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Mt. Massive Golf Course
259 County Rd. #5 Leadville, CO 719.486.2176
North America's Highest Golf Course" Open May-Oct. Reasonably Priced. Spectacular natural setting. Relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Grill, Bevs, rentals. Tee times 7 days in advance.
The Delaware Hotel
700 Harrison Ave.
Leadville, CO
719.486.1418 - 800.748.2004
Historic hotel. Old-West ambience, a unique lodging experience.
Grand West Village Resort
99 Grand West Dr.
Leadville, CO
719.486.0702 - 800.691.3999
Jetted tubs, laundry facilities.
Sugar Loafin' RV Campground & Cabins
2665 Rd 4
Leadville, CO
719.486.1031
Full Hookups, sideout OK. Tents, trees, grass. Deluxe cabins, on-site events.
Lake County Schools
www.lakecountyschools.net
Our mission is to motivate, educate and graduate all students within a safe environment. Nationally recognized early childhood center. Child care center open 6:30am-6:00pm, course offerings with local community college and great facilities for school and community events.
Eagles Nest Apartments
877-447-7583
Largest Apartment Community in Leadville. 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms with decks and patios. Short-term furnished units available, Playground, Central Heat, Oversized closets, Cable and Internet ready, Laundry Facilities, Business Services.
The Delaware Mercantile
700 Harrison Ave. Leadville, CO
719.486.1418 - 800.748.2004
Shopping emporium for souvenirs, logoware, antiques & jewelry. Something for everyone. Leadville's largest & most unique shopping experience.
Lake County
Recreation Dept.
719-486-7484
www.lakecountyco.com
The Lake County Recreation Department features a swimming pool, sledding/tubing hill, outdoor ice rink, full court gymnasium, 4 ball fields, 6 parks, 11.6 mile bike trail, rodeo grounds and more. Open year around.
Leadville-Lake
County Airport
719-486-0307
www.lxvairport.com
Easy access to all major ski and golfing resorts. Located one mile southwest of Leadville.
Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad
326 E. 7th St.
Leadville, CO
719.486.3936 - 866.386.3936
Open Memorial Day weekend through Oct 8th, daily runs through the Rocky Mountains. View wildlife, wilderness & wildflowers. Trip lasts 2 1/2 hrs
Ski Cooper
9 Miles N of Leadville, CO on Hwy 24
719.486.3684 - 800.707.6114
Colorado's Premier Family Ski Area. Skiing as it should be, with less crowded slopes, natural snow & a family atmosphere all at an affordable price. |
Leadville and Twin Lakes Calendar of Events
Welcome to the the most comprehensive guide of Leadville and Twin Lakes events. Leadville is full of fun festivals, high altitude racing competitions and more. If you have an event you'd like added to this calendar, send it to: info@coloradoinfo.com. All Scheduled events & Dates are Subject to Change. Please Contact the organizer to Confirm Current Status & Information.
April 2010
3 Guest Chef Dinner
With Charlie Chase. Mt. Elbert Lodge.
(719) 486-0594 mount-elbert.com
4 Easter Egg Hunt
9am shotgun start! Ski Cooper.
(719) 486-2277 skicooper.com
24 Wine Tasting & Miner's Ball
An evening of good food and wine.
National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum.
(719) 486-1229 visitleadvillecolorado.com
May 2010
TBA Museum Dollar Days
Visit any one or all six museums for $1 each.
(719) 486-3900 visitleadvillecolorado.com
14 Healey House Opening
Healy House and Dexter Cabin museums open for the summer. Tours May through October.
(719) 486-0487 visitleadvillecolorado.com
15 Mount Massive Golf Course
Opens for the season. Mt. Massive Golf Course.
(719) 486-2176 mtmassivegolf.com
22&23 Amateur Trapshooting Assoc.
Registered trapshooting competition.
Leadville Rod and Gun Club.
(719) 486-3929 rmclaysports.com/CSTA.html
29 Leadville, C & S Railroad Opening
Opens for the season. Train rides through Oct. 3. (719) 486-3936 leadville-train.com
June 2010
TBA Tabor Opera House Performances
Music and theater. Tabor Opera House.
