2011 Summer Events
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August 1st – 7th
Middle Park Fair & Rodeo -
A week-long event featuring a real Colorado Pro Rodeo Association Rodeo, a demolition derby, the “Mayors’ Pie Contest,” a 4D Barrel Race, the “Redneck Mudshuffle” and many more fun events to wear your cowboy boots to. The fair is in Kremmling, Colorado, just 45 minutes from Winter Park on Hwy 40. See more details on the Middle Park Fair & Rodeo website.
August 1st
Geocaching 101 at Winter Park Resort
Bring your GPS or rent one at the resort for a lesson in high-tech scavenger hunting. The grounds of Winter Park Resort hide scores of secret little treasures waiting to be discovered. Click here or Call 800-903-7275 or 970-726-4118 for more information.
August 2nd
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.
Cowboy Sing-a-long at the Village
Rally up the cowboys & cowgals in the family for a sing-along show by the fire at the Village at Winter Park Resort. The live entertainment is at the Gazebo Plaza outside the Private Lesson Center from 4pm to 5:30pm, every Tuesday through August 16th. Click here or call 970-726-1564 for more information.
August 3rd – 7th
Mini Coopers in the Mountains
Join the nation’s Mini Cooper owners in the 6th annual Minis in the Mountains at Winter Park Resort, with fun events and activities, vendors, and a rally cruise to Hideaway Park. Click here or call 970-726-5614 for more information.
August 4th
High-Note Thursdays at Hideaway Park
Free live music from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Hideaway Park stage in downtown Winter Park. Every week features a different musician; click here to see this week’s artist. A great local tradition, with friends and families, blankets and camp chairs, picnics and beer! Call 800-903-7275 or 970-726-4118 for more information.
August 5th
Concrete Rodeo Skate Park Competition
The 2010 Tour with competitions for boys and girls of all ages. Full details and schedule to be announced. For more information, visit www.concreterodeo.com, call 800-903-7275 or email visitorcenter@playwinterpark.com.
Music at the Mall
Free live music by Arthur Lee Land from 5:00 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 write to mariehedrick99@gmail.com or call 800-903-7275.
Freeride Fridays at Trestle Bike Park
Get special deals & extended evening hours to ride Trestle Bike Park on Fridays in the summer. Click here for more details.
August 6th
Free Outdoor Music Festival
A new event for the summer, we’re all eager to hear the details! Stay tuned for more information on the line-up and schedule. Call 970-726-4118, 800-903-7275 or email visitorcenter@playwinterpark.com for more information.
13th Annual Doggie Drag
100% of the proceeds from this fun trail run help support all of the animals at the Grand County Animal Shelter through the fund raising efforts of the non-profit organization, Grand County Pet Pals Inc. www.gcpetpals.org. Call Mara Erlandson at 303.489.7789 for more information.
Hi Country Stampede Rodeo
Real cowgirls and cowboys from the region compete in an authentic rodeo just outside of Fraser. There’s Bronco Bustin’, Calf Roping, Bull Riding and Mutton Bustin! The juniors rodeo starts at 4pm and the main rodeo starts at 7pm. Great BBQ is served starting at 4pm. Call 800-903-7275 for more information.
August 7th
Zoppe Family Circus - Aug 3rd through Aug 8th
Join Giovani Zoppe in a long-time tradition of an authentic Italian circus dating back six generations in the Zoppe family. Giovani, performing as Nino the clown, and his circus troupe portray a story full of audience participation, acrobatics, tricks and treats that will please audiences of all ages. The one-ring circus is held at the Winter Park Resort, times to be announced. Call 303.316.1564 or email adavidson@skiwinterpark.com for more information.
August 9th
Fraser Tuesday Picnic in the Park
The last Fraser concert of the summer! 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.
Cowboy Sing-a-long at the Village
Rally up the cowboys & cowgals in the family for a sing-along show by the fire at the Village at Winter Park Resort. The live entertainment is at the Gazebo Plaza outside the Private Lesson Center from 4pm to 5:30pm, every Tuesday through August 16th. Click here or call 970-726-1564 for more information.
