Posts Tagged ‘ Colorado Summer Events ’

Mt. Sneffels Marathon/Half-Marathon Run/Walk

Fellin Park Ouray Colorado - image by Box Canyon Lodge
August 11, 2012 (all-day)
Fellin Park, 1001 U.S. 550, Uncompahgre National Forest,Ouray,CO 81432, USA

Come be a part of the Mt. Sneffels Marathon series on August 11, 2012 in Ouray Colorado. There are three races again this year; a Half-Marathon, a Full Marathon and a one mile Kids Fun Run. The Half-marathon starts at Fellin Park in Ouray, travels over County Road 17 and on to Ridgway. The Full[continue reading...]



51st Annual Alpine Artists Holiday

Ouray County Arts Association (OCAA) presents the 51st Artists’ Alpine Holiday at the Ouray Community Center. The event takes place July 29th – August 6th, 2011. This is a national juried exhibit open to all artists with visitors from around the world. The 51st Artists’ Alpine Holiday celebration will also feature a Quick Draw Paint-Out[continue reading...]



Buffalo Bill Days

Golden Colorado will be the host to crowds of people again this summer from July 27 – July 31st for the Buffalo Bill Days celebration. This event has been going on since the 1950′s when the Buffalo Bill Saddle Club gave trail rides to Buffalo Bill’s grave at the top of Lookout Mountain in Golden.[continue reading...]



“San Juan Memories”

Come to the Annual Ouray County Museum’s show “San Juan Memories” on July 8th. The show will be July 8th through August 18th and features photographs on any topic in the San Juan Mountain region of southwestern Colorado. This is a juried show with first, second and third prize selected by this year’s judge, M.[continue reading...]



Windsor Fine Arts Festival

Come be a part of the annual Windsor Fine Arts Festival August 6th and 7th, 2011 in Windsor Colorado. The Fine Arts Festival is a juried art show featuring artists from around the United States and is a critically acclaimed show for Northern Colorado. If you would like to attend, admission is Free. Event Schedule:[continue reading...]



West Coast Swing Dance Lessons

Calling all fun loving couples, or people who want to get up and dance….Weehawken will be offering West Coast Swing Dance Lessons with Rick and Donna Chapman during the month of July on Thursday evenings. If you are in the Ridgway/Ouray area and are available on Thursday evenings and want to have fun, go online[continue reading...]



2011 Emerald Mountain Trail Run

Enjoy a scenic trail run or walk/hike on beautiful Emerald Mountain on September 10th. The course for the Emerald Mountain trail run will be a tour of Emerald mountain starting at the base of Howelsen Hill. The course will meander north west on dirt road and then through aspen lined single-track up to the top[continue reading...]



Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trails

The Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials offers five days of sheepdog herding competition, September 7-11, for a purse totaling $25,000 plus ten special added awards including the Top Dog of the Day Award and daily handler awards from Moody Construction.  This event is sanctioned by the USBCHA. The Sheepdog Trials are held annually in September,[continue reading...]



2011 10,000 Meters at 10,000 Feet

Voted Best 10k in the state of Colorado by Colorado Runner magazine in 2010!! This is a Challenging trail run with some beautiful terrain and breathtaking scenery on September 4, 2011…. this race is a Steamboat classic! The 10K race begins at 10,000 ft at the summit of Rabbit Ears Pass first heading uphill on[continue reading...]



Gunnison Car, Carving & Art Show Weekend

Scheduled for August 18 – 21, 2011 – This dynamic weekend for all ages includes the 24th annual Gunnison Car Show, High Octane Arts & Crafts Festival, and Carvin’ Up Colorado.  Most of the activities take place in the neighboring Jorgensen and Legion Parks, with a ‘50s-style cruise-in and free dance on Main Street on[continue reading...]