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R E M M U S S T N E EV 2013
Fill your calendar with a wide range of Peak to Peak activities
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he Peak to Peak Region has an abundance of summer recreation that can keep the most avid outdoorsperson occupied for decades. If you are looking for more to do in Colorado this summer aside from checking off another summit or discovering a new trail, there are more than enough events and activities to keep all ages and interests engaged until the snow flies again. The Peak-to-Peak Region has some of the most interesting, diverse, exciting and unique events in the state, and, perhaps, the entire country. Where else can you watch horror film in a haunted hotel, raise charity funds walking your dog among world-class scenery, peruse internationally-acclaimed artists’ works, see kayakers navigate extreme water obstacles, and listen to nationally popular musicians in intimate, hometown venues? And, that’s just a sample from May! Take some time and look through the numerous events listed here, pick a few you’ve never experienced, mark your calendar and plan on taking part in as many of our mountain-based events as possible. By supporting local events you invest in your community, in your neighbors and ultimately
2-5 Stanley Film Festival – Stanley Hotel, Estes Park 4 25th Annual Estes Park Duck Race – Riverside Plaza, Estes Park 4-5 Surprise Sidewalk Sale – Downtown Estes Park 5 Wild Earth Day – Central Park, Boulder 5
A Guide to Summertime Fun From Idaho Springs to Estes Park
Canine on the Creek 5K – Charlie’s Place Animal Shelter, Dumont
Bring your “best friend” to a 5k run along Clear Creek to benefit the Clear Creek Recreation District and Charlie’s Place: The Clear Creek and Gilpin County Animal Shelter. www.charliesplaceshelter.org
in yourselves. When residents have an emotional investment in their community, they are more likely to care about, and in turn devote time and effort in improving it. This reduces crime, pollution and ethnic disparities because its members know and care about each other. Who knew simply attending an art fair could be so important? Plan to experience events this summer as wide-ranging as rodeos, a fiber market, bed races commemorating a madam, art markets and exhibits, horse shows, music festivals, running events, holiday celebrations, dining events, beer festivals, bicycling competitions, farmers markets, magic shows mining exhibitions, wildlife viewing and much more without leaving the higher elevations. For those even more inspired to lend a hand locally, think about donating your time at one of these many events. Most mountain community events are planned and executed entirely by passionate volunteers. Help create memorable experiences for the entire community by helping however you can. Whatever you do, be sure to work a hometown mountain festival or two into your summer plans.
5 Artist of Month Opening Reception – The Old Gallery, Allenspark 17 Color My World Reception – Art Center Of Estes Park 17-18 Oratorio Society of Estes Park – Estes Park High School Auditorium 18 Family Medical Clinic Fit Family 5-Mile Run – Stanley Park, Estes Park 18 Classic Auto Parade of Years – Bond Park, Estes Park 18-19
Estes Park Jazz Fest & Art Walk – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park
Take in the beauty of Estes Park, the art in numerous galleries and listen to the sounds of jazz. Estes Park’s free annual Jazz Fest/Art Walk weekend kicks of the season in style. Enjoy a self-guided art walk to several of Estes Park’s many galleries and studio. www. estesparkcvb.com
19 Almost Summer Community Music Potluck w/Ash Ganley – The Old Gallery, Allenspark
25-27 Estes Park Art Market – Downtown Estes Park
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25-27 Western Heritage Antique Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park
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G ilpin History Museum, Washington Hall Open – Central City
The Gilpin Hisotry Museum, Historic Washington Hall and the Coeur d’Alene Mine Shaft House, all located in Central City, open for summer hours. A new exhibit, Gilpin County: From Mining Camp to Home, is on display in the history museum this season. www.gilpinhistory.org
27 Memorial Day Mountain Music Fest & BBQ – Gold Hill Inn 31 “Seascape Play” – Masonic Lodge, Estes Park 31 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs 31
Lyons Outdoor Games – Lyons
The Lyons Outdoor Games have evolved into a world‐class celebration of mountain sports. Kayaking, biking, fly fishing, dog events, a beer festival, clinics and more are included in 2013. www.lyonsoutdoorgames.com
1 Idaho Springs Summer Kick Off Parade & BBQ – Citizen’s Park, Idaho Springs 1 Art of the Parks 2013 Reception – Cultural Arts Council Gallery, Estes Park 1 Burning CAN Beer Festival – Lyons 1 Fishing Derby – Lake Estes Marina, Estes Park 1-2 Barrel Racing – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 1-2 “Seascape” Play – Masonic Lodge, Estes Park 1-2 Lyons Outdoor Games – Lyons 2 Artist of Month Opening Reception – The Old Gallery, Allenspark 5 Locavore Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette 6 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 7 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs 7-8 Gilpin County Flea Market – Gilpin County Fairgrounds, Black Hawk 8 High Tea – Stroehle House, Black Hawk 8 Camp Eden 5K – Camp Eden, Wondervu 8 Opening Reception and Awards – Gilpin County Arts Association 8 Trail Ridge Quilters Summer Sale – Estes Park Masonic Lodge 8-9
Wool Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park
