail-running-series/

July 5 – August 16, 2025
High Country Stampede Rodeo, Winter Park
High Country Stampede Rodeo – Voted 2022, 2023, & 2024 Best CPRA Small Purse Rodeo of the Year and 2021 Best New CPRA Rodeo – Exciting CPRA rodeo entertainment for families and groups including Bull Riding, Clown Acts, Mutton Bustin’, Barrel Racing, Roping, and much more. Junior Rodeo begins at 3:00pm. Main performance begins at 7:00pm. Enjoy our Wild Horse BBQ – 4:00 – 9:00pm, Beverages from The Watering Hole, and tasty ice cream from The Ice Box. Be sure to check out The Buckin’ Chute Trading Post for gift items, cowboy hats, and much more. Rain or Shine, we have covered stands.
https://www.playwinterpark.com/fraser/events/community-events/high-country-stampede-rodeo-0

July 9, 2025
Summer Lecture Series, Seasons of the Nuche, Frisco
Storytelling has been used in every culture as a means of entertainment, education, and cultural preservation. Nina Gabianelli from the Aspen Historical Society and Skyler Lomahaftewa, a Northern Ute tribal member, will present both the history of the native people and the modern-day Ute experience. Nina and Skyler are summer lecture series regulars with an entertaining and educational style fit for the whole family!
12:00PM, at the Historic Park Gazebo
https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/history-heritage-events/historic-lecture-series/

July 10, 2025
Wild West Rodeo, Carbondale
Billed as “The place to be on Thursday nights,” The Carbondale Wild West Rodeo Association presents a 12-week summer season of authentic rodeo, featuring competitors from across the state and as far away as Texas. Each week, more than 150 contestants compete for the coveted end-of-the-year-belt buckle and the weekly prize of $2,000.
https://www.carbondale.com/events/

July 10, 17, 24 and 31 , 2025
Music and Market in the Square, Kremmling
We invite you to join us for our FREE Music and Market in the Square for music, vendors, beer garden and lots of small town fun.
https://business.kremmlingchamber.com/events/details/music-and-market-in-the-square-543?calendarMonth=2025-06-01

July 11 – 13, 2025
Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show, Durango
The Gem and Mineral Show is one of the best and largest shows for Southwest Colorado and the Four Corners region. If traveling to visit the mountains, deserts, and archaeological wonders of this area, time your travels to take in this great show for jewelers, rock hounds, and geology enthusiasts alike.
Vendors will offer gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils and more! Kids activities and field trips are available. Food trucks on site. Visit durangorocks.org for more details. Be there or be a tetrahedrite!
In addition to supporting our nonprofit organization, rock hounds and lapidary artists throughout Four Corners region, our sale also raises money for a scholarship program for geology students at Fort Lewis College.
https://www.durango.com/event/four-corners-gem-mineral-show/

July 11, 2025
Cowboys Forever Foundation Rodeo Series, Eagle
The Eagle Cowboys Forever Rodeo will be held Friday evenings at 7:30pm. Gates open at 6pm.
Dates: June 20th, and 27th, and July 4th and 11th, and August 1st, 8th, and 15th.
There will be saddle bronc/bareback/ranch bronc, team roping, ladies breakaway roping, ladies barrel racing, junior barrel racing, dally ribbon roping, bull riding, calf scramble, and mutton bustin’.
https://eagleoutside.com/events-calendar-2/

July 11, 2025
Frisco Triathlon, Frisco
Are you looking for a new challenge this summer? Register for the 11th Annual Frisco Triathlon on Friday, July 11, 2025 featuring stand-up-paddle boarding, mountain biking, and trail running. This twist on a triathlon is open to all ability levels and encourages athletes to take on a new multi-sport event. The Frisco Triathlon was named “Best Triathlon” in Elevation Outdoors Magazine’s reader poll, 2016 Best of the Rockies.
The Frisco Triathlon is being held on a Friday; with the volume of people we see at the Frisco Bay Marina on the weekends, we believe that we can provide the best racer experience, as well as provide a safe environment for other Marina guests by holding the race on a Friday.
https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/athletic-events/frisco-triathlon/

