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Colorado Events - April 2024

Apr 3 - Vail Area - 32nd Annual Taste of Vail @ Vail Village - The Largest Food and Wine Festival in Eagle County against a beautiful backdrop of the Rocky Mountains with Seminars, Wine Dinners, Vendors: April 3-6, 2024

Apr 4 - Featured - Leadville Railroad
Leadville & Twin Lakes Area - Winter Express Lounge Car @ Leadville Railroad - Enjoy a fun and relaxing train ride in the magical winter wonderland of the Rocky Mountains. Stay warm and cozy in our heated lounge cars, sip on delicious hot drinks and enjoy the peaceful scenery of the Upper Arkansas River Valley: Leaving Depot at 1pm, April 4-6, 2024

Spectacular railroad trip in Leadville CO. Ride into the untamed wilderness along the Southern rail line: view Colorado's two highest peaks, summer wildflowers and majestic aspen groves that turn gold in fall.

Apr 5 - Westcliffe - WCPA Beach Movie Weekend with Elvis in Blue Hawaii @ Historic Jones Theater - Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt, grass skirt or bikini and forget winter for awhile as you sip on beach themed drinks: Fridays and Saturdays 7pm and Sundays 2pm February 2 - April 6, 2024

Apr 6 - Norwood - Norwood Farmers Market @ Grand Avenue & Lucerne - Fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs in season (organically and conventionally grown), grass-fed beef and pastured pork, farm fresh eggs, artisan baked goods, honey, homemade jams, lavender products, hard shell gourds, handcrafted glass jewelry, hand-spun Alpaca & wool yarn and handmade garments, local silversmith jewelry, handcrafted quilts & sewn items, children's activities, music, cooking & canning demonstrations, flea markets: Saturdays from 10am-12pm, October 7, 2023–May 25, 2024

Apr 6 - Westcliffe - Holistic Wellness Series @ The Pines Ranch – Custer County is the Wellness Center of the Rockies; these events empower people to improve their health and wellness with cooking demonstrations, conversations with a registered dietician, and a mini-farmer’s market: Saturdays from 10am-2pm January 20 - April 20, 2024

Apr 11 - Featured - Leadville Railroad
Leadville & Twin Lakes Area - Winter Express Lounge Car @ Leadville Railroad - Enjoy a fun and relaxing train ride in the magical winter wonderland of the Rocky Mountains. Stay warm and cozy in our heated lounge cars, sip on delicious hot drinks and enjoy the peaceful scenery of the Upper Arkansas River Valley: Leaving Depot at 1pm, April 11-13, 2024

Apr 13 - Norwood - Norwood Farmers Market @ Grand Avenue & Lucerne - Fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs in season (organically and conventionally grown), grass-fed beef and pastured pork, farm fresh eggs, artisan baked goods, honey, homemade jams, lavender products, hard shell gourds, handcrafted glass jewelry, hand-spun Alpaca & wool yarn and handmade garments, local silversmith jewelry, handcrafted quilts & sewn items, children's activities, music, cooking & canning demonstrations, flea markets: Saturdays from 10am-12pm, October 7, 2023–May 25, 2024

Apr 13 - Westcliffe - Holistic Wellness Series @ The Pines Ranch – Custer County is the Wellness Center of the Rockies; these events empower people to improve their health and wellness with cooking demonstrations, conversations with a registered dietician, and a mini-farmer’s market: Saturdays from 10am-2pm January 20 - April 20, 2024

Apr 14 - Westcliffe - WCPA Chautauqua: Mother Jones @ Jones Theater - Mary Harris “Mother” Jones was a tireless union organizer and fierce child rights advocate, earning her the reputation of “the most dangerous woman in America” by mine and mill owners. Her story is brought to life by DJ DeJong, a Chaffee County actress. A Colorado TINTS production: Sunday 2-5pm April 14, 2024