Estes Park is home to one of the largest all-natural fiber markets in North America. Wool Market features demonstrations, contests, a children’s tent, exhibits and the sale of fiber animals and products from their wool. Now in its 23rd year, the market draws more than 10,000 spectators. www.estesparkcvb.com
8-9 FACE of Fiber in the Rockies 2013 Exhibit – Elkhorn Lodge, Estes Park 8-9 Rocky Mountain Bazaar – Bond Park, Estes Park 9 11th Annual Westmuttster Dog Day – Ballfield, Idaho Springs 9 GCART Gymkhana Series – Gilpin County Fairgrounds, Black Hawk 9 Community Music Potluck w/Thom Sandrock – The Old Gallery, Allenspark 9-11 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park 11 Chuck Pyle, Giddyup Kitty – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park
12 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Ron Ball – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park
13 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park
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13 Gary Randall – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park 14 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs 14 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Jack and Gary – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park 14 Choice City Singers – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park 14-16 Sounds of Lyons Classical Music Festival – Lyons (various) 15 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park 15 Altitude Cup – Empire 15
Madam Lou Bunch Day – Main Street, Central City
Lou Bunch day is an annual reminder of the rowdy gold-mining days of Central City, held to honor the town’s last madam. The event features bed races, a Madams and Miners Ball, and the selection of a Madam of the Year. www.centralcitycolorado.us
15 Mt. Evans Ascent – Echo Lake, Idaho Springs 15 Star Edwards & Kingbeat – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park
15-16 Cowboy Mounted Shooting Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 16 Magician Bradley Mayhew – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park 16-18 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park 18 Opera Inside Out – Central City Opera House 18 The Flyin As – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park 19 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Vic Anderson – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park
19 Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park 19 Pizza Night on the Farm – Lyons Farmette 20 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 20 Thursday Night Live w/Brad Fitch – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park
21 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs 21 VIP Opera Patrons’ Reception – Gilpin County Arts Association 21 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Nancy Cook – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park 21 Skanson & Hanson – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park
21-24 Sonic Bloom – Shadows Ranch, Georgetown
Sonic Bloom is a four-day camping festival that will bring electronic music, dance, art and human performance together in an atmosphere that inspires open channels of creativity for everyone involved, especially the audience. www.sonicbloomfestival.com
22 Slacker ½ Marathon – Loveland Ski Area 22 Frog Rodeo – Empire
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22 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park 22 Estes Trail Ascent – Ravencrest Chalet and Conference Center, Estes Park 22 Strangebyrds – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park 22-23
13th Annual High Peaks Art Festival – Nederland
Juried art show with 48 artists that has developed a reputation for the highest caliber of fine art and craft. Artwork includes pottery, sterling silver jewelry, watercolors, woodworking, metal, stained glass, batik clothing,mixed media, glass jewelry and more. www.highpeaksartfestival.com
23-25 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park 25 Q ueen City Jazz Band – YMCA of the Rockies/Walter Ruesch Auditorium, Estes Park
26 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Gladden Celtic – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park
26-27 Miniature Horse Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 27 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 27 Thursday Night Live w/Brad Fitch – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park 28 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs 28 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Nancy Cook – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park 28 “Sweet” Opening Reception – Art Center Of Estes Park 28-29 Westernaires – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 28-29 Seven Keys to Baldpate Radio Play – Baldpate Inn, Estes Park 28-30 Lyons Good Old Days – Sandstone Park, Lyons 29 Season Opening and Flower Girl Presentation – Central City Opera House 29 “Barber of Seville” Opening Night – Central City Opera House 29
2nd Annual Rollinsville Rail Run – Tolland Road, Rollinsville
The 2nd annual Rollinsville Rail Run offers scenic races through the beautiful mountain community of Rollinsville. Your choice of a 5k,10 mile, or 1-mile course will start you at 9,000 feet and follow dirt roads along the beautiful and scenic Continental Divide. www.rrrun.org
29 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park 29 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park 29 Sid Hausman – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park 29-30 Estes Park Arabian Horse Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 29-30 Miniature Horse Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 30 Big Band Bash – Performance Park, Estes Park 30 River Run 5k – Lyons 30 “Barber of Seville” – Central City Opera House
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9 Rooftop Rodeo Parade – Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park
