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Telluride Fire Festival

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Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the Telluride Fire Festival is back! The annual gathering of flameinspired art is being reimagined by Rocky Mountain Arts. The fiery events, which will be mostly out of doors will offer art and culture to all safely this December 3-5 in Telluride. Masks will be provided for those that don’t have them at the one indoor theatrical event. “We need to continue to support artists and we can and will do it safely, said Chris Myers,” Board President. Expect over-the-top fiery art shooting flames high into the night sky at the 7th annual Festival this December. There will be many activities including the family friendly event at the historic Transfer Warehouse, which will enchant all with interactive, flaming sculptures, fire dancers, music and a cash bar. Telluride Fire Festival and Rocky Mountain Arts Rocky Mountain Arts, produces the Telluride Fire Festival, to create and sustain interactive and performing arts.

THINK! BEER!

Oktoberfest, Sunlight Mountain Resort

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October 16, 2021 10901 Co Rd 117, Glenwood Springs Join Sunlight Mountain Resort for live music, food, drinks, raffles, and fun to support The Kirstie Ennis Foundation! All proceeds and ticket sales will go directly back to TKEF programming! The resort is excited to share three bands, six of your favorite Colorado breweries, three distilleries, and unique catering from the Roaring Fork Valley with you at one of our favorite places!

General admission tickets ($50) include three food vendor tickets, four drink tickets, and access to all music. 11-1 PM: Shady Lane 130-330: Rodney Rice 4-7: Whiskey Stomp Come enjoy some great beer with a classic fall backdrop before the snow sets in.

SHOP!

Original Thinkers

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After hosting a smashing line-up in its inaugural year, Original Thinkers is gearing up for the second annual Art/Ideas/Film Festival in Telluride, CO. Save the date: October 3-6, 2019. Original Thinkers is a new festival of art, ideas, and documentaries that will create change by bringing together a rad collective of creators, innovators and most of all, doers. Each highly curated show features riveting speakers, unforgettable films, mind-expanding art and performance providing a multi-dimensional look at these individual big ideas. Hear stories, share stories and bring new thoughts and awareness to your life through this gathering.

VOLUNTEERING is a really great way to get and stay active. Caring for Colorado’s Outdoors has never been easier! Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado has a new app: #YourCO that allows you to complete more than 50 DIY stewardship tasks anywhere, anytime. Download it and check it out!

Wassail Days townoffrisco.com

Wassail Days in Frisco returns with super fun celebrations of all things winter and the holidays, celebrated by local businesses offering unique wassail recipes to sample. What’s Wassail? Wassail is a hot, spiced cider served over the holidays and shared among friends and neighbors. From Saturday, November 27 – Sunday, December 5, 2021, local businesses serve up their own secret version of wassail. Guests are encouraged to taste at least 12 different types of wassail at 12 different locations and fill their “12 Sips of Wassail Card.” Once the “12 Sips” card is filled out guests can turn them in at the Frisco/Copper Information Center in exchange for a commemorative Frisco Wassail Days mug, while supplies last.

MOUNTAIN TOWN PICKIN’S

GET READY TO GRAB YOUR PUMPKINS AT ONE OF COLORADO’S U-PICK PUMPKIN FARMS

Check the weather forecast so you know what to wear. Plug in one of these farms addressed and prepare to head out for some great friend & Family fun.

Moon Farm’s Pumpkin Patch

1360 18 1/2 Rd, Fruita, CO 81521 Open September 29th - October 31st Hours 10am - 7pm Pricing for October-$7 per person 4 years and older. The price includes admission to Moon Farm, the petting zoo, straw maze, corn maze, and a hayride. Pumpkins are sold by size. School Field Trips Haunted Straw Maze Activities Petting Zoo Haunted Castle Creepy Clown House

www.moonfarm.net

Studt’s Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze

21 ½ and I ½ Road Grand Junction, CO Studt’s Pumpkin Patch has 12 acres of pumpkins with over 45 different varieties for you to choose from. Pink, red, brown, yellow, orange, and white create a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes unlike anything you’ve ever seen. The corn maze is a 12 acres field of fun. Three fun family games for all ages are located in the maze. You can play Farm Scene Tracks, Farm Treasure Hunt, or Farm Scene Investigation. Game cards are available at the ticket booth when you come in. In addition to these, the maze contains two story trails for small children.

www.studtspumpkinpatchandcornmaze.com Flafa Pumpkin Patch

54 County Road 221 Durango, CO Falfa Pumpkin Patch is a family-run, real pumpkin patch where you can pick your pumpkin right off the vine. Yes, we are an authentic pumpkin patch---we grow our own pumpkins here. We have a wide variety of pumpkins that you won’t find in the store and they are very reasonably priced. No admission charge---we want to make this an affordable experience for your family . Pets are welcome. You won’t be swamped by busloads of kids! Our goal is for our customers to come out and enjoy a beautiful day in the pumpkin patch and hopefully leave with some great pumpkins and lasting memories.

www.falfapumpkinpatch.com

Punk’s Pumpkin Patch

Delta, CO Punk’s was created with a vision for families of Western Colorado to come together with exciting new adventures and an opportunity to learn about farming and animals. We’ve got all kinds of fun adventures for you and your children to enjoy. At Punks we offer a variety of specialty pumpkins and gourds, hand planted raised right here on the farm. We have also created the ultimate place for a Fall Family Adventure. Slides, obstacle courses, bump and jumps, zip lines, petting zoo, pony rides, games, ninja course, a dedicated area for toddlers, and so much more! Come join us during the month of October daily from 10:00am-6:00pm!

www.punkspumpkinpatch.com Covered Bridge Ranch

17249 6250 (Dave Wood) Rd Montrose, Colorado 81403 September 25 - October 30, 2021 Friday, Saturday and Sundays Hours: 10:00am to 5:30pm No reservation necessary! $10 Admission (under 1 free) includes all activities* 3-day Pass - $25 can be used any three days Please call (970) 249-8333 for details Activities: Pumpkin Patch Hayride with Treasure Hunt - Beautiful ride! Farm Animal Barrel Train Human Hamster Wheel Hay Bale Maze “Corn” Sand Pit - this popular activity is back! Face Painting Slide down the Rabbit Hole Snake Pit Challenge Climb the Giant Haystack Farm Animals Crawl the Giant Spider Web Refreshment Cabin Super Slide Campfire Marshmallows to Roast

www.coveredbridgeranch.com