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Colorado Events - August 2024

Aug 1 - Crystal River Valley - MARBLE/marble Symposium @ Marble, Colorado - The stone carving experience (reservations are a must) Join sculptors from around the world. Every experience level and artistic style. The 8-day symposium provides everything: marble, tools, carving sites, workshops, demos, and private instruction: 3rd Session July 29 - August 5, 2024

Aug 1 - Denver Area - Douglas County Fair & Rodeo @ Downtown Castle Rock - Carnival, Outdoor Concerts, Petting Zoo, Llama Show, Marketplace, Vintage Car Club of Castle Rock Car Show, and Rodeos on Weekend Nights: Hours vary by day: July 26-August 4, 2024

Aug 1 - Denver Area - Sloan’s Lake Beer Fest @ Denver – Say goodbye to summer! 15+ breweries will line Raleigh Street in the Sloan’s Lake neighborhood - live DJ - costume contest - food trucks: Saturday from 3-7pm August TBD, 2024

Aug 1 - Denver Mountain Area - 6th Annual Georgetown Cultural Arts: Plein Air @ Old School FKA the Heritage Center - Quick Draw in historic downtown - Exhibit & Sale: July 28-August 11, 2024

Aug 1 - Fort Morgan - Morgan County Fair @ Morgan County Fairgrounds - July 26-August 1, 2024

Aug 1 - Lamar - Colorado Day Ice Cream Social @ Nordman Park, Kiowa - Cake, drinks, live music from Wildhorse Music and of course, ICE CREAM: Thursday, August 1, 2024

Aug 1 - Lamar - 90th Annual Elbert County Fair @ Elbert County Fairground - "How the West was Grown" the best week of the summer in Kiowa CO - Live Music - Daily Rodeo Events - Horseshoe Tournament - Sunday Cowboy Church - Mutton Busting: Saturday July 27-Sunday August 4, 2024

Aug 1 - North Fork Valley - Delta County Fair and Rodeo @ Hotchkiss - 4-H and FFA/livestock shows and exhibits, ranch rodeo, junior rodeo, endurocross racing, rodeo, family entertainment, live concert, entertainment, rides, fair food: The week of July 26 - August 3, 2024

Aug 1 - Sterling - 136th Sterling County Fair and Rodeo @ Sterling County Fairgrounds - BULL RIDING - CARNIVAL - July 31st COWBOY BREAKFAST & YOUTH RODEO - August 1st & 2nd PRCA RODEO- MUTTON BUSTIN' - PARADE- Concert - August 4th DEMO DERBY - Kid's PEDAL TRACTOR PULL & PET ROCK SHOW & RACE: July 25-August 4, 2024

Aug 1 - Vail Area - Vail Dance Festival @ Harry A. Nottingham Park - Dancing in the Park is free and fun for the family, featuring BalletX, DanceAspen, ballroom duo Denys Drozdyuk and Antonina Skobina, tap dancer extraordinaire Dario Natarelli, New York City Ballet's Olivia Bell, Philadelphia Ballet's Mayfield Myers, and Royal Danish Ballet's Philip Duclos, along with an interactive and participatory performance by YouthPower365: Thursday gates open at 5pm, performance at 5:30pm August 1st, 2024

Aug 1 - Westcliffe - Sangres Art Guild: For The Love of Animals @ 3rd Street Gallery - Judged by internationally recognized pencil artist Andy Mast – 50% of gallery commissions will go to Wet Mountain Animal Welfare: Thursday-Monday from 11am-4pm August 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-31 2024

Aug 1 - Westcliffe - WCPA Live Theater: Children’s Musical ~ Cinderella @ Jones Theater - A magical experience with the enchanting kid’s musical - Toe-tapping songs and a heartwarming story: Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 6:30pm and Sunday matinee at 2pm August 1-4, 2024

Aug 2 - Colorado Springs Metro - Summer Tea Luncheon at the Orchard House @ Rock Ledge Ranch - Tour of the Historic Country Estate, Learn about Edwardian History and Etiquette followed by Lunch Under a Tent on the Secluded Pergola Lawn: Fridays from 11:30am-12:30pm June 14, 21, 28; July 6, 12, 19; August 2, 2024

Aug 2 - Craig - Moffat County Balloon Festival @ Craig, Colorado – Balloons Launch at 6:30am each day, Live Musical Entertainment, Colorado Cruisers Car Show, Cardboard Boat Regatta, Craft and Food Booths, Nightly Balloon Glow: Friday-Sunday, August 2-4, 2024