9-14 Rooftop Rodeo – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park
There’s non-stop, rip-roarin’ cowboy action in store for rodeo fans at Estes Park’s annual Rooftop Rodeo, a PRCA sanctioned event and recognized as the best small rodeo in the nation. www.rooftoprodeo.com
1-2 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park 1-27 “Barber of Seville” – Central City Opera House 2 Cool Shooz – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park 3 Red, White, and Cool – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 3 Locavore Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette 4 Fireworks over the Waterfall – Idaho Springs 4 Fireworks – Black Hawk 4 Community Fourth of July Celebration – Jamestown 4 Town Photo and Picnic – Ward 4 Independence Day Cookout & Concert – Gold Hill Inn 4
Fourth of July Parade, Picnic and Light Show – Nederland
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July Fourth Celebration – CCCIA Hall Fireworks, Village Band, Coolest Car Show in Colorado – Estes Park Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs Mary D’Ambra – YMCA of the Rockies/Outdoor Amphitheater, Estes Park Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Nancy Cook – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park
New Energy Independence Day featuring the traditional 4th of July Parade occurs at noon followed by a community-wide picnic at Guercio Park with local acoustic music. At dusk, a parade of LED lights is scheduled to avoid inevitable fire issues with fireworks. www. nederlandco.org
Clear Creek Rapid Grass Festival – Ballfield, Idaho Springs
Clear Creek RapidGrass is a non-profit, locally grown, locally supported music festival to showcase acoustic talent including, games, food, contests, vendors and great local music. www.clearcreekrapidgrass.com
5-6 Seven Keys to Baldpate Radio Play– Baldpate Inn, Estes Park 6 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park 6 “Our Town” Opening Night – Central City Opera House 6 Central City Days – Central City 7 Artist of Month Opening Reception – The Old Gallery, Allenspark 7 Magician Bradley Mayhew – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park 7-9 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park 7-28 “Our Town” – Central City Opera House
11 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 11 Thursday Night Live – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park 12 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs 12 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Nancy Cook – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park 13 Run Like the Wind 5k/10k – The Old Gallery, Allenspark 13 5280 A Cappella – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park 13 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park 13 Stills in the Hills Distillers Tasting w/Dave Alvin and The Guilty One’s – Main Street, Central City 13 Hotrods in the High Country – Kwik Mart, Nederland 13-14 Triple Bypass Bicycle Ride – Miner Street, Idaho Springs 14 Rocky Ridge Music Center Orchestra – Performance Park, Estes Park 14 Magician Bradley Mayhew – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park 14 Central City Days – Central City 14 GCART Gymkhana Series – Gilpin County Fairgrounds, Black Hawk 14-16 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park 15 CMF Chamber Orchestra – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall 15 Rollinsville Independence Day Celebration – Rollinsvile 17 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Max Wagner Quartet – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park
20 80s Festival w/Regunomics, Tres Equis– Main Street, Central City 20 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park 20 Queen City Jazz Band – Rocky Ridge Music Center, Estes Park 20 Steel Pennies – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park 20 Canyon Cares Fundraiser – CCCIA Hall 21 5th Annual Gala – The Old Gallery, Allenspark 21 Magician Bradley Mayhew – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park 21-23 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park 22 Chamber Music – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall 23 Girlfriends’ Day in Central City – Central City Opera House 23-28 Estes Park Festival I Hunter/Jumper Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park
24 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Denis-Tobias Band – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park
25 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 25 Thursday Night Live – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park 25 Windy Peak – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park 25-28 “Fiddler on the Roof” – The Old Gallery, Allenspark 26 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs 26 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Jack and Gary – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park 26-28 RockyGrass – Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons
Every July generations of legends and future-legends converge on the red rock cliffs of the St. Vrain River. Founded by Bill Monroe and members of the Colorado Bluegrass Music Society, today’s event is known internationally as one of the great traditional bluegrass festivals. www.bluegrass.com
17 Pizza Night on the Farm – Lyons Farmette 17-18 Half Penny Hunter/Jumper Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 18 Take a Child to the Opera – Central City Opera House 18 Sandstone Concert Series – Sandstone Park, Lyons 18 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 18 Thursday Night Live – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park 19 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs 19 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Nancy Cook – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park 19 Greg Trooper – United Center, Idaho Springs 19-21 Estes Park Mid-Summer Festival – Bond Park, Estes Park 19-21 Copper Penny Hunter/Jumper Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley
