SPECIAL PULL-OUT EVENTS CALENDAR
The mountain communities from Georgetown to Estes Park offer a wide range of special events from live music and theater to sporting and community activities throughout the summer months. Use this guide to keep track of many of the Northern Front Range area’s more prominent annual events. There are, of course, countless more things to do all summer long, so pull this guide out and use it as a starting point for a fun-filled summer.
The 17th NedFest Music & Arts Festival takes place Aug. 28-30 in Nederland Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith
June
SPECIAL EVENTS June 5, 12, 19 & 26
OH MY GAWD RODEO BUCKLE SERIES 7:30 p.m. Kiefer Arena, I-70 Frontage Road, Dumont, 303-622-9745, www.clearcreekcounty.org
CHARLIE’S PLACE 8TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY Noon Clear Creek/Gilpin Co. Animal Shelter, 500 W Dumont Road, Dumont, 303-679-2477, charliesplaceshelter.org
June 13
HOMETOWN HOEDOWN 5 p.m. River Bend, 501 W Main St. Lyons, 720-29LYONS, www.lyonsbenefit.org ROCKY MOUNTAIN IRISH GATHERING 10 a.m. Estes Park Events Complex, 1209 Manford Ave, Estes Park, 970-305-3138, rockymountainirishfestival.com
PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDING 7 p.m. Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., Estes Park, 970-5866104, www.rooftoprodeo.com
ROCKY MOUNTAIN RUMBLE MOTORCYCLE RALLY 11 a.m. Shelly/Quinn Baseball Fields, 101 Idaho Springs Road East, Idaho Springs, www.rockymountainrumble.com
June 5
June 5-6
June 5-7
GUANELLA PASS HILL CLIMB 9 a.m. Georgetown Lake, Georgetown, 720-505-9371, www.guanellapasshill climb.com
COUNTY FLEA MARKET/HIGH COUNTRY AUXILIARY SALE 8 a.m. Gilpin County Fairgrounds, 230 Norton Dr., Black Hawk, 303-582-5214, www.co.gilpin.co.us
June 14
MOUNTAIN FORUM FOR PEACE YARD SALE 9 a.m. Nederland Community Center, 750 N. Hwy. 72, Nederland, 303.258.9246, www.mountainforumforpeace.org
June 17
SUNSHINE HILL CLIMB 9 a.m. Sunshine Canyon, 311 Mapleton Ave., Boulder, www.withoutlimits.co 7TH SUMMER KICK-OFF PARADE & FREE BBQ 11 a.m. Miner St., Idaho Springs, www.clearcreekcounty.org 29TH FISHING DERBY 8 a.m. Lake Estes Marina, 1770 Big Thompson Ave., 970-586-2011, www.evrpd.com 4TH GYMKHANA BUCKLE SERIES 10 a.m. Gilpin County Fairgrounds, 230 Norton Dr., Black Hawk, 303582-5214, www.co.gilpin.co.us HORSE DRAWN WAGON RIDES 12:30 p.m. Downtown Georgetown, Georgetown. www.historicgeorgetown.org
June 7
ANTIQUES APPRAISAL SHOW 10:30 a.m. Carlson Elementary, 1300 Miner St. , Idaho Springs, 303-5674382, www.clearcreekcounty.org
June 11
NEPAL DINNER & FUNDRAISER 6 p.m. River Bend, 501 W. Main St., Lyons, 303- 746-6266, www.lyonsfarmette.com
June 12
CITIZEN’S CLEAR CREEK RAFT RACE 7:30 p.m. Mile Hi Rafting, 3627 Alvarado Road, Dumont, 303-567-0717, milehirafting.com
June 13
MT. EVANS ASCENT RACE 6 a.m. Echo Lake, Hwy. 103, Idaho Springs, 303-642-7917, www.racingunderground.com HIGH TEA AT STROEHLE HOUSE 2 p.m. 231 Chase St., Black Hawk, 303-582-5364, gilpinhistory.org
June 18-21
June 19-21
June 29-30
ARTS
GLACIER FEST AT ST. MARY’S GLACIER 10 a.m. Alice, 7599 Fall River Road, St. Mary’s Glacier, stmarysglacier.com MADAM LOU BUNCH DAY/MADAMS’ & MINERS’ BALL Noon, Main St., Central City, 303-331-8772, loubunchday.org
WILD INSPIRATIONS 5 p.m. Aspen and Evergreen Gallery, 356 E. Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, 970-586-4355, www.aspenandevergreen.com NEDERLAND FIRST FRIDAY 5 p.m. Various Locations, Nederland, www.nederlandfirstfriday.com FIRST FRIDAY 5:30 p.m. Hamill House, 305 Argentine St., Georgetown, 303-569-2840, www.historicgeorgetown.org
ESTES PARK MARATHON, MARATHON RELAY, HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K 6 a.m. Estes Park High School, 1600 Manford Ave., Estes Park, 970-214-4128, epmarathon.org
