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.
Location: Summer
National Parks Free Entrance Day
Come experience the national parks! On four days in 2018, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone.
Bravo! Vail Music Festival
Four of the world’s greatest orchestras make their summer home at Bravo! Vail: The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, The Philadelphia Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. These internationally renowned musicians and acclaimed soloists perform powerful classical works, soulful jazz, and electrifying pops programs in a majestic Rocky Mountain setting.This summer sees the launch of our New Works Symphonic Commissioning Project with three world premieres of works by Chris Rogerson, Katherine Balch, and Carlos Simon, alongside eight Vail premieres of works by Mason Bates, Xavier Foley, Stacy Garrop, Edgar Meyer, Caroline Shaw, Chris Rogerson, Nina Shekhar, and Bent Sørenson.Plus, experience intimate chamber music concerts performed by world-renowned soloists in unique venues throughout the Valley through our Chamber Music Series, Immersive Experiences Series, Classically Uncorked Series, and Community Concerts.With more than 60 concerts over six weeks, Bravo! Vail’s 35th Season has a something to offer for everyone.
Bacon Burner 6K
The Bacon Burner 6k is a 3.8 mile out-and-back run that will take place on a paved recreational trail. All racers will receive a piece of commemorative Bacon Burner apparel. All registrants 21 and older will also receive a free beer ticket to redeem at the Colorado BBQ Challenge. Strollers are welcome; please leave your pet at home. This race is open to all ages and abilities.
Slacker Half Marathon / Relay / 4-Mile Race
The highest downhill half marathon in the country and possibly the highest downhill 4-Mile!It is the perfect race for the serious runner looking for a fast time and for the novice runner building up confidence! Slacker is our attempt at the oxymoron, because everyone knows if you can run a half marathon, much less at 10,000 feet, YOU ARE NOT A SLACKER!
Breckenridge Food and Wine
The Grapes Are Calling from BreckenridgeThe Breckenridge Food and Wine Festival brings you a unique, wine-tasting experience. Main Street Station Plaza and The Village at Breckenridge, (at the base of Peak Nine), transform into a beautiful, mountain-side vineyard starring an array of varietals created by top wineries. From the soft and smooth to the unabashedly bold, guests will get more than their fair share of delicious sips. There will be nearly 300 wines to select from!So the palate doesn’t get lonely, foodies will appreciate the yummy small dishes available a la carte to accompany each vintage. Live music will tempt the ear, fulfilling the realm of the senses. Please note – Festival food offered by many vendors is not included and available a la carte for purchase.
Silverheels 100-Mile Endurance Run
The Grand-Daddy of all the Human Potential Running Series Races, The Silverheels 100-Mile Endurance Run. Running at an average elevation of 11,000’ will have you thinking you’re hallucinating how beautiful this course is. Silverheels is second, only to The Hardrock 100, in average elevation across the 100-mile course. Bring everything you’ve got in you to tackle this monster of a course, because you will be challenged. Look for abandoned gold mines, awe at the wildflowers in full bloom, and dance under the watchful eye of Silverheels Mountain herself. The person who finishes this race, will not be the same person who started it. To complete this journey, one must grow, and overcome. #Adversity must become your friend. Finishers celebrate the journey, memories, and achy hips with the coveted Silverheels Buckle!
Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K
Join us in 2023 for the 42nd running of the Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k. Run alongside the roaring Elk River through the emerald green pastures on County Road 129 with the snow-capped Rocky Mountains of Colorado all around and find out why the Steamboat Marathon was ranked as one of the “Top 10 Destination Marathons in North America.”
Colorado Mountain Winefest presented by Fisher’s Liquor Barn
Colorado Mountain Winefest presented by Fisher’s Liquor Barn is the state’s largest wine festival and voted Best Winefest in the Nation by USA Today. The Festival in the Park takes place on Saturday, September 16th in Palisade’s Riverbend Park and features unlimited sips from over 50 Colorado wineries, artisan vendors, live music, chef demonstrations, educational seminars, and more! Come join thousands of wine lovers from across the world and take in all that Colorado Wine Country has to offer!To view the schedule of events or to purchase tickets, please visit www.ColoradoWinefest.com.
Royal Gorge Vacation Rentals
Vacation Rentals Near The Royal Gorge and Canon City
Affordable vacation rentals and luxury accommodation choices. Ranch-style lodging for up to 50 people. Secluded locations – leave the beaten path behind. Perfect for reunions, weddings or groups large and small.
Choices of Vacation Rentals
- Luxury Colorado Cabins – fully equipped and ready for your epic group getaway. Located very near the Royal Gorge.
- Riverside Glamping – luxury yurts and airstreams for a premium camping experience. Campsites are riverside.