26-27 Unify Festival – Shadows Ranch, Georgetown 27 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park 27 Block Party, $25,000 Grand Prix – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 27 S ummer Harmony Barbership Kids Concert – YMCA of the Rockies/
20 48th Annual Bob Cook Memorial Mt. Evans Hill Climb – Clear
31 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Elk Hollow – Perfor-
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27-28 Miner’s Days – Jeff Guercio Memorial Baseball Park, Nederland 28 Magician Bradley Mayhew – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park 28-30 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park 29 CMF Chamber Orchestra – Estes Park High School Auditorium 30 Mike Blakely – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park 30-31 E stes Park Festival II Hunter/Jumper Show – Fairgrounds at
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1 Sandstone Concert Series – Sandstone Park, Lyons 1 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 1 Richard Geppinger – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park 1 Thursday Night Live – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park 2 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs 2 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Nancy Cook – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park 2-4 “Fiddler on the Roof” – The Old Gallery, Allenspark 3 Glacier-Fest – St. Mary’s Glacier 3 Blues, Brews and BBQ w/Shemekia Copeland, more –
Main Street, Central City
Enjoy the best in BBQ, including Kansas City, Texas and Southern styles, while sampling some of Colorado’s best craft and regional beers with free live entertainment. www.centralcitycolorado.us
3 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Jack and Gary – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park 3 Lee Murdock – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park 3 Band and BBQ Dinner – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 3 Hilltop Guild Festival and Bazaar/Quilt Raffle – Hilltop Guild, Estes Park 3 Run Like the Wind – The Old Gallery, Allenspark 3-22 Plein Air Rockies Prelude Show – Cultural Arts Council Gallery, Estes Park 4 Artist of Month Opening Reception – The Old Gallery, Allenspark 4 Magician Bradley Mayhew – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park 5 CMF Orchestra – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall 6 Colorado Rocky Mountain Bicycle Tour – Evergreen/Idaho Springs 6-9 Estes Park Festival III Hunter/Jumper Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park
7 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Eric J. Anderson –
Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park 7 Locavore Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette 8 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park
8 Thursday Night Live – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park 8 RJ Cowdery – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park 9 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs 9 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Jack and Gary – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park 9 Wildlife and Vistas Opening Reception – Art Center Of Estes Park 9-10 “Marriage is Murder” – Baldpate Key-thedral Theater, Estes Park 10 Georgetown to Idaho Springs 1/2 Marathon – Clear Creek County 10 Chili Cook-off and Heritage Festival – Main Street, Central City 10 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park 10 Draft Horse Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 10 The Vibe Tribe – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park 10-11 Heritage Festival – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 10-22 Plein Air Rockies Paint Out – Estes Park Valley 11 Magician Bradley Mayhew – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park 11 2nd Annual Allenspark Chautauqua – The Old Gallery, Allenspark 14 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Small Potatoes – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park
14 Pizza Night on the Farm – Lyons Farmette 14-18 Arise Music Festival – Sunrise Ranch, Loveland 15 Sandstone Concert Series – Sandstone Park, Lyons 15 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 15 Thursday Night Live – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park 16 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs 16 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park 16-17 “Marriage is Murder” – Baldpate Key-thedral Theater, Estes Park 16-18 Dressage Horse Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 16-18 Rocky Mountain Folks Festival – Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons 17 Foghat – Reserve Casino, Central City 17 Members Show Opening – Gilpin County Arts Association 17 Central City Bacon Tour w/Chris Daniels & the Kings, Erica Brown – Main Street, Central City
at Stanley Park, Estes Park
For more than three decades, Estes Park has been the backdrop for one of the nation’s largest gatherings for those of Scottish heritage, those interested in Scottish heritage, those who like the sound of Scottish brogues, those who enjoy a Scottish malt beverage, those who enjoy the rhythmic sound of Scottish footsteps on a dance floor and more. www.scotfest.com
6 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs 6-7 “Marriage is Murder” – Baldpate Key-thedral Theater, Estes Park 6-16 Heartland Poker Tour – Gold Gates Casino, Black Hawk 6-8 Plain Air Rockies Highland Festival Paint Out – Stanley Park, Estes Park