Aug 2 - Craig - Summer Jam @ Alice Pleasant Park - Music - Family Friendly Games - Activities - Vendors: Friday evenings: May 31, June 28, August 8, & August 23, 2024

Aug 2 - Craig - Moffat County Horse Show @ the Fairgrounds: Friday-Monday, August 2-5, 2024

Aug 2 - Creede - 10th Annual Creede Farmers and Local Artisan Market @ South Main and Wall Streets - Throughout the summer, we aim to create a community, bring in visitors, and support local farmers, craftspeople, and artisans: Fridays and some Saturdays from 8am-2pm June 14–September 13, 2024

Aug 2 - Cripple Creek - 2nd Annual Gold Camp Fastelavn @ Victor Downtown Historic District - Meet Rita The Rock Planter - Thomas Dambo, the creator of Rita The Rock Planter, is considered the world’s leading recycle artist: Saturday and Sunday 8am-6pm, August 2-4, 2024

Aug 2 - Leadville & Twin Lakes Area - Leadville Boom Days @ Leadville - A Colorado Mountain Festival and Historical Celebration of the Old West: gunslingers, burro races, contests of mining skill, street fair with 100+ food, arts and crafts booths, activities for the whole family: Friday 12-8pm, Saturday and Sunday all day August 2-4, 2024

Aug 2 - Ouray - Ridgway Farmers Market @ Hartwell Park, Downtown Ridgway - Vendors change weekly with local: fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, cheese, baked goods, flowers, plants, natural body care products, artisan crafts: Friday from 10am-2pm May 24 - October 11, 2024

Aug 2 - Telluride - Telluride Farmers' Market @ South Oak Street in downtown Telluride - An organic market with quality produce, animal products, prepared food, and artisans from San Miguel County. All of the goods are produced within 100 miles of Telluride: Fridays from 10:30am-3:30pm June 7-October 11, 2024

Aug 2 - Vail Area - Lakeside Cinema @ Harry A. Nottingham Park & Pavilion - Free family-friendly movies outdoors on the big screen! Pack popcorn and sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! Come early and check out the playable music instruments near the Rec Center: Friday Nights Movie Start at dusk, about 8:15pm during July and August, 2024

Aug 2 - Westcliffe - 17th Annual Westcliffe Friday Farmers Market @ 59000 Hwy 69/N 3rd Street near Jess Price Park - Healthy, fresh produce grown by local farmers that are free of herbicides, pesticides and chemical fertilizers - Local craft and food vendors: Fridays from 9am-1pm June-September, 2024

Aug 3 - Alamosa - Alamosa Farmers Market @ Corner of 6th St & State Ave - Enter on Emerson - Local organic, grass-fed beef, lamb, and yak - Family growers and dairies share their produce and lifestyle for future generations - Incubator opportunity for local entrepreneurs who produce baked goods, jams, and jellies: Saturdays from 8am-1:30pm July 6-October 12, 2024

Aug 3 - Boulder - Boulder County Saturday Farmers Market @ Next to the Boulder Bandshell Park on 13th Street - Producer-only farmers markets in Boulder, Colorado since 1987. It's a Dog Free Zone; however your dog is allowed at the adjacent park: Saturdays from 8am-2pm April 6 – November 23, 2024

Aug 3 - Colorado Springs Metro - Old Colorado City Farmers Market @ Bancroft Park - Local vendors selling corn, squash, cantaloupe, fresh herbs, honey, cheese, bread, pasta, salsas, crafts, homemade soaps and fresh flowers: Every Saturday from 8am-1pm June 1-October 26, 2024

Aug 3 - Denver Area - Colorado Scottish Festival's Diamond Jubilee @ Denver Polo Club - Family-Friendly celebration with Scottish athletics, Bagpipe and Dance Competitions, Scottish and Irish Music, Whisky tastings, Celtic Merchandise, Beer and Food Vendors, Children’s Activities: Saturday 9am-8pm and Sunday 9am-5pm, August 3-4, 2024

Aug 3 - Denver Mountain Area - Mountain Jams @ Library Park - Robert Cline Jr. - Collaborated with members of the The Subdudes, both on the stage and in the studio, “All The Right Reasons” and “American Mojo”: Saturday from 3:30-4:30pm August 3, 2024

Aug 3 - Durango - Bayfield Farmers Market @ 1328 CR 501 - 100% Grassroots Farmers Market, locally grown produce, meat, bakeries, live music food trucks, and artisans: Saturdays from 8am-Noon June 15-October 25, 2024