(719) 486-8409 taboroperahouse.net
5 - Route of The Silver Kings Tour - Join Joe Nachtrieb on a guided tour of Leadville's East Side Mining District. As a veteran miner, geologist, and mining historian, Joe brings life back to the ruins and rock piles. Transportation provided. Space limited. Tickets & Reservations Required. www.mininghalloffame.org
6 Fish Hatchery 5K
Cross-country course. Hosted by Lake County Recreation Department. 2846 Hwy 300.
(719) 486-7484 active.com/running/
leadville-co/fish-hatchery-5k-2010
5 Turquoise Lake Half Marathon
Paved and single-track course. Hosted by Lake County Recreation Department.
(719) 486-7484 active.com/running/
leadville-co/turquoise-lake-half-marathon-2010
15 Sports Hall of Fame
Induction Banquet
Yearly event to honor those inducted to the Leadville/Lake County Sports Hall of Fame.
National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum.(719) 486-1229 mininghalloffame.org
June 17, 2010 - Bill & Beth Sagstetter - "The Mining Camps Speak" - Bill and Beth Sagstetter have combed the American West searching for hidden stories left in the ruins of past human activity. Join them to hear about their experiences and newest book "The Mining Camps Speak." After hearing the lecture, join them the next day on a field trip to put their advice into practice. Free. www.mininghalloffame.org
June 18, 2010 - Mining Camps Speak on Site Tour - Join Bill & Beth Sagstetter on a field trip up the East Side of Leadville. Put tips from their book, "The Mining Camps Speak", in use as you uncover the secrets of the historic mining district's history and see how may stories you can dig up from the remains. Space limited. Tickets & Reservations Required. www.mininghalloffame.org
20 "Lap-The-Lake 50" Bike Race
Three laps around Turquoise Lake's paved road.
(719) 486-7484 lakecountyco.com/recreation/
26-28 Leadville Trail 100
Training Camp
Group training runs during the day and night.
(719) 486-3502 leadvilletrail100.com
July 2010
TBA Antique Bottle Collectors Show
Over 50 vendors from around the country show off their unique antiques and historical bottles that come in all sizes and shapes. Whiskey, beer, ink, food, milk, Kuner, poison and violin bottles of all colors can be found.-
National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum. (719) 486-1229 www.mininghalloffame.org
TBA Tabor Opera House Performances
Music and theater. Tabor Opera House.
(719) 486-8409 taboroperahouse.net
3 Leadville Trail Marathon & Heavy Half Marathon
Course runs through the historic mining district on the east side of Leadville. 6th Street Gym.
(719) 486-3502 leadvilletrail100.com
3&4 Amateur Trapshooting Assoc.
Registered trapshooting competition.
Leadville Rod and Gun Club.
(719) 486-3929 rmclaysports.com/CSTA.html
4 Fourth of July Celebration
Parade, Firecracker 5K Fun Run, Fireworks.
Downtown Leadville.
(719) 486-3900 visitleadvillecolorado.com
July 10, 2010 - Route of The Silver Kings Tour - Join Joe Nachtrieb on a guided tour of Leadville's East Side Mining District. As a veteran miner, geologist, and mining historian, Joe brings life back to the ruins and rock piles. Transportation provided. Space limited. Tickets & Reservations Required. www.mininghalloffame.org
July 10, 2010 - Liquid History of Leadville - Join Dr. Colorado, aka Colorado historian Dr. Tom Noel, on a tour of Leadville's famous watering holes. Purchase your own beer and listen as the old bars tell their stories! Space limited. Tickets & Reservations Required. www.mininghalloffame.org
10&11 Lake County Rodeo
Events include bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, kids' mutton bustin' and more.
6th & McWethy, Lake County Rodeo Grounds.
(719) 486-6371 leadvillerodeo.com
17 LC&SRR Wildflower Tour
Train departs at 10am ONLY. $40/adult $20/child.
Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad.
(719) 486-3936 leadville-train.com
17 Leadville Silver Rush 50
Mountain Bike Race
Course runs through the historic mining district on the east side of Leadville. 6th Street Gym.
