Westcliffe - South Central Colorado

Westcliffe Calendar of Events

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For more information on these events you may contact:
Custer County Tourism Welcome Center

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March April May June July August September October November December

March - 2023

March 18
Fine Wines & Fine Art for a Fine Cause @ Altitude Community Fitness Studio - A silent auction with donated fine wines and art proceeds will help repair the community pool: 4-6 pm March 18

March 25
March Madness Murder Mystery @ Beckwith Ranch - Solve the famous mysterious death of Elton T. Beckwith: 4pm March 25

April - 2023

April 16
Colorado Piano Trio @ Historic Jones Theater – The Trio is an international ensemble based at the University of Northern Colorado perform classical music from the past and present: 2-4pm, April 16

April 21
Picasso at the Lapin Agile produced by WCPA Live Theater @ Historic Jones Theater - Artistic Director Christopher Tabb describes this play as "Picasso and Einstein walk into a bar…" in 1920s Paris written by Steve Martin: Evening & Matinees April 21-30

May - 2023

May 6
WMVSC Kentucky Derby: Casino Night & Dance @ Wet Mountain Valley Saddle Club - Vegas comes to Westcliffe watch the Kentucky Derby, bet on your horse, Black Jack, Roulette or Craps, and dance the night away: 5-11pm May 6

May 13
SJO Sun Observing Hour @ Smokey Jack Observatory - Safely observe the sun through several solar telescopes at the Smokey Jack Observatory: 11am-12pm May 13

May 13
Tea with Mrs. Beckwith @ Beckwith Ranch - Docents portray the Beckwith Family at this exclusive Tea hosted by Mrs. Beckwith, seating is limited: 4-7pm May 13

May 13
SJO Public Star Party @ Smokey Jack Observatory - A two hour open house to view the celestial sky. Weather permitting: 9-11pm May 13

May 20
SJO Sun Observing Hour @ Smokey Jack Observatory - Safely observe the sun through several solar telescopes at the Smokey Jack Observatory: 11am-12pm May 20

May 20
SJO Electronic Assisted Astronomy (EAA) Star Party @ Smokey Jack Observatory - View live images on a 10 foot outdoor screen in the amphitheater outside the Smokey Jack Observatory Seating is limited: 9:30-11:30pm May 20

May 27
SJO Sun Observing Hour @ Smokey Jack Observatory - Safely observe the sun through several solar telescopes at the Smokey Jack Observatory: 11am-12pm May 27

May 27
KLZR 2nd Street Block Party @ 2nd Street Westcliffe, Colorado - Opens up the summer season. Catch the tunes and musical performance in front of the KLZR studio: 11am-1:30pm May 27

May 27
SJO “Lunatic” Lunar Observing @ Smokey Jack Observatory - Observe the large round object that circles the Earth and that shines at night by reflecting light from the Sun: 9:30-11:30pm May 27

June - 2023

June 2-3
Beckwith Ranch Roundup @ Historic Beckwith Ranch - 2nd Annual Beckwith Ranch Spring Roundup! Friday Family friendly fundraiser and Saturday features an authentic Chuck Wagon Lunch, exclusive Cattle Barons Dinner, tours of the Ranch, silent auction, and family games: 12-4pm June 2-3

June 2
Westcliffe Farmers Market @ Jess Price Park - 16th Anniversary at the corner of 4th and Main Street bringing you healthy fresh produce, local food and locally produced art: 9am-1pm June 2 - September 29

June 3-10
14th Annual Alla Prima Westcliffe Plein Air Paintout @ Sangre’s Art Guild - Embrace the Wet Mountain Valley and our National Art Gala Event: June 3-10

June 3
SJO Sun Observing Hour @ Smokey Jack Observatory - Safely observe the sun through several solar telescopes at the Smokey Jack Observatory: 11am-12pm June 3

June 9
Westcliffe Farmers Market @ Jess Price Park - 16th Anniversary at the corner of 4th and Main Street bringing you healthy fresh produce, local food and locally produced art: 9am-1pm June 2 - September 29