Apr 20 - Norwood - Norwood Farmers Market @ Grand Avenue & Lucerne - Fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs in season (organically and conventionally grown), grass-fed beef and pastured pork, farm fresh eggs, artisan baked goods, honey, homemade jams, lavender products, hard shell gourds, handcrafted glass jewelry, hand-spun Alpaca & wool yarn and handmade garments, local silversmith jewelry, handcrafted quilts & sewn items, children's activities, music, cooking & canning demonstrations, flea markets: Saturdays from 10am-12pm, October 7, 2023–May 25, 2024

Apr 20 - Westcliffe - Holistic Wellness Series @ The Pines Ranch – Custer County is the Wellness Center of the Rockies; these events empower people to improve their health and wellness with cooking demonstrations, conversations with a registered dietician, and a mini-farmer’s market: Saturdays from 10am-2pm January 20 - April 20, 2024

Apr 26 - Estes Park - Estes Park Environmental Film Festival @ Park Theatre - The first ever! Two new documentaries by award-winning environmental filmmaker Nick Molle, as well as panel discussions, live music, an opening reception, and a guest appearance from meteorologist Mike Nelson! Tickets are on sale - Presented by Nick Molle Productions and The Rocky Mountain Channel: Friday and Saturday, show time @ 2pm on April 26 & 27, 2024

Apr 26 - Westcliffe - Spring Flea for All @ All Aboard Westcliffe Event Center - Indoor flea market with something for everyone! Open to the public free - Lunch and treats available: Friday & Saturday from 10am-2pm April 26-27, 2024

Apr 27 - Norwood - Norwood Farmers Market @ Grand Avenue & Lucerne - Fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs in season (organically and conventionally grown), grass-fed beef and pastured pork, farm fresh eggs, artisan baked goods, honey, homemade jams, lavender products, hard shell gourds, handcrafted glass jewelry, hand-spun Alpaca & wool yarn and handmade garments, local silversmith jewelry, handcrafted quilts & sewn items, children's activities, music, cooking & canning demonstrations, flea markets: Saturdays from 10am-12pm, October 7, 2023–May 25, 2024

Colorado Events - May 2024

May 1 - Royal Gorge Area - 86th Cañon City Music & Blossom Festival @ Venues in Cañon City - Four days of carnival, craft fairs, rodeo, free concerts, 5K run; and nationally recognized competitions for elementary, junior high and high school marching band, jazz band, and orchestral music: Wednesday-Sunday, May 1-5, 2024

May 3 - Westcliffe - WCPA Live Theater: Treasure Island @ Jones Theater - Ahoy there! Set sail on a thrilling journey as the WCPA and Custer County High School present Treasure Island: Friday/Saturday @ 7:30pm and Sunday @ 2pm, May 3-5 and May 10-12, 2024

May 3 - Westcliffe - Beckwith Ranch Kids Day @ Beckwith Ranch - Families are invited to learn about what ranching life in the 1890s was like and explore the ranch's exhibits. There will be hands-on activities. Kids may interact with horses and ponies, and there may even be donkeys: Friday from 10am-2pm May 3, 2024

May 4 - Craig - 38th Annual “Where the Hell’s Maybell?” @ Maybell - A thirty-mile bicycle ride over varied terrain starts in Craig, Colorado, and ends in Maybell, Colorado. All ages and abilities are welcome: Saturday starts at 7am May 4, 2024

May 4 - Craig - Great American Horse Drive @ Saturday at Browns Park and Sunday in Maybell - Experience the excitement of ranch horses trotting through the heart of town, then stick around for a great lunch and party and to explore the Sand Wash Basin wild horses after the drive: 8am-1pm May 4-5, 2024

