Leadville Colorado Events

As a National Historic Landmark District, the high altitude town of Leadville Colorado has so much to do and see! Home to Molly Brown and others that made their fortunes from mining in the area, you’ll want to allow plenty of time to check out all that Leadville has to offer! Here are some of the events you can enjoy during your visit! And if you’re looking for events on a specific day, use our Colorado Events Calendar in the sidebar.

2012 Crystal Carnival in Leadville -

When: March 3, 2012 – March 4, 2012 (all-day)

Where: Downtown Leadville , Leadville, CO 80461, USA

Leadville Colorado welcomes you to the 2012 Crystal Carnival March 3rd & 4th. The winter carnival features the sport of Ski Joring which entails a horse and rider pulling a skier down a snow-packed road over jumps while spearing rings in a timed competition, has been an annual event in Leadville since 1949. This captivating[continue reading...]
The Leadville Rod & Gun Club’s Ice Fishing Derby -

When: February 11, 2012 – February 12, 2012 (all-day)

Where: Twin Lakes, Forest Road 170, Leadville,CO 81251, USA

Head up to Twin Lakes near Leadville Colorado for the Annual Leadville Rod & Gun Club's Ice Fishing Derby! The fishing derby headquarters and weigh-in station will be located at the Twin Lakes Dexter Point parking lot. Weigh-in hours will be from Saturday at 7:00 am until noon Sunday. The entry fee for the Leadville[continue reading...]
Miners Ball and Annual Wine Tasting - The Miners Ball and Annual Wine Tasting in Leadville Colorado is a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s day! Come join the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum celebrate their 25th Silver Anniversary at the Miner’s Ball and Annual Wine Tasting. Wear your Victorian finest and enjoy sampling a variety of wines while you tour[continue reading...]
Leadville International Film Series – The Official Story - The Leadville International Films Series continues with “The Official Story”. See this 1985 drama film about an upper middle class couple in Buenos Aires with an adopted child on Friday, October 14th at 6:00 pm. In this film, the mother comes to realize that her daughter may be the child of a desaparecido, a victim[continue reading...]
Historic Delaware Hotel Tour - Take a tour of Leadvilles Grand Dame, the Delaware Hotel! This entertaining and informative tour will be held from 4:00 to 5:00 pm every Friday and Saturday in October. Built in 1886, the Delaware Hotel is located in the center of the Leadville Colorado National Historic District. Celebrating it’s 125th year, a tour of this[continue reading...]
ATV Historical Color Tour - Starting September 21st, bring your own ATV, ride the trails and visit historic areas in the midst of autumn’s grand colors during the ATV Historical Color Tour in Buena Vista Colorado! Participants of this ATV rally and Colorado mountain festival can visit some of the old mining sites and ghost towns surrounding Buena Vista. Your[continue reading...]
Salida Studio Tour - Brought to you by Salida ArtWorks, the Salida Studio Tour on September 9th and 10th gives visitors the chance to tour 22 working studios, ask questions, share the inspiration of individual artists and buy art. The artist’s studios are within a ten mile radius of Salida. Studio Tour maps will be available in downtown galleries[continue reading...]
Colorado Mountain Plein Air Festival - Exhaust your palette at the 4th Annual Colorado Mountain Plein Air Festival! Ranging from the peaks of the Colorado Fourteeners through the rapids of the Arkansas River, to the historic towns of Buena Vista and Salida Colorado, this spectacular autumn painting festival promises to be fun, colorful, and lively. The festival will take place in[continue reading...]
14th Annual Tenderfoot Mountain Duathlon and Triathlon - The Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center hosts the 14th Annual Tenderfoot Mountain Duathlon and Triathlon on September 3rd. This is an adults’ Triathlon and Duathlon and Triathlon teams are encouraged to enter! The Tenderfoot Mountain Triathlon in Salida Colorado will include a 1000 meter (pool) swim, a 40k bike ride, and a 10k run. The[continue reading...]
Buena Vista Fishing Derby - Every year CPA sponsors fishing derbies for kids. The Buena Vista Fishing Derby is always the Saturday before Labor Day at the Town Lake. The Colorado Department of Wildlife stocks the lake and volunteers record the catches and serve a picnic lunch afterwards. Kids learn about Colorado fishing regulations and how to release fish properly.[continue reading...]