Winter Park Resort’s Grand County Arts Festival

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Chris

Saturday 07/11/2009 10AM to 5PM

Local Grand County artists will be showing off their talents in The Village at Winter Park on Saturday July 11,2009. Purchase one-of-a-kind photography, stained glass, jewelry and more. Some of these artisans will be offering “hands-on” classes during the day. Have a beer at the Cheeky Monk or a margarita at Lime and enjoy a great day up in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

This is the same day as the Winter Park Mountain Bike Series Race #3 and the Winter Park Music Festival. Lots of activities for all up here in Winter Park!

Free Music on Thursday Nights in Winter Park

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Amy

winter-park-outdoor-concert-plain The Winter Park/ Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce kicks off the summer High Note Concert Series this Thursday, July 2. The concerts are free in Hideaway Park from 6-8pm every Thursday through August 20th. The first concert of the series will feature Quemando, a salsa band. Not only does the 11 piece orchestra play both traditional and contemporary salsa, but they also showcase 2 singers, Kelly Rizo, from Columbia, and Robin Jerre, from Peru. You may have enjoyed their music at the Denver Jazz Fest where they wrapped up the show as the chosen final act. Come back and listen again in Winter Park where we still have some great lodging deals to share with you. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs or a blanket. We love to bring our dinner as well and eat al fresco while we enjoy the music and the kids dance.

The rest of the High Note Summer Concert Series includes:

July 9th–Tempa and the Tantrums
July 16th–The Cedar Ridge Ramblers
July 23rd– Jennifer Lane
July 30th– Kort McCumber and the McCumberland Gap
August 6th–An Italian Band (tba)
August 13th–Slopeside
August 20th–Hunker Down

Contact the Winter Park Chamber for more information.

Winter Park Jazz Festival Tickets and Artist Performance Times

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Chris

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Saturday July 25th, 2009

11:00 am Doors Open
11:00-11:45 Mango Chutney
11:45-12:00 Set Change
12:00-12:45 Dotsero
12:45-1:15 Set Change
1:15-2:15 Warren Hill
2:15-2:45 Set Change
2:45-4:00 War
4:00-4:30 Set Change
4:30-6:00 Four Play

Sunday July 26, 2009

11:00 am Doors Open
11:00-11:45 Mango Chutney
11:45-12:00 Set Change
12:00-1:00 The Rippingtons
1:00-1:15 Set Change
1:15-2:15 Hazel Miller
2:15-2:45 Set Change
2:45-4:00 Sax for Stax
4:00-4:30 Set Change
4:30-6:00 Boney James

Tickets available NOW through Ticketmaster!
General admission: $35.00
VIP: $45.00

New European Cuisine Restaurant in Fraser

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Amy

We got some “togo” food from the new European restaurant, “Mestar”, in Fraser, next to ALCO. The owner, Joyha, along with his wife and children, have just opened their doors this past weekend. They are serving a variety of European dishes. We tried the Russian stuffed cabbage, mushroom ravioli, chicken and rice, and the chicken falafel. Everything was good, but I especially enjoyed the stuffed cabbage, the sauce was tasty. The servings were a good size and the price is affordable. Eat at the restaurant, or take out by calling 970-726-7121.

Freeride Fridays at Winter Park’s Trestle Bike Park

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Valarie

Check this out, new Freeride Fridays are keeping things interesting this summer at Trestle Bike Park at Winter Park Resort, with extended hours on the bike lift, live music & free outdoor movies. Now you can keep on riding the lift to jam out a few more rides on the downhill trails, until 7pm! Plus, there are live bands performing from 4:30pm to 7pm and free outdoor movies starting at sunset. Denver residents can head on up in the late afternoon, get here at 4pm and get a bike lift pass, downhill bike rental and protective gear for only $29. That stuff altogether usually sells for about $70 bucks.

