African American Baseball Exhibit, Feb. 8 - March 16, Library and Academic Resources Center CSU-Pueblo, in association with the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, will host for six weeks next spring Pride and Passion: The African American Baseball Experience, a traveling exhibit which examines the challenges faced by African-American baseball players as they sought equal opportunities in their sport beginning in the post-Civil War era. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has provided funding for the exhibit to travel to 50 selected libraries. Pride and Passion is based upon a permanent exhibit of the same name on display at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y. The newly renovated CSU-Pueblo Library and Academic Resources Center (LARC) will host the 1,000-square-foot exhibit between February 8 and March 16.

Big Rod’s Fat Tuesday, Feb. 21, This event keeps getting bigger and bigger! Last year 1000 people attended this event. You don’t want to miss the party this year. Mark your calendar and get ready for the best party in town. Big Rod's Fat Tuesday will take place Tuesday, February 21st from 5:30-10:00pm at the Pueblo Convention Center. The Pueblo Convention Center we will be serving up an authentic Cajun cuisine buffet, and back by popular demand, dancing to Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe. Also enjoy Chef Eric's famous shooter bar.

Flavor of Pueblo Food & Wine Show, March 22, The 7th Annual “Flavor of Pueblo Food & Wine Show” benefits United Way of Pueblo County. Come enjoy this great opportunity to sample a wide variety of flavors from restaurants, beverage distributors and wine purveyors that will be showcasing their cuisines, drinks, wines and spirits! All ages are welcome! Patrons 21+ must have valid photo ID. For more information, contact United Way at 583-4455.

Barrel Racing & Team Roping Event, April 20, This event will be held at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in the Horse Show complex.

Tanner Gun Show, April 20, Gunshow will be held at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in the Agriculture Palace.

Marvelous Motorcycles Exhibit, May 16 - June 3,  Vintage Motorcycle Exhibit to kick-off the Pueblo Biker Bash. This special collection, from local collectors, includes bikes from the early 1900’s. Steelworks Museum. The Exhibit will take place May 16 - June 3, but will be closed May 20 & May 27.

Wild Wild West Festival, May 18-20, Friday hours, 7am-11:45pm. The Wild Wild West Festival will return to Pueblo May 18-20, 2012. Events are scheduled to take place at the Colorado State Fair Grounds and the Union Avenue Historic District. Festival goers can expect concerts, carnival rides, street vendors, team roping, the wildly popular duck race and much more! The PBR Built Ford Tough Bull Riding event will be held May 18-20, 2012 at the Colorado State Fair Events Center. 800-233-3446, www.wildwildwestfestival.com

Bluegrass on the River Festival, June 1-2, This event will be held at the Colorado State Fairgrounds. Come and enjoy several Bluegrass bands, great food and fun! HRS: FRI 7P-10P; SAT 10A-MIDNITE; SUN 10A-6P

Pueblo Biker Bash, June 2-3, Vendors, food, beer, burn-out pit, tattoo contest, ride-in bike show and more. Held on the grounds of the Steelworks Museum For more info, visit www.pueblobikerbash.com

Boats, Bands and BBQ, June 8-9, Riverwalk, Pueblo, CO, Boats, Bands and BBQ is the premiere summer event on the Riverwalk. With great food, live music and a festival type atmosphere, this is one experience your family is sure to enjoy. The highlight of the event is a full fledged Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned cook-off competition that is sure to please the seasoned BBQ connoisseur and first time taste tester alike!

National Street Rod Association Car Show, June 22-24, The National Street Rod Car Show will take place at the Colorado State Fair Grounds, 1001 Beulah Ave. Pueblo, CO 81004.

Heritage Series, July 7, 14, 21, Celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the thousands of employees who came from around the globe to work at CF&I’s mill and mines. There will be artifacts on display, traditional costumes, food, various activities and special appearances by former mill workers to discuss their experiences. There’s something for everyone. Come learn more about each cultural group. 1-3pm. Steelworks Museum.

National Little Britches Rodeo Finals, July 23-28 The National Little Britches Rodeo Finals will be held at the Colorado State Fair Grounds. .

Greater Pueblo Chamber Golf Tournament, July 27, Mark your calendars for the 24th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament! More information to follow.

Colorado State Fair, August 25-Sept. 5, Location: Colorado State Fairgrounds, 1001 Beulah Ave. Pueblo CO 81004 Pueblo, Colorado (located 110 miles south of Denver, CO) A 100-acre parcel of land, owned by the State of Colorado, 80 acres of which are contained within an 8 foot stone wall. The city of Pueblo, proclaimed by the United State’s Congress in 1993 as “ America ’s Home of Heroes,” is not only home to the state’s largest community gathering of the summer. Fair visitors can also enjoy other local attractions like the Riverwalk, Pueblo Zoo, Nature Center or the Arts Center. Whether it’s a single day’s experience of endless enjoyment or several days of studying the many displays and enjoying the area, the Fair is a year-long memory for all participants and visitors Hours of Operation: Fair Hours – 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Indoor vendors – 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Outdoor Vendors – 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Loaf ‘N Jug Chile & Frijoles Festival, Sep. 22-23, Pueblo will celebrate the harvest of the Mira Sol Chile at the 18th Annual Loaf ‘N Jug Chile & Frijoles Festival, September 21-23, 2011. The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce created the festival as a fun fall event designed to promote the area’s agriculture, especially its home-grown chilies and pinto beans, as well as to display the works of many talented artisans and craftsmen. In the past years, the festival has grown from a few thousand people to over 100,000. The festival will take place in downtown Pueblo, on Union Avenue between 1st and “B” Streets. Festival hours are Friday, 3pm-11pm; Saturday, 10am-11pm; Sunday, 10am-6pm. The festival is $2 per person, children under 12 are free. For the safety of your pets, NO animals please!

24th Annual Bid 'n BBQ, Oct. 19, Support the boys and girls at El Pueblo by attending this fun-filled evening with dinner and large silent & live auction.

Pueblo Chieftain Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 10, Joing us for the 11th Annual Veterans Day Parade. The parade will start on B. St., and Union Ave., going East, turning left onto Grand Ave. and stopping on Greenwood and 1st. For more information about the parade contact Ava DeHerrera at The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce.