Breckenridge – April 1-20 - Spring Massive – Featuring Comedy Nights, Jo Dee Messina, Rail Jam, Tony Furtado, The Subdudes, Rail Benders, Robert Randolf and the Family Band and More!

Aspen Shortsfest, April 2-6, Aspen Filmfest • 970.925.6882 • www.aspenfilm.org

Steamboat – April 4, 5 & 6 - 1^st Annual Springalicious Festival Celebrates 2007/2008 Epic Season – Featuring The Radiators, American Relay, Susan Tedeschi, The Cardboard Classic, Sidewalk Sale and More! 

Aspen/Snowmass - April 4-6 - Bud Light Spring Jam – Featuring three weekends of new school competitions, downtown parties, Super Diamond, Ky-Mani Marley and More!

Durango – April 5-6 - Purgy’s Party featuring live music, bon fire, old farts race, pig roast, $10 lift tickets and more!

Monarch - April 5 - Boatercross Returns for the Third annual Kayaks on Snow at Monarch Mountain.

Copper Mountain – April 5-6 and 13-14 - Sunsation featuring de Sol, Ivan Neville’s Dumpsta Funk, Susan Tedeschi, Eek-A-Mounse, Pato Banton, Band of Heathens, George Clinton and P-Funk, Trevor Hall, Lotus, Matisyahu and More!
 

Breckenridge – April 1-20 - Spring Massive – Featuring Comedy Nights, Jo Dee Messina, Rail Jam, Tony Furtado, The Subdudes, Rail Benders, Robert Randolf and the Family Band and More!  

Vail April 7-13 - Spring Back To Vail features Ben Harper and Innocent Criminals, Gov’t Mule, Kottonmouth Kings, DJs, the Bacardi World Pond Skimming Championships on Golden Peak and more!

Crested Butte – April 9-13 The 40^th Annual Flauschink Flushes Out Winter & Welcomes Spring – Featuring the crowning of the Flauschink King and Queen, the Coronation Ball, Parade and more!

Copper Mountain – April 5-6 and 13-14
Sunsation featuring de Sol, Ivan Neville’s Dumpsta Funk, Susan Tedeschi, Eek-A-Mounse, Pato Banton, Band of Heathens, George Clinton and P-Funk, Trevor Hall, Lotus, Matisyahu and More!

Winter Park April 12-13 - Spring Blast Throw Back to The 80s featuring Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band. Spring Splash Featuring Great American Taxi.
 

Grand Junction - 12th Annual Fruita Fat Tire Festival. April 24-27. 970.858.7220. www.emgcolorado.com

Grand Junction - Spring Barrel Tasting, April 26-27, & May 17-18. 970.244.1480 www.visitgrandjunction.com

Durango - Durango Wine Experience - May 1-3

Durango - Annual Narrow Gauge RR Days - May 2

Canon City - 70th Annual Music & Blossom Festival May 2-4, 719.275.7234

Royal Gorge Country - 136th Annual Royal Gorge Rodeo May 2-3,

Fremont County Rodeo Grounds. Contact Dan Trujillo 719.289.4090

Estes Park - Ducky Derby, May 3, 2008

Canon City - Fremont Art Guild's 35th Annual Spring Craft Fair May 3-4, At Depot Park., Contact Jan Heinen 719.269.1709. (Handcrafts by vendor).

Denver - Cinco de Mayo Celebration, May 3-4, The largest in the U.S.! www.newsed.org

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Delta County - North Fork Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials, Hotchkiss, May 9-11, 970.872.3226

Grand Junction - Downtown Art & Jazz Festival, May 9-11. 970.245.9697. www.downtowngj.org

Ridgway - Hot Air Balloon Festival - May 9-11.

