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Colorado Events - August 2025

Aug 1 - Craig - Moffat County Balloon Festival @ Loudy-Simpson Park - Balloons Launch at 6:30am each day - Live Musical Entertainment - Colorado Cruisers Car Show - Flying Colors 5K Fun Run/Walk - Cardboard Boat Regatta - Craft and Food Booths, Nightly Balloon Glow: Friday-Sunday, August 1-3, 2025

Aug 1 - Leadville & Twin Lakes Area - Leadville Boom Days @ Leadville - Colorado Mountain Festival & Historical Celebration of the Old West - Gunslingers - Burro Races - Mining Skill & Costume Contests - Auto Show - Motorcycle Games - Egg & Balloon Toss - Live Music at Zaitz Park - Street Fair - 100+ Food, Arts & Crafts Booths - Family Friendly Activities: Friday-Sunday August 1-3, 2025

Aug 1 - Vail Area - Lakeside Cinema @ Harry A. Nottingham Park & Pavilion - Free Family-Friendly Movies Outdoors on the Big Screen - Timeless Adult Classics & Delightful Family-Friendly Animations - Pack Popcorn, Sit Back and Relax - Come Early to Play Musical Instruments near The Rec Center: Friday Nights, Movie Starts at Dusk ~8:15-10:30pm July 11-August 29, 2025

Aug 1 - Westcliffe - 18th Annual Westcliffe Friday Farmers Market @ Jess Price Park 4th & Main - 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, 2025

Aug 1 - Westcliffe - Wet Mountain Valley Artist Lorie Merfeld-Batson @ Greenstone Artworks - An Accomplished Impressionist - Paints in Oils, Pastels & Watercolors - Her Approach Switching Mediums Fresh & Creative - Studied at the American Academy of Art in Chicago & the Palette and Chisel: Daily 10am-5pm July 2-August 2, 2025

Aug 1 - Westcliffe - Sangres Art Guild ~ Wild & Crazy @ 3rd Street Gallery - Summer Heat Hazes Our Minds & Vision - Embrace Wild & Crazy - Givi Voice to Something Colorful, Bizarre & Amazing - A Perfect Venue for the Abstract, - Every Artist Has a Way to Express Wild & Crazy: Daily from 11am-4pm July 31-August 30 2025

Aug 2 - Craig - 107th Moffat County Fair @ Craig, Colorado - Starts with Shooting and Archery Events - PRCA Rodeo - Horse and Pony Races - Live Music, Livestock Shows - Pavilion with Food and Craft Vendors - Ends with Annual Derby Days: August 2-9, 2025

Aug 2 - Denver Mountain Area - 42nd Annual High Country Stampede Rodeo @ John Work Arena in Fraser CO - CPRA Rodeo - Wild Horse BBQ - Steer Wrestling - Roping - Bull, Barrel & Bareback Riding: Saturdays, July 5-August 16 2025

Aug 2 - Grand Junction - IDPA CF Pistol/PCC Match @ James M. Robb Colorado River State Park - First Saturday of the Month Event - Hosted By Action Pistol Group at the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex - Registration required - Ages 18+: Saturday from 9am-1:30pm August 2, 2025

Aug 2 - Montrose Area - Montrose Summer Farmers' Market @ Downtown in Montrose - Started in 1978 - One of the Oldest Farmers' Markets in Western Colorado - Local Farmers, Ranchers, Producers & Artisans - Fresh, Local Produce - Delicious Food - Live Music - Kid's Activities: Saturdays from 9am-1pm June 7-September 27, 2025

Aug 2 - Westcliffe - ROCKIN’ the RANCH @ Beckwith Ranch - All-Day Music Event - Local Bands - Shade Canopies Provided - Onsite Food Trucks - Bring Your Own Food, Blankets & Lawn Chairs (No Coolers or Outside Alcohol) - Hard & Soft Beverages Available: Saturday from 10am-5pm August 2, 2025

Aug 2 - Winter Park - 42nd Annual High Country Stampede Rodeo @ John Work Arena in Fraser CO - CPRA Rodeo - Wild Horse BBQ - Steer Wrestling - Roping - Bull, Barrel & Bareback Riding: Saturdays, July 5-August 16 2025