69TH REGIONAL JURIED SHOW OPENING RECEPTION & AWARDS CEREMONY 5 p.m. Washington Hall, 117 Eureka St., Central City, 303-582-5952, www.gilpinarts.org
June 20
June 21
June 24
BIKE TO WORK/BIKE TO PLAY DAY 6 a.m. Estes Park Visitor Center, 500 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, 970577-3701, www.bikeestes.org
June 26-27
WESTERNAIRES WILD WEST SHOW 7 p.m. Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-6104, www.westernaires.org
June 27
SLACKER HALF MARATHON, RELAY AND 4 MILE RACES 8 a.m. Georgetown Lake, Georgetown, 303-6792312, www.slackerhalfmarathon.com
June 6
June 6 – Aug. 9
69TH REGIONAL JURIED SHOW 10 a.m. Washington Hall, 117 Eureka Street., Central City, 303-582-5952, www.gilpinarts.org
June 13
2ND SATURDAY ART WALK 6 p.m. Miner Street, Idaho Springs, 303-567-2143 www.idahosprings chambercommerce.com
June 13-14
ESTES PARK FIBER AFFAIR - WOOL MARKET/FACE OF FIBER 9 a.m. Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave, Estes Park, www.fiberartsep.com
June 19-21
FINE ARTS GUILD OF THE ROCKIES: “COMING APART” 7 p.m. Baldpate Inn Key-thedral Theater, 4900 S. Hwy. 7, Estes Park, 970-586-6151, www. baldpateinn.com
June 20-21
ART ON THE GREEN 9 a.m. Sandstone Park, 4th Ave. and Broadway St., Lyons, 970-532-2623, lyonsart festival.com
June 26-28
FINE ARTS GUILD OF THE ROCKIES: “COMING APART” 7 p.m. Baldpate Inn Key-thedral Theater, 4900 S. Hwy. 7, Estes Park, 970-586-6151, www.baldpateinn.com
June 27
YELLOW ROSE BALL AND FLOWER GIRL PRESENTATION 4 p.m. Central City Opera House, 120 Eureka Street, Central City, 303-292-6700, centralcityopera.org
June 27-28
14TH ANNUAL HIGH PEAKS ARTS FESTIVAL 10 a.m. Visitor Center Parking Lot, Nederland, 303-748-2053, www.highpeaksartfestival.com
June 30
MOVIES IN THE MOUNTAINS: “THE GREAT OUTDOORS” w/Ran Off the Rooster 6 p.m. Performance Park, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, www.visit estespark.com
June 6-7
MUSIC
JAZZ FEST & ART WALK noon Performance Park, 417 West Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, www.visitestespark.com
June 13
BIG BAND BASH 2 p.m. Performance Park, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-9900, bigbandbash 2014.businesscatalyst.com
June 14
HOGABLUESA BLUES, BREWS & BBQ w/ Jason Ricci and the Bad Kind 2 p.m. Old Gallery, 14863 Hwy. 7, Allenspark, 303-747-2906, www.theoldgallery.org
June 26-28
CLEAR CREEK RAPIDGRASS 10 a.m. Shelly/Quinn Baseball Fields, 101 Idaho Springs Road E., Idaho Springs 303-519-2492, www.clearcreekrapidgrass.com
June 25
BRAD FITCH’S FIFTH ANNUAL ALL-ORIGINALS CONCERT 7 p.m. Performance Park, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, www.cowboybrad.com
EVENTS, DATES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
July July 3
June 27-28
ROCKY MOUNTAIN TEAM PENNING COMPETITIONS 8:30 a.m. Gilpin County Fairgrounds, 230 Norton Dr., Black Hawk, 303-582-5214, rmtpa.com SCANDINAVIAN MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL 9:30 a.m. Bond Park, MacGregor Ave and Elkorn Ave., Estes Park, 303-947-7627, www.estesmidsummer.com SPORT HORSE SHOW/DRESSAGE CLINIC 7:30 a.m. Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., Estes Park, www.estesparkshow.com
ELKHORN DASH ONE-MILE FUN RUN 7:45 p.m. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, www.visitestespark.com
June 6
LYONS GOOD OLD DAYS & CAR SHOW 10 a.m. Sandstone Park, 4th Ave. and Broadway St., Lyons, 303823-8250, www.townoflyons.co STILLS IN THE HILLS: COLORADO DISTILLERS TASTING 1 p.m. Main St., Central City, 303-918-1103, www. stillsinthehills.com
GAMBLER’S EDGE PIT RALLY 10 a.m. Central City Pkwy., Central City, 303-800-0283, www.pitrally.com
SPECIAL EVENTS
ESTES PARK BOARD OF REALTORS’ GO 4TH FESTIVAL 4 p.m. Estes Park Event Complex,1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, 970-586-6628, estesparkrealtors.com