Canon City & Royal Gorge Country - Brew Ha Ha, May 10 Fremont Center for the Arts • 719.275.2790

Gateway - 3rd Annual Classic Auto Fest - May 10

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Canon City - VMCCA Car Show May 17
The Abbey. For more info contact Kathy Kunselman 719.275.3561

Frisco - Town Clean Up Day, May 17, Volunteer to "clean up" and receive coffee, donuts and a free BBQ lunch on the Town. • Walter Byron Park

Canon City - Hwy 50 Yard Sale, May 17-18, Contact Lone Stroup 719.275.3482 or Walt's Appliance 719.275.2277

Estes Park - Jazz Fest & Art Walk, May 17-18, 800.ESTES.08 • 800.378.3708

Grand Junction - Spring Barrel Tasting, May 17-18. 970.244.1480 www.visitgrandjunction.com

Aspen  - Cycling Criterium. May 18. Aspen Parks and Rec. 970.429.2093 • www.aspenrecreation.com

Durango - Taste of Durango - May 18

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Canon City - Shriners Circus, May 19, Fremont County Rodeo Grounds. Contact Dan Trujillo 719.289.4090

Aspen  - ASA Memorial Day Fastpitch Softball Tournament
May 23-26, 2008.Aspen Parks and Rec. 970.429.2093 • www.aspenrecreation.com

Durango - Iron Horse Bicycle Classic - May 23-26

Telluride - Mountain Film Festival, May 23-26

Beaver Creek - Brews, Blues & BBQ Festival - May 24-25

Pikes Peak Area - Territory Days Celebration - May 24-26, Old Colorado City.

Estes Park Antique & Collectibles Show, May 24-25, An annual sale of special finds at more than 55 booths. $1.00 admission fee. • 800.44.ESTES

Grand Junction - Junior College Baseball World Series, May 24-30. 970.245.9166 www.jucogj.org

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Pikes Peak Area - U.S. Air Force Academy Graduation - May 28, 2008 Falcon Stadium.

Leadville – McMorial Golf Tournament, May 26, Mt. Massive Golf Gourse

Durango - Hozhoni Pow Wow - May 28-29

Leadville – Bobby Yang and his Unrivaled Players, May 31. Historic Tabor Opera House

Canon City - 2nd Annual Cañon City Western Heritage Days (formerly Historical HeyDays) May 30-June 1

Granby - Lake Granby Fishermen’s Classic, May 31–June 1. Join fishermen from all over to compete to catch the most weight in rainbow and brown trout and then try to catch the longest lake trout. Cash prizes and great fun!

Steamboat Springs - 27th Annual Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K. June 1

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Breckenridge Festival of Film - June 5-8, 2008

Telluride Jazz Festival, June 5-8

Vail - Teva Mountain Games, June 5-8. From June 5th to 8th, both professional and amateur athletes compete in events such as kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, and mountain biking. The festival also includes concerts, art exhibits, and a competition among dogs to become the "Mountain Dog of the Year."

Durango - 31th Annual fun in the Sun Arts & Crafts Fair, June 6-8

Snowmass - 5th Annual Chili Pepper & Brew Fest. June 6-8.

Denver - Keybank La Piazza dell'Arte, June 7-8, Larimer Square is transformed into a giant canvas by hundreds of artists with vivid pastel chalk. www.larimerarts.org

Durango - Crossroads Durango Pro Rodeo Series, June 7

Keystone - 3rd Annual Trout Cook Off Festival June 7. Lakeside Village.

Leadville – Fish Hatchery 5K. June 7. www.lakecountyco.com. 719-486-4142.

Grand Lake - Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, June 7-8. Over 50 Colorado artisans convene on Grand Lake to display their wares in scenic Grand Lake Town Park. Free admission. www.grandlakechamber.com

Steamboat Springs - The Rio 24 Hours of Steamboat Mountain Bike Race. June 7-8

Telluride Balloon Rally - June 7-8

Pueblo - Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo's 7th Annual Boats,
Blues & BBQ. June 6-7. 719.595.0242. www.puebloharp.com

Leadville – Turquoise Lake Half Marathon. www.lakecountyco.com. 719-486-4142.

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Ouray - Taste of Ouray. June 11. Enjoy sampling many of the mouth-watering dishes offered by Ouray's great restaurants.