July 11, 2025
Flat Out Fridays Downhill Race 2, Powderhorn Mountain Resort
Join us for our Flat Out Fridays series!
Race 2 Course: Ramble On / Blue Ribbon; best time of two laps
Racers will be timed by RFID chip start & finish. Categories will include Men’s or Women’s, Amateur, or Junior (15 & under) Division. On the day of the race, please check in at the Powderhorn Bike Shop from 11am – 2:30pm. Pick up your bib number and RFID tag to be placed on the left side of your bike, and receive lift queue times for your division.
All racers need to wear helmets and have a signed Mountain Use waiver to compete. Racer tickets are available at the Bike Shop for $29.
Powderhorn staff will be overseeing the organization and safety of these races. Any competitors engaging in unsafe or unsportsmanlike conduct can be disqualified from current and future races. We encourage all competitors to stick around for the awards celebration at the end of the day – relax, refuel, and drink a toast before you head home for the day. Have fun, be safe, and good luck!
https://www.powderhorn.com/events/event/511-flat-out-fridays-downhill-race-2.html

July 11 – 12, 2025
Total Archery Challenge, Purgatory Resort
The best outdoor sporting event in the United States is coming to Purgatory Resort this summer! Total Archery Challenge will be taking place July 11th-13th right here, and we couldn’t be more stoked.
Registration is open
Ready, Aim, Adventure! 🎯⛰️

July 11. 2025
Telluride Table, Telluride
Family, whether forged by blood or bond, is the center of community and it all starts at the table. With a meal, with food, with wine. Around the table, we share our joys and our hardships, the good and the bad, the funny, the strange, the important. It all starts at the table. Welcome to Telluride Table, come join us for a meal, for food, for wine, and come share in our community and our family. All are welcome and there is a seat prepared for you.
https://www.telluride.com/event/telluride-table/

July 12, 2025
Mountain Mania Car Sho, Buena Vista
Rev up your engines and get ready for the Mountain Mania Car Show!
A full day of great cars, live music, and a fantastic location in the heart of Buena Vista, Colorado! This annual event, set on East Main Street, celebrates all things automotive and offers fun for car enthusiasts, families, and visitors alike.
https://www.colorfulcolorado.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/2791541-mountain-mania-car-show-buena-vista-colorado

July 12, 2025
Grin & Bear It Trail Run, Crested Butte
The Grin & Bear It is Crested Butte’s oldest trail challenge. Historically presented as a sprint to Green Lake and back, this classic event has evolved to offer a 25k Loop competition while still maintaining the traditional 15k race.
https://gunnisonvalleycalendar.com/page.cfm?pageid=Events&eventid=866536&calendarid=39

July 12, 2025
BMX State Race, Eagle
USA BMX was formed to provide organized racing and give national prominence to the sport of BMX. The staff of each track is committed to operating under the Sanctions guidelines to ensure those goals. It is, however, the riders and his/her parent’s responsibility to understand racing regulations.
https://eagleoutside.com/events-calendar-2/

July 12, 2025
Wine & Jazz Festival, Keystone Resort
Raise your glass for a toast to summer in the mountains! Keystone Wine & Jazz Festival returns with hundreds of varieties of wines to swirl, sip, and savor. Colorado Jazz musicians catch your ear throughout the village, and of course, fellow wine lovers stroll the walkways of River Run Village. Bring the whole family to enjoy the fresh mountain air of summer in the high country.
https://www.keystoneresort.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/event-detail.aspx?id={c79b02e1-0f58-4f6b-9276-332035129da2}&sd=05%2F01%2F2025&ed=07%2F31%2F2025

July 12, 2025
Stick Horse Rodeo, Lake City
Come show off your stick horse rodeo skills. Fun for all ages! Hosted by Lake City Old West Cowboys. The Lake City Stick Horse Rodeo is an old Lake City Colorado tradition. Fun for all ages! Bring your favorite stick horse or pick one out of our stable for a fun morning.
https://businessdirectory.lakecity.com/events/Details/stick-horse-rodeo-1361504?sourceTypeId=Website

July 12, 2025
Old West Cowboys Western Re-Enactment, Lake City
Experience Tales of the Old West: ‘Adventures in a Lawless Land’
https://businessdirectory.lakecity.com/events/Details/old-west-cowboys-western-re-enactment-1359388?sourceTypeId=Website