Aug 3 - Durango - Durango Farmers Market @ TBK Bank Parking Lot - Local Produce, Meats & Cheeses, Breakfast & Lunch Options, Live Music, Kids Booth, Local Artisans: Saturdays from 8am-12pm May 11-October 26, 2024

Aug 3 - Gunnison - Gunnison Farmers Market @ Downtown Gunnison at Main and Virginia Streets - A seasonal outdoor market featuring Colorado produce - fruit, vegetables, meat, milk, eggs, cheese, baked goods, arts, and crafts. Live local entertainment in the adjacent park: Saturdays from 9:30am-1pm June 8–October 19, 2024

Aug 3 - Lamar - 123rd Annual Sand & Sage Roundup Fair & Rodeo @ Powers County Fairground - PRCA Rodeo - Parade - Vendors - Carnival - Concerts: Saturday-Saturday August 3-10, 2024

Aug 3 - Leadville & Twin Lakes Area - Wildflower Tour @ Leadville Railroad - A Beautiful Ride Through the Rocky Mountains - Half Way Through the Trip Get Off and Explore the Alpine Wilderness with a Guide Who will Identify Local Wildflowers: Saturdays July 20 & 24 and August 3, 2024

Aug 3 - Longmont - Boulder County Farmers Market @ Boulder County Fairgrounds - Producer-only farmers markets in Longmont, Colorado since 1987. It's a Dog Free Zone: Saturdays from 8am-2pm April 6 – November 23, 2024

Aug 3 - Montrose Area - Montrose Summer Farmers' Market @ Downtown in Montrose - Started in 1978, it is one of the oldest Farmers' Market in Western Colorado - A gathering of local farmers, ranchers, producers, and artisans of the Western Slope serving the community fresh, local produce, delicious food, live music, and kid's activities: Saturdays from 9am-1pm June 8–September 28, 2024

Aug 3 - Pagosa Springs Area - 15th Pagosa Farmers Market @ Tennyson Scupture Garden - Direct from Growers & Producers to you fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables and locally produced meats, tamales, breads, honey, jams, jellies, herbal products, seedlings, baked goods (including gluten free), jewelry, art, photography, sculpture, alpaca socks and yarn, soaps: Saturdays from 9am-1pm July 6 – September 28, 2024

Aug 3 - Salida - CCFA Salida Summer Farmers Market @ Alpine Park - The Arkansas River Valley is home to expansive ranches and farmland. With its abundant resources, fresh water, and mild climate: Saturdays from 8am-12:30pm une 15 - October 25, 2024

Aug 3 - Westcliffe - SJO Sun Observing Hour @ Smokey Jack Observatory - Safely observe the sun through several solar telescopes: Saturdays from 11am-12pm June 1 - September 7, 2024

Aug 3 - Westcliffe - SJO Electronic Assisted Astronomy (EAA) Star Party @ Smokey Jack Observatory - View live images on a 10 foot outdoor screen in the amphitheater outside the Smokey Jack Observatory; seating is limited: Sunday from 8:30-10:30pm June 9; July 6; August 3 & 31, 2024

Aug 4 - Aspen & Snowmass Village - Basalt Sunday Market @ Downtown @ Lion's Park and Midland Spur Rd - Fresh produce, fine craft, prepared food, and creative activity in a spirited environment: Sundays from 10am-2pm June 16–September 29, 2024

Aug 4 - Buena Vista Area - CCFA Buena Vista Summer Farmers Market @ 409 E Main - The Arkansas River Valley is home to expansive ranches and farmland. With its abundant resources, fresh water, and mild climate: Sundays from 9am-1pm June 16-October 27, 2024

Aug 4 - Leadville & Twin Lakes Area - Leadville Boom Days Pack Burro Race @ Leadville – The second leg of the WPBA Triple Crown. Celebrate Leadville’s rich mining history the race starts on historic Harrison Avenue, cheer on the teams as they take off and work their way up Leadville’s mining district. Long Course 21 miles; Short Course 15 miles: Sunday 10am-5pm August 4, 2024

Aug 4 - Nederland - Nederland Farmers Market @ 80 E 2nd St - Fresh local and sustainably grown produce - Wisdom's Natural Poultry, Buckner Family Ranch, Anasazi Beans, Organic popcorn, White Mountain Farm, Bee Hugger Honey: Sundays from 10am-2pm May 12-October 6, 2024

