Join OPA in beautiful Steamboat Springs, Colorado for the opening of its 31st Annual National Exhibition & Convention. Registered attendees will be eligible to compete in the Wet Paint Competition and vie for cash and merchandise awards in either the studio or plein air divisions. The Wet Paint Competition Awards will be announced on Friday, June 3, during the National Awards & Recognition Ceremony.
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Moms and Grads Free!
In honor of Mother’s Day and graduating seniors, Moms and graduates will enjoy free admission on Saturday, May 7, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. In the Main Gallery, “Girl Scouts Impact the World” explores the history of Girl Scouts since the organization’s founding in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low. The exhibit includes vintage uniforms, historical handbooks and badges, and personal items of the founder. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
Songbirds Girl Scout Choir
The Songbirds Girl Scout Choir will perform on Friday, May 6, from 5:30-6:30 pm at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. The Museum will be offering free admission from 5-8 pm as part of First Friday Art Walk. In the Museum’s Main Gallery, “Girl Scouts Impact the World” explores the history of Girl Scouts since its founding in 1912. The Songbirds have been sharing traditional and international campfire songs since 2002. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
First Friday Art Nights – March 4
May 6: Ceramic Mini-Planters at the Bloom House
11th Annual South Park Arts Celebration & Plein Air Festival
Enjoy art painted throughout the week by talented Plein Air artists from around Colorado and out of state. Works of art will be for sale at the public art gallery opening reception on the 11th, and again on the 12th where you can enjoy a live auction, 719-836-2622.
83rd Annual Bronc Days – Green Mountain Falls, CO
Bronc Day is a free one-day, one-of-a-kind family fun western themed event with a pancake breakfast, entertainment, a parade, live music, food trucks, kids’ games, face painting, vendors, horses, bright blue skies, a beautiful lake and so much more! Just a 20-minute drive up scenic Ute Pass (Hwy 24) from Colorado Springs.Bronc Day is one of the longest running historical events in Southern Colorado. It began in 1939 to welcome cowhands, tourists and families who were coming to the Ute Pass area to rodeo, vacation or work the summer trades. Bronc Day became an annual day for friends and family fun and memories. A Parade is again a highlight of the traditional festivities and this year includes horses, antique cars, firetrucks, and surprises! Free kids’ games, monster truck bounce house, vendors selling their wares and fabulous food from our local merchants and local food trucks along with live entertainment, western costumes, and much more. It truly is the friendliest day and a fun-filled event for your family to enjoy each summer!This year’s theme is: Ute Pass: Past Present & Future!The ever-popular Pancake Breakfast is returning this year! This will take place at the Church in the Wildwood from 7-10am before the parade. The Friends of the Ute Pass Trails will be sponsoring this loved annual breakfast with proceeds going to enhance their work on the local trail systems.The Grand Marshall for this year’s parade is Margaret Peterson-long-time resident of Green Mountain Falls, Margaret says, “Bronc Day is my favorite day; it makes me feel like I’m 8 years old again.” She has worked tirelessly as a volunteer for many organizations and has served on numerous boards, including Bronc Day, for many years. The Parade starts at 10am.The evening Barn Dance on Friday July 28th 7-9pm, is located in the Green Box Farm Stand featuring long time local band Friends of the Riders. The Firebird food truck will be there too.So put July 28th and 29th on your calendar for a drive to the beautiful town of Green Mountain Falls for the 85th Annual Bronc Day Festival!
Boulder Creek Festival
For over thirty years, the Boulder Creek Festival® has been the unofficial kickoff to summer in Boulder. Widely considered Boulder County’s favorite event, the Festival includes three days of festivities featuring a large variety of events, activities, food and entertainment unique to the Boulder community.The Festival is free to the public and features something for everyone: 9 separate event areas with 500 vendors showcase everything from community arts and crafts to healthier alternatives and technology while 3 performance stages feature a spectrum of music and dance. The festival also features carnival rides and food and beverage vendors. Join us over Memorial Day Weekend 2022 for the 33rd Annual Boulder Creek Festival®, the best event in Boulder!
First Friday Art Walk
This FREE event showcases all of our galleries and is the opening night for a new exhibition by Pueblo favorite Kim Mackey. Light refresments and entertainment. Sponsored by Black Hills Energy. Advance timed tickets and masks are required.
6th Annual Downtown Aspen Art Festival
The show will take place in Downtown Aspen Main Street’s Paepcke Park. Paepcke Park is directly on Main Street with tremendous visibility and ideal surroundings. This year’s event will be an elite show with a smaller number of exhibitors. We hope that you will join us in this wonderful location. Aspen is one of the most upscale locations in the US and we are very proud to be hosting an art fair in this vibrant downtown venue.
Taste of Creede
This year’s 35th Annual Taste of Creede Festival will showcase local art and cuisine on Main Street. This annual event was envisioned by local artist Steven Quiller and the Taste of Creede Festival will delight visitors with inspired art and great food.Wander among the 25+ artists on Main Street Saturday, as they bring to life their latest works. Pick a bench in Basham Park and enjoy listening to live music while noshing delectable treats. Alcoholic beverages purchased from participating business are permitted outdoors within designated blocks of downtown. Sample the flavors of this unique boomtown with the first annual KBelle Community Cook-Off! Amateur contestants representing local businesses will face a panel of judges, while ladling out samples for everyone to try. The theme for this inaugural event is soup, chili, and stew.On Sunday, head north on Main Street after lunch for the annual Quick Draw event. Artists begin with a blank canvas and have one hour to complete their one-of-a-kind works. Afterward, these pieces are offered in the annual art auction. Artists are readily available to offer their expertise to other interested art lovers.