Aug 3 - Kremmling - 110th Annual Middle Park Fair & Rodeo @ Middle Park Fair Grounds - A Tradition Since 1912 for Grand and Summit Counties - Horse Show - Youth Show - Exhibit Hall - Queen's Barrel Race - Super Horse Contest - Match Horse Race - Ranch Rodeo - CPRA Rodeo - Western BBQ - Catch-a-Calf Contest - Queen's Coronation - 4-H Exhibit Day - 4-H ShootingSports - Cowboy Church: Sunday-Sunday, August 3-10, 2025

Aug 3 - Leadville & Twin Lakes Area - Leadville Pack Burro Race @ Leadville - Second Leg of the WPBA Triple Crown First Race 1949 a 23-Mile Trek Over Mosquito Pass to Fairplay - Race Starts on Historic Harrison Avenue - Cheer Teams Head Out From Leadville’s Mining District - Long Course 21-Miles - Short Course 15-Miles: Sunday 10am-7pm August 3, 2025

Aug 3 - Vail Area - SunsetLIVE! @ The Terrace at the Avon Performance Pavilion - Gather Your Family - Bring a Lawn Chair & Picnic Basket - Enjoy a Relaxing Rocky Mountain Sunsets - Sunday Nights with Great Live Music - Lounging on SUP Board or Paddle Boat on Nottingham Lake: Sundays from 6-8pm May 25-August 31, 2025

Aug 3 - Walsenburg - Walsenburg’s Summer Sunday Farmers Market @ Heritage Park Walsenburg - Market, Baked Goods - Cheese - Arts & Crafts - Flowers - Eggs - Herbs - Vegetables - Honey - Jams - Plants - Coffee - Fruits - Juices - Rain or Shine: Sunday from 12-2pm May 25-September 28, 2025

Aug 3 - Westcliffe - KLZR Taste of the Valley @ Location TBA - The Valley’s Premier Annual Event - A Celebration - Combining Food & Wine - Backdrop the Vallley's Iconic Scenery: Sunday from 5-8pm August 3, 2025

Aug 4 - Craig - 107th Moffat County Fair @ Craig, Colorado - Starts Shooting and Archery Events - PRCA Rodeo - Horse and Pony Races - Live Music, Livestock Shows - Pavilion with Food and Craft Vendors - Ends with Annual Derby Days: Monday-Saturday, August 4-9, 2025

Aug 6 - Naturita & Nucla Area - West End Farm and Craft Market @ Wild Gals Market - Fresh Produce - Homemade Goods - Art and Gifts: Wednesdays from 4-7pm May 28 - September 10, 2025

Aug 6 - Vail Area - AvonLIVE! @ Harry A. Nottingham Park & Pavilion - Get Your Groove On - Experience Live Music, Local Food Trucks & The Hahnewald Bar Ice-Cold Refreshing Libations; Music Starts @ 6pm: Wednesdays from 5:30-9pm June 11-August 27, 2025

Aug 7 - Buena Vista Area - 75th Gold Rush Days @ McPhelemy Park - Celebrating Old West Mining Heritage - Live Music - Re-enactment Gunfight at The Historic Lariat Bar - The "Quacktastic" Rubber Duck Race - 53rd WPBA Burro Race - Kids Zone - Food Trucks & Craft Vendors - Beer/Wine Garden: Friday-Sunday from 10am-4pm August 7-10, 2025

Aug 7 - Cuchara Valley Area - La Veta Farmers Market @ In Front of La Veta Library on Main Street - Local Produce - Food Items – Crafts - Rain or Shine: Thursdays from 3-5pm Mid-May to Mid-October, 2025

Aug 9 - Denver Mountain Area - 42nd Annual High Country Stampede Rodeo @ John Work Arena in Fraser CO - CPRA Rodeo - Wild Horse BBQ - Steer Wrestling - Roping - Bull, Barrel & Bareback Riding: Saturdays, July 5-August 16 2025

Aug 9 - Pikes Peak Area - 40th Mountain Arts Festival @ Memorial Park - Woodland Park - A Juried Event with 125 Booths Local and National Artist - Friday Night Wine & Cheese Event - Live Music - Artist Demonstrations - Face Painting - Local Eats and Treats - Silent Auction: Friday & Saturday from 9am-4pm August 9-10, 2025