Aspen  - Food & Wine Magazine Classic in Aspen
June 13-15, 2008. Tickets go on sale in November 2006 877.900.WINE

Beaver Creek Rodeo Series at Traer Creek - June 12

Steamboat Springs - 28th Annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo & Art in the Park. June 12-13

Delta County - Crawford Pioneer Days, Crawford June 12-14, 970.921.4000

Steamboat Springs - 20th Annual Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup. June 12-15

Delta County - North Fork Bluegrass Festival, Hotchkiss, June 13-15

Frisco - 15th Annual Frisco Barbeque Challenge, June 13 & 14, Colorado's official barbeque cook-off with over 50 teams competing from across the country. Frisco Main Street

Colorado Springs – Spring Spree - June 14, Downtown.

Durango - Crossroads Durango Pro Rodeo Series, June 14

Breckenridge - Kingdom Days, June 14-15, 2008

Estes Park - Wool Market, June 14-15, 16th annual fiber festival with 2 days of exhibits, demonstrations, competitions and vendor booths. estesnet.com/events/woolmarket.htm

Crested Butte - Bayou in the Butte, June 14-15. 970.349.7401

Canon City - Blue Sky Bike Run to benefit The Canon City Pregnancy Center and The Courtyard Outreach. June 14th. Evangelical Free Church, 3000 East Main

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Aspen  - Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Festival. June 19-22
866.JAS.TIXX. www.jazzaspen.org

Crested Butte Fat Tire Bike Week, June 18-22. 800.545.4505

Beaver Creek Rodeo Series at Traer Creek - June 19

Telluride - Bluegrass Festival. June 19-22

Ft Collins Cycling Festival/, June 20-22, 2008

Glenwood Springs - 111th Annual Strawberry Days, June 20-22, The oldest civic celebration west of the Mississippi, includes artisan fair, live music, kidfest, parade, free strawberries and ice cream. • 970.945.6589 • strawberrydaysfestival.com

Crested Butte - Wildflower Rush Cross Country & Downhill Bike Races, June 20-22. Mt. Crested Butte 970.349.2221

Gunnison - Gunsmoke-n-Gunnison, June 20-22, July 25-27, and August 29-31. 970.641.4787

Beaver Creek - Summer Solstice Twilight Trail Run - June 21

Durango - Crossroads Durango Pro Rodeo Series, June 21

Durango - 2nd Annual Durango Arts & Crafts Festival - June 21

Canon City - Art on the Arkansas, June 21-22, Fremont Center for the Arts • 719.275.2790 • Veterans Park.

Canon City - Metaphysical Fair June 21-22 Presented by New Age Imports. Abbey Field House. Contact Marlene 719.276.0032

Denver – PrideFest, June 21-22, Two days of festivities highlighting the local gay and lesbian community. www.coloradoglbt.org

Pueblo - NSRA Rocky Mountain Street Rod Nationals, June 22-24.
800.876.4567 • 505.763.5771. www.nsra-usa.com

Cripple Creek Chili Cook-Off - June 20-22, 2008 - Chili Cooking Competition with Street Vendors & Family Activities - http://www.cripplecreekevents.com
Price:  Free to Public

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Aspen  Summer Words. June 22-27, 2008

Aspen  - 31st anniversary Writing Retreat and Literary Festival, June 22-27.

Aspen  Writers' Foundation 970.925.3122. www.aspenwriters.org

Beaver Creek Rodeo Series at Traer Creek - June 26

Grand Junction - Country Jam USA Music Festival, June 26-29. 800.530.3020
www.countryjam.com

Leadville – Dinner with Baby Doe’s Family. June 27. Historic Tabor Opera House

Leadville – The Opulent and Tragic Baby Doe Tabor (performed by her relatives). June 28. Historic Tabor Opera House.

Beaver Creek - Culinary Demonstration Series - June 27 & 28

Winter Park Jazz Festival - July 26 and 27, 2008 - Cool mountain air blends with the sultry sounds of renowned jazz artists in the new ampitheatre in Winter Park. This event is a must for jazz enthusiasts. 800.903.7275 • www.playwinterpark.com

Cripple Creek Donkey Derby Days - June 27-29, 2008 - Donkey Races, Heritage Entertainment, Games & Family Activities  http://www.cripplecreekevents.com
Price:  Free to Public 

Durango - Crossroads Durango Pro Rodeo Series, June 28

Keystone - 4th Annual World Music Festival & Art Show. June 28. River Run Village. Our combination, calypso and reggae-influenced event blends live music, tasty dishes and much more.