July 12 – 13, 2025
Leadville Race Series Silver Rush 50 Run, Leadville
Put your grit, guts and determination to the test with a 50-mile course that packs more punch (per mile) than even the mighty Race Across the Sky. From technical climbs to heart-pounding descents, the Silver Rush 50 Run takes runners across Leadville’s breathtaking panoramas and under the shadow of 14,000-foot Rocky Mountain peaks. With 8,000 feet of elevation gain over 50 miles, Silver Rush offers the perfect trial run — and qualifying event — for the LT100 Run.
https://www.leadvilletwinlakes.com/calendar#!event/2025/7/12/leadville-race-series-silver-rush-50-run

June 12, 2025
TheBigWonderful Beer Fest & Bluegrass, Winter Park Resort
Save the date this summer for TheBigWonderful Beerfest and Bluegrass back at Winter Park Resort
https://www.winterparkresort.com/things-to-do/events/thebigwonderful-beerfest-summer

July 13, 2025
Colorado Brewers Rendezvous, Salida
The Colorado Brewers Rendezvous is held annually in July in Salida, Colorado. Born out of camaraderie and tradition, this is one of the most highly anticipated craft beer festivals in the industry, featuring over 65 Colorado craft breweries next to breathtaking views of the Collegiate Peaks and the Arkansas River.
https://www.colorfulcolorado.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/2994106-colorado-brewers-rendezvous

July 13, 2025
Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival, Crested Butte
Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival is where great wine, delicious food, and mountain vibes come together. Every July, the Center for the Arts brings chefs, winemakers, and food lovers to Crested Butte for a weekend packed with tastings, dinners, and hands-on experiences celebrating the culinary arts. Whether you’re sipping rare vintages, learning from the pros, or just here for the good eats, it’s all about savoring incredible flavors in an unbeatable setting.
https://gunnisonvalleycalendar.com/page.cfm?pageid=Events&eventid=871300&calendarid=39

July 15, 2025
Mountain Goat Kids’ Trail Running Series, Frisco
For the ninth 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/

July 15, 2025
49th Arts & Crafts Festival, Lake City
The annual Lake City Arts and Crafts Festival!
Nestled in the San Juan Mountains, Lake City sits as Colorado’s most remote town. Being surrounded by 5 of the many Colorado’s 14ers, Lake City is a breeding ground for creative inspiration.. And Lake City arts is in the heart of it
Our mission is to create an environment in which arts experiences are an intergal part of community life and in which each person can develop his or her creative potential, both as creator and consumer. Lake City Arts will promote and support the arts and encourage creativity and artistic expression. It will showcase local artists and provide a structure for arts funding and a clearinghouse for arts information. It will coordinate arts activities and encourage participation in the arts by all ages. Through the above, it will endeavor to enhance the positive image and economic base of the community.
https://businessdirectory.lakecity.com/events/Details/49th-arts-crafts-festival-1234969?sourceTypeId=Website

July 16, 2025
Summer Lecture Series, Remembering Ludlow but Forgetting the Columbine , Frisco
Join Leigh Campbell-Hale of Lafayette History Museum for Remembering Ludlow but Forgetting the Columbine, in which she will examine the causes, context, and legacies of the 1927 Columbine Massacre in relation to the history of labor organizing and coal mining in both Colorado and the United States. While historians have written prolifically about the 1914 Ludlow Massacre, there has been a lack of attention to the violent event remembered now as the Columbine Massacre, in which police shot and killed six striking coal miners and wounded sixty more protestors during the 1927–1928 Colorado Coal Strike, even though its aftermath exerted far more influence upon subsequent national labor policies.
12:00PM, at the Old Community Center on Granite & 3^rd Ave
https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/history-heritage-events/historic-lecture-series/

July 17, 2025
Wild West Rodeo, Carbondale
Billed as “The place to be on Thursday nights,” The Carbondale Wild West Rodeo Association presents a 12-week summer season of authentic rodeo, featuring competitors from across the state and as far away as Texas. Each week, more than 150 contestants compete for the coveted end-of-the-year-belt buckle and the weekly prize of $2,000.
https://www.carbondale.com/events/