Aug 4 - Vail Area - SunsetLIVE! @ The Terrace at the Avon Performance Pavilion - Gather your family, bring a lawn chair and picnic basket, be prepared to enjoy relaxing Rocky Mountain sunsets on Sunday nights with great music while lounging on your SUP board or paddle boat on Nottingham Lake or the South Lawn of the Pavilion: Sundays from 6-8pm May 26 - September 1, 2024

Aug 4 - Westcliffe - KLZR Summer in the Park @ Westcliffe Depot Yard - Free, live music – Preformed by Folk, Americana and Bluegrass Singer/Songwriter - One of Colorado’s prettiest outdoor venues: Sundays from 2-4:30pm August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024

Aug 4 - Westcliffe - KLZR Taste of the Valley @ Three Peaks Ranch - The Valley’s premier annual event where guests gather in celebration - Combining great food and wine with the Valley’s iconic scenery and warm hospitality: Sunday from 5-8pm August 4, 2024

Aug 4 - Winter Park - 108th Middle Park Fair and Rodeo @ Middle Park Fairgrounds - Fair and Rodeo celebrating Middle Park's Western Heritage; a week-long celebration with Livestock Shows, Horse Shows, Junior Rodeo, and Queen's Barrel Race and CPRA Professional Rodeo: Sunday-Sunday, August 4-11, 2024

Aug 5 - Craig - 106th Moffat County Fair @ Craig, Colorado - Shooting and Archery Events, Annual Derby Days, Horse and Pony Races, PRCA Rodeo, Family Fun Day, Live Music, Livestock Shows, Pavilion with Food and Craft Vendors: Monday-Saturday, August 5-10, 2024

Aug 7 - Boulder - Boulder County Wednesday Farmers Market @ Next to the Boulder Bandshell Park on 13th Street - Producer-only farmers markets in Boulder, Colorado since 1987. It's a Dog Free Zone; however your dog is allowed at the adjacent park: Wednesdays from 3:30-7:30pm May 1 - October 2, 2024

Aug 7 - Crystal River Valley - Carbondale Farmer's Market @ Downtown Picnic Park at 4th and Main - Fresh produce from the Western Slope, delicious food, locally crafted artisan goods, and food trucks: Wednesdays from 10am-3pm June 5-September 25, 2024

Aug 7 - Delta - Delta Colorado Farmers Market @ Corner of 5th & Meeker Streets - Local Vendors with Locally Grown Produce and Handcrafted products, delicious baked goods : Saturdays & Wednesdays from 8:30am-1pm May 18 - September 28, 2024

Aug 7 - Dinosaur Area - 15th Annual Rockin’ Bulls @ Rangely’s Columbine Park - Local Bull Riders - Rough and Tumble 8 Second Contest - Cowboys Against the Toughest Bulls in the Region - Gates Open at 6pm - Rodeo Starting at 7pm: Saturday from 6pm-10pm August 24, 2024

Aug 7 - Naturita & Nucla Area - West End Farm and Craft Market @ Wild Gals Market - Fresh Produce - Homemade Goods - Art and Gifts: Wednesdays from 4-7pm May 29 - September 11, 2024

Aug 7 - Vail Area - AvonLIVE! @ Harry A. Nottingham Park & Pavilion - Get your groove on and experience live music, local food trucks and the Hahnewald Bar ice-cold refreshing libations; Music starts at 6pm: Wednesdays from 5:30-9pm June 12 - August 28, 2024

Aug 8 - Westcliffe - Sangres Art Guild: For The Love of Animals @ 3rd Street Gallery - Judged by internationally recognized pencil artist Andy Mast – 50% of gallery commissions will go to Wet Mountain Animal Welfare: Thursday-Monday from 11am-4pm August 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-31 2024

Aug 9 - Ouray - Ridgway Farmers Market @ Hartwell Park, Downtown Ridgway - Vendors change weekly with local: fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, cheese, baked goods, flowers, plants, natural body care products, artisan crafts: Friday from 10am-2pm May 24 - October 11, 2024

Aug 9 - Vail Area - Lakeside Cinema @ Harry A. Nottingham Park & Pavilion - Free family-friendly movies outdoors on the big screen! Pack popcorn and sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! Come early and check out the playable music instruments near the Rec Center: Friday Nights Movie Start at dusk, about 8:15pm during July and August, 2024

Aug 9 - Westcliffe - 17th Annual Westcliffe Friday Farmers Market @ 59000 Hwy 69/N 3rd Street near Jess Price Park - Healthy, fresh produce grown by local farmers that are free of herbicides, pesticides and chemical fertilizers - Local craft and food vendors: Fridays from 9am-1pm June-September, 2024