Estes Park - Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, June 28-29, 800.ESTES.08 • 800.378.3708

Fort Collins - 19th Annual Colorado Brewers' Festival, June 28-29, Sample over 40 local beers during this fun weekend. Colorado Brewers' Fest is made up solely of Colorado breweries. Great beer, great music, great food, in a great downtown! • 970.484.6500

Frisco - Avon Walk for Beast Cancer, June 28 & 29, Join the fight and walk half marathon and marathon distances in Summit County with others raising money to find a cure.

Granby Fly Fishing Festival, June 28-29. For the first time fly fisher or the experienced fisherman: There will be seminars on fly tying, casting, and beginning flyfishing, Children’s lessons and contest and an adult pro/am tournament.

Leadville - Leadville Trail 100 Training Camp. May 28-30. www.leadvilletrail100.com

Pueblo - Rollin' on the Riverwalk with the Pueblo Symphony, June 29. 719.545.7967, www.thepueblosymphony.org

Telluride Plein Air. June 29-July 5

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Aspen Ideas Festival. June 30-July 6. Aspen Institute
970.925.7010. www.aspeninstitute.org

Beaver Creek- Independence Day Celebration Concert fearing America - July 2

Beaver Creek Rodeo Series - July 3

Estes Park - Arabian Horse Show, July 3-5, Fairgrounds at Stanley Park. 970.586.6104

Breckenridge - Independence Day Celebration, July 3-6, 2008

Aspen  - Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. July 4.
970.925.1940. www.aspenchamber.org

Beaver Creek - Independence Day Patriot Concert featuring Jimmy Dorsey - July 4

Estes Park - Coolest Car Show, July 4, Check out vintage cars from the 1920s and beyond. 970.586.6104

Durango - Crossroads Durango Pro Rodeo Series July 4-5

Delta County - Paonia Cherry Days, Paonia July 4-6, 970.527.3886

Denver - Cherry Creek Arts Festival, July 4-6, The No. 1 fine arts & crafts exhibit in the nation. www.cherryarts.org

Steamboat Springs - 105th Cowboys’ Roundup Days & 4th of July Celebration. July 4-6

Pike Peak Area - Ride for the Brand Ranch Rodeo , July 5, Norris-Penrose Center.

Cripple Creek July 4^th Celebration - July 4-5, 2008 - Old Fashioned 4^th with Games, Contests, Fireworks, Music & More! http://www.cripplecreekevents.com
 Free to Public

Leadville Marathon and Heavy Half Marathon. July 5. www.leadvilletrail100.com

Gunnison Cattlemen's Days Rodeo, July 5-13. 800.274.7580

Ridgeway - Annual July Church in the Park & BBQ, July 6.

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Crested Butte Wildflower Festival, July 7-13. 970.349.2571

Estes Park - 79th Rooftop Rodeo, July 8-13, Stanley Park Fairgrounds. 970.586.9900

Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo - July 9-12, 2008 Norris-Penrose Center.

Leadville – Judy N. Temple (author of Baby Doe: The Madwoman in the Cabin). June 9-13. The Book Mine.

Gunnison - 2008 Cattlemen’s Days Schedule (click here for website )
    Watershed Team Roping & Barrel Racing, July 9
    Tough Enough to Wear Pink PRCA Rodeo, July 10
    PRCA Rodeo, July 11
    PRCA Rodeo – Family Night, July 12
    Horse Race Meet, July 13

Beaver Creek Rodeo Series – July 10

Delta County - Little Britches Rodeo, Cedaredge July 11-13, 970.856.6961

Durango - 18th Annual Art on the Animas , July 11-13

Snowmass - Blast the Mass. July 11-13.

Winter Park - La Vita e'Bella Italian Festival and Zoppe' Circus. July 11-13. Come experience Old World charm and history with a central piazza, food, wine, exhibitors, artisans and entertainment. Features the authentic Italian Circus Zoppe' and will be their first appearance in Colorado! 800-903-7275 • www.playwinterpark.com

Leadville – GPS Mountain Treasure Hunt. July 12. Historic Tabor Opera House.

Leadville – Cris Collins Concert. July 12. Historic Tabor Opera House.