July 18, 2025
River Run Art Festival, Keystone Resort
Over 80 artists from throughout the country convene in the beautiful River Run Village at Keystone.
Keystone is excited to welcome back the River Run Art Festival for three days, July 18-20, 2025! Visit the River Run Village ready to shop until your heart’s content and come home with that one-of-a-kind piece of art to always remind you of Keystone and your time in the mountains. The art festival is a juried event so artists will be showcasing their finest works. Join us for a 3 day mountain weekend with an artsy twist and enjoy all that Keystone summer has to offer.
https://www.keystonefestivals.com/festivals/river-run-art-festival/#new_tab

July 18 – 20, 2025
Fred Ammer Vail Soccer Invitational, Vail
Vail welcomes the top men’s teams from across the country and women’s teams from across the country to one of the toughest Tournament F in the Rocky Mountains. Games are played throughout Vail, EagleVail and Edwards. Spectators are welcome and volunteers are always sought for the event.
https://discovervail.com/event/fred-ammer-vail-soccer-invitational-3/

July 18 – 19, 2025
Telluride Americana Music Festival, Telluride
The Telluride Americana Music Festival is an annual singer-songwriter event celebrating the best of Americana music. The festival will host a fundraiser for the Sheridan Opera House to close out the weekend on Sunday.
https://www.telluride.com/event/telluride-americana-music-festival/

July 19, 2025
Audi Power Of Four Trail Run, Aspen
The Audi Power of Four Race Series is a premier endurance race series utilizing the unique and amazing terrain of each of the four Aspen Snowmass mountains. Each race is designed to test the limits and skills of both elite and recreational athletes.
The event’s signature race is a challenging 50K Ultra that covers the four Aspen Snowmass mountains utilizing a mix of singletrack and dirt road. The event also offers a 25K race along the famed Government Trail covering Buttermilk and Snowmass mountains. As well as a 10K race that starts at Elk Camp Restaurant and traverses across Snowmass down to Fanny Hill.
https://www.aspensnowmass.com/visit/events/audi-power-of-four-trail-run

July 19, 2025
Summer Beer Festival, Breckenridge
The annual Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival is one of the premiere summer events in the Rockies, bringing in over 40 of Colorado’s finest breweries and other breweries from around the world! Join us for a Saturday of tastings, live music, a VIP area and food and retail vendors.
Take in epic views of the mountains at Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center in Breckenridge and enjoy a weekend of playing outdoors. Cheers to brews, views & great live music!
https://gobreck.com/event/breckenridge-summer-beer-festival/

July 19, 2025
Wine+Food Festival Grand Tasting, Crested Butte
Join us for the Wine + Food Festival’s centerpiece tasting event and taste your way through over 200+ wines, delectable chef-prepared bites, and top notch spirits while you enjoy music, outdoor festivities, and art, all under one roof.
https://gunnisonvalleycalendar.com/page.cfm?pageid=Events&eventid=875658&calendarid=39

July 19, 2025
Caddis Cup Fly Fishing Tournament, Gunnison Valley
The Caddis Cup is the Crested Butte Land Trust’s longest-running fundraiser, bringing anglers and conservationists together to support land and water conservation in the Gunnison Valley. This event celebrates our local rivers, open spaces, and wildlife habitat while raising funds for conservation efforts.
https://gunnisonvalleycalendar.com/page.cfm?pageid=Events&eventid=870293&calendarid=39

July 19, 2025
Old West Cowboys Western Re-Enactment, Lake City
Experience Tales of the Old West: ‘Adventures in a Lawless Land’
https://businessdirectory.lakecity.com/events/Details/old-west-cowboys-western-re-enactment-1359388?sourceTypeId=Website

July 19 – 20, 2025
Courage Classic Cycling Fundraiser, Leadville
Founded in 1990, the Courage Classic is a two-day annual bicycle event that brings together riders, volunteers, sponsors, friends and families to support Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Through individual and team fundraising efforts, we’re hitting the road for two days of riding through the beautiful Rocky Mountains to raise money for Children’s Colorado.
As the single largest fundraising event for Children’s Colorado, the Courage Classic helps provide lifesaving care for patients and families at the region’s only nonprofit pediatric hospital.
Our two-day tour based at Copper Mountain has fully supported routes each day for all rider levels and abilities, and endless celebrations. Be a part of the Courage Classic excitement and community while making a difference for the kids and families who depend on Children’s Colorado for care.
Choose from routes ranging from 12 to 79 miles through the beautiful Rocky Mountains, starting and ending in Copper Mountain.
https://www.leadvilletwinlakes.com/calendar#!event/2025/7/19/courage-classic-cycling-fundraiser

