Head to the Mountains

Beaver Creek
25th – 28th
Blues, Brews, & BBQ
Our favorite early summer festival returns for a 9th year! Visiting chefs from all over the country, as well as Vail Valley favorites, serve up delicious barbeque while live entertainment rocks Beaver Creek village. In addition, microbrews from across the country are available for your sampling pleasure.
Location: Beaver Creek Resort
Information:(970) 754-4636; www.beavercreek.com

Buena Vista
14th Annual Buena Vista Bike Fest
The Colorado Springs Cycling Club announces their fourteenth annual Buena Vista Bike Fest, a recreational ride featuring scenic and challenging routes through some of Colorado’s highest mountain peaks. Registration includes rest stops and SAG support, a colorful t-shirt for the first 800 registrants, detailed route maps, Saturday afternoon party presented by Bristol Brewing Company of Colorado Springs, and post-ride meal provided by Jan’s. More information is available at our website below.
Location: McPhelamy Park, West Lake St., Buena Vista
Time: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Information: (719) 313-2994; arjo4pedal@hotmail.com; www.bvbf.org

CKS PaddleFest
Colorado Kayak Supply is hosting a huge kickoff party to celebrate the start of the summer whitewater boating and paddling season. Join us for an action-packed weekend of fun and educational activities for paddlers of all ages and abilities. Paddlers from beginners to aspiring competitors can rub elbows with paddling manufacturers, top pro athletes, and other industry pros during a weekend chock full of education, entertainment, gear shopping, and camaraderie.
Location: Buena Vista
Information: (888) 265-2925; www.ckspaddlefest.com

Cañon City
4th
First Friday Art Walk
Come down every first Friday of the month to Historic Main Street and tour our many art galleries. Some feature wine and cheese. Meet some of the artists at each gallery. Most importantly, it's free and lots of fun.
Location: Downtown Cañon City
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Information: (719) 345-4070; www.theartistsgalleryonline.com

Florence
14th
Second Saturday
Take a walk on Main Street in downtown Florence. Discover artist demonstrations, live music, refreshments and hors d' oeuvres at various locations.
Location: Downtown Florence
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Information: (719) 784-1339

Keystone
26th
Fishing Derby
Everyone wins with a Free Fishing Derby for kids 13 and under. Bring the whole family to cheer and enjoy a beautiful morning on the lake with raffle prizes, BBQ and live music following the event. No barb, no bait. Registration starts at 8am. Fishing gear is not supplied, so come prepared with your own tackle and fishing gear. Free parking is available at the Keystone Lodge Parking Lot just off Hwy 6 across from the Keystone Lodge. Take the underground tunnel to the Village.
Location: Keystone Resort
Time: 9:00 am
Information: (970) 468-8945; www.keystoneresort.com

Loveland
6th
Closing Day Celebration
Come celebrate the end of another amazing ski season here at Loveland! Closing Day will feature live music on the patio, drink specials, and of course, great spring skiing!
Location: Loveland Ski Area
Information: (303) 571-5580; www.skiloveland.com

Salida
26th & 27th
Bluegrass on the Arkansas
Expanded from a Sunday-only event for the past several Memorial Day weekends, this popular event includes some Saturday shows. Join us on Saturday, with a show that features Carin Mari at the SteamPlant Event Center. The lineup features five different bands, two of which are past winners of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival band contest. This year promises to be one of the best. Admission is free. Donations in support of Rotary’s Scholarship Fund are encouraged.
Location: Salida
Information: www.bluegrassonthearkansas.org

Vail
25th – 27th
Mojo Man
A new iconic event happening over Memorial Day weekend, Mojo Man will give athletes the opportunity to participate in one of the toughest and wackiest athletic challenges around. It's a competition that is less about winning and more about just finishing.
Location: Vail
Information: (970) 754-8245; www.vail.com

31st – 3rd
TEVA Mountain Games
Now in its 11th year, this is the nation’s largest celebration of mountain sport, lifestyle and music featuring top professional and amateur athletes from around the world. The environmentally friendly adventure-sporting event hosts approximately 3,000 outdoor athletes, along with an estimated 40,000 spectators. Athletes converge on Vail’s mountains and rivers to compete in eight sports and 24 disciplines for over $100,000 in prize money. Events include kayaking, rafting, stand up paddling, mountain biking, road cycling, World Cup Bouldering, amateur climbing, fly-fishing, trail running, and a half marathon. Additional events at the Teva Mountain Games include a film series, Outdoor Reels; a photography competition, Mountain Click; an interactive expo area, Gear Town; DockDog canine competitions; free concerts at Mountains of Music; and the Teva Mountain Ball. The Teva Mountain Games are a project of the Vail Valley Foundation.
Location: Vail
Information: (970) 754-8245; www.tevamountaingames.com