August 11th
High-Note Thursdays at Hideaway Park
Free live music every Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Hideaway Park stage in downtown Winter Park. Every week features a different local’s favorite musician. A great local tradition, with friends and families, blankets and camp chairs, picnics and beer! Call 800-903-7275 or 970-726-4118 for more information.
August 12th
Music at the Mall
Free live music by Tom Camillo & Jake Royall from 5:00 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 write to mariehedrick99@gmail.com or call 800-903-7275.
Freeride Fridays at Trestle Bike Park
Get special deals & extended evening hours to ride Trestle Bike Park on Fridays in the summer. Click here for more details.
August 13th
Winter Park Craft Fair
Meander through dozens of artsy displays and craftly vendor booths set up in the shady park off right on the main street in downtown Winter Park. You’re sure to find a souveneir or gift among the multitude of exhibits and unique hand-made crafts from local and national artists. For more information, go to Winter Park Craft Fair website, email the coordinators at wpcraftfair@gmail.com or contact the Visitor Centrer at 800-903-7275 or visitorcenter@playwinterpark.com.
The Winter Park Beer Festival
Another new event for summer 2010 from the Winter Park & Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce. They’ll be announcing a “featured artist” and beer vendors in the weeks ahead. Stay tuned or contact the Visitor Center at 800-903-7275 or visitorcenter@playwinterpark.com.
The Four Seasons of Art
Elk Horn Art gallery presents a display featuring new works of art portraying the four seasons by select local artists. The display will run from Aug 14th to Sep 6th at the Elk Run Art gallery, in the plaza next to 7-11 in downtown Winter Park. See Elk Run’s website or contact 970.726.9292 or art@elkhornartgallery.com.
26th Annual Taste of Grand County
Sample hand-crafted beers, gourmet food and wine to help support the National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD). For more information, call 800-903-7275 or email visitorcenter@playwinterpark.com.
Hi Country Stampede Rodeo
Real cowgirls and cowboys from the region compete in an authentic rodeo just outside of Fraser. There’s Bronco Bustin’, Calf Roping, Bull Riding and Mutton Bustin! The juniors rodeo starts at 4pm and the main rodeo starts at 7pm. Great BBQ is served starting at 4pm. Call 800-903-7275 for more information.
August 14th
Winter Park Craft Fair – August 14th and 15th
Meander through dozens of artsy displays and craftly vendor booths set up in the shady park off right on the main street in downtown Winter Park. You’re sure to find a souveneir or gift among the multitude of exhibits and unique hand-made crafts from local and national artists. For more information, go to Winter Park Craft Fair website, email the coordinators at wpcraftfair@gmail.com or contact the Visitor Centrer at 800-903-7275 or visitorcenter@playwinterpark.com.
The Four Seasons of Art
Elk Horn Art gallery presents a display featuring new works of art portraying the four seasons by select local artists. The display will run from Aug 14th to Sep 6th at the Elk Run Art gallery, in the plaza next to 7-11 in downtown Winter Park. See Elk Run’s website or contact 970.726.9292 or art@elkhornartgallery.com.
August 16th
Cowboy Sing-a-long at the Village
Rally up the cowboys & cowgals in the family for a sing-along show by the fire at the Village at Winter Park Resort. The live entertainment is at the Gazebo Plaza outside the Private Lesson Center from 4pm to 5:30pm, every Tuesday through August 16th. Click here or call 970-726-1564 for more information.
August 18th
High-Note Thursdays at Hideaway Park
Free live music every Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Hideaway Park stage in downtown Winter Park. Every week features a different local’s favorite musician. A great local tradition, with friends and families, blankets and camp chairs, picnics and beer! Call 800-903-7275 or 970-726-4118 for more information.