July 19 – 26, 2025
Mile High Jeep Club’s Annual All-4-Fun 2025, Leadville
Registration is open and planning is underway for another fun event this July 19th – 26th! We’ll have trail runs, camping, a vendor show, entertainment, multiple food events, and all of the fun you can handle at a family-friendly event!
There is no better value for your money for an amazing adventure! Registration includes trail runs, camping, vendor show, entertainment, multiple food events, and all of the fun you can handle at a family-friendly event!
https://www.leadvilletwinlakes.com/calendar#!event/2025/7/19/mile-high-jeep-club-apos-s-annual-all-4-fun-2025

July 19, 2025
Powderhorn Mountain Trail Climb 5K | 15K, Powderhorn Mountain Resort
Beat the heat and join the Grand Junction Sports Commission for the second annual Powderhorn Mountain Trail Climb. Trek up the Stagecoach Trail while taking in the beauty of the Grand Mesa and gorgeous views of the Grand Valley. Escape to a runner’s mountain paradise, right here in western Colorado.
Registration includes entry to Powderhorn Mountain Resort, t-shirt, finisher medal, post-race food, and a lift pass.
https://www.powderhorn.com/events/event/515-powderhorn-mountain-trail-climb-5k-15k.html

July 19, 2025
Vail Trail Running Series: 12K & 5K, Vail
Colorado’s most iconic trail running series, the Vail Trail Running Race Series takes runners up trails, over mountains, through forests and over streams in and around Vail for the past 25+ years.
The 10@10 returns to its original route on Grand Traverse. The race starts 10,000 feet above sea level, on the beautiful Vail Mountain. Racers will be challenged as they traverse over Vail Mountain and across the legendary back bowls of Vail.
https://discovervail.com/event/dynafit-trail-running-series/

July 19 – 20, 2025
42nd Annual Winter Park Jazz Festival, Winter Park
The 42 Annual Winter Park Jazz Festival is getting ready to welcome you back to Winter Park, Colorado! Jazz is coming back to Winter Park and we can’t wait to welcome YOU back to town.
https://www.playwinterpark.com/article/42nd-annual-winter-park-jazz-festival

July 20, 2025
ArtWalk, Crested Butte
Leisurely stroll through the galleries of Crested Butte, experience the diverse artistic expressions of local artists and be inspired by these special ArtWalk evenings.
https://artistsofcrestedbutte.org/art-walk/

July 20, 2025
Sunday Maker’s Market, Silverthorne
Enjoy a stroll through Silverthorne on Sunday, July 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and experience pop-up artists and musicians at the Silverthorne Sunday Maker’s Market. This is a wonderful time to gather with friends and neighbors and support local artists, markers, and musicians while taking in the sounds and sights of the Blue River and the rest of town during these artful, walking events. The June art stroll will take place from the Silverthorne Pavilion to Chipotle along the Blue River Trail.
https://www.silverthorne.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3281/166?curm=7&cury=2025

July 21 – 27, 2025
Telluride Baseball Festival, Telluride
The Telluride Baseball Festival offers the combination of an instructional girls softball camp, boys baseball camp, followed by a competitive wood bat baseball tournament. The Telluride Baseball Camp is dedicated to advancing each player’s skill and confidence level. With accomplished coaches from the collegiate and professional ranks and competition at both national and international levels, The Telluride Baseball Camp creates a uniquely diverse and life-changing baseball experience.
https://www.telluride.com/event/telluride-baseball-festival/

July 23 – 26, 2025
Eagle County Fair & Rodeo, Eagle
Don’t miss our 86th annual event featuring professional rodeo events, carnival, live music, and much more!
https://eaglecountyfairandrodeo.com/

July 23, 2025
National Repertory Orchestra from Breckenridge, Colorado
The performing artists will share how they became musicians, why they chose their instruments, who inspires them and why, and what their goals are in the world of music. The National Repertory Orchestra provides a unique opportunity for young, talented musicians to gather invaluable experience playing a broad variety of orchestral and chamber music. It is led by Music Director Michael Stern and joined by world-renowned guest conductors. Bring your camp chairs, as space in the Gazebo will be limited.
12:00PM, at the Historic Park Gazebo
https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/history-heritage-events/historic-lecture-series/