FIRST FRIDAY WINE 5:30 p.m. Hamill House, 305 Argentine St., Georgetown, www.historicgeorgetown.org
July 3-4
PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDING 7 p.m. Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., Estes Park, 970.586.6104, www.rooftoprodeo.com
July 4
4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION IN CLEAR CREEK COUNTY noon Idaho Springs, Empire, Georgetown and Silver Plume, clearcreekcounty.org BOOM TOWN FIREWORKS SHOW 9:30 p.m. Downtown Black Hawk, 303-582-2292, www.cityofblackhawk.org INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND CELEBRATION & FIREWORKS 9:30 p.m. Lake Estes, Estes Park, 970-5866104, www.visitestespark.com FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION 8 a.m. Town Square, Jamestown, 303-449-1806, www.jamestownco.org
PARADE, COMMUNITY PICNIC, CONCERT & FIREWORKS noon Various locations, Nederland, www. nederlanddowntown.org 64TH CANYON FOURTH FEST & PARADE 7 a.m. CCCIA Hall, 31528 Hwy. 72, 303-949-1677, www.coalcreek.com COOLEST CAR SHOW 9 a.m. Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-6104, www.estesparkcarclub.org HOT RODS & CLASSICS IN THE HIGH COUNTRY 10 a.m. Kwik Mart/Sinclair, 30520 Hwy. 72, Coal Creek Canyon WILDERNESS, WILDLIFE, WONDER - A LOCAL ART COMMEMORATION 9 a.m. The Old Gallery, 14863 Peak to Peak Hwy., Allenspark, 303-747-2906, www.theoldgallery.org
July 6
ROOFTOP RODEO PARADE 10:30 a.m. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-661-5151, www.rooftoprodeo.com
July 6-12
ROOFTOP RODEO 4:30 p.m. Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-6104, www.rooftoprodeo.com
July 18
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CENTENNIAL 5K RUN 8:30 a.m. Wild Basin Trailhead, Hwy. 115, epmarathon.org
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GALA & SILENT AUCTION 5:30 p.m. Old Gallery, 14863 Hwy. 7, Allenspark, 303-0747-2906, www. theoldgallery.org
July 18-19
14TH TOMMYKNOCKERS MINING DAYS 9 a.m. Elks Lodge, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-5679996, elks.org
July 19
REVEL ROCKIES MARATHON 6 a.m. Squaw Pass Road, Idaho Springs, www.runrevel.com/rdv BURRO RACE Noon Citizens Park, Miner Street, Idaho Springs, 720- 234-8200, www.laughingvalleyranch.com
July 25
GYMKHANA BUCKLE SERIES 10 a.m. Gilpin County Fairgrounds, 230 Norton Dr., Black Hawk, 303-5825214, www.co.gilpin.co.us NATIONAL CAROUSEL DAY CELEBRATION 10 a.m. Carousel of Happiness, 20 Lakeview Dr., Nederland, 303258-3457, www.carouselofhappiness.org 50TH BOB COOK MT EVANS MEMORIAL HILL CLIMB 7 a.m. Idaho Springs , 303-931-6455, www.bicyclerace.com
July 24
OLD TIMERS’ CELEBRATION 5 p.m. Various locations, Nederland, www.nederlanddowntown.org
July 3
ARTS
NEDERLAND FIRST FRIDAY 5 p.m. Various Locations, Nederland, www.nederlandfirstfriday.com WILD INSPIRATIONS 5 p.m. Aspen and Evergreen Gallery, 356 E. Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, 970-586-4355, www.aspenandevergreen.com CENTRAL CITY FIRST FRIDAY 5 p.m. Main Street, Central City, www.centralcitycolorado.us SILVER PLUME MELODRAMA DINNER THEATRE 6 p.m. Large Town Hall, 285 Main, Silver Plume, 303-5692023, www.silverplumemelodrama.org
July 6-August 31
JON KEDROWSKI: NEPAL EXHIBITION 10 a.m. Visitor’s Center Gallery, 103 Eureka Street, Central City, 303-5825952, www.gilpinarts.org
July 11
2ND SATURDAY ART WALK 6 p.m. Miner Street, Idaho Springs, 303-567-2143 www.idahosprings chambercommerce.com
July 11 – Aug. 10
CENTRAL CITY OPERA FESTIVAL 8 p.m. Opera House, 124 Eureka St., 303-292-6700, www.centralcityopera.org
July 18
JON KEDROWSKI ARTIST RECEPTION/PRESENTATION 5 p.m. Visitor’s Center Gallery, 103 Eureka Street, Central City, 303.582.5952, www.gilpinarts.org