The Four Seasons of Art
Elk Horn Art gallery presents a display featuring new works of art portraying the four seasons by select local artists. The display will run from Aug 14th to Sep 6th at the Elk Run Art gallery, in the plaza next to 7-11 in downtown Winter Park. See Elk Run’s website or contact 970.726.9292 or art@elkhornartgallery.com.
August 19th
Music at the Mall
Free live music by Gregory Alan Isakov from 5:00 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 write to mariehedrick99@gmail.com or call 800-903-7275.
The Four Seasons of Art
Elk Horn Art gallery presents a display featuring new works of art portraying the four seasons by select local artists. The display will run from Aug 14th to Sep 6th at the Elk Run Art gallery, in the plaza next to 7-11 in downtown Winter Park. See Elk Run’s website or contact 970.726.9292 or art@elkhornartgallery.com.
Freeride Fridays at Trestle Bike Park
Get special deals & extended evening hours to ride Trestle Bike Park on Fridays in the summer. Click here for more details.
August 20th
Famous Flamethrower’s High Altitude Chili Cookoff – Aug 21st & 22nd
Fun and free event to find the state’s best red chili, green chile and salsa. Partial proceed benefit the National Sports Center for the Disabled. Call 303.316.1689 or e-mail PMccarthy@winterparkresort.com for more info.
Hi Country Stampede Rodeo
Real cowgirls and cowboys from the region compete in an authentic rodeo just outside of Fraser. There’s Bronco Bustin’, Calf Roping, Bull Riding and Mutton Bustin! The juniors rodeo starts at 4pm and the main rodeo starts at 7pm. Great BBQ is served starting at 4pm. Call 800-903-7275 for more information.
The Four Seasons of Art
Elk Horn Art gallery presents a display featuring new works of art portraying the four seasons by select local artists. The display will run from Aug 14th to Sep 6th at the Elk Run Art gallery, in the plaza next to 7-11 in downtown Winter Park. See Elk Run’s website or contact 970.726.9292 or art@elkhornartgallery.com.
August 21st
Famous Flamethrower’s High Altitude Chili Cookoff – Aug 21st & 22nd
Fun and free event to find the state’s best red chili, green chile and salsa. Partial proceed benefit the National Sports Center for the Disabled. Call 303.316.1689 or e-mail PMccarthy@winterparkresort.com for more info.
The Four Seasons of Art
Elk Horn Art gallery presents a display featuring new works of art portraying the four seasons by select local artists. The display will run from Aug 14th to Sep 6th at the Elk Run Art gallery, in the plaza next to 7-11 in downtown Winter Park. See Elk Run’s website or contact 970.726.9292 or art@elkhornartgallery.com.
August 26th
Music at the Mall
Free live music by Danny Schaffer from 5:00 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 write to mariehedrick99@gmail.com or call 800-903-7275.
The Four Seasons of Art
Elk Horn Art gallery presents a display featuring new works of art portraying the four seasons by select local artists. The display will run from Aug 14th to Sep 6th at the Elk Run Art gallery, in the plaza next to 7-11 in downtown Winter Park. See Elk Run’s website or contact 970.726.9292 or art@elkhornartgallery.com.
Freeride Fridays at Trestle Bike Park
Get special deals & extended evening hours to ride Trestle Bike Park on Fridays in the summer. Click here for more details.
August 27th
Hi Country Stampede Rodeo
Real cowgirls and cowboys from the region compete in an authentic rodeo just outside of Fraser. There’s Bronco Bustin’, Calf Roping, Bull Riding and Mutton Bustin! The juniors rodeo starts at 4pm and the main rodeo starts at 7pm. Great BBQ is served starting at 4pm. Call 800-903-7275 for more information.
The Four Seasons of Art
Elk Horn Art gallery presents a display featuring new works of art portraying the four seasons by select local artists. The display will run from Aug 14th to Sep 6th at the Elk Run Art gallery, in the plaza next to 7-11 in downtown Winter Park. See Elk Run’s website or contact 970.726.9292 or art@elkhornartgallery.com.
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