Since 2004, the annual runBlossom race has helped usher in the summer season in Cañon City. As the snow melts and the leaves begin to adorn trees, runners of all ages come together to celebrate the Cañon City Music and Blossom Festival. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s runBlossom race will incur some changes. Please note that – in order to facilitate participant caps – we will not be running the half-marathon event this year. We will offer two events: a competitive 5K at 8:00 am (for those who are able to run in 45: or less), and a jog/walk event at 9:00 am. This separation will allow more individuals to safely participate in the event.We believe that being outdoors is essential to the mental and physical health of our community, and we hope that participants will enjoy this modified version of the race.
Event Type: Summer
Breckenridge Hogfest – Bourbon and Bacon
Sponsored by Sazerac and Buffalo Trace
Bacon is the most loved food in the universe and the route to all things swine and divine. Add in the quintessential American liquor, bourbon; mind blown. These indulgences come together for Breckenridge Hogfest – Bacon & Bourbon.Meat connoisseurs will be able to taste their way through a spectrum of pork samples, premium whiskeys, single malt scotches and barrel-aged spirits while enjoying live music and mixology below Peak Nine. We want to speak to palates of all distinctions and our golden rule will be to feature the best of the best to the brownest of the brown.
Blues & BBQ Festival 2020
Yes! The 23rd Annual Blues & BBQ Festival is still happening! This year’s event will look a little different. We will host the show inside The Venue, 1451 Cortez Street in Denver. There will be seating for 75 people inside the restaurant. You can buy tickets to one show for $30, or buy multiple tickets at discounted pricing. We will live stream the event on Facebook for everyone to see, asking for a suggested donation online of $10.
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Please consider hosting a Watch Party or a back yard BBQ and listen to/watch the Blues & BBQ show! This year’s Tribute Tour band lineup includes tributes to Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt, The Who, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Bob Seger.
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!
Classically Uncorked Series
Classically Uncorked explores remarkable juxtapositions of music by cutting-edge composers, familiar favorites and brand new voices. This innovative series offers an exceptional chamber music experience, replete with handcrafted wines, hors d’oeuvres, and cabaret style seating in a beautiful mountain setting.All artists, programs, and pricing are subject to change.
Courage Classic Bicycle Tour
Your cycling journey takes place July 21-22, 2018 with routes starting and ending in scenic Copper Mountain. Join a community of more than 2,000 riders for two days over picturesque Rocky Mountain passes. Through individual and team fundraising efforts, we’re hitting the roads to raise money for Children’s Hospital Colorado.
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!
Frisco’s Fabulous 4th of July
If you are looking for an Independence Day in a quintessential and mellow small mountain town, then Frisco will fit the bill. With big town amenities and amazing outdoor opportunities, yet a friendly, small-town feel, Frisco is the ideal place to make 4th of July memories.Frisco’s fabulous 4th of July celebration will still look a little different in 2021. But back again this summer, three blocks of Frisco Main Street from 2nd Avenue to 5th Avenue will be transformed into a pedestrian and bike only zone with open air dining and shopping and twinkling lights overhead providing more chances to shop and dine with a great view! The Promenade area of Main Street will also feature a variety of family friendly activities during the 4th of July weekend.
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.
Frisco Triathlon
Are you looking for a new challenge this summer? Register for the 7th Annual Frisco Triathlon on Friday, July 9, 2021 featuring stand-up-paddle boarding, mountain biking, and trail running. This twist on a triathlon is open to all ability levels and encourages athletes to take on a new multi-sport event. The Frisco Triathlon was named “Best Triathlon” in Elevation Outdoors Magazine’s reader poll, 2016 Best of the Rockies.