Aug 10 - Buena Vista Area - 74th Gold Rush Days @ McPhelemy Park - Celebrating Buena Vista's Old West and mining heritage with live music, historical re-enactments, the "Quacktastic" Rubber Duck Race, the 52nd WPBA sanctioned burro race, kids events, food and craft vendors, Beer/Wine Garden and reenactment of a gunfight at the historic Lariat Bar: Saturday and Sunday All Day August 10-11, 2024

Aug 10 - Denver Mountain Area - Mountain Jams @ Library Park - Leon Joseph Littlebird - Roots in both pioneer and native cultures - A songwriter and performer singing tales of Colorado and the people of the mountain southwest: Saturday from 3:30-4:30pm August 10, 2024

Aug 10 - Westcliffe - SJO Sun Observing Hour @ Smokey Jack Observatory - Safely observe the sun through several solar telescopes: Saturdays from 11am-12pm June 1 - September 7, 2024

Aug 10 - Westcliffe - 2nd Saturday Art Walk @ Main Street Westcliffe - Walk to the many fine art galleries in this little town: 3rd Street Gallery, Andy Mast Fine Art, Arterburn Fine Art Gallery, Cheryl Swartz Jewelrysmith, Greenstone ArtWorks, K-2 Gallery Arts, Melody DeBenedictus Fine Art Gallery, Sangre de Christo Gallery and Rock Shop, and the Wild Iris Gallery: Saturday June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, 2024

Aug 10 - Westcliffe - SilverWest AirFest @ Butler Field (fly in or drive) - Pancake breakfast, live music, craft vendors, food vendors, airplanes, helicopters - Special events for kids - Loads of family fun: Saturday from 7:30am-3pm August 10, 2024

Aug 11 - Buena Vista Area - 52nd Annual Buena Vista Pack Burro Race @ Buena Vista – The third leg of the WPBA Triple Crown Starts and ends at E Main & Colorado Ave the burros are packed with mining equipment; this is the third Leg of Triple Crown. The course is 13 miles consisting of pavement, bridges, single track and jeep road and two bridge crossings along the Arkansas River: Sunday 10am-1:30pm August 11, 2024

Aug 11 - Summit County - Breck Epic @ Stages Begins and Ends in Town: A 6-Day Mountain Bike Race in the Backcountry Surrounding Breckenridge: Sunday-Friday, August 11-16, 2024

Aug 11 - Vail Area - SunsetLIVE! @ The Terrace at the Avon Performance Pavilion - Gather your family, bring a lawn chair and picnic basket, be prepared to enjoy relaxing Rocky Mountain sunsets on Sunday nights with great music while lounging on your SUP board or paddle boat on Nottingham Lake or the South Lawn of the Pavilion: Sundays from 6-8pm May 26 - September 1, 2024

Aug 11 - Westcliffe - KLZR Summer in the Park @ Westcliffe Depot Yard - Free, live music – Preformed by Folk, Americana and Bluegrass Singer/Songwriter - One of Colorado’s prettiest outdoor venues: Sundays from 12:30-3:00pm August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024

Aug 13 - Denver Mountain Area - AstroTours @ Strousse Park - Hike the Rutherford Trail - Explore the cosmos with large telescopes, professional astronomers - Dress warm or in layers and have sturdy shoes: Saturday from 9-11pm June 22; July 12 & 26; August 15, 2024

Aug 14 - Vail Area - AvonLIVE! @ Harry A. Nottingham Park & Pavilion - Get your groove on and experience live music, local food trucks and the Hahnewald Bar ice-cold refreshing libations; Music starts at 6pm: Wednesdays from 5:30-9pm June 12 - August 28, 2024

Aug 15 - Westcliffe - Sangres Art Guild: For The Love of Animals @ 3rd Street Gallery - Judged by internationally recognized pencil artist Andy Mast – 50% of gallery commissions will go to Wet Mountain Animal Welfare: Thursday-Monday from 11am-4pm August 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-31 2024

Aug 16 - Ouray - Ridgway Farmers Market @ Hartwell Park, Downtown Ridgway - Vendors change weekly with local: fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, cheese, baked goods, flowers, plants, natural body care products, artisan crafts: Friday from 10am-2pm May 24 - October 11, 2024