Keystone - 4th Annual Blues Festival & Art Show. July 12-13. River Run Village. Featuring the country’s best Blues performers.

Beaver Creek - Summer Concert Series - July 12

Telluride - KOTO Radio's Annual Doo-Dah Concert. July 12-13

Leadville – Tri It High Sprint Triathlon. July 13. www.lakecountyco.com

Leadville – Du-It-High Sprint Duathlon. May 13. www.lakecountyco.com

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Pubelo - National Little Britches Rodeo Finals, July 14-20. 800.876.4567. www.nlbra.org

Leadville – Challenge British Soccer Camp. July 14-18. www.lakecountyco.com

Aspen  - Race for the Cure. July 19. Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. 970.920.0250. www.komenaspen.org

Beaver Creek Rodeo Series - July 17

Delta County - Deltarado Days, Delta July 17-20, 970.874.8616

Leadville – 17th Avenue All Stars. July 18. Historic Tabor Opera House.

Dillon Arts Festival - July 18-20,

Dillon - 125th Birthday Celebration , Friday-Saturday July 18 & 19

Beaver Creek - Summer Concert Series - July 19

Leadville Silver Rush Mountain Bike Race. July 19. www.leadvilletrail100.com

Leadville – Wildflower Special Train Rides. Leadville Colorado Southern Railroad.

Winter Park Jazz Festival. July 19-20. Cool mountain air blends with the sultry sounds of renowned jazz artists in the new ampitheatre in Winter Park. This event is a must for jazz enthusiasts. 800.903.7275 • www.playwinterpark.com

Grand Lake - Buffalo BBQ & Parade, July 20. A sixty-one year tradition, the

Grand Lake Buffalo BBQ & Parade recalls the days of early Grand Lake. Old fashioned gun fights and costumes, BBQ lunch and parade. www.grandlakechamber.com

Leadville Silver Rush 50 Mile Trail Run. July 20. www.leadvilletrail100.com

Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, July 20, Pikes Peak Highway.

Pikes Peak Area - El Paso Country Fair. July 19-26, Calhan

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Pikes Peak Area - El Paso Country Fair. July 19-26, Calhan

Aspen  - High Country SK8 Challenge. July 26. Aspen Parks and Rec. 970.429.2093. www.aspenrecreation.com.

Beaver Creek Rodeo Series - July 24

Colorado Springs - State Games of the West - July 24-27, U.S. Air Force Academy.

Durango - Fiesta Day's, July 24-27

Beaver Creek - Rocky Mountain Antique Festival - July 25-27

Royal Gorge Country - 19th Annual Fiddlers Along the Arkansas July 25-27, Fiddle competition and craft show. Veterans Park. Contact Stan, Mingus 719.275.6685

Gunnison - Gunsmoke-n-Gunnison, July 25-27. 970.641.4787

Beaver Creek - Summer Concert Series - July 26

Denver - Dragon Boat Festival, July 26-27, Vibrantly decorated boats race in an exciting pan-Asian sport. 303.722.6852 www.coloradodragonboat.org.

Dillon - Young People's Theatre Workshop, Saturday-Sunday, July 26 & 27

Gunnison Art in the Park, July 27. 970.641.2638

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Estes Park - Hunter Jumper Horse Show, July 30-August 10, Stanley Park Fairgrounds. 970.586.6104

Winter Park-Fraser Valley Arts Week. July 27-August 2. Featuring the Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters. 60 nationally acclaimed artists from 14 states painting all week throughout Grand County. 800.903.7275 www.playwinterpark.com

Ouray - Artists' Alpine Holiday. July 31-August 8. National juried show featuring watercolors, oils, pastels, sculpture & photography. • 970.325.4888 • 970.325.9824

Steamboat Wine Festival - July 31–August 3

Snowmass - 5th Annual Massive Music - July 31-August 2.

Aspen  - Art Crush. August 1. Aspen Art Museum Summer Benefit. 970.925.8050 www.aspenartmuseum.com

Breckenridge - Colorado Gold Panning Championships, August 1-3, 2008

Leadville – Boom Days Celebration. August 1-3. www.leadvilleboomdays.com.

