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Royal Gorge Bridge
888.333.5597
Colorado's Natural Wonder with exciting rides and great views.
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Echo Canyon River Expeditions
800.575.3246
The mot trusted name in rafting since 1978. Located near the Royal Gorge Bridge.

Best Western Royal Gorge
1925 Fremont Drive, Canon City
719.275.3377 800.231.7317
There's so much to do in the Royal Gorge Region. Bring the whole family.

The Winery of Holy Cross Abbey
3011 E. Hwy 50, Canon City
877.422.9463
Located on the historical grounds of Holy Cross Abbey.

River Runners
888.350.7782
The Whitewater Professionals. Colorado's Best Rafting Trips.

Royal Gorge Train
888.724.5748
The best way to see the Royal Gorge is from the train!

Buffalo Joe's Whitewater Rafting
866.630.6871
Dedicated to providing the most enjoyable river experience possible.

Arkansas River Tours
800.321.4352
Since 1973, 34 years of laughs, smiles & thrills.

Royal Gorge Rafting
719.275.7238
Providing the finest experience on the Arkansas River.

Royal Gorge Helitours
719.276.9038
See spectacular views from a jet powered helicopter.

Moutainview Campground & Cafe
Play & Stay Colorado Style!

Canon City's Community Heritage Pass
Four Canon City Attractions, One Price.
Celebrating the artistic, edecational & historic elements of our community.

American Adventure Expeditions
800.288.0675
World-class whitewater and jaw-dropping scenery.

ROYAL GORGE COUNTRY CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2008

Royal Gorge Country includes the cities in Fremont County Colorado: Canon City, Florence, Penrose, Howard, Coaldale, Cotopaxi, Texas Creek and Parkdale. All have great events, parades and festivals planned. Please contact info@coloradoinfo.com to have your events listed in this Calendar of Events.

January

4
My Favorite Painting Show at the Blue Spruce Gallery in Florence

17
Chamber of Commerce Annual Members' Banquet at The Holy Cross Abbey Winery
719.275.2331

23
Lifeline Screening at The Holy Cross Abbey Winery 719.275.8631

25
FEDC Annual Members' Banquet at The Holy Cross Abbey Winery 719.275.8601


February

6
Valentines Train Bring your sweetheart on the train for a romantic getaway.

8
Open Photography Show Ann's Art Annex in Florence

16
Weekend Train Departures Resume
12:30 PM, Dinner Trains: 5:00 PM


March

Murder Mystery Trains
Call for select evenings: 1.888.724.5748

6
Open Photography Show at the Blue Spruce Gallery in Florence

22
Easter Egg Hunt at Pioneer Park in Florence

23
Easter Sunrise Service
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, and Cañon City Ministerial Alliance


April

Murder Mystery Trains
Call for select evenings: 1.888.724.5748

12-May 3
Annual Tax Relief Show & Sale
at Bobinac & Sagebrush Galleries in Florence


May

Murder Mystery Trains
Call for select evenings: 1.888.724.5748

1-31
Fremont County Appreciation Month
50% Off Admissions & Military Appreciation
Month 50% Off Admissions at Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

2-3
Cañon City Music & Blossom Festival
719.275.7234
www.ccBlossomFestival.com

2-4
70th Annual Music & Blossom Festival
719.275.7234.
www.ccblossomfestival.com

3-4
Fremont Art Guild's 35th Annual Spring
Craft Fair at the Depot park.
Contact Jan Heinen: 719.269.1709. (Handcrafts by vendor)

2-3
136th Annual Royal Gorge Rodeo
Fremont County Rodeo Grounds.
Contact Dan Trujillo: 719.289.4090

8
Amazing Moms Art Show at the Blue Spruce Gallery in Florence

10
Brew HA HA
Fremont Center for the Arts: 719.275.2790

11
Mother's Get in FREE Day at Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

18
Car Show on Main Street in Florence

24
Daily Train Departures Resume
9:30 am, 12:30 pm & 3:30 pm. Dinner Trains 7 pm.
Royal Gorge Wine trains depart: 7 pm. Featuring chef prepared entrees paired with award winning wines from around the world.

30-June 1
2nd Annual Cañon City Western Heritage Days (Formerly Historical Hey Days)
www.CanonCity.com


June

Murder Mystery Trains
Call for select evenings: 1.888.724.5748

Wednesday Evenings
Music in Pioneer Park in Florence

4, 10, 17, 24
Entertainment in the Park
Veterans Park, 7-9pm

4, 11, 18, 25
Farmers' Market
Veterans Park, 7am-1pm, Contact Gloria Stultz, 719.269.7683. www.canoncityfarmersmarket.com

6-7
Gallery Stroll
Artists display work along Main Street. in Florence

7
Customer Appreciation Day
with BBQ in Pioneer Park and Evening
Street Dance in Florence

7-8
Mace's Hole Civil War Reenactment
at Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

15
Father's Get in FREE Day
at Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

21-22
Metaphysical Fair
presented by New Age Imports The Abbey Field
House. Contact Marlene: 719.276.0032.