(719)486-3502 leadvilletrail100.com
17&18 Rodeo Balloon Shoot
Mounted riders shoot at balloons with black powder pistols. Sponsored by Diedrich Construction. 6th & McWethy, Lake County Rodeo Grounds.(719) 486-2848
18 Leadville Silver Rush 50
Trail Run Race
Course runs through the historic mining district on the east side of Leadville. Cloud City Ski Hut.
(719)486-3502 leadvilletrail100.com
18 "Tri-It-High" TRIATHLON
500 Meter Pool Swim 20K Bike 5K Run
"Du-It-High" DUATHLON
5K Run 20K Bike 5K Run
Hosted by the Lake County Recreation Department.
(719) 486-7484 lakecountyco.com/recreation/node/183
24 LC&SRR Wildflower Tour
Train departs at 10am ONLY. $40/adult $20/child.
Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad.
(719) 486-3936 leadville-train.com
25 LC&SRR Starlight Ride
6pm (2-hour ride) $60/adult & $30/child.
Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad.
(719) 486-3936 leadville-train.com
July 30 - Judy Collins, Tabor Opera House
July 31 - Aug 1, 2010 - History Alive! - Bring the family to meet and interact with history first hand. Historical interpreters representing people and professions from 19th century Leadville will share stories, demonstrate crafts and re-live life in general. Meet members from the Colorado National Guard established in Leadville in 1879, blacksmiths, mountain men, and sophisticated ladies! More information to follow. www.mininghalloffame.org
August 2010
TBA Tabor Opera House Performances
Music and theater. Tabor Opera House.
(719) 486-8409 taboroperahouse.net
6-8 Boom Days Celebration
Kicks off with a parade Friday night, followed by motorcycle rodeo. Softball tournament, burro races, and 100+ food and craft booths.
(719) 486-3900 leadvilleboomdays.com
(See article on next page!)
6-8 Annual Gun Show
9am-6pm, part of the Boom Days celebration. Sponsored by the Leadville Rod and Gun Club.
6th Street Gym. (719) 486-3929 or
(719) 486-3900 leadvilleboomdays.com
7 LC&SRR Wildflower Tour
Train departs at 10am ONLY. $40/adult $20/child.
Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad.
(719) 486-3936 leadville-train.com
August 14, 2010 - Route of The Silver Kings Tour - Join Joe Nachtrieb on a guided tour of Leadville's East Side Mining District. As a veteran miner, geologist, and mining historian, Joe brings life back to the ruins and rock piles. Transportation provided. Space limited. Ticket & Reservations Required. www.mininghalloffame.org
14 Leadville Trail 100-Mile
Mountain Bike Race
50-mile out-and-back race within the beautiful, high altitude moutains and valleys of Leadville. 6th Street Gym.
(719) 486-3502 leadvilletrail100.com
15 Leadville Trail 10K
Trail Run Race
Out-and-back course using the first and last 3.1 miles of the LT100 Run course. 6th Street Gym.
(719) 486-3502 leadvilletrail100.com
21&22 Leadville Trail 100-Mile Ultra Marathon
The "Race Across The Sky" is a 50-mile out-and-back running race in the midst of the Colorado Rockies. 6th Street Gym.
(719) 486-3502 leadvilletrail100.com
August 28 - 29, 2010 - Tabor Legacy Weekend - Discover the Tabors and experience their turbulent history. With guide Fred Mark, geologist and mining history enthusiast, visit from start to finish the Leadville sites that made and broke the Tabors. Beginning with their placer claims and ending at the Matchless Mine and Baby Does Cabin, the tour also includes the Augusta's home, the Little Pitsburgh, and the Tabor Opera House. A hearty lunch and transportation are provided, as well as free admission into the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum. Space limited. Tickets & Reservations Required. www.mininghalloffame.org
September 2010
4&5 24 Hours of Leadville
Mountain Bike Race
Come prepared for technical trails, fast double track and a real lung-burning good time!
