Events in Colorado Mountain Towns – July 11 – 13, 2025

Events in Colorado Mountain Towns are Sizzling Hot in July

We have rounded up the Best our mountain town communities have to offer this weekend, July 11 – 13, 2025. Find your favorite in this lengthy list:

July 11, 2025
Bites & Bubbly – Wine & Jazz Fest Happy Hour Kickoff, Keystone Resort
Kick off Wine & Jazz Festival weekend with an exclusive happy hour event! Sip on Delicato Wines, with an amazing charcuterie spread. Live music with Raez rounds out the afternoon’s atmosphere. This event is 21+.
https://www.keystoneresort.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/event-detail.aspx?id={84c399f4-01c7-4634-b827-1428b5f55a28}&sd=07%2F01%2F2025&ed=09%2F30%2F2025

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July 11 – 29, 2025
Wildflower Festival, Crested Butte
The Crested Butte Wildflower Festival is an annual 10-day Festival offering over 150 workshops in wildflower expertise each July, be it painting, pollination, photography, culinary arts, or leading hikes into the wild beyond in the heart of the Wildflower Capital of Colorado, Crested Butte.
https://crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.org/

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
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

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
Food Truck Fridays, Fruita
Food trucks from all over the Grand Valley will be in Fruita, so come hungry!
https://gofruita.com/event/food-truck-fridays/2025-06-13/

July 11, 2025
July First Friday, Grand Junction
Join us at The Art Center for First Friday on July 11! Enjoy an evening of art, community, and celebration from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. This free event is open to the public and features a cash bar and delicious hors d’oeuvres courtesy of the Art Center Guild. Don’t miss this opportunity to mingle with fellow art lovers and explore the latest exhibitions.

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 – 12, 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.steamboat.com/things-to-do/events/steamboat-pro-rodeo-july-11_12

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 – 13, 2025
7th Annual Silverthorne Fine Art Festival, Silverthorne
All events are free admission and family friendly!

Saturday, July 12, 202510:00 AM
Sunday, July 13, 20254:00 PM
Silverthorne Outlets Blue River Plaza227 – J Blue River PkwySilverthorne, CO, 80498United States (map)
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Juried fine art festival brings top artists to beautiful Silverthorne, Colorado as a part of the growing arts community. There is something for everyone with 13 categories presented including painting, wood, sculpture, glass and more!

*** New location in the Silverthorne Outlets Blue River Plaza next to Thirsty Pika.

Live music, face painting, mosaic classes, and High Country Artisans Gallery doing art demonstrations and an imagination station for the kids. Free admission and family friendl 10am-5pm Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday. http://www.mountainartfestivals.com/festivals-calendar/6thsilverthorne-fine-art-festival-3c2py-mlats-66d9d-efggy

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
Copper Live, Copper Mountain
Our flagship free live music series, presented by Odell Brewing, returns for the summer. Get your biking and hiking in early and be ready to party with us.
Where: Eagles Landing, Center Village at Copper Mountain
https://www.coppercolorado.com/events-activities/events-calendar/copper-live-july12/

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 – 13, 2025
DH Rockies at CBMR, Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Crested Butte Mountain Resort is excited to host a stop on the Downhill Rockies race series! Join us for a weekend of high-speed downhill racing on our legendary terrain.
Race headquarters and registration will be located near the Silver Queen Express in the base area. Racers must have a bike haul ticket or season-long bike haul pass to access the start line via Red Lady Express.
Discounted lift tickets for racers and spectators will be available for purchase day-of at the Yurt next to race HQ.
Come race, ride, and experience the thrill of downhill mountain biking in the heart of the Gunnison Valley.
https://www.skicb.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/event-detail

July 12, 2025
Durango Harley-Davidson and Elevated Auto Enthusiast’s Car and Bike Show, Durango
Join us for the first-ever Durango Harley-Davidson & Elevated Auto Enthusiasts Car and Bike Show! Happening July 12th from 10 AM to 5 PM, this all-day event is revved up with cool cars, custom bikes, local vendors, live music, a kid zone, and a booth from La Plata Humane Society.
Pre-registration is just $15 and includes entry into your category of choice.
Car categories: Tuner, Import, Muscle, Low Rider, and 4×4 Off-Road/Trucks.
Bike categories: Best Chopper, Best Bagger, Best Club Style, Best Vintage/Classic (Pre-1999), Best Metric, and Best Paint Job.
Whether you’re showing off your ride or just stopping by for the fun, you won’t want to miss this high-octane day in Durango!
https://www.durango.com/event/durango-harley-davidson-car-and-bike-show/