Aug 16 - Summit County - Breckenridge International Festival of Arts @ Cultural Venues, Public Parks, Trails and Open Spaces in Breckenridge: 10 Days Celebrating Mountain Culture - Adventure, Creativity, Nature - Local, National and International Artists - Music, Dance, Film, Visual Arts, Family Entertainment: Friday through the following Sunday, August 16-25, 2024

Aug 16 - Vail Area - Lakeside Cinema @ Harry A. Nottingham Park & Pavilion - Free family-friendly movies outdoors on the big screen! Pack popcorn and sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! Come early and check out the playable music instruments near the Rec Center: Friday Nights Movie Start at dusk, about 8:15pm during July and August, 2024

Aug 16 - Westcliffe - 17th Annual Westcliffe Friday Farmers Market @ 59000 Hwy 69/N 3rd Street near Jess Price Park - Healthy, fresh produce grown by local farmers that are free of herbicides, pesticides and chemical fertilizers - Local craft and food vendors: Fridays from 9am-1pm June-September, 2024

Aug 16 - Westcliffe - SJO Lunatic Public Lunar Viewing @ Bluff Park - Observe the surface of the Moon through our 14-inch observatory telescope. You probably won’t see Marvin the Martian or the Lunar Landing Modules, but you will see craters, rays, and lunar mares: Friday from 9-10pm June 21, July 26, August 16, and September 13, 2024

Aug 17 - Cripple Creek - 125th Great Fire Days @ Historic Victor - Step back through time - Fire safety demonstrations - performances - Pinup models - Vintage cars - Vendors: All things vintage and antique: Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm August 17-18, 2024

Aug 17 - Denver Mountain Area - Mountain Jams @ Library Park - Jack Yoder - His preformances work their way through Americana, Alt-Country, Classic Country and finger-style Blues: Saturday from 3:30-4:30pm August 17, 2024

Aug 17 - Denver Mountain Area - 4th Annual La Vida Celebration @ Cheyenne Mountain Resort - Vibrant cultural experience - Latin-inspired music, cuisine, pools, beach, and lake with quintessential Colorado mountain views: Saturday from 5:30-9:30pm August 17, 2024

Aug 17 - Westcliffe - SJO Sun Observing Hour @ Smokey Jack Observatory - Safely observe the sun through several solar telescopes: Saturdays from 11am-12pm June 1 - September 7, 2024

Aug 17 - Westcliffe - ROCKIN’ the RANCH All-Day Music Event @ Beckwith Ranch - Local Bands - Shade Canopies will be provided - Onsite food trucks - Bring your own food, blankets and lawn chairs (no coolers or outside alcohol) - Hard and soft beverages available: Saturday from 10am-5pm August 17, 2024

Aug 18 - Vail Area - SunsetLIVE! @ The Terrace at the Avon Performance Pavilion - Gather your family, bring a lawn chair and picnic basket, be prepared to enjoy relaxing Rocky Mountain sunsets on Sunday nights with great music while lounging on your SUP board or paddle boat on Nottingham Lake or the South Lawn of the Pavilion: Sundays from 6-8pm May 26 - September 1, 2024

Aug 18 - Westcliffe - KLZR Summer in the Park @ Westcliffe Depot Yard - Free, live music – Preformed by Folk, Americana and Bluegrass Singer/Songwriter - One of Colorado’s prettiest outdoor venues: Sundays from 12:30-3:00pm August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024

Aug 19 - Vail Area - Vail Valley Brew'Au @ Harry A. Nottingham Park - A beer festival combined with a lu’au; sample amazing brews, seltzers, and ciders in your souvenir sampling glass. Live music, water lanterns, food trucks, kids activities, and lawn games; drinking tickets will include unlimited samples from 40+ of the best brews in the high country, across Colorado, and beyond: Saturday 5-8:30pm August 19, 2024

Aug 21 - Vail Area - AvonLIVE! @ Harry A. Nottingham Park & Pavilion - Get your groove on and experience live music, local food trucks and the Hahnewald Bar ice-cold refreshing libations; Music starts at 6pm: Wednesdays from 5:30-9pm June 12 - August 28, 2024

Aug 22 - Summit County - Breckenridge Wine Classic @ Breckenridge: Features 100+ Wines - Live Music, Paired Tastings at Local Restaurants Dinners & Lunches - Seminars - Wine Hikes: Thursday-Saturday August 22-24, 2024

Aug 22 - Westcliffe - Sangres Art Guild: For The Love of Animals @ 3rd Street Gallery - Judged by internationally recognized pencil artist Andy Mast – 50% of gallery commissions will go to Wet Mountain Animal Welfare: Thursday-Monday from 11am-4pm August 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-31 2024