(719) 486-3502 leadvilletrail100.com
September 11, 2010 - Annual National Mining Hall of Fame Induction Banquet - Join in the yearly celebration of this years new inductees into the National Mining Hall of Fame. This exquisite evening begins with a cocktail reception and open house of the museum, an elegant meal and induction ceremony. Afterward, catch up with friends and dance the night away. Tickets & Reservations required. www.mininghalloffame.org
11 National Mining Hall of Fame Banquet
Celebrating the history of mining in Leadville and those who played a significant role in mining.
National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum.
(719) 486-1229 www.mininghalloffame.org
18 LVC&SRR Fall Photo Special
Train departs at 10am & 2pm. $32.50/adult $19.50/child. A chance to get off the train at a special place to take pictures. Bring your camera!
Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad.
(719) 486-3936 leadville-train.com
18 St. Patrick's Day Practice Parade
Bagpipes, kilts, and shamrocks abound.
Downtown Leadville.
(719) 486-3900 visitleadvillecolorado.com
18-25 Angels in the Aspens Festival
Guided and non-guided hikes from the Twin Lakes Roadhouse to an area of the forest that, when viewed from a certain point at this time of year, looks like an angel.
Twin Lakes Roadhouse Lodge & Gallery.
(719) 486-9345 twinlakescolorado.com
October 2010
TBA Judge Reynold's
Halloween Tours
Judge Neil Reynolds, whose family has lived in Leadville for 145 years, will take visitors on a narrated, guided tour through Lake County's historic Evergreen Cemetery. Reservations recommended.
Evergreen Cemetery.
(719) 486-3900 visitleadvillecolorado.com
29-31 Stapleton Manor
Haunted House
118 W. 7th Street. 6-10pm.
Vince Stapleton: (719) 486-1049
November 2010
TBA Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair
Find handcrafted and mixed-media art items, holiday dιcor and more at the Leadville Arts Coalition annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Show.
National Mining Museum & Convention Ctr.
(719) 486-1229 mininghalloffame.org
TBA Ski Cooper Opens
Dependent on snow.
(719) 486-2277 skicooper.com
December 2010- April 2011
DEC Parade of Lights
A parade of holiday floats travels down Harrison Avenue, delivering Santa Claus for a visit with the kids. Hot cocoa will be served as well.
Downtown Leadville.
(719) 486-3900 visitleadvillecolorado.com
JAN 22 Winter Mountain Bike Series
These unique and exciting races occur throughout the winter in and around Leadville. Utilizing groomed nordic ski trails and snowmobile trails, a typical course is 12 miles with a mix of spine-tingling conditions. Cost is $20 per race. All proceeds from the race series go towards Cloud City Wheelers advocacy efforts. These races always end with plenty of tasty food and beverages, laughter and dang good times. Come on up and enjoy the ride!
East Side Epic, Leadville's Historic Mining District. info@cloudcitywheelers.org
cloudcitywheelers.org/Events-&-Rides.html
feb Ice Fishing Derby
TBA Two-day tournament awarding prizes in categories based on the type of fish: Mackinaw, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout and Kakanee Salmon Sponsored by the Leadville Rod and Gun Club. Turquoise Lake (719) 486-3929
feb 19 Winter Mountain Bike Series
Cost is $20 per race. All proceeds from the
race series go towards Cloud City Wheelers advocacy efforts. Tennessee Pass Night Jam, Ski Cooper.
info@cloudcitywheelers.org
cloudcitywheelers.org/Events-&-Rides.html
mar 5 Winter Mountain Bike Series
Cost is $20 per race. All proceeds from the
race series go towards Cloud City Wheelers advocacy efforts.
Mineral Belt Mayhem, Mineral Belt Trail.
info@cloudcitywheelers.org
cloudcitywheelers.org/Events-&-Rides.html
mar 5&6 Winter Carnival (See page 20)
The Crystal Carnival originated in Leadville in 1896. Events include children's parade and snowman-building contest, nordic race, winter mountain bike race to Crystal Carnival events, dog sled races, snowshoe races, broomball games and more. Downtown Leadville.
(719) 486-3900 visitleadvillecolorado.com
mar 5&6 Ski Joring (See page 20)
Skiers are pulled by riders on horseback over jumps on snow-packed streets as they collect rings in a timed competition draws teams from all over the country. Downtown Leadville.
(719) 486-1497 leadvilleskijoring.us
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