Glenwood Springs - Friday Night Flicks, August 1, 8, 15 & 22, Reminiscent of the drive-in theater, Two Rivers Park is transformed in to a free outdoor movie night. Block buster movies are shown on a huge 13'x 24' screen. • 970.945.6589

Durango- 28th Annual Art at the Park (Buckley) August 1-3

Beaver Creek Art Festival - August 2-3

Leadville – Lake County Rodeo. August 2-3. 6th McWethy.

Winter Park - Grand County Parade of Homes. August 2-3 & 9-10. Come tour some of Grand County's finest homes. All built by local builders, these beautiful and unique homes showcase what the mountain living lifestyle is all about. • 866.726.4118 grandcountyparadeofhomes.com

Frisco - 'Vettes on the Rockies, August 2, Over 500 immaculate Corvettes converge on Frisco to compete in this annual Show & Shine event.

Leadville – Duke Davis and Buckshot. August 2. Histroic Tabor Opera House.

Crested Butte Arts Festival. August 2-3. 970.349.1184

Keystone - 12th Annual Bluegrass & Beer Festival, August 2-3. River Run Village. The best Bluegrass and 20+ local microbreweries.

Snowmass - Mountain Masterpieces Arts Fair. August 2-3.

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Aspen  - Annual Art Auction. August 9, 2008. Anderson Ranch Arts Center 970.923.3181. www.andersonranch.org

Beaver Creek Wine & Spirits Festival - August 7-10

Beaver Creek Rodeo Series - August 7

Beaver Creek - XTerra Off Road Triathlon - August 9

Leadville – Denver Concert Band. August 9. Historic Tabor Opera House.

Leadville – Mountain Bike Race. August 9. www.leadvilletrail100.com

Telluride Chamber Music Festival. Aug 7-9

Dillon BBQ at the Summit , Friday-Saturday, August 8 & 9

Snowmass - 27th Snowmagical Family Fun Fest. August 8-9.

Kremmling - Middle Park Fair & Rodeo. August 8-10. Everyone's invited to this popular annual event featuring a rodeo, barbecue, dance, tractor pulls, horse show and more! 877.573.4263 www.kremmlingchamber.com

Gateway - Road Cycling Festival, August 8-10,

Durango - Main Avenue Arts Festival, August 9-10

Winter Park - Grand County Parade of Homes. August 2-3 & 9-10. Come tour some of Grand County's finest homes. All built by local builders, these beautiful and unique homes showcase what the mountain living lifestyle is all about. • 866.726.4118 grandcountyparadeofhomes.com

Frisco - Art on Main, August 9 & 10, Beautiful art in a beautiful setting. One in a series offered by Howard Allen LLC.

Winter Park - Fraser River Days. August 9-10. Celebrate our wide open spaces with free fly-fishing lessons, guided interpretive hikes on the Fraser River Trail, environmental seminars, exhibits, live music, raptors and lumberjack show. 800.903.7275 www.playwinterpark.com

Crested Butte - Colorado Fest… Celebrating Colorado's Food, Wine, Beer & Art, August 9. Almont • 877.448.1394

Ridgeway - Annual Ridgeway Arts 'n Crafts Rendezvous, August 9-10.

Leadville - Leadville Trail 100 10K. August 10. www.leadvilletrail100.com.

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Aspen  Triathlon. August 16. Aspen Parks and Rec. 970.544.4100 www.aspenrecreation.com.

Beaver Creek Rodeo Series – August 14

Grand Junction- Palisade Peach Festival, August 14-17. 970.464.7458 www.palisadepeachfest.com

Crested Butte Wild Mushroom Festival, August 14-17. 800.545.4505

Breckenridge - Genuine Jazz and Wine Festival August 15-17, 2008

Canon City - Gold Wing Cycle Rally, Aug 15-17, The Abbey 719.275.8631

Telluride Chamber Music Festival. Aug 15-16

Cripple Creek Honors America’s Armed Forces -  August 15-17, 2008 - Military Appreciation & Parade, Family Entertainment, Food & Fun! http://www.cripplecreekevents.com, Free to Public

Winter Park - Salute to American Veterans Rally & Festival -August 15-17. This 15-year event has now located to Winter Park & The Fraser Valley. Features the POW/MIA ride from Granby to Winter Park with over a 1,000 motorcycles, parade, food, live music, exhibitors, flyovers in military aircraft and the Vietnam Traveling Wall.