July 24, 2025
Independence, Beaver Creek Resort
Experience an unforgettable celebration packed with excitement! Enjoy live music with headliner & country legend Jerrod Niemann, along with other world class artists. Let the little ones explore the family zone, while the youth entertainment stage keeps the energy high in the village. Savor delicious eats from gourmet food vendors, then cap off the night with a dazzling fireworks finale that lights up the sky!
https://www.beavercreek.com/explore-the-resort/activities/event-detail.aspx?id={0e20b4c3-4f87-4f9e-ba99-1a50fef2684d}&sd=05%2F01%2F2025&ed=07%2F31%2F2025

July 24, 2025
Wild West Rodeo, Carbondale
Billed as “The place to be on Thursday nights,” The Carbondale Wild West Rodeo Association presents a 12-week summer season of authentic rodeo, featuring competitors from across the state and as far away as Texas. Each week, more than 150 contestants compete for the coveted end-of-the-year-belt buckle and the weekly prize of $2,000.
https://www.carbondale.com/events/

July 24 – 27, 2025
53rd Annual Top O’ The Rockies Rally, Paonia
The 53rd annual Top O’ The Rockies Rally is the go-to event of the summer. The entire event takes place within the beautifully maintained historic Paonia Town Park, where it has been held for the past 36 years. The BMW Motorcycle Club of Colorado is a welcoming club that encourages riders of all makes and models to take part in this quiet, small town event.
This fun and festive annual event will be held in Paonia, Colorado on July 24^th-27^th in Town Park with plentiful camping in the shade provided by the many large trees of the park. You will find all rally activities, outdoors and indoors, just feet away. Evenings are comfortably cool and the beer garden in the park is the perfect place to gather and meet up with friends new and old while enjoying the on site food trucks and live entertainment.
https://bmwmcc.org/tor/

July 25 – 27, 2025
Breckenridge Food and Wine Festival, Breckenridge
The Breckenridge Food and Wine Festival brings you a unique, wine-tasting experience. Main Street Station Plaza and The Village at Breckenridge, (at the base of Peak Nine), transform into a beautiful, mountain-side vineyard starring an array of varietals created by top wineries. From the soft and smooth to the unabashedly bold, guests will get more than their fair share of delicious sips.
https://gobreck.com/event/breckenridge-food-and-wine-festival/

July 25, 2025
54th Carbondale Mountain Fair, Carbondale
Mountain Fair is a beloved summertime tradition, created by the community for the community. Enjoy a weekend packed with live music, lively contests and a kid’s oasis, with over 120 amazing artisans.
https://www.carbondalearts.com/mountain-fair

July 25 – 27, 2025
76th Annual Burro Days, Fairplay
Fairplay’s most beloved summer tradition returns for another year of quirky races, live entertainment, and family fun! Get Yur Ass Up the Pass™ and celebrate the rich mining history of Fairplay with a weekend packed with events for all ages.
What to Expect:
Burro Races – Watch competitors and their burros race through Fairplay and up the mountain, honoring the town’s mining past.
Parade – A lively procession featuring floats, costumes, and plenty of small-town charm.
Unique Races – From llamas and dogs to outhouses on wheels, these one-of-a-kind races are a must-see!
Arts, Crafts & Food Vendors – Explore handmade goods, delicious eats, and local specialties.
Live Music & Entertainment – Enjoy performances throughout the weekend.
Cowboy Church Service – A Sunday morning tradition bringing the community together.
Family Fun – Kid-friendly activities and entertainment for all ages.
Make it a weekend getaway and experience all that Burro Days and Fairplay have to offer! Stay tuned for more details as the event gets closer.
https://exploreparkcounty.com/event/burro-days/

July 25, 2025Fruita Fourth Friday, Fruita
Every 4th Friday, enjoy community, art, music, food, and drinks.
What it’s all about:
Come join Fruita every 4th Friday for an evening of homegrown authentic fun! FFF is a night of community, art, music, food, and drink. All are welcome!
https://www.fruita.org/parksrec/page/fruita-fourth-friday