June 10
SJO Sun Observing Hour @ Smokey Jack Observatory - Safely observe the sun through several solar telescopes at the Smokey Jack Observatory: 11am-12pm June 10

June 10
SJO Public Star Party @ Smokey Jack Observatory - A two hour open house to view the celestial sky. Weather permitting: 9-11pm June 10

June 16
WCPA Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure @ Historic Jones Theater: Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure follows the adventures of the Duke of Vienna, who announces he is leaving on a foreign mission: 7pm June 16

June 16
Westcliffe Farmers Market @ Jess Price Park - 16th Anniversary at the corner of 4th and Main Street bringing you healthy fresh produce, local food and locally produced art: 9am-1pm June 2 - September 29

June 17
SJO Sun Observing Hour @ Smokey Jack Observatory - Safely observe the sun through several solar telescopes at the Smokey Jack Observatory: 11am-12pm June 17

June 17
SJO Electronic Assisted Astronomy (EAA) Star Party @ Smokey Jack Observatory - View live images on a 10 foot outdoor screen in the amphitheater outside the Smokey Jack Observatory Seating is limited: 9:30-11:30pm June 17

June 23
Westcliffe Farmers Market @ Jess Price Park - 16th Anniversary at the corner of 4th and Main Street bringing you healthy fresh produce, local food and locally produced art: 9am-1pm June 2 - September 29

June 26
SJO “Lunatic” Lunar Observing @ Smokey Jack Observatory - Observe the large round object that circles the Earth and that shines at night by reflecting light from the Sun: 9:30-11pm June 26

June 30
Westcliffe Farmers Market @ Jess Price Park - 16th Anniversary at the corner of 4th and Main Street bringing you healthy fresh produce, local food and locally produced art: 9am-1pm June 2 - September 29

July - 2023

July 1-2
Flea Market & Yard Sale @ All Aboard Westcliffe - Annual Flea Market and Yard Sale featuring crafts, gifts, food and antiques there is something for everyone: All Day July 1-2

July 4
Independence Day Old-Fashioned Small-Town Parade on Main Street in Westcliffe and Main Street in Silver Cliff - Celebrate our Nation's 247th birthday! Parade sponsored by the American Legion Family: 10-11am July 4

July 4
Fireworks Show @ Lake DeWeese - Observe our nation’s independence during Custer County’s multi-day Fourth of July celebration. Complete the experience with our impressive fireworks show. The show is free, but please help our sponsors with a cash donation: 9-10pm July 4

July 6-9
20th Annual High Mountain Hay Fever Bluegrass Festival @ Bluff Park - Music will ring out across the Wet Mountain Valley. Full roster of national and regional bluegrass performers, youth music program, Friday and Saturday night couples and square dances, camaraderie of on-site camping: All Day July 6-9

July 7-16
Custer County Fair @ Custer County Fairgrounds: rodeo, parade, dance, 4-H and FFA programs exhibit, food booths and craft vendors: All Day July 7-16

July 7
Westcliffe Farmers Market @ Jess Price Park - 16th Anniversary at the corner of 4th and Main Street bringing you healthy fresh produce, local food and locally produced art: 9am-1pm June 2 - September 29

July 8-9
SJO Public Star Party @ Smokey Jack Observatory - A two hour open house to view the celestial sky. Weather permitting: 9-11pm July 8

July 9
WCPA Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure @ Historic Jones Theater: Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure follows the adventures of the Duke of Vienna, who announces he is leaving on a foreign mission: 2pm July 9

July 14-15
77th Annual Westcliffe Stampede with PRCA-WPRA Rodeo @ Custer County Fairgrounds - Experience Colorado’s western lifestyle where cowboys and cowgirls from across the county compete. Saturday morning parade down Main Street features rodeo personalities along with their equine partners. Roping, bronc and bull riding, and barrel-racing events fill Saturday’s and Sunday’s schedules: July 14-15