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July 23-26, July 30-31
July 28
APAC’s “SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM” 7 p.m. Old Gallery, 14863 Hwy. 7, Allenspark, 303-747-2906, www. allensparkoldgallery.com
MOVIES IN THE MOUNTAINS: “HOOK” w/Just Jill 6 p.m. Performance Park, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, www.visitestespark.com
July 26
TASTE OF SHAKESPEARE: “MEASURE FOR MEASURE” 2 p.m. Nederland, Backdoor Theater, 243 W 4th St., Nederland, 303-772-5200, longmonttheatre.org
July 4
MUSIC
COOK-OUT & CONCERT Noon, Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461, www.goldhillinn.com
ESTES PARK WINE FESTIVAL Bond Park, MacGregor Ave and Elkorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-218-4545, www. estesparkwinefestival.com
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HALF MARATHON 6 a.m. The Stanley Hotel, 333 Wonderview Avenue, Estes Park, 619-567-9191, www.therockymountainhalf.com
August 22
August 1-4
LARIMER COUNTY FAIR 9 a.m. 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, 970-619-4000, www.LarimerCountyFair.org
August 1-9
BOULDER COUNTY FAIR 9 a.m. 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, 720-864-6460, www.bouldercountyfair.org
August 7
FIRST FRIDAY WINE 5:30 p.m. Hamill House, 305 Argentine St., Georgetown, www.historicgeorgetown.org
August 7-9
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE 9 a.m. Estes Park Valley Library, 335 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-0998, www.estesvalleylibrary.org
ESTES PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL: CLASSICALLY CELLO 7:30 p.m. Stanley Hotel Concert Hall, 333 E. Wonderview Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-9519, www.estesparkmusicfestival.org
July 24-26
ROCKYGRASS FESTIVAL 10 a.m. Planet Bluegrass, 500 W. Main St., Lyons, 303-823-0848, www.bluegrass.com
July 27
ESTES PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: SOUNDS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN 7:30 p.m. Stanley Hotel Concert Hall, 333 E. Wonderview Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-9519, www.estesparkmusicfestival.org
RUN LIKE THE WIND 5K/10K 9 a.m. Old Gallery, 14863 Hwy. 7, Allenspark, 303-747-2906, www.theoldgallery.org
August 14-15
60TH ANNUAL HOT ROD HILL CLIMB 9 a.m. Guanella Pass, Georgetown, 303- 815-5435, www.HotRodHillClimb.com
August 15
MOVIES IN THE MOUNTAINS: “ORIGINAL BATMAN” w/Jon Pickett 6 p.m. Performance Park, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, www.visitestespark.com
August 28-30
HANDMADE IN COLORADO EXPO 11 a.m. Estes Park Events Center, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, bouldermarket.com
August 8
August TBA
2ND SATURDAY ART WALK 6 p.m. Miner Street, Idaho Springs, 303-567-2143 www.idahosprings chambercommerce.com
August 29-30
ROCKY MOUNTAIN PLEIN AIR PAINTERS RECEPTION 6:30 p.m. The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, 970-577-4000, www.stanleyhotel.com
COLORADO SENIOR PRO CHARITY RODEO 10 a.m. Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., Estes Park, 303-828-3453, www.coloradoseniorprocharityrodeo.org
ARTS
68TH HILLTOP GUILD FESTIVAL & BAZAAR 9 a.m. Kelley House, 18720 Hwy. 7, Allenspark, 303-747-2001, www.hilltopguild.com
August 1-2
ALLENSPARK PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY’S “SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM” 7 p.m. Old Gallery, 14863 Hwy. 7, Allenspark, 303-747-2906, www.allensparkoldgallery.com
MARDI GRAS BULL RIDING EXTRAVAGANZA 11 a.m. Gilpin County Fairgrounds 230 Norton Dr., Black Hawk, 303-582-5214, www.co.gilpin.co.us
August 1-20
22ND ANNUAL GILPIN COUNTY FAIR 9 a.m. Gilpin County Fairgrounds 230 Norton Dr., Black Hawk, 303582-5214, www.co.gilpin.co.us