May 4 - Norwood - Norwood Farmers Market @ Grand Avenue & Lucerne - Fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs in season (organically and conventionally grown), grass-fed beef and pastured pork, farm fresh eggs, artisan baked goods, honey, homemade jams, lavender products, hard shell gourds, handcrafted glass jewelry, hand-spun Alpaca & wool yarn and handmade garments, local silversmith jewelry, handcrafted quilts & sewn items, children's activities, music, cooking & canning demonstrations, flea markets: Saturdays from 10am-12pm, October 7, 2023–May 25, 2024

May 4 - Westcliffe - The Sangres Art Guild Fine Art Calendar Show @ The 3rd Street Gallery - An annual tradition and sale features all of the entries from the 2025 Calendar Art Competition, including the 13 winners selected by juror Gloria Countryman to be published in the 2025 Calendar – “Peace in the Valley”: Saturday-Monday from 11am-4pm May 4-6, 10-13, 17-20, and 24-25, 2024

May 5 - Featured - Kremmling Area Chamber of Commerce: Year-Round Recreation
Kremmling - Cinco de Mayo @ Kremmling Town Square - Cinco de Mayo food, drinks, kids activities a fun community evening: Friday from 6-9pm May 5, 2024

Kremmling, Colorado along the Colorado River Headwaters Byway in the heart of Colorado high country! VACATION YEAR-ROUND: Reservoirs, rivers, national forests, ranch land, narrow canyons, and wildlife.

May 10 - Lamar - 20th Wild West BBQ Cook-off @ Willow Creek Park, Lamar - Four meat categories and a special green chili tasting: Friday and Saturday, May 10-11 2024

May 10 - North Fork Valley - Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials @ Delta County Fairgrounds in Hotchkiss - The town celebrates its sheep ranching tradition annually on Mother’s Day Weekend in mid-May: Friday-Sunday, May 10-12, 2024

May 10 - Westcliffe - WCPA Live Theater: Treasure Island @ Jones Theater - Ahoy there! Set sail on a thrilling journey as the WCPA and Custer County High School present Treasure Island: Friday/Saturday @ 7:30pm and Sunday @ 2pm, May 3-5 and May 10-12, 2024

May 10 - Westcliffe - The Sangres Art Guild Fine Art Calendar Show @ The 3rd Street Gallery - An annual tradition and sale features all of the entries from the 2025 Calendar Art Competition, including the 13 winners selected by juror Gloria Countryman to be published in the 2025 Calendar – “Peace in the Valley”: Saturday-Monday from 11am-4pm May 4-6, 10-13, 17-20, and 24-25, 2024

May 11 - Norwood - Norwood Farmers Market @ Grand Avenue & Lucerne - Fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs in season (organically and conventionally grown), grass-fed beef and pastured pork, farm fresh eggs, artisan baked goods, honey, homemade jams, lavender products, hard shell gourds, handcrafted glass jewelry, hand-spun Alpaca & wool yarn and handmade garments, local silversmith jewelry, handcrafted quilts & sewn items, children's activities, music, cooking & canning demonstrations, flea markets: Saturdays from 10am-12pm, October 7, 2023–May 25, 2024

May 17 - Lamar - 28th Annual Lamar Days Rod Run @ Willow Creek Park, Lamar - 3-day festival featuring a kick-off BBQ - Rod Run Car and Motorcycle Show, food and vendor booths, entertainment, a poker run, Lamar Days Parade, Lamar Rotary Club Ducky Dash - Evening No Booze Cruising: Friday-Sunday, May 17-19, 2024

May 17 - Westcliffe - The Sangres Art Guild Fine Art Calendar Show @ The 3rd Street Gallery - An annual tradition and sale features all of the entries from the 2025 Calendar Art Competition, including the 13 winners selected by juror Gloria Countryman to be published in the 2025 Calendar – “Peace in the Valley”: Saturday-Monday from 11am-4pm May 4-6, 10-13, 17-20, and 24-25, 2024

May 18 - Naturita & Nucla Area - 2nd Naturita Pack Burro Race @ Naturita, Colorado - A first class pack burro race - A WPBA sanctioned race - Stay an extra day to explore the West End landscape and remarkable Dark Skies: Saturday from 9am-5pm May 18, 2024