21-22
27th Annual Art on the Arkansas
Veterans Park: 719.275.2790
www.FremontArts.org

26
Daily Train Departures Resume
9:30 am, 12:30 pm & 3:30 pm. Dinner Trains 7 pm.
Royal Gorge Wine trains depart: 7 pm. Featuring chef prepared entrees paired with award winning wines from around the world.


July

Murder Mystery Trains
Call for select evenings: 1.888.724.5748

Wednesday Evenings
Music in Pioneer Park in Florence

1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Entertainment in the Park
Veterans Park, 7-9pm

2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Farmers' Market Veterans Park, 7am-1pm, Contact Gloria Stultz, 719.269.7683
www.canoncityfarmersmarket.com

4-6
July 4th Celebration at Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

4-6
Old Fashioned 4th Weekend
Old time contests and prizes.
Buckskin Joe Frontier Town & Railway

25-27
19th Annual Fiddlers Along the Arkansas
Veterans Park, Contact Stan Mingus: 719.275.6685. www.FiddlersAlongTheArkansas.com

26
Bridge Dance at Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

26
Daily Train Departures Resume
9:30 am, 12:30 pm & 3:30 pm. Dinner Trains 7 pm.
Royal Gorge Wine trains depart: 7 pm. Featuring chef prepared entrees paired with award winning wines from around the world.


August

Murder Mystery Trains
Call for select evenings: 1.888.724.5748

Wednesday Evenings
Music in Pioneer Park in Florence

5, 12, 19, 26
Entertainment in the Park
Veterans Park, 7-9pm

6, 13, 20, 27
Farmers' Market
Veterans Park, 7am-1pm, Contact Gloria Stultz: 719.269.7683. www.canoncityfarmersmarket.com

9-10
Tractor Show at Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

15
Hot August Nights
with entertainment & sales Main Street in Florence

15-17
Gold Wing Cycle Rally
at The Holy Cross Abbey Winery: 719.275.8631

23
Daily Train Departures Resume
9:30 am, 12:30 pm & 3:30 pm. Dinner Trains 7 pm.
Royal Gorge Wine trains depart: 7 pm. Featuring chef prepared entrees paired with award winning wines from around the world.


September

Murder Mystery Trains
Call for select evenings: 1.888.724.5748

Aug.30-Sept. 1
Mountain Man Rendezvous at Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

3, 10, 17, 24
Farmers' Market
Veterans Park, 7am-1pm, Contact Gloria Stultz, 719.269.7683. www.canoncityfarmersmarket.com

5-7
Belvedere Blues Fest VII
benefit for selected Fremont Community
Non-profits. Contact 719.275.5558

19-20
Junktique V
An open air affair with antique vendors in Florence
19-21 Go Fast Games
at Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

20
Pioneer Day
with parade, arts and crafts, food vendors and evening street dance in Florence

27
Daily Train Departures Resume
9:30 am, 12:30 pm & 3:30 pm. Dinner Trains 7 pm.
Royal Gorge Wine trains depart: 7 pm. Featuring chef prepared entrees paired with
award winning wines from around the world.

Last Weekend The Winery Harvest Festival
at The Holy Cross Abbey Winery: 719.275.8631


October

Murder Mystery Trains
Call for select evenings: 1.888.724.5748

4
Apple Day in Penrose

4-5
Octoberfest at Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

10-11
Paint the Town
4th Annual Plein Air Art Festival with show & sale
in Florence

16
Buckskin Joe's Town of Terror
Voted Colorado's best haunted attraction.
Buckskin Joe Frontier Town & Railway

25

Daily Train Departures Resume
9:30 am, 12:30 pm & 3:30 pm. Dinner Trains 7 pm.
Royal Gorge Wine trains depart: 7 pm. Featuring chef prepared entrees paired with award winning wines from around the world..

31
Main Street Halloween Party
in Florence


November

Murder Mystery Trains
Call for select evenings: 1.888.724.5748

29
Santa Arrives
with music, games and window decorating.
Special events every Saturday in Florence


December

Murder Mystery Trains
Call for select evenings: 1.888.724.5748

Every Saturday Santa Visits and holiday events until Christmas in Florence

13 - 24
Santa Express Train
Bring the