July 14
Westcliffe Farmers Market @ Jess Price Park - 16th Anniversary at the corner of 4th and Main Street bringing you healthy fresh produce, local food and locally produced art: 9am-1pm June 2 - September 29

July 15
Rodeo Pancake Breakfast @ Cliff's Edge - Giddy up on over to where the Wet Mountain Valley Rotary serves up pancakes before the Rodeo Parade. Proceeds benefit the Rotary International Scholarship Fund: 7-10am July 15

July 15
SJO Sun Observing Hour @ Smokey Jack Observatory - Safely observe the sun through several solar telescopes at the Smokey Jack Observatory: 11am-12pm July 15

July 15
SJO Electronic Assisted Astronomy (EAA) Star Party @ Smokey Jack Observatory - View live images on a 10 foot outdoor screen in the amphitheater outside the Smokey Jack Observatory Seating is limited: 9:30-11:30pm July 15

July 21
Westcliffe Farmers Market @ Jess Price Park - 16th Anniversary at the corner of 4th and Main Street bringing you healthy fresh produce, local food and locally produced art: 9am-1pm June 2 - September 29

July 22
SJO Sun Observing Hour @ Smokey Jack Observatory - Safely observe the sun through several solar telescopes at the Smokey Jack Observatory: 11am-12pm July 22

July 22
2nd Annual Day of the Cowboy Celebration @ Historic Jones Theater - Live performances from cowboy poets Floyd and Valerie Beard, cowboy musicians the Ramblin’ Rangers, JJ Steele, and Doug Figgs with your host Dennis Russell: 2-5pm July 22

July 22
CCSAR Summer Extravaganza @ All The Range - Featuring the premiere of the CCSAR Documentary and Open House with burgers, beverages and a meet and greet: 2-5pm July 22

July 28
Westcliffe Farmers Market @ Jess Price Park - 16th Anniversary at the corner of 4th and Main Street bringing you healthy fresh produce, local food and locally produced art: 9am-1pm June 2 - September 29

July 29
SJO Sun Observing Hour @ Smokey Jack Observatory - Safely observe the sun through several solar telescopes at the Smokey Jack Observatory: 11am-12pm July 29

July 29
Custer County Friends of the NRA Banquet @ A Painted View Ranch - An entertaining and festive evening with fun games, chances to win guns and a live auction to benefit the needs of local organizations: 5-10pm July 29

July 29
SJO “Lunatic” Lunar Observing @ Smokey Jack Observatory - Observe the large round object that circles the Earth and that shines at night by reflecting light from the Sun: 9:30-11:30pm July 29

August - 2023

August 4
Westcliffe Farmers Market @ Jess Price Park - 16th Anniversary at the corner of 4th and Main Street bringing you healthy fresh produce, local food and locally produced art: 9am-1pm June 2 - September 29

August 6
KLZR Taste of the Valley - The premier events of the year where guests gather in celebration of Community Radio with great food and wine: 5-8pm August 6

August 10-13
WCPA Children’s Musical @ Historic Jones Theater: “Robin Hood” by Tim Kelly: most shows start at 7pm August 10-13

August 11
Westcliffe Farmers Market @ Jess Price Park - 16th Anniversary at the corner of 4th and Main Street bringing you healthy fresh produce, local food and locally produced art: 9am-1pm June 2 - September 29

August 12
SilverWest AirFest @ Butler Field, SilverWest Airport: Fly or drive it’s FREE to watch an array of vintage airplanes take off and land. Walk to and view up close different planes on display. Live music and family fun: 7:30am-3:30pm August 12

August 12
SJO Sun Observing Hour @ Smokey Jack Observatory - Safely observe the sun through several solar telescopes at the Smokey Jack Observatory: 11am-12pm August 12

August 12
SJO Public Star Party @ Smokey Jack Observatory - A two hour open house to view the celestial sky. Weather permitting: 9-11pm August 12