May 18 - Norwood - Norwood Farmers Market @ Grand Avenue & Lucerne - Fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs in season (organically and conventionally grown), grass-fed beef and pastured pork, farm fresh eggs, artisan baked goods, honey, homemade jams, lavender products, hard shell gourds, handcrafted glass jewelry, hand-spun Alpaca & wool yarn and handmade garments, local silversmith jewelry, handcrafted quilts & sewn items, children's activities, music, cooking & canning demonstrations, flea markets: Saturdays from 10am-12pm, October 7, 2023–May 25, 2024

May 18 - Westcliffe - WCPA Live Theater: Drinking Habits @ Jones Theater - The Rialto Theater’s Red Brick Players bring their hilarious comedy to the Jones for two nights only! Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to keep the convent’s doors open, but Paul and Sally, reporters and former fiancées, are hot on their trail: Saturday @ 7:30pm and Sunday @ 2pm, May 18-19, 2024

May 24 - Craig - Grand Old West Days @ Fairgrounds, Downtown, and Cedar Mountain – Saddle Up for a Grand Old Time Memorial Day Weekend Activity Horse Show, Parade, Carnival, Live Music, Food, and Games: Friday-Monday, May 24-27, 2024

May 24 - Denver Mountain Area - Georgetown Days! @ Georgetown - Kick off the summer season with the Georgetown Pack Burro Race, Burro Beer Garden, Cornhole Tournament, Tasty Vendors, Food Trucks: Friday-Monday All Day May 24-27, 2024

May 24 - Vail Area - Beaver Creek Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival @ Beaver Creek Resort - Enjoy a weekend of eating and drinking – event features top chefs serving the tastiest barbecue dishes, complemented by award-winning craft beer and live music: Memorial Day Weekend, Friday-Sunday, May 24-26, 2024

May 24 - Westcliffe - The Sangres Art Guild Fine Art Calendar Show @ The 3rd Street Gallery - An annual tradition and sale features all of the entries from the 2025 Calendar Art Competition, including the 13 winners selected by juror Gloria Countryman to be published in the 2025 Calendar – “Peace in the Valley”: Saturday-Monday from 11am-4pm May 4-6, 10-13, 17-20, and 24-25, 2024

May 25 - Featured - Colorado Springs - Olympic City USA
Colorado Springs Metro - TERRITORY DAYS @ OLD COLORADO CITY - Every Memorial weekend Commemorates Colorado’s first capitol of the Colorado Territory in 1861. Territory Days began as a barbecue and parade and has grown into a three-day street festival. Streets will come alive with live music, food, fun and entertainment for the entire family. Located in the historic district on Colorado Avenue: May 25-27, 2024

Colorado Springs is Olympic City USA! Pikes Peak inspired the song America the Beautiful. Visitors find plenty to explore and experience: outdoor adventures, affordable lodging, mountains, and 55 attractions!

May 25 - Denver Mountain Area - 17th Georgetown Pack Burro Race @ Start and Finish in downtown Georgetown - A WPBA sanctioned race - Run with your burro either borrowed or owned - From Georgetown to Empire and back - See who pulls who up Empire Pass: Saturday from 11am-3pm May 25, 2024

May 25 - Featured - Leadville Railroad
Leadville & Twin Lakes Area - Leadville Railroad - Open date: May 25, 2024

May 25 - Norwood - Norwood Farmers Market @ Grand Avenue & Lucerne - Fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs in season (organically and conventionally grown), grass-fed beef and pastured pork, farm fresh eggs, artisan baked goods, honey, homemade jams, lavender products, hard shell gourds, handcrafted glass jewelry, hand-spun Alpaca & wool yarn and handmade garments, local silversmith jewelry, handcrafted quilts & sewn items, children's activities, music, cooking & canning demonstrations, flea markets: Saturdays from 10am-12pm, October 7, 2023–May 25, 2024

