This summer season in Winter Park is shaping up to be fun and entertaining – and full of memorable experiences. Below, find the schedule for the season in addition to some great info & resources. Please feel free to use and reference this tentative events calendar to help plan your trip to Winter Park. See you in the mountains!
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HIGH-NOTE THURSDAYS
June 20th, 2024 – August 29th, 2024 | 6pm – 8pm
High-Note Thursdays is a free summer concert series on Thursdays in the Rendezvous Event Center. The community can enjoy a mix of musical styles performed on our state-of-the-art stage. Bring your picnic, favorite beverages, and a smile, we provide the chairs and live music (please leave your pets at home).
Stay tuned for the High-Note Thursday schedule for the season. This schedule is subject to change so keep checking back for artist lineup, additional information, and new event protocols.
2024 High-Note Thursday Schedule:
June 20 – The Samples
June 27 – Dragondeer
July 11 – Hazel Miller & The Collective
July 18 – Talking Swifty Heads
July 25 – Drunken Hearts
August 1 – Dead Phish Orchestra
August 8 – Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts
August 15 – Grand Concerts Presents: Rocky Mountain Brassworks
August 22 – Runaway Grooms
August 29 – *NEW* Sunset Over Summer ft. The Hip Abduction, Big Richard, & Hunker Down
BLUES FROM THE TOP
June 28th, 2024 – June 30th, 2024 | Winter Park, CO
Get ready, because the 2024 summer season is kicking off with the 21st Annual Blues From The Top Music Festival. Three days of the best Blues Artists – June 28, 29, and 30, 2024. The festival will be held at the Rendezvous Event Center, centrally located in downtown Winter Park, CO – making BFTT a truly one-of-a-kind event with amazing views of the Continental Divide.
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Read more about Blues From The Top HERE!
RENDEZVOUS RUN FOR INDEPENDENCE
July 4th, 2024 | Winter Park, CO
Start your 4th of July celebration right and join in on the fun with the Rendezvous Run for Independence 5k Run/Walk. The 5K run/walk starts at the Gondola Plaza at Winter Park Resort and competitors will wind their way down the beautiful Fraser River Trail, through green forests and open valleys, through the Town of Winter Park, and, finishing at the Rendezvous Event Center.
The Rendezvous after party will include refreshments, awards, and prize giveaways at Rendezvous Event Center. Hop on The Lift (Hideaway Park Southbound Stop) and catch a free ride to Winter Park Resort or stop for lunch somewhere downtown.
► Register in person at the Winter Park Information Center Tuesday (July 2) and Wednesday (July 3) and pick-up your bib.
Please note: 2024 Rendezvous Run for Independence t-shirts will be available to participants who register on or before June 20, 2024.
2024 Race Schedule
Register in person and/or pick up your bib in advance at the Winter Park Information Center on Tuesday, July 2, 12PM-4PM or on Wednesday, July 3rd, 9AM-4PM.
Bib Pickup and day of registration* will also be available at the Gondola Plaza at Winter Park Resort on Tuesday, July 4th. Online pre-registration will close on Monday, July 1st at 5 PM. You may register in person at the Winter Park Information Center starting on Tuesday, July 2nd at 12 PM-4PM or Wednesday, July 3rd at 9AM-4PM.
*Prices increase day of.
Remember, t-shirts are limited, register early to guarantee a t-shirt.
Race Day Schedule – (Course Map) * Course Map is subject to change.
7:00 – 8:30 am Packet Pick up and Day of registration at the Gondola Plaza at Winter Park Resort
9:00 am Race Start
*All dates and times are subject to change.
Parking Information
Please note: Parking will not be available at the Gondola Plaza. Please plan to park at the Vintage Parking lot, Village parking garage, or North Bench lots.
4TH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS
Fourth of July Weekend | Winter Park, CO
Winter Park 4th of July Celebration & Concert: Red, White, & Buckstein
Celebrate the 4th with a rousing, free concert and light show at the Rendezvous Event Center. Pack the kids, pack a picnic, and pick your spot to enjoy the evening — you can play cornhole, throw a bocce ball, or jump in the complimentary photo booth. There will be games for all ages to enjoy before the concert. Jam out to DJ Jen G during the light show which will begin after the live band has concluded.
Live music by: Buckstein & DJ Jen G!
More info: TBD
FREE EVENT RULES & REGULATIONS
Please read the 4th of July Celebration event rules and regulations for the Rendezvous Event Center. Learn which items are permitted and which are banned from the venue.
*Please note that the Rendezvous Event Center is a smoke, vape, and pet free venue during this event.
GRAND LAKE FOLK FESTIVAL
Grand lake Folk Festival has announced the headline act in this year’s celebration: Trampled by Turtles! Come to our little slice of paradise this summer to experience the very best of both music and mountains.
WHO: Trampled By Turtles with Josiah and the Bonnevilles, Clay Street Unit
WHEN: Saturday, July 13, 2024
MORE INFO:
Doors : 2pm // Show : 2pm
Ages 16+
Tickets: CLICK HERE!
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41ST ANNUAL WINTER PARK JAZZ FESTIVAL
July 20th – 21st, 2024 | Rendezvous Event Center
The 41st Annual Winter Park Jazz Festival is coming back to Winter Park, Colorado! Jazz will take over Winter Park rendezvous Event Center and music will fill the air. The 2024 Event line-up is still being developed, but find below the latest information that is available for who will grace the stage!