August 18
Westcliffe Farmers Market @ Jess Price Park - 16th Anniversary at the corner of 4th and Main Street bringing you healthy fresh produce, local food and locally produced art: 9am-1pm June 2 - September 29

August 19
SJO Sun Observing Hour @ Smokey Jack Observatory - Safely observe the sun through several solar telescopes at the Smokey Jack Observatory: 11am-12pm August 19

August 19
SJO Electronic Assisted Astronomy (EAA) Star Party @ Smokey Jack Observatory - View live images on a 10 foot outdoor screen in the amphitheater outside the Smokey Jack Observatory Seating is limited: 9-11pm August 19

August 25
Westcliffe Farmers Market @ Jess Price Park - 16th Anniversary at the corner of 4th and Main Street bringing you healthy fresh produce, local food and locally produced art: 9am-1pm June 2 - September 29

August 26
SJO “Lunatic” Lunar Observing @ Smokey Jack Observatory - Observe the large round object that circles the Earth and that shines at night by reflecting light from the Sun: 9:00-10:30pm August 26

August 30-Sep 3
11th Annual Wet Mountain Weavers Fibre Arts Show & Sale @ Greenstone Artworks: Runs for five days over Labor Day weekend with handmade items that are woven, knit, crocheted, felted, beaded, sewn for purchase. Weaving and spinning demonstrations: 10am-5pm August 30-September 3

August 31-Sep 3
Westcliffe Art Quilters Show @ Our Lady of Assumption Church - Show features unique fiber art quilts created using a wide variety of mixed media techniques on fabric: 10am-5pm August 31-September 3

August 31-Sep 3
Olde Schoolhouse Quilters Show & Boutique @ Hope Lutheran Lange Hall - See a wonderful display of quilts of all sizes and themes: 10am-5pm August 31-September 3

September - 2023

September 1-3
11th Annual Wet Mountain Weavers Fibre Arts Show & Sale @ Greenstone Artworks: Runs for five days over Labor Day weekend with handmade items that are woven, knit, crocheted, felted, beaded, sewn for purchase. Weaving and spinning demonstrations: 10am-5pm August 30-September 3

September 1-3
Westcliffe Art Quilters Show @ Our Lady of Assumption Church - Show features unique fiber art quilts created using a wide variety of mixed media techniques on fabric: 10am-5pm August 31-September 3

September 1-3
Olde Schoolhouse Quilters Show & Boutique @ Hope Lutheran Lange Hall - See a wonderful display of quilts of all sizes and themes: 10am-5pm August 31-September 3

September 1-3
WCPA Ten-Minute Play Performances @ Historic Jones Theater: The winning plays of the 2023 competition get their due! Actors and directors drawn from the WCPA Players will be producing and performing, and the playwrights will be invited to attend for a “talkback” with audiences and actors: 7:30pm September 1st & 2nd; and 2pm September 3rd

September 1
Westcliffe Farmers Market @ Jess Price Park - 16th Anniversary at the corner of 4th and Main Street bringing you healthy fresh produce, local food and locally produced art: 9am-1pm June 2 - September 29

September 2
High Altitude Horsepower Car Show on Main Street Westcliffe - Enter your antique, vintage, classic, rat rod, or hot rod, muscle car for a registration fee. Share the day with other car enthusiasts or come enjoy the cars and vote for your favorites: 9am-3pm September 2

September 2
SJO Sun Observing Hour @ Smokey Jack Observatory - Safely observe the sun through several solar telescopes at the Smokey Jack Observatory: 11am-12pm September 2

September 2
KLZR 2nd Street Block Party @ 2nd Street Westcliffe, Colorado - Catch the tunes and musical performance in front of the KLZR studio: 11am-1:30pm September 2

September 8
Westcliffe Farmers Market @ Jess Price Park - 16th Anniversary at the corner of 4th and Main Street bringing you healthy fresh produce, local food and locally produced art: 9am-1pm June 2 - September 29

