Local Events

Calendar of Events SUMMER 2023

 

Salida first timers guide:

https://salidachamber.org/first-timers-guide/

 

Buena Vista first timers guide:

https://www.5280.com/first-timers-guide-buena-vista/

 

May 11 through Summer- Buena Vista

Farmers Market- every Thursday

Sat, 9 AM – 1 PM, Railroad Street Parking

https://www.buenavistava.org/events/buena-vista-farmers-market/

 

June 3-October 21st – Salida

Salida Farmers Market every Saturday starting at 8:00 a.m.

Alpine Park (Corner of 5th St. & E St.)

 

 

MAY

 

May 25 – 29 – Buena Vista

Paddlefest 2023

https://www.ckspaddlefest.com

 

May 26- Salida

Get to the High Side! to kick off Memorial Day weekend with Blue Recluse! Salida, CO

https://allevents.in/salida/get-to-the-high-side-to-kick-off-memorial-day-weekend-with-blue-recluse/200024548609621

 

May 27 & 28 – Salida

Bluegrass on the Arkansas

Bluegrass in Salida – May 27 and 28th, 2023 — Riverside Park

 

JUNE 

 

June 4 – Buena Vista

Melvin Seals and JGB @ Surf Hotel 5 PM

https://www.ivyballroom.com/upcoming-events/melvin-seals-jgb

 

June 4 – Buena Vista

Open Mic Talent night-Every Thursday 6-9 pm

https://buenavistacolorado.org/events/stardust-open-mic-talent-night-2023-06-08/

 

June 5-9  – Buena Vista

Camp Coletrain, A music workshop in the mountains- Buena Vista

https://buenavistacolorado.org/locations/coletrain-music-academy/

 

June 10 – Buena Vista

Collegiate Peaks Stampede Rodeo Buena Vista

Sat, 8 AM – 5 PM

Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds

https://www.buenavistarec.com/program/collegiate-peaks-stampede-rodeo-2/

 

June 15-18 Salida

Fibark Whitewater Festival

https://www.fibark.com/

 

June 20 – Buena Vista

Shakey Graves

Surf Hotel & Chateau 6 PM

https://tickets.surfhotel.com/e/shakey-graves-on-the-lawn

 

June 23-25 – Salida

Salida Art Walk

https://www.salidaartwalk.org/

 

June 30- July 2Buena Vista

2023 Quilting in the heart of the Rockies-Quilt Show

https://buenavistacolorado.org/events/monarch-quilters-quilt-show/

 

JULY

July 4  – Buena Vista

FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVAL at McPhelemy Park on Tuesday, July 4th

Come join us for the best annual Fourth of July Parade on East Main Street!

The start time is 10:00 am, starting at the River Park and ending at Railroad and Main!

Be sure to get your spot early for the annual Buena Vista FIREWORKS display!

Starting at the Rodeo Grounds at dusk (usually around 8:30 – 9pm) the American Legion Post 55 puts on a spectacular show!

 

July 4- Salida

On July Fourth our small town celebrates in a big way with chalk art, Salida Circus performance, free live music at Riverside Park and a bike light parade at 9pm. Fireworks start at dusk (weather permitting) from “S” Mountain. Make sure you have a great view! More details can be found at SalidaBusinessAlliance.org.

 

July 7-8 – Salida

Colorado Brewers Rendezvous

https://www.uncovercolorado.com/events/colorado-brewers-rendezvous/

 

July 15-16 – Salida

Salida Art and Music Festival

Riverside Park

https://salidachamber.org/salida-festivals/

 

July 21-22 – Poncha Springs

CPRA Rodeo

Chaffee County Fair Grounds

chaffeecounty.org/fairgrounds

AUGUST

 

August 4-6 -Leadville

Leadville Boom Days

https://www.leadvilletwinlakes.com/things-to-do-detail/leadville-boom-days/

 

Summer Tabor Opera House Comedy Shows – Leadville

https://www.leadvilletwinlakes.com/event/comedy-show-with-vinnie-montez-and-john-novosad-live-at-the-tabor-opera-house/

 

August 6 – Salida

30TH ANNUAL ANGEL OF SHAVANO CAR SHOW

https://arkvalleyvoice.com/30th-annual-angel-of-shavano-car-show-set-for-aug-6-in-salida/

 

August 10-13 – Buena Vista

Contin-Tail Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show

https://xpopress.com/show/profile/211/buena-vista-contin-tail-gem-mineral-fossil-show

 

August 12-13 – Buena Vista

Come celebrate Buena Vista’s history and heritage with our 2023 GOLD RUSH DAYS!

32 U.S. Highway 24, Buena Vista, CO 81211

https://festivalnet.com/5743/Buena-Vista-Colorado/Festivals/Gold-Rush-Days

 

 

SEPTEMBER

 

September 5-9 Buena Vista

Bronco Nation Super Celebration West

https://thebronconation.com/events/super-celebration-west-t.16343/

 

September 9 – Buena Vista

Trail Sisters Women’s Half Marathon

https://thebronconation.com/events/super-celebration-west-t.16343/

 

September 14-16 – Salida

Salida Bike Fest

https://www.fourteenernet.com/events/family-friendly-and-kids/salida-bike-festival

 

September 16 – Buena Vista

Autumn Run Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & Kids Fun Run

https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/BuenaVista/AutumnColorRun

 

September 23 – Buena Vista

14er Fest 14K, Sat, 4:30 AM, 402 E Main St

https://14erfest.org/

 

OCTOBER

October 1 – Buena Vista

Sleeping Indian Hill Climb

Sun, 12 PM

https://www.raceentry.com/sleeping-indian-hill-climb/race-information