May 25 - Westcliffe - KLZR 2nd Street Block Party @ KLZR Studio - Memorial Day weekend opens the summer season - Catch the tunes and musical performances: Saturday from 11am-1:30pm May 25, 2024

May 25 - Westcliffe - Memorial Day Parade @ Main Street from the Country Store to the Bluff – Community parade with floats: Saturday from 1:30pm-2:30pm, May 25, 2024

May 26 - Denver Mountain Area - 21st Annual Idaho Springs Pack Burro Race @ Citizens Park - A WPBA sanctioned race great for first timers about 5-6 mile race Heading north out of town toward Pewapic Mountain along county roads that features a 12% elevation climb to a switch back down following flour arrows to old miners driveway past the Might Argo to in finish line in town: Sunday from 10:30am-3pm May 26, 2024

May 26 - Grand Junction - Pickin' in the Rockies Bluegrass Festival @ Absolute Prestige Ranch in Loma – The festival will launch as a one day family friendly event with plenty of crafts and food vendors, workshops, a chili cook-off, and award-winning music with performances by Keaton Brown, Peggy Malone, Caroline Owens, Williamson Branch, Lonesome River Band, Carson Peters, and Iron Mountain: Sunday from 10am-9pm May 26, 2024

May 26 - Vail Area - SunsetLIVE! @ The Terrace at the Avon Performance Pavilion - Gather your family, bring a lawn chair and picnic basket, be prepared to enjoy relaxing Rocky Mountain sunsets on Sunday nights with great music while lounging on your SUP board or paddle boat on Nottingham Lake or the South Lawn of the Pavilion: Sundays from 6-8pm May 26 - September 1, 2024

May 30 - Westcliffe - Sangres Art Guild: June’s Bustin’ Out @ The 3rd Street Gallery - See the work of local and regional artists featuring visual art in all mediums, styles and themes - Displays on the 2nd floor are artistic endeavors of our local Young Artists: Thursday-Monday from 11am-4pm May 30-June 3 & June 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-29, 2024