July 25 – 27, 2025
Buffalo Bill Days, Golden
Buffalo Bill Days is one of Golden’s biggest summer traditions—a multiday community festival honoring the adventurous legacy of William F “Buffalo Bill” Cody while showcasing everything that makes our mountain town so beloved. What began in the 1940s as a memorial trail ride to Cody’s gravesite on Lookout Mountain has evolved into a full-blown celebration featuring music, art, food, and plenty of family-friendly activities.
https://www.visitgolden.com/events/annual-events/buffalo-bill-days/

July 25 – 27, 2025
Leadville Race Series Mountain Bike Stage Race, Leadville
From 10,152 to 12,424 feet of Colorado Rocky elevation, the Life Time Leadville Stage Race presented by Kenetik takes on the breathtaking backdrops and soul-refining climbs of the iconic LT100 MTB course across three exciting days — earning you a shot to qualify for the Life Time LT100 MTB along the way. With post-race dinners, daily awards and celebrations, you’ll step into the warm embrace of the Cloud City family of gritty, gutsy, determined cyclists — and never look back. Come for three days of high-altitude riding, stay to compete for a coveted belt buckle
https://www.leadvilletwinlakes.com/calendar#!event/2025/7/25/leadville-race-series-mountain-bike-stage-race

July 25 – 27, 2025
Kick It 3v3 Summer National Championships, Vail
The highest 3v3 tournament in the nation! All games are played at an elevation of 8,000 feet or above. Nestled in Colorado’s Vail Valley, Ford Park and the Vail Athletic Fields host the Kick It 3v3 National Championships. From great dining and recreation to beautiful Rocky Mountain views, this event brings in more than 200 teams to compete.
https://discovervail.com/event/kick-it-3v3-national-soccer-championship/

July 26, 2025
Audi Snowmass 50 Mountain Bike Race, Aspen/Snowmass
Grab your bike and pedal to the medal around a 25 mile loop ascending 5000 Feet. Solo competitors will have the option of 1 or 2 laps, or teams of 2 can race 1 lap each of the Audi Snowmass 50.
Previously known as Power of Four MTB Race, this race features 25 miles of some of the best single track mountain bike trails in Colorado. Divisions will be broken into 50-mile solo racer (two loops), 25-mile solo racer (one loop) and 50-mile teams of two where each rider completes one 25-mile lap.
https://www.aspensnowmass.com/visit/events/audi-power-of-four-mountain-bike

July26, 2025
Old West Cowboys Western Re-Enactment, Lake City
Experience Tales of the Old West: ‘Adventures in a Lawless Land’
https://businessdirectory.lakecity.com/events/Details/old-west-cowboys-western-re-enactment-1359388?sourceTypeId=Website

July 26, 2025
Motorcycle Relief Project Poker Run, Paonia
This poker run is to help raise money and awareness for the Motorcycle Relief Project, a nonprofit organization that takes veterans and first responders on an off-road week-long adventure ride to help them cope with PTSD and other related issues. 100% of the money raised will go to MRP.
The player with the winning hand will get a prize of their choice first, followed by the second-place and third-place winners. Players can purchase and play as many hands as they want. All participants will get one lucky number ticket for every hand they play. Everyone will have an opportunity to win one of many prizes by lucky number drawings! The ride will take place on Saturday morning, July 26th, 2025.
https://bmwmcc.org/mrp-poker-run/

July 26 – 27, 2025
Revolution Enduro, Powderhorn Mountain Resort
Who is Revolution Enduro?
REV is an enduro series created out of the desire to have a race series for everyone. From the first-time racer, the 9-5’er, to the pros, and everyone in between. Their crew has been putting on races for more than 10 years. The experience at the races is one of the smoothest in the industry.
Competitors can expect a single day of lift accessed and pedal transfers with 3-4 gravity fueled stages of racing. This is REV’s last stop on the race series and the race is full.
Spectators can join us on the mountain for scenic lift rides, hiking, mountain biking, or a bite to eat at the Umbrella Bar.
Camping is available and can be reserved online. Click here to reserve.
https://www.powderhorn.com/events/event/516-revolution-enduro.html