Aug 9 - Westcliffe - SJO Sun Observing Hour @ Smokey Jack Observatory Bluff Park - Free - Family Friendly - Day of Viewing the Enormous Star Right Above - Our Sun - Special Solar Filters & Solar Telescopes Allow For Safe Viewing – See Solar Flares, Solar Prominences & Sunspots: Saturday from 11am-noon August 9, 16, & 30, 2025

Aug 9 - Winter Park - 42nd Annual High Country Stampede Rodeo @ John Work Arena in Fraser CO - CPRA Rodeo - Wild Horse BBQ - Steer Wrestling - Roping - Bull, Barrel & Bareback Riding: Saturdays, July 5-August 16 2025

Aug 10 - Buena Vista Area - 53rd Annual Buena Vista Pack Burro Race @ Buena Vista - Third Leg of the WPBA Triple Crown - Starts & Ends at E Main/Colorado Ave - Burros Packed with Mining Equipment - 13-Miles of Pavement, Single Track, Jeep Road & Two Bridge Crossings the Arkansas River: Sunday 10am-5pm August 10, 2025

Aug 10 - Kremmling - Demo Derby @ Middle Park Fair Grounds – Watch as the fair grounds turn into a car cemetery with battle-ready cars while drivers are cheered on by enthusiast fans packed into the stands: Wednesday evening, August 10, 2025

Aug 10 - Kremmling - Don Pickering Memorial Horseshoe Pitching Contest @ Middle Park Fair Grounds Horseshoe Pits - Partners for the Horseshoe Competition will be Drawn - Calcutta For Teams: Starts Saturday at 10am August 10, 2025

Aug 10 - Summit County - Orange Seal Breck Epic @ Stages Begins and Ends in Town: A 6-Day Mountain Bike Race in the Backcountry - Pro/Elite Men & Women - Junior Men & Women: Sunday-Friday, August 10-15 2025

Aug 11 - Kremmling - Commissioners Cookie Jar Contest @ Middle Park Fair Grounds Dance Hall - Grand & Summit Counties Residence Bring Six Home Baked Cookies - Judging at 10:45am: Starting 10am Sunday, August 11, 2025

Aug 11 - Kremmling - Mayor's Pie Contest @ Middle Park Fair Grounds Dance Hall - Entries from Throughout the Middle Park Area - Grand County Mayors Will Judge: Starting 10am Sunday, August 11, 2025

Aug 15 - Grand Junction - 57th Annual Palisade Peach Festival @ Riverbend Park, Palisade - Vendor Market - Food Trucks - Live Music on the Peach Jam Stage - Peach Pit Bar - Peach Cuisine Demos with Colorado Chefs - History of The Peach Harvest Historical Talk - AFW Jake’s Jungle for Kids - Paddle Boarding for Peaches - Peach Eating Contest - Feast in The Field Dinners - Agriculture Tours: Friday 3-8pm & Saturday 10am-8pm August 15-16, 2025

Aug 15 - Summit County - Breckenridge International Festival of Arts @ Cultural Venues, Public Parks, Trails & Open Spaces: Family Friendly - Celebrating Mountain Culture - Adventure, Creativity, Nature - Local, National & International Artists - Music, Dance, Film, Visual Arts: 10 Days Starting Friday, August 15-24 2025

Aug 15 - Westcliffe - SJO Lunatic Public Lunar Viewing @ Smokey Jack Observatory Bluff Park - Free - Family Friendly - 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 20, July 25, August 15 & September 12, 2025

Aug 16 - Craig - Browns Park WILD BUNCH DAY @ Old Browns Park School: Fundraiser for the Remote High Desert Valley National Wildlife Refuge Formed by the Green River - Home to 300 Native and Migratory Species - Pronghorn, Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer, Elk, Moose and Wild Turkey - A Favorite Wintering Place for the Ute and Shoshone People, Mountain Men, Cattlemen & Butch Cassidy: Saturday from 10am-’til the cows come home August 16, 2025

Aug 16 - Denver Mountain Area - 42nd Annual High Country Stampede Rodeo @ John Work Arena in Fraser CO - CPRA Rodeo - Wild Horse BBQ - Steer Wrestling - Roping - Bull, Barrel & Bareback Riding: Saturdays, July 5-August 16 2025

