The legendary “Race Across The Sky” 100-mile run is where it all started back in 1983. This is it. The race where legends are created and limits are tested. One hundred miles of extreme Colorado Rockies terrain — from elevations of 9,200 to 12,600 feet. You will give the mountain respect, and earn respect from all.
Location: Summer
Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race
This is it, the race of all races. One hundred miles across the high-altitude, extreme terrain of the Colorado Rockies, this event was created for only the most determined athletes. Starting at 10,152 feet and climbing to 12,424 feet, you’ll be challenged to catch your breath — while the views try to take it away.
Leadville Boom Days
Leadville Boom Days is a Colorado Mountain Festival and historical celebration of the Old West, with gunslingers, burro races, contests of mining skill, and a street fair with over 100 food and craft booths. Celebrating Leadville’s rich mining history, the event is beloved by locals and visitors alike. It is always the first full weekend in August. Come join us August 4-6, 2023 for three days of fun, food, arts and crafts, and activities for the whole family!Leadville is located in the heart of the central Colorado Rockies, at an elevation of two miles above sea level. This authentic, real wild west, historic mining town is nestled in a beautiful high mountain valley surrounded by the highest mountains in the state. So high that they are snow covered most of the year. Come to Leadville and enjoy the beauty of the Sawatch and Mosquito ranges, the fascinating history of the biggest gold and silver boom town there ever was! The people are friendly, the air is clean and refreshing, and enjoy Leadville, Colorado on its biggest weekend of the year!
Colorado State Fair
The Colorado State Fair is an annual event held in Pueblo, Colorado that creates an entertaining, inspiring, and educational inter-generational experience highlighting the preservation, promotion, and exposition of our State’s vibrant and diverse agriculture, industry, and culture.
Copper Triangle Bicycle Ride
There’s never a bad time to train for a true alpine cycling classic like Copper Triangle. Start high in the Rocky Mountains and only go up from there on the 79-mile loop cresting three Colorado mountain passes – totaling 6,500 feet in elevation gain. New this year, a friendly QOM & KOM of Vail Pass, with podium presentations for the top 3 men & women.
Florence Pioneer Days
Florence celebrates its Pioneer Days in September with a lively parade that features a salute to the town’s founders. Food, games, a tractor pull, street dance, Junktique sale and arts and crafts fair are a few highlights of the three-day event.
Castle Rock WineFest
Presented by the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, the WineFest is held annually on the third weekend in July. This festival draws wine aficionados for the enormous variety of Colorado wines, fabulous food trucks, artisan vendors, and live music. Come Sip & Savor some of the finest vino Colorado has to offer! With more than 2 dozen wineries with over 180 varietals of the finest Colorado wines.The Castle Rock WineFest was first held in 2004. It quickly gained popularity and continues to grow bigger and better each year! Come Sip & Savor some of the finest vino Colorado has to offer. Our Grand Tasting event offers unlimited tastings from over 2 dozen Colorado wineries.This event is 21+, no exceptions. All tickets are non-refundable, but may be transferred to others. Take our Free Shuttle from Douglas County Fairgrounds to Bison Park (1 PM-9 PM).Saturday, July 15, 2023
Time: 2 PM to 7 PM
Bison Park
1390 Clear Sky Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109
GoPro Mountain Games
We are stoked to bring back your favorite outdoor adventure sport competitions live and in-person June 8-11 in Vail, CO!Professional and amateur outdoor adventure athletes from the Vail Valley and around the world will converge upon the mountains and rivers of Vail to compete in nine sports and 25 disciplines including: x-country and road cycling, freestyle, 8-Ball, sprint and extreme kayaking, raft cross, World Cup Bouldering, stand up paddle sprint and surf cross, as well as trail, mud and road running, dog comps and the Ultimate Mountain Challenge.In addition to the athletic events, the GoPro Mountain Games will include a mountain photography competition, adventure film school, film festival, an interactive exhibition and demo area, live music, and mountain lifestyle parties.The Mountain Games are a project of the Vail Valley Foundation.