The Winter Park hills come alive with the sound of… well, you know. Music! Summer events in Winter Park bring a lively energy to our mountain town, with live Jazz, Blues, Folk and Rock music; arts and crafts fairs, mountain bike and skate park events; you’ll find it all right here. See it all below and our favorite featured events to the right.
June Events
*2012 events TBA
June 11th
Opening Day at Winter Park Resort
Winter Park Resort base activities including the Zephyr Lift for mountain biking, the Alpine Slide, Amaze’n Human Maze, Leaps & Bounds Bungee, Mountainside Mini Golf, Outdoor Climbing Wall and more. Open daily through Labor Day, weather permitting, operating hours are 10am – 5:30pm. For more information, call 970.726.1564.
Winter Park Mountain Bike Series – Hill  Climb Kick-off
Kick off your summer biking season with this 5.3 mile non-technical hill climb with a 2160 foot elevation gain at Winter Park Resort. Open to bikers of all levels, with beginner, sport, expert, semi-pro/pro and 60+ divisions. For more info go to www.epicsingletrack.com or call 970-726-1590 or 303-316-1590.
June 17th
Hideaway Skate Park Clinic & Demo
Yellow Designs Stunt Team will come to Hideaway Park’s Skate Park in downtown Winter Park for skateboarding lessons and tips for fans of all ages and abilities. For more info email visitorcenter@playwinterpark.com or call 800-903-7275.
June 18th
Habitat Hobble
This is a fun run/walk you can do with the whole family to support the Habitat for Humanity of Grand County. All participants get a t-shirt, goody bag and are invited to a post-race party. Registration is just $25/person or $100 for a team of five; kids 6 and under free. Click here or call Habitat for Humanity of Grand County at 970-887-9138 for more information.
June 19th
Father’s Day Breakfast at Devil’s Thumb Ranch
Celebrate Dad at the outdoor paradise that is Devil’s Thumb Ranch by starting out the day with an all-you-can-eat steak & eggs breakfast at Heck’s Tavern. Click here for more details.
June 23rd
Free Blues Festival Kick-Off Show at Hideaway Park
Winter Park & the Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce brings us a free show from Joanne Shaw Taylor from 6-8pm f at Hideaway Park. Click here for more details.
June 24th
Smokin’ Moes Pre-Blues Fest Jam
Get a preview of the weekend’s Blues from the Top VIII Festival at Smokin’ Moes and kick of the weekend with great blues music and dancing. Click here for all of the details for the Winter Park Blues from the Top Festival in Winter Park, Colorado.
Music at the Mall – FREE Live Music
Special Blues from the Top Kick-off night with the Andy Irvine Blues Collective! Free live music from 4:00 to 7:00pm in the outdoor fountain plaza of the Cooper Creek Square shopping mall. Every Friday features a different locals’ favorite. For more info, email coopercreeksquare@gmail.com or call 800-903-7275.
June 25thBlues from the Top Festival – Day One
Kick of the summer festival series in Winter Park with top blues performers from around the country. Click here to see what’s in store for the Annual Winter Park Blues from the Top Festival, including the full line-up and ticket prices.
Winter Park Mountain Bike Series Race #2 – X-C Super Loop
A cross-country mountain bike race that starts and finishes in the town of Winter Park at Hideaway Park, adjacent to the Winter Park Visitor Center. Open to bikers of all ages and abilities, with beginner, sport, expert, semi-pro/pro and 60+ divisions. For more info go to www.epicsingletrack.com or call 970-726-1590 or 303-316-1590.
June 26th
Blues from the Top Festival - Day Two
Kick of the summer festival series in Winter Park with top blues performers from around the country. Click here to see what’s in store for the Annual Winter Park Blues from the Top Festival, including the full line-up and ticket prices.
June 28th
Fraser Tuesday Picnic in the Park
Free live music from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the Old Schoolhouse Park in Fraser. Each Tuesday features a different theme and a favorite musician from the region. Call 800-903-7275 or 970-726-4118 for more information.
June 30th
High Note Thursdays at Hideaway Park
Free live music by Opie Gone Bad from 6:00pm – 8:00pm in Hideaway Park. Come every Thursday for free music from a different artist. Bring a picnic, a blanket and the family to kick back in a beautiful mountain setting. Click here or call 800-903-7275 or 970-726-4118 for more information.
In the summer, you’ll find a whole different side of the ski town, marked by outdoor music concerts, art fairs, mountain bike races, real Cowboy rodeos and much more.
For more information about the events in Winter Park or for help planning an event-filled stay, just or click here to email us. |