Aug 16 - Grand Junction - USPSA CF Pistol/PCC Match @ James M. Robb Colorado River State Park - Third Saturday of the Month Event - Hosted by Action Pistol Group at the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex - Registration required - Ages 18+: Saturday from 9am-1pm August 16, 2025

Aug 16 - Westcliffe - 25th Annual SilverWest AirFest @ Butler Field (fly in or drive) - Loads of Family Fun - Watch Vintage Airplanes Take Off & Land - Pancake Breakfast - Live Music - Craft & Food Vendors – Airplanes & Helicopters - Kid Activities: Saturday from 7:30am-3pm August 16, 2025

Aug 16 - Westcliffe - SJO Sun Observing Hour @ Smokey Jack Observatory Bluff Park - Free - Family Friendly - Day of Viewing the Enormous Star Right Above - Our Sun - Special Solar Filters & Solar Telescopes Allow For Safe Viewing – See Solar Flares, Solar Prominences & Sunspots: Saturday from 11am-noon August 9, 16, & 30, 2025

Aug 16 - Westcliffe - SJO Visual Star Party @ Smokey Jack Observatory Bluff Park - Free - Family Friendly - 2 hour Open House - View Celestial Objects Through Our Powerful 14” Telescope Weather Permitting: Sunday from 9:00-11:00pm (times may vary) May 31, June 21, August 16 & 30 and September 13, 2025

Aug 16 - Winter Park - 42nd Annual High Country Stampede Rodeo @ John Work Arena in Fraser CO - CPRA Rodeo - Wild Horse BBQ - Steer Wrestling - Roping - Bull, Barrel & Bareback Riding: Saturdays, July 5-August 16 2025

Aug 21 - Summit County - Breckenridge Wine Classic @ Throughout Breckenridge: 100+ Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries & Epicurean Purveyors - Live Music, Wine Dinners Planned by World-class Sommeliers - Paired Tastings at Local Restaurants Dinners & Lunches - Seminars - Guided Wine Hikes: Thursday-Saturday August 21-23, 2025

Aug 22 - Summit County - Breckenridge Hogfest: Bacon and Bourbon @ Main Street Station & The Village - All Things Swine & Divine - Pork Dishes from Local Vendors - Friday: VIP Bourbon Pairing Dinner - Saturday: Grand Tasting - Live DJ DC - Live Music Moonstone Quill - “Bacon & Bloodies” - Sunday: Brunch: Friday-Sunday August 22-24, 2025

Aug 22 - Summit County - Breckenridge Hogfest: Bacon and Bourbon @ Breckenridge: Labor Day Weekend - Weekend of Bacon and Bourbon - Pairing Dinner - VIP Bourbon Guide - Live Music Main Street Station Stage - DJ Village Plaza: Friday-Sunday August 22-24, 2025

Aug 23 - Grand Junction - UHSS CRF Rifle Match @ James M. Robb Colorado River State Park - Fourth Saturday of the Month Event - Hosted By Ultimate Hunter Shooting Sports at the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex - Registration required - All ages: Saturday from 8am-7pm August 23, 2025

Aug 23 - Grand Junction - Steel Challenge – CF Pistol/.22 Pistol/.22 Rifle/PCC @ James M. Robb Colorado River State Park - Fourth Saturday of the Month Event - Hosted by Action Pistol Group at the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex - Registration required - Ages 18+: Saturday from 10am-2pm August 23, 2025

Aug 23 - Montrose Area - 35th Annual Olathe Sweet Corn Festival @ Cerise Park - Family-Friendly - FREE All-You-Can-Eat Roasted Olathe Sweet Sweet Corn - Pageant & Karaoke - Live Music - Hero 5K Walk/Run - Corn-Eating Contest - Beer & Wine garden - Crazy Hat Parade - Balloon artists - Retro Car Show: Saturday from 10am-Till the Cows Come home! August 23, 2025

Aug 23 - Vail Area - 2nd Annual Cars in the Park @ Harry A. Nottingham Park - Rev Up Your Engines - Thrilling Car Show - A Day of Horsepower & Style - Family-Friendly - Classic Beauties to Cutting-Edge Supercars - Awards at 3:30pm: Tuesday from 10am-4pm August 23, 2025