Aug 23 - Craig - Summer Jam @ Alice Pleasant Park - Music - Family Friendly Games - Activities - Vendors: Friday evenings: May 31, June 28, August 8, & August 23, 2024

Aug 23 - Ouray - Ridgway Farmers Market @ Hartwell Park, Downtown Ridgway - Vendors change weekly with local: fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, cheese, baked goods, flowers, plants, natural body care products, artisan crafts: Friday from 10am-2pm May 24 - October 11, 2024

Aug 23 - Vail Area - Lakeside Cinema @ Harry A. Nottingham Park & Pavilion - Free family-friendly movies outdoors on the big screen! Pack popcorn and sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! Come early and check out the playable music instruments near the Rec Center: Friday Nights Movie Start at dusk, about 8:15pm during July and August, 2024

Aug 23 - Westcliffe - 17th Annual Westcliffe Friday Farmers Market @ 59000 Hwy 69/N 3rd Street near Jess Price Park - Healthy, fresh produce grown by local farmers that are free of herbicides, pesticides and chemical fertilizers - Local craft and food vendors: Fridays from 9am-1pm June-September, 2024

Aug 24 - Denver Mountain Area - Mountain Jams @ Library Park - The Schoolboys - Founded in 2004 from the Denver Waldorf School community - A six-piece rock and pop cover band with vocal harmonies: Saturday from 2-4:30pm August 24, 2024

Aug 24 - Nederland - Nederland Jazz & Wine Festival @ Chipeta Park - Wine and jazz Music Sponsored by Nederland Area Seniors - A Unique event brings wine, food, and crafts together for a day of fun: Saturday from 11am-5pm August 24, 2024

Aug 24 - Westcliffe - SJO Sun Observing Hour @ Smokey Jack Observatory - Safely observe the sun through several solar telescopes: Saturdays from 11am-12pm June 1 - September 7, 2024

Aug 24 - Westcliffe - SJO Public Star Party @ Smokey Jack Observatory - A two hour open house to view the celestial objects we are observing; weather permitting: Saturday from 8:30-10:30 pm June 1 & 29, July 27, August 24, September 7, 2024

Aug 25 - Vail Area - SunsetLIVE! @ The Terrace at the Avon Performance Pavilion - Gather your family, bring a lawn chair and picnic basket, be prepared to enjoy relaxing Rocky Mountain sunsets on Sunday nights with great music while lounging on your SUP board or paddle boat on Nottingham Lake or the South Lawn of the Pavilion: Sundays from 6-8pm May 26 - September 1, 2024

Aug 25 - Westcliffe - KLZR Summer in the Park @ Westcliffe Depot Yard - Free, live music – Preformed by Folk, Americana and Bluegrass Singer/Songwriter - One of Colorado’s prettiest outdoor venues: Sundays from 12:30-3:00pm August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024

Aug 28 - Vail Area - AvonLIVE! @ Harry A. Nottingham Park & Pavilion - Get your groove on and experience live music, local food trucks and the Hahnewald Bar ice-cold refreshing libations; Music starts at 6pm: Wednesdays from 5:30-9pm June 12 - August 28, 2024

Aug 28 - Westcliffe - 12th Annual Wet Mountain Weavers Fiber Arts Show @ Greenstone Artworks - Handmade woven, knit, crocheted, felted, beaded, sewn items available - Weaving and spinning demonstrations - Free drawing for a beautiful handmade item just for joining us: Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm, August 28-September 1, 2024

Aug 29 - Westcliffe - Sangres Art Guild: For The Love of Animals @ 3rd Street Gallery - Judged by internationally recognized pencil artist Andy Mast – 50% of gallery commissions will go to Wet Mountain Animal Welfare: Thursday-Monday from 11am-4pm August 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-31 2024

Aug 29 - Westcliffe - 24th Annual Quilt Show and Boutique and Bucket Raffle @ Lange Hall - The Olde Schoolhouse Quilt Club and Custer County area Quilters display their quilts and sell quilted items - Patriot Quilts, Antique Quilts, Children’s Quilts: Thursday-Sunday 10am-5pm, August 29-September 1, 2024

Aug 30 - Leadville & Twin Lakes Area - Devils Tail BBQ Special @ Leadville Railroad - Come and Experience a Deliciously Delightful BBQ Dinner on Board the Leadville Railroad: Fridays starting at 5:30pm July 5, July 19, August 30 and September 6, 2024