TASTE OF SHAKESPEARE: “MEASURE FOR MEASURE” 2 p.m. Estes Park, Performance Park, 417 West Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park , 303-772-5200, longmonttheatre.org
PLEIN AIR ROCKIES PRELUDE SHOW Noon, Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park, 970-586-9203, www.estesarts.com
August 2
August 15-16
August 25
WILD INSPIRATIONS 5 p.m. Aspen and Evergreen Gallery, 356 E. Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, 970-586-4355, www.aspenandevergreen.com NEDERLAND FIRST FRIDAY 5 p.m. Various Locations, Nederland, www.nederlandfirstfriday.com CENTRAL CITY FIRST FRIDAY 5 p.m. Main Street, Central City, www.centralcitycolorado.us
27TH CEMETERY CRAWL 9 a.m. Bald Mountain Cemetery, Nevadaville, 303-582-5283, www.gilpinhistory.org WHISKY RELEASE PARTY 11 a.m., Spirit Hound Distillers, 4196 Ute Hwy, Lyons, 303-823-5696, spirithounds.com GREAT CENTRAL CITY BEER FESTIVAL 1 p.m. Main St., Central City, 303-918-1103, www.centralcitybeerfest.com
August 1
August 8
MUSIC
EMPIRE AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVAL Minton Park, Main Street & Cemetery Road, Empire, 720-279-4235, www.empireamericana.com
August 8 – 20
ANNUAL PLEIN AIR ROCKIES NATIONAL PAINT OUT Estes Park, 970-586-9203, www.estesarts.com
August 13
August 14-16, August 21-23
B3 CREATIVE IN “PARADISE PROTECTED” 7 p.m. Baldpate Key-theadral Theater, 4900 S. Hwy. 7, Estes Park, 970-586-6151, www.baldpateinn.com
August 3
ESTES PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: NATURE’S TABLEAUX 7:30 p.m. Stanley Hotel Concert Hall, 333 E. Wonderview Ave., Estes Park, 970586-9519, www.estesparkmusicfestival.org
August 7-9
ARISE MUSIC FESTIVAL 10 a.m. Sunrise Ranch, 100 Sunrise Ranch, Loveland, 720-608-8830, www.arisefestival.com
August 10
August 12-September 27
MEMBERS GILPIN ARTS SHOW 10 a.m. Washington Hall Gallery, 117 Eureka St., Central City, 303-582-5952, www.gilpinarts.org
August 22
PLEIN AIR ROCKIES 2015 GALA OPENING DAY 5 p.m. Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park, 423 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-9203, www.estesarts.com
August 22-October 24
PLEIN AIR ROCKIES 2015 EXHIBITION & SALE Noon, Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park, www.estesarts.com
August 23
ART ON THE RIVER noon River Bend, 501 W. Main St, Lyons, www.bouldercountyarts.org
ESTES PARK JAZZ BIG BAND CONCERT 6 p.m. Performance Park, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, www. visitestespark.com
August 14-16
24TH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOLKS FESTIVAL 11 a.m. Planet Bluegrass, 500 W. Main St., Lyons, 303-8230848, www.bluegrass.com
August 28-30
17TH NEDFEST 11 a.m. Jeff Guercio Memorial Ball Field, 132 East St., Nederland, 720-539-5370, www.nedfest.org
August 31
ESTES PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL - DENVER BRASS: RMNP CENTENNIAL CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Stanley Hotel Concert Hall, 333 E. Wonderview Ave., Estes Park, 970586-9519, www.estesparkmusicfestival.org
EVENTS, DATES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
September
September 26
RUNNING OF THE BULLS RUN/WALK 8 a.m. Lake Estes Marina,1770 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, www. partnersmentoringyouth.org
SPECIAL EVENTS September 4
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK CENTENNIAL RE-DEDICATION CEREMONY 1 p.m. Hidden Valley Rocky Mountain National Park, 970-586-1203, www.nps.gov/room
September 4-14
HEARTLAND POKER TOUR 10 a.m. Golden Gates Casino, 261 Main St., Black Hawk, 303-582-2906, www.hptpoker.com
September 5-6
ESTES PARK ALPACA MARKET 10 a.m. Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., Estes Park, 970-5864624, www.alpacaland.com/AlpacaMarket.htm