Aug 23 - Westcliffe - 5th Annual Blues, Brews & BBQs @ Beckwith Ranch - Family-Friendly Blues Festival - Outstanding Line-Up of Blues Musicians & Bands - Bring Chairs & Blankets - Locally Sourced Food & Craft Beers Vendors: Saturday-Sunday from 10am-6pm August 23-24, 2025

Aug 23 - 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 8:45-10:45pm (times may vary) May 24, June 28, July 26, August 23 & September 20, 2025

Aug 27 - Westcliffe - 13th Annual Wet Mountain Weavers Fiber Arts Show @ Greenstone Artworks - Labor Day Weekend - Handmade Woven, Knit, Crocheted, Felted, Beaded, Sewn Crafts for Purchase - Weaving & Spinning Demonstrations - Free Drawing for Beautiful Handmade Pieces: Wednesday-Sunday from 10am-5pm August 27-31, 2025

Aug 28 - Westcliffe - 25th Annual Olde Schoolhouse Quilt Show and Boutique @ Hope Lutheran Lange Hall - Custer County Area Quilters Display & Sell Quilts & Quilted Crafts - Patriot Quilts, Antique Quilts, Children’s Quilts - Bucket Raffle: Thursday-Sunday from 10am-5pm August 28-31, 2025

Aug 30 - 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 30-31 - September 1, 2025

Aug 30 - Dinosaur Area - SeptemberFest @ Various Locations Throughout Rangely - Annually Labor Day Weekend - Parade - Classic Car Show - Concert in the Park - Chili Cookoff - Ice Cream Social - Cribbage Tournament - Food Trucks - Craft Vendors - OHV Rides: Saturday-Monday August 30-September 1, 2025

Aug 30 - Pikes Peak Area - 51st Annual Commonwheel Artists Labor Day Art Festival @ Memorial Park - Manitou Springs - Juried Original Handcrafted Artwork - 100 Artists Display Quality Fine Art & Contemporary Crafts - Meet Artists - Local Musicians - Kids Art Activities - A sustainable Event: Saturday-Monday from 10am-5pm August 30 - September 1, 2025

Aug 30 - Summit County - 50th Breckenridge Gathering at the Great Divide Art Festival @ Breckenridge: Jewelry, Painting, Photography, Sculpture - Rubber Duck Race - Wildflower Hikes - Outdoor and SUP Yoga: Saturday-Monday 10am-4pm, August 30-September 1, 2025

Aug 30 - Westcliffe - 16th Annual High Altitude Horsepower Car Show @ Westfliffe - See and/or Register Cars on Main Street - Antique, Vintage, Classic, Rat Rod, Hot Rod, Muscle Car - Vote For Your Favorites - Drawings & Cash Prizes, People’s Choice Awards - Live Music & Entertainment - Pancake Breakfast: Saturday from 9am-2pm August 30, 2025

Aug 30 - Westcliffe - SJO Sun Observing Hour @ Smokey Jack Observatory Bluff Park - Free - Family Friendly - Day of Viewing the Enormous Star Right Above - Our Sun - Special Solar Filters & Solar Telescopes Allow For Safe Viewing – See Solar Flares, Solar Prominences & Sunspots: Saturday from 11am-noon August 9, 16, & 30, 2025

Aug 30 - Westcliffe - SJO Visual Star Party @ Smokey Jack Observatory Bluff Park - Free - Family Friendly - 2 hour Open House - View Celestial Objects Through Our Powerful 14” Telescope Weather Permitting: Sunday from 8:45-10:45pm (times may vary) May 31, June 21, August 16 & 30 and September 13, 2025

Aug 31 - Vail Area - 5th Annual Paddle Battles @ Harry A. Nottingham Lake & Beach - Labor Day Weekend - Showcases All Things Uniquely Avon - An Array of Family-Friendly Activities - Watch or Participate - Three Super Fun Races: Standup Paddle (SUP) Individual Race - SUP-Squatch Team Race - Cardboard Regatta Team Race - Partnership with SUP CO: Sunday from Noon-3:45pm August 31, 2025

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