September 9
SJO Sun Observing Hour @ Smokey Jack Observatory - Safely observe the sun through several solar telescopes at the Smokey Jack Observatory: 11am-12pm September 9

September 9
KLZR High Peaks Music Festival @ Westcliffe Outpost Amphitheater & Park - Relish true Americana music at this one-day, family-friendly extravaganza featuring some of the area's finest musical talent: 12-5:30pm September 9

September 9
SJO Public Star Party @ Smokey Jack Observatory - A two hour open house to view the celestial sky. Weather permitting: 8:30-10:30pm September 9

September 15
Westcliffe Farmers Market @ Jess Price Park - 16th Anniversary at the corner of 4th and Main Street bringing you healthy fresh produce, local food and locally produced art: 9am-1pm June 2 - September 29

September 16
3rd Annual Blues, Brews & BBQs Festival @ Westcliffe Outpost Amphitheater & Park - Blues enthusiasts from around the state celebrate an outstanding line-up of musicians and bands. Bring chairs or blankets to make yourself comfortable in the park setting and enjoy fare from vendors featuring locally sourced food and craft beers: 10am-6pm September 16

September 20-24
6th Annual Sangre de Cristo Ultras @ Music Meadows Ranch - This race is full of festivities, friends, and challenges: Friday 50-Mile and 150-Mile run; Saturday 50k, 100k; and 100-Mile run; Sunday 8-Mile and 27k run: September 20-24

September 22
Westcliffe Farmers Market @ Jess Price Park - 16th Anniversary at the corner of 4th and Main Street bringing you healthy fresh produce, local food and locally produced art: 9am-1pm June 2 - September 29

September 23
SJO Sun Observing Hour @ Smokey Jack Observatory - Safely observe the sun through several solar telescopes at the Smokey Jack Observatory: 11am-12pm September 23

September 23
Harvest Festival @ Beckwith Ranch - Family fun, tours of the Mansion, new exhibits, local vendors selling wares, market vendors featuring produce and food. Kids games from the 1890s and local bands: 11am-4pm September 23

September 23
SJO “Lunatic” Lunar Observing @ Smokey Jack Observatory - Observe the large round object that circles the Earth and that shines at night by reflecting light from the Sun: 8-10pm September 23

September 26
SJO Sun Observing Hour @ Smokey Jack Observatory - Safely observe the sun through several solar telescopes at the Smokey Jack Observatory: 11am-12pm August 26

September 29
Westcliffe Farmers Market @ Jess Price Park - 16th Anniversary at the corner of 4th and Main Street bringing you healthy fresh produce, local food and locally produced art: 9am-1pm June 2 - September 29

October - 2023

October 20-29
And Then There Were None produced by WCPA Live Theater @ Historic Jones Theater - a 1943 dark thriller in three acts; a masterpiece of dramatic construction, with a growing sense of dread and unfaltering tension written by Agatha Christie : Evening & Matinees: October 20-29

October 28
Halloween Festival @ Beckwith Ranch - Celebrate with your kids carving pumpkins, entering a costume contests while enjoying great music, markets, and local vendors. The Ghosts of Beckwith Past will be haunting the mansion: 11am-4pm October 28

November - 2023

November 10-11
Holiday Faire @ Beckwith Ranch - Local Artists, Artisans, and Authors present their answers for your Christmas shopping list: November 10-11

December - 2023

December 2
Christmas Parade & Full Day of Events on Main Street Westcliffe - "It's the most wonderful time of the year!" Celebrate the start of a cozy, winter season with a variety of events all day for the entire family. Start your Saturday at Hope Lutheran's Lange Hall, and get some Christmas shopping done early while supporting local: December 2

December 4
Christmas Lighting Celebration @ Beckwith Ranch will turn on the Christmas Lights and open the Mansion for guests to view the beautiful Victorian Christmas Decorations. Enjoy great Celtic music in the Ballroom by local Celtic Strings band: 4-7pm December 4

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