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NedFest – Jeff Guercio Memorial Baseball Park, Nederland
The 15th Annual NedFest is an annual three-day music, arts and microbrew festival featuring bluegrass, jazz, jamband, jamgrass and world music genres. This year, Dr. Ralph Stanley, Drew Emmitt Band, Funky Meters and Mountain Standard Time are joined by many more. www.nedfest.org
24 25th Annual Cemetery Crawl – Russell Gulch Cemetery, Russell Gulch 24 Dynamite Days – Downtown Idaho Springs 24 Plein Air Rockies Quick Draw & Auction – Riverside Plaza, Estes Park 24 Plein Air Rockies Gala Opening – Cultural Arts Council Gallery, Estes Park 24 2013 USA Pro Cycle Challenge – Estes Park 24 2 nd Great Central City Beer Festival w/The Young Dubliners, Marty Jones Band – Main Street, Central City 24-25 Senior Pro Charity Rodeo – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 25 OMG Hill Climb – Virginia Canyon, Idaho Springs 28 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Kim Lankford – 28 29 29 30
Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park B lackbelly’s Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette S andstone Concert Series – Sandstone Park, Lyons E stes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park F armer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs
30 John Denver Tribute Concert – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park
Keeping icon John Denver’s legacy very much alive, Brad Fitch performs Denver’s most beloved songs in this crowd pleasing tenth annual tribute concert sponsored by the Estes Park Lions Club. www.estesparklionsclub.org
17 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park 17-18 Gilpin County Fair – Gilpin County Fairgrounds, Black Hawk 21 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Dick Orleans –
30-31 “Marriage is Murder” – Baldpate Key-thedral Theater, Estes Park 31 Community Yard Sale – The Old Gallery, Allenspark 31 Estes Park Alpaca Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 31 Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show & Sale – Downtown Estes Park
7 Jeff Scroggins & Colorado – United Center, Idaho Springs
14 Oktoberfest Mountain Bike Race – Nederland 14-15 Barrel Racing – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 14-15 Fine Arts and Fine Crafts Show – Bond Park, Estes Park 19 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 19 Elk Expeditions – Fall River Visitor Center, Rocky Mountain National Park 21 Oktoberfest – Main Street, Central City 21 Ghost Town and Aspen Gold Tour – Central City 21 Clear Creek Watershed Festival – Courtney Ryley Cooper
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8 32nd Annual Neder-Nederland – Chipeta Park, Nederland
1 E stes Park Alpaca Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 1-2 L abor Day Arts and Crafts Show & Sale – Downtown Estes Park 2 L abor Day Cookout & Concert – Gold Hill Inn 4 Pizza Night on the Farm – Lyons Farmette 5 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 5-8 L ongs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival – Fairgrounds
22 Plein Air Rockies Paint Our Town – Downtown Estes Park 22 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 22 Thursday Night Live – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park 23 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs 23-24 “Marriage is Murder” – Baldpate Key-thedral Theater, Estes Park
Beginning in Chipeta Park, embark on your 5k or 10k journey by winding through Old Town Nederland, the epitome of Colorado mountain towns, and out along a fall-colored, wildflower-strewn, paved county road towards the town of Eldora. www.neder-nederlandrace.org
8 Buffalo Bicycle Classic – Nederland/Ward/Lyons 8 Artist of Month Opening Reception, Community Yard Sale – The Old Gallery, Allenspark
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Memorial Stair Climb – Ameristar Casino, Black Hawk
Black Hawk fire and police personnel and personnel from the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office, Gilpin Ambulance Authority, Colorado State Forest Service, Rural Metro/Pridemark and GCSO climb 116-stories, 8,234 feet above sea level, at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk on the anniversary of 9/11.
12 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 12 Elk Expeditions – Fall River Visitor Center, Rocky Mountain National Park 13 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs 13 Flaming Foliage Relay – Idaho Springs/Georgetown 13-14 “Marriage is Murder” – Baldpate Key-thedral Theater, Estes Park 13-20 Plein Air Rockies Fall Color Paint Out – Estes Park Valley 14 Mexican Independence Day w/Manuel Molina – Main Street, Central City 14 High Tea – Stroehle House, Black Hawk
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Park, Idaho Springs
Family-oriented event to learn about the Clear Creek Watershed. Lots of fun and entry is free. Includes fishing, gold panning, face painting, food, live music and 30 environmental education “passport station” with engaging activities. www.clearcreekwater.org
21 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off – Idaho Mall, Idaho Springs 21 9th Annual Allenspark Golden Glow Festival – Distant Harbors, Allenspark 22-29 18th Annual Yoga Journal Conference – YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park 26 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 26 Elk Expeditions – Fall River Visitor Center, Rocky Mountain National Park 27 “Sandzén in Estes Park” Opening – Estes Park Museum 28-29 Elk Fest – Downtown Estes Park
The free festival features bugling contests, educational areas, Rocky Mountain Raptor Program, elk seminars, Mountain Man Rendezvous, Native American music, dancing and storytelling and elk-viewing. www.estesparkcvb.com
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