It doesn’t get more picturesque than Estes Park! But the views are just one of the countless reasons that Westernaires appreciates performing here each year.Come see the Westernaires perform precision drills at speed, along with thrilling horse acrobatics, daring trick riding, trick and fancy roping, Cavalry riders, liberty riding, a dressage exhibition, and much more. It’s great family entertainment that frequently leaves the grandstands stomping their feet and clapping their hands with delight!Shows are on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:00PM. The ticket box office opens at 5:30PM on the days of the show.General admission tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Box seats are $15. Tickets will go on sale in advance and will be available to purchase online or at the door on the day of the event. Contact the Estes Park Event Center at 970-586-6104 for more details.For tickets, click this link: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35551/production/1158715For box seats, click this link: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35551/production/1158911
Event Type: Family Friendly
Westernaires Show in Garfield County
Produced by justicecry.org, the Ride For The Voiceless is a special event to help raise awareness about the horrific realities of human trafficking.The Westernaires Precisionettes, Cavalry, and Indian Warrior teams will all perform, along with their myriad specialty acts. Ride for the Voiceless will also include other special guests TBD.The show begins at 6:00PM. Tickets are $10, and children 5 years and younger are free. Tickets can be purchased online, or at participating Garfield County Alpine Bank locations. https://secure.givelively.org/event/justice-cry-inc/ride-for-the-voiceless-sponsorship-opportunities/ride-for-the-voiceless-2023
Francisco Fort Day
Francisco Fort Day takes place in the plaza of Francisco Fort Museum, Colorado’s only surviving adobe fort.When: July 28th and July 29th
Kick off-Opening and Free Street Dance, Friday night July 28th, 5 pm to 9 pm, featuring food by Mario and the Cornmasters and music by Dynamix.
Saturday, July 29th, 7:00 am to 5:00 pmSaturday begins with a pancake breakfast fundraiser at 7:00 with folk singing, followed by a full day of live music, performances, presentations, and family fun. Sarsaparilla in the saloon, Buck skinners, mountain men, crafters, artists, authors, and naturalists. Blacksmithing demonstrations in the fort’s blacksmith shop. Lots of events and activities for kids. Chicken Bingo, Duck race if the Cuchara is running. Pictorial archive of 25 founding Hispanic Families of Huerfano County, courtesy of the Huajatolla Heritage Foundation. Come see where history lives in Huerfano County and experience the creative spirit of the Spanish Peaks Region.
The event is free and open to the public.Full list of performers, demonstrators, and vendors on our website. www.franciscofort.org
Tundra – Dance Performance
Tundra is dance performance on July 28th and 29th at the Truss House in RiNo Denver. The purpose of this work is to reframe the misconception that these are cold, frozen, lifeless places disconnected from human existence are actually teeming with life, in constant motion and never-ending transition–from moving rocks and shifting glaciers to curious pikas burrowing deep in the snow. Our goal is to have the audience walk away with a deeper connection to the tundra, a newfound appreciation of how climate change in the mountains will affect us down here in the front range, and a better understanding of why we should protect this ecosystem. The performance is family friendly and intended to build an emotional connection to this particular environment and its related issues, while our environmental partner will help address scientific questions and channel the audience’s emotions into actions.
Live Music with The States Duo
The Music Duo will perform from 5:30-7 pm Friday, July 7, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Janie Stein and Martin Bates play bluegrass, western, country, folk, and soft-rock. Martin plays guitar, ukulele, and harmonica, while Janie provides vocal harmonies and plays the guitar, melodica, and ukulele. The Museum is open from 5-8 pm with free admission for First Friday Art Walk. Deutschland Through Students’ Eyes, curated by students at Fort Collins High School, is on exhibit in the Museum’s Main Gallery. The Global Village Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
Dog Man the Musical
Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming new production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. This epic musical adventure features the hilarity and heart of beloved characters from Dav Pilkey (creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club) and is guaranteed to bring the fun for the whole family.
Independence Day Fun & Fireworks on July 1st!
July 1st, 2023
4 pm – 10 pm
Waneka Lake Park
1600 Caria Dr., Lafayette
From 4 – 8:30 pm Enjoy an old fashioned Independence Day!
FIREWORKS SHOW AT DUSK!!!
Food from Abo’s Pizza, Tibet’s, Ruby Ru’s, All-American Grill and dessert from Eats & Sweets
Beer/Cider/Wine Garden (fees apply)
Craft Beer – The Post
Cider provided by Stem Ciders
Kids Activities including: Free Face Painting, Fees apply for some kids activities!
Music by Chris Daniels and the Kings
Independence Day Celebration
Every Independence Day, Breckenridge comes alive with patriotism, parties and the annual Main Street Parade. It’s a day of celebration that includes athletic competitions, live music, art festivals, family activities and a few of our favorite small-town traditions.
Bluegrass on The Arkansas
Near the headwaters of the Arkansas River in Salida, Colorado, you will find a delightful venue for your holiday weekend and an opportunity to enjoy bluegrass music, food, drink, and fun for all ages.Bluegrass on the Arkansas, an annual fund raiser for the Rotary Club of Salida, will be back Memorial Day Weekend May 27th and 28th this year. Our thanks go out to everyone who helped make the 2022 show an awesome success!!This is a FREE event that our community has enjoyed for 20 years that draws visitors to and locals the same. In addition to an exciting two days of bluegrass bands, both local and from out of town, we are having food trucks for your convenience and enjoyment. Rotarians will again be pouring SoulCraft beer from the beer truck and hoping to supply sustainable, reusable cups for the event. A Bouncy House will be available for kids on Sunday and nonalcoholic beverages (as well as wine and hard spritzers) will be available. Come join us in supporting Salida Rotary and enjoying BlueGrass on the Arkansas at Riverside Park: all make this a fun weekend.This event is the main fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Salida. We are proud to help the youth of our community not only by providing vocational and scholastic scholarships but also by giving to other local nonprofits throughout Chaffee County. All proceeds of the event go to support our seniors and community organizations who work hard to make a difference.
Arapahoe County Fair
Come out for good ol’ fashioned family fun at the 117th annual Arapahoe County Fair. Included with Fair admission ($25): parking, unlimited carnival rides, fireworks, rodeos, concerts, petting farm, tractor pulls, 4-H exhibits, and so much more! So bring on the FUN, and we’ll see you at the FAIR! Details and tickets at www.arapahoecountyfair.com