Discounted Passes for Winter Park Base Activities

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Amy

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If you are looking for a deal on Winter Park Base Summer Activities Day Passes, look no further. The regularly $49/day passes are offered at the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce for $44/day. The passes are good for all the activities offered at the base, including unlimited Alpine Slide and Zephyr chair lift rides, which are usually $15/trip. Stop by the Chamber to pick up your tickets.

Disc Golf Courses are Open in Winter Park

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Amy

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Haven’t tried “Disc Golf”? You really should. The object of the game is to throw small discs, similar to Frisbees, at a Disc Pole, also known as a basket or catcher(see photo to left) around 18 holes. Sound easy? Not at all. You will need a variety of discs, including a driver, an all purpose mid-range, and a putter, in addition to some finesse. It is similar to traditional golf, in that you are out in the fresh air taking a nice walk. The Fraser Valley boasts 2 fantastic courses, one at Winter Park Resort, and the other at Snow Mountain Ranch, YMCA of the Rockies.

· Snow Mountain Ranch Disc Course—This course is free and easy to access. It winds through the hungry pine trees. Be careful, they’ll eat your discs right up. Every hole pleases players with beautiful views of the mountains. With 16 of the 18 holes under 400 ft, this course is great for all ages and skill levels.

· Winter Park Resort Disc Course— A lift ticket and your discs are all you need to play this high altitude course. With the course set between 10,425’ and 10, 925’, this will most likely be the highest round of disc golf you will ever play. Once you catch your breath, you will enjoy majestic views of the divide and the valley below. This is more of a course for intermediate to expert players, with 11 of the 18 holes over 400’, 3 of which are over 900’.

Winter Park Jazz Festival Poster

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Chris

Check out the 2009 official Winter Park Jazz Festival poster. Pretty cool! You can get your poster by contacting the Winter Park/Fraser Chamber of Commerce.

Lodging for the WP Jazz Festival is filling up. We only have a few condos left for the weekend so if you would like to see the biggest event of the summer up in Winter Park you should book your lodging today. Remember to mention Winter Park Lodging by Owner’s Jazz Festival blog and get 15% off your accomadations.

There is an after show event planned up at Winter Park Resort that you Jazz lovers should not miss:

Saturday, July 25 8pm-2am - After hours Jazz show at Winter Park Resort. Join us for the Winter Park Jazz Festival official after party hosted by Becky Taylor at Winter Park Ski Resort in the West Portal Building. Tickets and line up will be announced shortly.

We will keep you updated on tickets for the after show event.

Pole Creek is Looking Great!

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Amy

I cut out of work early yesterday, don’t tell the boss, and headed to Pole Creek for a fantastic 9 holes of golf. The greens were playing very well, not too fast, and everything is green and in great shape. We rode the Ridge and ran into another twosome of locals who joined us. Twilight is the best time to go. The rates are low, and the weather was amazing. We watched a rain storm cross a far hill and we were rewarded with a gorgeous summer double rainbow. We checked out the new clubhouse on the 19th hole, WOW! What a change. Pole Creek is partnering with WPLCO and offering our guests 10% off greens fees. Book your Winter Park Lodging and golf together and save $$$.

Great Source for Wedding Planning in Winter Park

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Valarie

A wedding in Winter Park is spectacular. People come from all over the country to get hitched with the beauty of the Continental Divide as their backdrop. A wedding and a vacation in one, cool! But, planning a destination wedding has got to be a bit more challenging than a wedding in your home town, I’d think, since you’re not as familiar with the resources you are familiar with at home.

If you’re looking for a one-stop site to help you with all of the resources you need in planning your wedding there is a site for you - called GrandCountyWeddings.com. It is a really cool website with tons of resources for planning a wedding in Winter Park and other Grand County Locations.

GrandCountyWeddings.com lists sources for rental equipment, florists, caterers, restaurants for large groups, wedding sites, photographers, musicians and much more, specifically for Winter Park and Grand County…. So, there’s really no need to surf the net for days, sifting through hundreds of websites to find what you need for a wedding in Winter Park. Hopefully this is help for a bride or two out there….