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ANNUAL CELEBRATIONS OF HISTORIC EVENTS
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JANUARY
PITKIN COUNTY
Aspen
Winterskol
Aspen’s annual “toast to winter”.
Twelve days of everything from carriage rides to ice skating.
Santa’s reindeer, concerts, carolers
and fireworks extravaganza over Aspen Mountain.
Since 1951
(800) 670-0792
FEBRUARY
DENVER COUNTY
Denver
Home and Garden Show
Colorado Home and Garden Show
Oldest, largest, and most prestigious in the Rocky Mountain Region.
(800) 466-7469
EL PASO COUNTY
Colorado Springs
Big Horn Sheep Day
View these spectacular animals in their natural habitat on Pike’s Peak. They are also known as Rocky Mountain Sheep.
Since 2005
(719) 685 – 7830
PROWERS COUNTY
Lamar
High Plains Snow Goose and Birding Festival
The white snow geese make this their favorite rest stop on their migration on their way south, considered to be the
most abundant goose with over 6 million worldwide.
Exhibits, birdwalks, historic tours, arts and crafts and more.
Since 2002
(729) 336 - 4379
MARCH
DENVER COUNTY
Denver
Annual Denver March Pow-wow.
A special parade features over 700 dancers and singers, 70 tribes and traders with over 100 stalls where crafters exhibit their wares from the Indian community.
Since 1974
(303) 934-8045
APRIL
DENVER COUNTY
Denver
Doors Open Denver
Celebrate the local architects who have shaped Denver’s architecture. Spend the day going behind the scenes
of the city’s historic and modern buildings
(303) 388-0918
MAY
JEFFERSON COUNTY
Morrison
Annual Tesoro Indian Market at the Fort.
Forty of the finest Indian artists will share their art and their heritage. Includes a powwow and dance performances.
Since 2000.
(303) - 839-1871
Ridgway
Ridgway Balloon Festival
aka Balloons –n-Varooms
One of Colorado’s most scenic events.
Beautiful balloons and classic cars amongst the majestic
San Juan Mountains.
Music, food and fun.
(970) 626 - 5181
JUNE
CLEAR CREEK COUNTY
Idaho SpringsIdaho Springs Gold Rush Days.
Pan for gold, tour a mine, ride a train.
Fun for the family.
Since 1931
(303)-507-4380
JUNE/JULY/AUGUST
LAKE COUNTY
Leadville
Route of the Silver Kings and Mineral Belt Trail
Experience Leadville historic mining district.
(888) 532 - 3845
JULY
CUSTER COUNTY
Westcliffe
Westcliffe Stampede Rodeo
In the heart of the Wet Mountain Valley
Bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing and much more.
Since 1946
(719) 783 - 9163
JUNE/JULY/AUGUST
LAKE COUNTY
Leadville
Route of the Silver Kings and Mineral Belt Trail
Experience Leadville historic mining district.
(888) 532 - 3845
GUNNISON COUNTY
Crested Butte
Crested Butte Music Festival
Music for all ages.
World renown artists perform
opera, orchestra, chamber , dance, jazz and bluegrass.
(970) 349 - 0619
GUNNISON COUNTY
Gunnison
Cattlemen’s Day’s Rodeo
Colorado’s oldest and longest-running rodeo and horseman show, plus dances, carnival, horse pull, and animal exhibits- great family entertainment.
Since 1900
(800) 465 - 1290
ROUTT COUNTY
Steamboat SpringsOne of Steamboat Springs earliest traditions
and a salute to the Old West.
Activities include parade, fireworks,
Cattle drive through the town and rodeo.
Since 1903
(877) 754 - 2269
AUGUST
JUNE/JULY/AUGUST
LAKE COUNTY
Leadville
Route of the Silver Kings and Mineral Belt Trail
Experience Leadville historic mining district.
(888) 532 - 3845
LAKE COUNTY
Leadville
Old West Festival, Mining Celebration and Burro Race
Historic Celebration of the Old West
(719) 0486 – 3900
SAN MIGUEL COUNTY
Telluride
Telluride Chamber Music Festival
Since 1973
(997) 728 – 8686
SEPTEMBER
LAS ANIMAS COUNTY
Trinidad
Trinidad Round-up and Labor Day Parade.
Week-end festivities include a county fair and livestock show,
street dancing, barbecue, parade and breakfast.
(719) 845- 0713
OCTOBER
GARFIELD COUNTY
Glenwood SpringsFrontier Historical Museum Ghost Walk.
Guided tours through Linwood cemetery by lantern light.
See actors portray Glenwood pioneers including Doc Holiday.
(970) 945-4448
NOVEMBER
LAS ANIMAS COUNTY
Trinidad
Hometown Holidays
Victorian Christmas parade of lights, festival of trees.
Gingerbread House Workshop and more.
(719) 846 - 9285
DECEMBER
DENVER COUNTY
Denver
Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens.
Over 1000 bright holiday lights on 17 acres.
(720) 865- 3500
LAKE COUNTY
Leadville
Victorian Days
Celebrate the Victorian era in the nation’s highest incorporated town.
(888) 532 - 3845
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