Pikes Peak Ascent/Marathon - August 16-17, Barr Trail

Leadville Trail 100. August 16-17. www.leadvilletrail100.com

Leadville – Wildflower Special Train Rides. August 16. Leadville Colorado Southern Railroad.

Snowmass - 9th Annual Snowmass Wellness Experience. August 16-17

Fort Collins - 20th Annual New West Fest, August 16-18, This FREE weekend showcases over 300 arts, crafts and food booths, Kids' World, carnival, two beer gardens and six stages of continuous entertainment. • 970.484.6500

Estes Park - Auto Extravaganza, August 16, At Bond Park, downtown Estes Park. Estes Park Car Club. 970.586.6104

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Pueblo - Colorado State Fair. August 22-September 3. One of the country's largest state fairs, featuring top country and pop entertainers, PRCA rodeo action, 4-H exhibits, food, carnival rides and lots of family fun. 800.876.4567. www.coloradostatefair.com

Telluride Mushroom Festival. Aug 21-24

Beaver Creek - Colorado Stage International Cycle Classic - August 22

Gunnison Car Show, August 22-24. 800.274.7580

Beaver Creek - Vertical Ascent Running Race - August 23

Gunnison - High Octane Arts & Crafts Festival. August 23. 800.274.7580.

Crested Butte - 24 Hours in the Sage (Bike Race) August 23-24, 2008. 303.507.1148

Estes Park Heritage Festival, August 23-24, www.estesparkheritagefestival.com

Keystone - 11th Annual Wine, Jazz & Art Festival. August 23-24. River Run Village. A sophisticated, all-day affair...

Beaver Creek Rodeo Series - August 21

Durango - 10th Annual Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railfest, August 21-24

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Denver – The Democratic National Convention. August 25 – 28.

Aspen  - Motherlode Volleyball Tournament August 28-September 1. www.motherlodevolleyball.com.

Aspen  - Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival. August 29-September 1.

Snowmass Village. 866.JAS.TIXX. www.jazzaspen.org.

Fort Collins - Thunder in the Rockies Motorcycle Rally, August 29-September 1, Northern Colorado and the Budweiser Events Center will rumble with more than 60K people enjoying live music, vendors, stunt shows, exhibitions, daily poker runs and scenic rides, headliner concerts and Harley-Davidson demos. • 800.274.3678.

Crested Butte - Land of Rainbow Quilt Festival. August 29-September 1.970.641.4029

Telluride Film Festival - Aug 29-Sept 1

Gunnison - Gunsmoke-n-Gunnison, August 29-31. 970.641.4787

Beaver Creek - Trans Rockies Trail Run - August 30

Beaver Creek - Oktoberfest Shuffle - August 30

Crested Butte - The People's Fair in Crested Butte (Arts, Crafts & More). August 30, 2008. 970.349.6484

Keystone - 20th Annual Taste of Keystone. August 30. Lakeside Village. Experience some of Keystone’s finest cuisine. Top restaurants and chefs present their favorite/signature dishes.

Beaver Creek - Beaver Creek Oktoberfest - August 30-31

Colorado Springs - 32nd Annual Colorado Balloon Classic - August 30-Sept. 1, Memorial Park.

Pikes Peak Area - Commonwheel Arts and Crafts Festival - August 30-Sept. 1, Memorial Park, Manitou Springs.

Steamboat Springs - Labor Day Celebration – Wild West Air Fest. August 31–Sept. 1

Pueblo - Colorado State Fair. August 22-September 3. One of the country's largest state fairs, featuring top country and pop entertainers, PRCA rodeo action, 4-H exhibits, food, carnival rides and lots of family fun. 800.876.4567. www.coloradostatefair.com

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Pueblo - Colorado State Fair. August 22-September 3. One of the country's largest state fairs, featuring top country and pop entertainers, PRCA rodeo action, 4-H exhibits, food, carnival rides and lots of family fun. 800.876.4567. www.coloradostatefair.com

Leadville – Independence Film Festival. September 3-7. www.independencefilmfest.com

Estes Park - Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Highland Festival
September 4-7, www.scotfest.com

Aspen  Snowmass Ride for the Cure September 6. Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. 970.920.0250. www.komenaspen.org.