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
Estes Park Volksmarch, Estes Park
The Falcon Wanderers Club based in Colorado Springs is pleased to announce a Volksmarch in Estes Park on Saturday, July 12. There will be a 5 km (3.1 miles) route and a 10 km (6.2 miles) route showcasing Lake Estes, the Stanley Hotel, and downtown. Start time is 8-11 am at the Visitor Center, and walkers must finish by 2 pm. Participation is $2; walking for IVV credit is $3; and children under 13 not walking for credit are free.
Volksmarching is a form of noncompetitive, guided walking that started in Europe in the 1960s, but has since spread worldwide.
https://www.visitestespark.com/event/estes-park-volksmarch/16060/

July 12, 2025
Triple Bypass, Evergreen to Avon
The Triple Bypass is recognized as one of the premier cycling events in the United States. It travels 120 miles from Evergreen to Avon, CO.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Rocky Mountains on your bike. The ride is 120 miles from Evergreen (Bergen Park) over Juniper Pass (11,140 ft.), Loveland Pass (11,990 ft.), Swan Mountain and Vail Pass (10,560 ft.), concluding in Avon. The ride has over 10,000 ft. of challenging elevation gain!
https://www.avon.org/2449/Triple-Bypass

July 12, 2025
Flying Heels Rodeo, Granby
Granby’s summertime rodeo takes place at the Flying Heels Arena, south of town. A great event for the entire family, there’s always bull riding, roping, barrel racing, games for the kids, and more. Kids can even sign up to compete in mutton busting!
https://www.destinationgranby.com/events/rodeo/

July 12 – 13, 2025
Arts & Crafts Fairs, Grand Lake
Grand Lake’s Arts and Crafts Fairs take place the second weekend in July (12th+13th) and August (9th+10th), offering a fantastic selection of handmade goods. Free to attend, the fairs run from 10 AM to 5 PM both days.
https://gograndlake.com/events/summer-fall/

July 12 – 13, 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

July 12, 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 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 12 – 13, 2025
Alpine ArtAffair, Winter Park
Join Us This Summer for the 51st Annual Alpine ArtAffair!
The Alpine ArtAffair is a beloved outdoor event that brings together artists and art enthusiasts in a vibrant, friendly atmosphere. As a not-for-profit juried show, we are dedicated to supporting the arts and education in our community. Proceeds from the event help fund scholarships and arts programs for local students and schools, ensuring that creativity continues to thrive in beautiful Fraser Valley, Colorado.
Be part of a cherished tradition and witness the magic of art in the Fraser Valley.
https://www.playwinterpark.com/winter-park/events/arts-culture/alpine-artaffair

July 13, 2025
Sunset LIVE!, Avon
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ The Terrace at the Avon Pavilion. Get ready for an incredible experience every Sunday night on The Terrace at Avon Performance Pavilion! Immerse yourself in the magic of live music performed by talented local musicians from Eagle and Summit County. Picture this: a breathtaking sunset as your backdrop, the sweet sounds of great music filling the air, all while you kick back on your SUP board or paddle boat on Nottingham Lake, lounge on the North shore beach, or sprawl out on the South lawn of the Pavilion. SunsetLIVE! at Avon is not just an event, it’s a uniquely Avon experience designed to add that extra spark to your weekend wind-down. Grab your friends and family, bring along a comfy lawn chair, pack a picnic basket, and feel free to BYOB. Get ready to soak in the vibes, relish the Rocky Mountain sunset, and make memories that will last a lifetime! More Details

July 13, 2025
Mountain Mixology, Copper Mountain
Complete your summer day with Mountain Mixology at Aerie. Take a scenic chairlift ride on the American Eagle lift to enjoy mountain-inspired mixology with fresh ingredients and panoramic views.
This event includes a scenic lift ride, YETI wine tumbler, and a cocktail.
https://www.coppercolorado.com/events-activities/events-calendar/mountain-mixology-july13/

July 13 – 20, 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 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
Captain of the Boat, Steamboat Springs
Our favorite downhill bike racing series returns on select summer Sundays. Soak up the best of summer on the downhill trails at Steamboat. Join the Captain of the Boat gravity race series every other Sunday (July 13, 27, August 10, 24 and Sept 7) and get in on the fun and camaraderie.
https://www.steamboat.com/things-to-do/events/captain-of-the-boat

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