July 26, 2025
Crafts, Cocktails & Corks, Winter Park
Join us at Rendezvous Event Center in Winter Park, CO on July 26 for Crafts, Cocktails, & Corks – Winter Park’s newest tasting event. Laze away the afternoon enjoying delicious food vendors, live music, and tastings from numerous wineries, breweries, and distilleries. There will be a “Best Of” contest for participating wineries, breweries, and distilleries as well as other engagement opportunities for attendees.
https://www.playwinterpark.com/crafts-cocktails-corks

July 27, 2025
Steamboat Lake Triathlon, Steamboat Springs
The swim starts out in the surprisingly warm waters of Steamboat Lake (74 degrees average race temp), then athletes transition to the most scenic bike course you’ll ever find. After a ride through the rolling country-side athletes will transition to a 3.5 mile run course that’s 50% on road, and 50% on the dirt trails that hug the lakeside. Pack the camping gear and make a weekend getaway for your all your friends and family! This year they’re also offering a aquabike, and stand-up paddle-board division!
https://www.steamboatchamber.com/event/steamboat-lake-triathlon/9048/

July 28, 2025
National Repertory Orchestra Concert, Silverthorne
Join the National Repertory Orchestra for a free concert on the Silverthorne Performing Arts Center outdoor stage on Monday, June 30 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Please bring your own chair or blanket for seating.
https://www.silverthorne.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3992/166?curm=7&cury=2025

July 26 – 27, 2025
WholeExpo, Durango
WholeExpo is the Four Corners annual showcase of holistic and ecological products, services and seminars that support health, harmony and spiritual awareness. WholeExpo provides 90 exhibitors, 15 educational seminars/workshops and patio events to enhance and improve your physical, mental and spiritual health. Attendees have the opportunity to sample nutritional products, experience a variety of healing modalities and enjoy shopping for jewelry, gemstones and crystals, clothing items and art.
Time: Saturday 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
Cost: $5.00 per day – covers admittance to the Expo and all basic seminars and workshops. Free for children 12 and under.
https://www.durango.com/event/wholeexpo/

June 29, 2025
The Mines of Mount Royal Bike Tour, Frisco
Join Museum staff on a historic bike ride! This intermediate bike ride goes around Mount Royal and through the Tenmile Canyon, exploring the mines that once operated there. This is a great activity for visitors and locals who want to learn more about Frisco’s mining history, the natural environment, and the railroads of the area. The route is just over 5 miles round-trip with plenty of water breaks and scenic views making it a fun morning for the whole family.
Advance registration is required. Registration closes at 5:00pm the day before.
https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/history-heritage-events/mines-of-mount-royal-biking-tour/

July 29, 2025
Mountain Goat Kids’ Trail Running Series, Frisco
For the ninth 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/

July 30, 2025
Summer Lecture Series, The Woolly West, Frisco
The sheep industry is an integral part of the history of the American West that continues to play a part in ranching even in the present day. From the politics of immigrant labor, the challenges of ecological change, the conflicts between the sheep and cattle industries, and so much more, there is a multitude of stories to be explored. Join us as Professor Andrew Gulliford of Fort Lewis College dives into the history of sheepscapes in Colorado.
12:00pm, at the Old Community Center on Granite & 3^rd Ave
https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/history-heritage-events/historic-lecture-series/

July 31, 2025
Wild West Rodeo, Carbondale
Billed as “The place to be on Thursday nights,” The Carbondale Wild West Rodeo Association presents a 12-week summer season of authentic rodeo, featuring competitors from across the state and as far away as Texas. Each week, more than 150 contestants compete for the coveted end-of-the-year-belt buckle and the weekly prize of $2,000.
https://www.carbondale.com/events/

July 31, 2025
Empower Yampa Valley Conference, Steamboat Springs
The Steamboat Springs Chamber and Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation are proud to present Empower Yampa Valley, a progressive workplace conference that is expanding beyond diversity, equity, and inclusion to include a heightened list of relevant topics. The conference will bring together business owners, managers, employees, and community leaders and equip them with strategies for handling today’s most pressing workplace issues
Through a mixture of keynote speakers and interactive workshop sessions, we will provide valuable insights and training that both businesses and individuals can put into practice to empower us all.
https://www.steamboatchamber.com/membership/member-events/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-summit/

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