Delta County - Render the Rock Art Festival, Crawford Sept. 6, 970.921.4300

Crested Butte - Fall Festival of Beers & Chili Cook-Off. September 6. 800.545.4505. For information on all events please call: 800.455.1342.

Frisco's Fall Fest - September 6-20, This 2 week celebration includes the Fat Tire Sailing Regatta sponsored by New Belgium Brewery, The International Fly Fishing Championships, Salomon Equinox Trail Running Race, and Frisco's Oktoberfest!

Canon City - Belvedere Blues Fest VII, Sept. 5-7, Benefit for selected Fremont Community non-profits. 719.275.5558

Ouray - Imogene Pass Run, September 6. A challenging 18 mile - T.A.C. sanctioned run & walk from Ouray to Telluride. www.ImogeneRun.com. 970.728.0251

Snowmass - Oktoberfest - September 6.

Ridgeway - 2nd Annual True Grit Days Festival, September 6-7.

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Estes Park - 2nd Annual Estes Park Film Festival, September 11-14,
Hosted by the Historic Park Theater. www.sdientertainment.com
970.231.2580

Ridgeway - Ouray County Railroad Days - September 11-14.

Breckenridge - 14th Annual Breckenridge Oktoberfest, September 12-14, 2008

Snowmass - 33rd Annual Snowmass Balloon Fest, September 12-14.

Telluride Blues & Brews. Sept 12-14

Snowmass Wine and Jazz Festival. September 13.

Grand Lake - Fall Folk Festival, September 13-14. Enjoy Grand Lake’s most popular bands while relaxing with suds from Grand Lake Brewing Company. Over 35 Colorado artisans and children’s play area round off this popular fall event. Free admission. www.grandlakechamber.com

Cripple Creek Cruise Above the Clouds -  September 13-14, 2008 - Show Featuring Vintage, Custom, and Classic Cars. http://www.cruiseabovetheclouds.com Free to Public

Delta County - Ute Council Tree Pow Wow, Delta, Sept. 14-16, 970.874.1718

Frisco's Fall Fest - September 6-20, This 2 week celebration includes the Fat Tire Sailing Regatta sponsored by New Belgium Brewery, The International Fly Fishing Championships, Salomon Equinox Trail Running Race, and Frisco's Oktoberfest!

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Grand Junction - Colorado Mountain Winefest September 18-20, 800.704.3667 www.coloradowinefest.com

Durango - Rocky Mountain Horse Expo - September 19-21

Leadville – St. Patrick’s Day Practice Parade. September 20. Downtown

Estes Park - Autumn Gold, September 20-21,A festival of brats & bands in downtown. 800.44.ESTES • 970.577.9900

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Delta County - Color Sunday Week, Grand Mesa Sept. 22-28, 970.856.4153

Delta County - Mountain Harvest Festival, Paonia Sept. 26-28, 970.527.3424

Frisco - Model T Centennial Celebration, September 26-28

Aspen  - Golden Leaf. September 27. Aspen Parks and Rec. 970.429.2093 www.aspenrecreation.com.

Glenwood Springs - Downtown Market Oktoberfest, Saturday, September 27, 3rd annual Oktoberfest featuring seasonal beers, a German oompah band, and a Bavarian dance group.

Durango - Oktober Fest, September 27-28

Fruita - 94^th Annual Alpine Bank Fruita Fall Festival present by American Family Insurance. September 25-28, 2008. Planned by the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce as its major fundraiser, the festival is a community event and there is never a charge for entrance.Nearly 200 vendors sell their arts, crafts and foods to a crowd of 30,000-plus over the 3-day event. Events include a youth pet and talent show, a parade, the famous bed race, a baking and canning contest and art in the park. There is even free live music all weekend long on two stages!  There is a rodeo on Saturday night and a ranch rodeo sponsored by the Mesa County Cattlemen on Sunday. The festival is the winner of the prestigious Best of the West award from the Daily Sentinel in 2001, 2002, 2006 and 2008.