Aug 30 - Ouray - Ridgway Farmers Market @ Hartwell Park, Downtown Ridgway - Vendors change weekly with local: fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, cheese, baked goods, flowers, plants, natural body care products, artisan crafts: Friday from 10am-2pm May 24 - October 11, 2024

Aug 30 - Summit County - Breckenridge Hogfest: Bacon and Bourbon @ Breckenridge: Labor Day Weekend - A Weekend of Bacon and Bourbon - Pairing Dinner - VIP Bourbon Guide - Live Music Main Street Station Stage - DJ Village Plaza: Friday-Sunday, August 30-September 1, 2024

Aug 30 - Vail Area - Lakeside Cinema @ Harry A. Nottingham Park & Pavilion - Free family-friendly movies outdoors on the big screen! Pack popcorn and sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! Come early and check out the playable music instruments near the Rec Center: Friday Nights Movie Start at dusk, about 8:15pm during July and August, 2024

Aug 30 - Westcliffe - 17th Annual Westcliffe Friday Farmers Market @ 59000 Hwy 69/N 3rd Street near Jess Price Park - Healthy, fresh produce grown by local farmers that are free of herbicides, pesticides and chemical fertilizers - Local craft and food vendors: Fridays from 9am-1pm June-September, 2024

Aug 31 - Colorado Springs Metro - Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off @ Memorial Park - Hot air ballooning in Colorado Springs started in 1976 bringing fun and excitement throughout the Labor Day Weekend for the entire family. The Opening ceremony starts at 6:30am, with the first wave of inflation's beginning at 7am on Saturday and Sunday. After all the launches are complete, stick around to enjoy watching the Wings of Blue U.S. Air Force Skydiving Team Demonstration. Later each morning there is an Ultimate Frisbee Exhibition and then Paddle Boarding sessions on Prospect Lake. You can even purchase a ride from Rainbow Ryders for an experience of a lifetime: Early morning to evening August 31 - September 2, 2024

Aug 31 - Cripple Creek - 24th Annual Victor Celebrates the Arts @ Downtown Victor - VCTA Show & Sale will be painted en plein air - on site, directly from life - within a 10-mile radius of Victor City Hall during the week before the show and sale - Judged by an established and respected professional artist - Held annually over Labor Day Weekend: Saturday-Monday, August 31-September 2, 2024

Aug 31 - Denver Mountain Area - Mountain Jams @ Library Park - Bittersweet - A folk music duo featuring Marty Hallberg and Gary Loffler: Saturday from 3:30-5pm August 31, 2024

Aug 31 - South Fork Area - 3rd Annual Alder Ass Race South Forks Pack Burro Race @ Brown's Park, South Fork - The WPBA sanctioned burro race offers 2 courses through National Forest - the Mini Course is 3-miles long mostly on paved roads with a 75 foot increase in elevation - the Standard course in 11-miles along forest service roads is challenging, rocky, exposed tree roots, and include water crossings with 1,100 foot increase in elevation: Saturday 10am-3pm August 31, 2024

Aug 31 - Summit County - 49th Annual Great Divide Art Festival @ Breckenridge: Jewelry, Painting, Photography, Sculpture - Rubber Duck Race - Wildflower Hikes - Outdoor and SUP Yoga: Saturday-Monday, August 31-September 2, 2024

Aug 31 - Westcliffe - SJO Sun Observing Hour @ Smokey Jack Observatory - Safely observe the sun through several solar telescopes: Saturdays from 11am-12pm June 1 - September 7, 2024

Aug 31 - Westcliffe - SJO Electronic Assisted Astronomy (EAA) Star Party @ Smokey Jack Observatory - View live images on a 10 foot outdoor screen in the amphitheater outside the Smokey Jack Observatory; seating is limited: Sunday from 8:30-10:30pm June 9; July 6; August 3 & 31, 2024

Aug 31 - Westcliffe - WCPA One Man Show: Wyatt Earp, Life on the Frontier @ Jones Theater - Wyatt’s one-man show about his famous great-great uncle is a favorite in the Wet Mountain Valley, playing for one night only: Saturday, starting at 7:30pm August 31, 2024

Aug 31 - Westcliffe - High Altitude Horsepower Car Show @ 200-100 Main Street - See and/or register cars on Main Street - Antique, vintage, classic, rat rod, hot rod, muscle car - Vote for your favorites - Drawings and Cash Prizes, People’s Choice Awards - Live Music & Entertainment - Pancake breakfast: Saturday from 9am-2pm August 31, 2024

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