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Buena Vista, Colorado Calendar of Events 2008
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For more information on these events you may contact:
- Town Challenge Races at Monarch Mountain
- The 23rd Annual Chocolate Lover's Celebration
- Hearts & Art Auction
- Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge
- Jeep Terrain Park Challenge at Monarch Mountain
- Monarch Skier/Boarder Cross
- Walden Chamber Music Society -- performs at the Salida Steamplant. Call (719) 395-2097 for more information
- 22 Big Air & Freestyle Contest at Freeway Run, Monarch Mountain (888) 996-7669 or www.skimonarch.com
- 5 The 3rd Annual Kayaks on Snow Boater Cross - Monarch Mountain (888) 996-7669 or www.skimonarch.com
- 12 BananaPex 2008 Stamp Show - Community Center (719) 395-8370
- 12 Channel 9 Health Fair location: BV Middle School
- 20 Walden Chamber Music Society - performs at the Salida Steamplant at 3 pm -Call 719- 395-2097
- 3 Collegiate Peaks Run: 25 and 50 mile run East of town on old railroad grade and trails. 3,500 ft elevation gain. Limited to 300 runners. Sponsored by Optimist Club www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org
- 10 Adventure Xtreme - Triathalon with kayaking, biking and running.
- 16 - 18 Paddle Fest 2008: Colorado Kayak Supply moved Paddle Fest to BV to transform the event from a large sale to a weekend of fun activities for paddlers to enjoy.
- 17 Buena Vista Bike Festival: Road rides including a century and metric century. www.bvbf.org
- 6 Relay for Life - American Cancer Society's benefit at the High School. Call Warren Schoedel 719-395-7777.
- 7 - 8 BalloonaVista--Annual Balloon Festival at the Rodeo Grounds. Balloons fly 6am Sat & Sunday - "Glow" Saturday night at dusk.
- 12, 19, 26 Concert in the Park - Forest Square Park outside Chamber building at 7pm. Donations accepted.
- 3 Concert in Forest Square Park - outside chamber building 7pm. Donations gratefully accepted.
- 4 4th of July Old fashioned celebration. Optimist's Pancake breakfast 7am in Columbine Park (behind K's). Parade at 10am on East Main. Kids games and entertainment in Forest Square Park after parade with Rotary selling burgers and Young at Heart selling pies. Fireworks at dusk at Rodeo Grounds.
- 4 Art In The Park - Arts and crafts show in McPhelemy Park (park with the lake). (719) 395-6232
- 4 Free Day at Buena Vista Heritage Museum - (719) 395-8458
- 4-8 The Quilt and Textile Show - Community Center with items for display and sale. (719)-395-8780
- 5-6 Mountain Mania Antique, Classic and Street Rod Car Show - Friday night: street dance - Saturday: Pancake Breakfast 7am - Cars on East Main
- 11-12 Collegiate Peaks Stampede Rodeo Fri. & Sat. evening performances - Pancake Breakfast: Saturday at 7am - Parade: Sat. 10am - www.collegiatepeaksstampede.com
- 17, 24, 31 Concerts in Forest Square Park - outside Chamber building 7pm - Donations gratefully accepted
- 19-20 TRAILFEST Sponsored by the Continental Divide Trail Alliance an all day event with vendors, kids activities, food and entertainment. Join us for a day of world-class adventure and fun on the Continental Divide Trail during TrailFest 2008 - A celebration of and benefit for the completion and protection of the 3,100 mile Continental Divide Trail - See www.cdtrail.org.
- 1 Free Day at Heritage Museum call (719) 395-8458
- 3 St. Elmo Restoration Auction - antiques & collectibles sale benefits Historic Buildings - call (719) 395-8458
- 7 Concert in the Park - Forest Square Park outside Chamber building - 7pm by donation
- 7 - 10 Contin-Tail Rock and Gem Show Collectors Paradise Over 100 booths. Merchants countrywide gather at Rodeo Grounds to sell, swap and show rocks, minerals and gems, sculptured artwork and fine jewelry.
- 9 - 10 Gold Rush Days Step back in time to the Colorado Gold Rush when Main Street reflects on their gold mining past. Try gold panning, watch gunfights, take a square dance lesson or listen to music from the past. Watch the Costume Parade, or rent one and be in it. Sunday, the third leg of the Triple Crown Burro Race has athletes running beside a burro equipped with mining tools. After professionals leave, try running with a burro in our citizen's race. Buy a Duck Race ticket and win $1,000 prize money. Over 100 vendors including food, a beer garden, children's rides, craft booths and more - maybe even a mechanical bull
- 15 & 17 Collegiate Peaks Music Festival - On East Main. Kickoff Friday 6pm, Sat 10-8pm (street dance at night) and Sunday 10-6pm. 2 stages with various performers. Vendors and activities for all ages. Beer garden. Optimist Pancake Breakfast at 7am
see www.collegiatepeaksmusicfestival.com
- 23-24 King Boletus Mushroom Festival - Learn to forage and cook mushrooms - Call (719) 395-8458 for details.
- 23 Buena Vista Canine Classic Frisbee Dog and Dog Agility competitions. Saturday evening BBQ, live music and dog demos. Sunday morning competitions. Held at Riverside Park in Salida Benefits Ark Valley Humane Society. www.BVCanineChallenge.com
- 30 Art At The Top Gallery Tour Visiting artists, demonstrations, refreshments and entertainment
- 3 -7 Independence Film Fest The highest film festival in the world salutes Elvis Presley's body of work as a motion picture icon with screenings, surprise guests and a posthumous award
See www.IndependenceFilmFest.com - 13 Apple Fest - An old time country fair at the historic Turner Farm. Apple pie contest, entertainment, tractor rides, apple press demonstration, apple picking, butter making, old time demonstrations, pony rides, storytelling, gift shop and more. www.buenavistaheritage.org
- 13 Autumn Color Run - Half marathon, 5k and 10k fun run and walk. (719) 395-6612
- 24-27 ATV Historical Color Tour - Bring your own ATV and ride various trails and visit historic areas in the midst of autumn's grand colors - Register online at www.coloradoatvtour.org
- 31 Trick or Treat Street - Along East Main - Sponsored by the local Rotary Club
- 32 Craft and Christmas Bazaar Congregational United Church of Christ - Call (719) 395-2544
- 17 Xi Mu Christmas Bazaar - At the Middle School - Contact: (719) 395-6232
- 18 2nd 3rd Annual Dryland Race & Weight Pull - At Adventure Unlimited - Mushers from around Colorado will be having a fun competition with their sled dogs on bikes, scooters, carts and by foot. No snow, no problem! For information see www.colomtnmushers.org
- 6 Christmas Opening Celebrate the beginning of the Christmas Season with Santa, The Equine Parade, carolers, parade of lights, Festival of the Trees, shopping at local stores and our famous Christmas Card Lane
- 14 Holiday Home Tour Visit local homes decked out for Christmas - Reception following
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