GYMKHANA BUCKLE SERIES 10 a.m. Gilpin County Fairgrounds, 230 Norton Dr., Black Hawk, 303-5825214, www.co.gilpin.co.us BACON & BOURBON FESTIVAL noon Main Street, Central City, 303-918-1103, www.centralcitybacontour.org HIGH TEA AT STROEHLE HOUSE 2 p.m. 231 Chase St., Black Hawk, 303-582-5364, www.gilpinhistory.org HIGHLAND FESTIVAL PARADE 9:30 a.m. Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park, 970-586-6308, www.scotfest.com
September 13
FALL CLASSIC MARATHON RELAY 6 a.m. Stanley Hotel, 333 Wonderview Ave., Estes Park, fallclassicmarathon.com
September 10-13
September 19
LONGS PEAK SCOTTISH IRISH HIGHLAND FESTIVAL 9 a.m. Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-6308, www.scotfest.com
September 11-12
FLAMING FOLIAGE RELAY 5 a.m. Idaho Springs, www. rltrelays.com/flaming-foliage-relay DEVIL OF THE DIVIDE ULTRA 50k/50m Empire Ball Field, Empire, 303-567-4822, www.devilonthedivideultra.com
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August 7
SPECIAL EVENTS
September 12
ROOFTOP RODEO QUEEN’S DANCE w/ Country Music Project 9:30 p.m. Estes Park Events Complex 1125 Rooftop Way Estes Park, 970-586-8688, www.rooftoprodeo.com
EVENTS, DATES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
August August 1
July 11
CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED FESTIVAL 10 a.m. Courtney Riley-Cooper Park, 2350 Colorado BIvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-2699, www.clearcreekwater.org OKTOBERFEST BAVARIAN CELEBRATION & BIKE RACE 10 a.m. Guercio Memorial Ball Field, 132 East St., Nederland, 303-522-0010, www.nederlandoktoberfest.com
September TBA
MINERS’ DAYS 10 a.m. Guercio Memorial Ball Field, 132 East St., Nederland, www.nederlandhistoricalsociety.org
September 26-27
AUTUMN GOLD FESTIVAL 10 a.m. Bond Park, Elkhorn Ave. & MacGregor Ave., Estes Park, www. estesparkautumngold.com PEAK FLAVORS FEST 10 a.m. Estes Park Event Center, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, www.peakflavorsfest.com
September 4
ARTS
WILD INSPIRATIONS 5 p.m. Aspen and Evergreen Gallery, 356 E. Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, 970-586-4355, www.aspenandevergreen.com NEDERLAND FIRST FRIDAY 5 p.m. Various Locations, Nederland, www.nederlandfirstfriday.com CENTRAL CITY FIRST FRIDAY 5 p.m. Main Street, Central City, www.centralcitycolorado.us
PLEIN AIR ROCKIES FALL COLOR PAINT OUT Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park, 423 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-9203, www.estesarts.com
September 19-20
FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW 9 a.m. Bond Park, Elkhorn Ave. & MacGregor Ave., Estes Park, 970-5779900, www.fineartsguild.org GILPIN ART STUDIO TOUR 10 a.m. Various locations, Gilpin County, 303-582-5724/303-582-5855
September 7
ARTIST EXHIBITION 10 a.m. Visitor’s Center Gallery, 103 Eureka St., Central City, 303.582.5952, www.gilpinarts.org
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September 12-14
MOVIES IN THE MOUNTAINS: “FERRIS BUELLERS DAY OFF” w/ Bayou Folk 6 p.m. Performance Park, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, www.visitestespark.com
LABOR DAY ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW 9 a.m. Bond Park, Elkhorn Ave. and MacGregor Ave., Estes Park, www. estesparkartsandcrafts.com
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September 29
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September 7
September 12
MUSIC
LABOR DAY CAJUN COOKOUT AND CONCERT noon Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303- 443-6461, www.goldhillinn.com
September 12
11TH ANNUAL JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE CONCERT 5 p.m. Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-8256, www.estesparklionsclub.org
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