Colorado Towns with Calendars of Events

Alamosa - Includes Blanca, Capulin, Center, Fort Garland, Hooper, Mosca, San Luis, Sanford
Allenspark - Includes Meeker Park, Raymond
Angel Fire - Includes Eagle Nest
Antonito - Includes Conejos, Mogote
Aspen & Snowmass Village - Includes Basalt, Snowmass Village
Bailey & Pine Area - Includes Conifer, Grant, Pine, Shawnee
Boulder - Includes Eldorado Springs, Lafayette, Louisville
Buena Vista Area - Includes Johnson Village, Nathrop, St. Elmo
Burlington - Includes Cheyenne Wells, Kit Carson, Seibert, Stratton
Chama
Colorado Springs Metro - Includes Black Forest, Falcon, Fountain, Monument
Craig - Includes Hamilton, Maybell
Crawford
Creede
Crested Butte
Cripple Creek - Includes Victor
Crystal River Valley - Includes Carbondale, Marble, Redstone
Cuchara Valley Area - Includes Cuchara, La Veta
Del Norte - Includes Monte Vista
Delta
Denver Area - Includes Arvada, Aurora, Brighton, Broomfield, Castle Rock, Centennial, Commerce City, Elizabeth, Elbert, Englewood, Fort Lupton, Golden, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Hudson, Lakewood, Larkspur, Littleton, Parker, Westminster, Wheat Ridge
Denver Mountain Area - Includes Black Hawk, Central City, Empire, Evergreen, Genesee, Georgetown, Golden Mountains, Idaho Springs, Idledale, Morrison
Dinosaur Area - Includes Rangely
Dolores Area - Includes Mcphee Reservoir, Stoner
Dove Creek
Durango - Includes Bayfield, Hesperus, Ignacio, Lemon, Vallecito Lake
Estes Park - Includes Drake
Farmington
Fort Collins - Includes LaPorte, Wellington, Windsor
Fort Morgan - Includes Akron, Brush, Keenesburg, Orchard, Weldona
Fowler - Includes Rocky Ford
Glenwood Springs - Includes New Castle
Grand County
Grand Junction - Includes Clifton, De Beque, Fruita, Gateway, Palisade
Grand Lake - Includes Granby, Ski Granby Ranch
Grand Mesa Area - Includes Austin, Cedaredge, Collbran, Eckert, Mesa
Greenhorn Valley - Includes Beulah, Colorado City, Lake San Isabel, Rye, San Isabel
Gunnison - Includes Almont, Blue Mesa Lake, Ohio City, Parlin, Pitkin, Sargents, Sapinero, Taylor Park, Waunita Hot Springs
Gypsum
Hot Sulphur Springs - Includes Parshall
Julesburg - Includes Haxtun, Holyoke
Kremmling
La Junta - Includes Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site, Branson, Las Animas
Lake City - Includes Powderhorn
Lamar - Includes Campo, Eads, Granada, Holly, Pritchett, Sheridan Lake, Springfield, Two Buttes, Walsh, Wiley
Leadville & Twin Lakes Area - Includes Granite, Twin Lakes
Limon - Includes Genoa
Longmont - Includes Frederick
Loveland Area - Includes Berthoud, Evans, Greeley, Johnstown
Lyons
Meeker - Includes Buford, Trappers Lake
Mesa Verde Area - Includes Cortez, Mancos
Montrose Area - Includes Cimarron, Olathe
Naturita & Nucla Area - Includes Nucla
Navajo Dam
Navajo Lake - Includes Arboles, Navajo Dam
Nederland - Includes Eldora
North Fork Valley - Includes Hotchkiss, Paonia, Somerset
Norwood
Ouray - Includes Ridgway
Pagosa Springs Area
Park County - Includes Alma, Como, Fairplay, Hartsel, Jefferson, Spinney Mountain Reservoir
Pikes Peak Area - Includes Cascade, Chipita Park, Deckers, Green Mountain Falls, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park
Pikes Peak West - Includes Divide, Eleven Mile Reservoir, Florissant, Lake George, Tarryall Reservoir
Platoro
Poudre River Canyon - Includes Bellvue, Glendevey, La Porte, Rustic
Pueblo - Includes Pueblo West
Red Feather Lakes - Includes Livermore, Virginia Dale, Tie Siding WY
Red River
Rifle - Includes Battlement Mesa, Parachute, Silt
Royal Gorge Area - Includes Cañon City, Coaldale, Cotopaxi, Florence, Guffey, Penrose, Texas Creek
Ruedi Reservoir Area - Includes Meredith
Salida - Includes Howard, Monarch, Poncha Springs
San Luis Valley - Northern - Includes Crestone, Mineral Hot Springs, Moffat, Saguache, Villa Grove
Santa Fe
Silverton
South Fork Area
Steamboat Springs - Includes Clark, Columbine, Hahn's Peak, Hayden
Sterling - Includes Briggsdale, Crook, Fleming, Grover, Stoneham
Stonewall - Includes Weston
Strasburg
Summit County - Includes Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Dillon, Frisco, Green Mountain Reservoir, Heeney, Keystone, Silverthorne
Sweetwater
Taos
Telluride - Includes Rico
Trinidad - Includes Aguilar
Vail Area - Includes Avon, Beaver Creek, Dotsero, Eagle, Edwards, Minturn, Red Cliff, Wolcott
Wagon Wheel Gap
Walden (North Park) - Includes Gould, North Park Area, Rand
Walsenburg
Westcliffe - Includes Rosita, Silver Cliff
Winter Park - Includes Fraser, Tabernash
Yampa - Includes Bond, Burns, McCoy, Oak Creek, Phippsburg
Yuma - Includes Wray

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