Box Office
Tickets go on sale Friday, March 29, 2024 at 10am. Learn more here!
2024 Line Up
SATURDAY, JULY 20:
- ANTHONY HAMILTON
- STOKLEY
- AVERAGE WHITE BAND
- ERIC DARIUS AND REBECCA JADE
- NATHAN MITCHELL
SUNDAY, JULY 21:
- BONEY JAMES
- LALAH HATHAWAY
- PIECES OF A DREAM
- NICHOLAS COLE/LIN ROUNTREE/JULIAN VAUGHN
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Location
Rendezvous Event Center, Downtown Winter Park
78821 US Hwy 40
Winter Park, CO 80482
For more, follow the Winter Park & Fraser Chamber Facebook and the Winter Park Jazz Fest Facebook pages for the latest updates and information.
WINTER PARK UNCORKED
August 17th, 2024 | Rendezvous Event Center
Wine, wine, and more wine! Laze away the afternoon enjoying delicious food vendors, live music, and numerous wineries at Rendezvous Event Center. We promise it will be an afternoon well spent! Bring in take-out, or load-up your lunchbox! Ticket holders can bring in their snackable favorites to enjoy with their wine.
WHERE:
Rendezvous Event Center, Downtown Winter Park
78821 US Hwy 40
Winter Park, CO 80482
WHO:
Featured Vinyards for 2024:
Jackson Family Wines
The Duckhorn Portfolio
Sugarlands Distilling Company
Michael David Winery
Cline Family Cellars
Piatelli Vineyards
HOPE Family Wines
The Family Jones Distillery
Bennett Valley Cellars
More wineries to be announced! *List of featured wineries is subject to change.
SCHEDULE:
1:00 pm – Gates Open (VIP / GA / Entrance Tickets)
2:00 pm – Wine Avenue opens for wine tastings
3:30 pm – Cork Off
2:00 – 4:45 – Live music
5:00 pm – Event ends
*All event dates and times are subject to change.
Ticket Prices*:
General Admission: $55.00 – includes general admission to the event, stemless wine glass, wine tastings from 2-5 pm, live music, and food available for purchase.
VIP: $70.00 – includes VIP admission to the event, stemless wine glass, wine tastings from 2-5 pm in designated VIP area and general admission area, free lunch in VIP location, live music, free wine seminar, and food available for purchase.
Entrance Ticket: $20.00 – includes general admission to the event, live music, and food and bar available for purchase.
*Listed ticket prices do not include taxes and fees. Ticket prices go up day of the event.
EVENT RULES & REGULATIONS:
All times are subject to change. RAIN OR SHINE.
Learn which items are permitted and which are banned from the venue.
*Please note that the Rendezvous Event Center is a smoke, vape and pet free venue during this event.
TACOS & MARGS
August 24th, 2024 | Winter Park Resort
There’s no better duo than tacos and margs! Enjoy this power pair under sunshine, bright blue skies, and cool mountain air this summer. Your event ticket will get you 10 tickets for a variety of margarita samples from blanco to reposado to something spicy and a variety of flavors in between. Pair it with unlimited street tacos, margarita-making classes, live music, salsa dancers, walking taco races, giveaways, and more for the perfect afternoon in the mountains.
COUNTRY AT THE PARK
August 10th, 2024 | Rendezvous Event Center
We are bringing back Country at the Park to the Rendezvous Event Center! Join in on the fun for a memorable evening with talented country musicians.
Tickets & line-up coming soon!
Schedule:
4:00 pm – Gates Open
5:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Live Music
*All dates and times are subject to change.
Location:
Rendezvous Event Center, Downtown Winter Park
78821 US Hwy 40
Winter Park, CO 80482
Event Rules & Regulations
All times are subject to change. RAIN OR SHINE. ALL SALES ARE FINAL, NO REFUNDS. If an event is canceled or rescheduled, or the venue is closed, you will be updated via email as soon as information is available, we will send an email to the address you provided in the ordering process (you must use a valid email address with your order).
Venue Regulations
Please read the Country at the Park rules and regulations for the Rendezvous Event Center. These policies are in place to protect our attendees, musicians, and staff as well as designed to provide the most pleasurable Festival experience for all attendees. Learn which items are permitted and which are banned from the venue.
*Please note that the Rendezvous Event Center is a smoke, vape, and pet-free venue during this event.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN WINE FEST
September 20th – 21st, 2024 | Winter Park Resort
Pair your fall leaf-peeping with unlimited samples from 50+ expertly selected wines at the Rocky Mountain Wine Fest this fall! Enjoy the crisp mountain air with a variety of reds, whites, and rosés from all over the world at this 2-day festival. Plus indulge in special food pairing events throughout the weekend. More details and tickets will be available soon.
You know what pairs well with award-winning wine from around the world? Award-winning views like these. Okay, so we haven’t won any specific awards just for the scenery, but trust us, you’ll want to see this for yourself. Join us for unlimited wine samples, live music, and more on September 20-21.
Tickets on sale soon.
ASTRONOMY TOUR
TBD | Winter Park Resort
Join our local astronomy guru for a new way to experience the night sky. This tour is suitable for all ages and is located at Hill House. During this experience you will see and learn about planets, constellations, navigation, satellites, nebula, clusters, galaxies, maybe some shooting stars (if lucky), and our universe. To book, learn more about this tour, and see all available dates please click HERE.
UPSLOPE BACKCOUNTRY TAP ROOM
TBD | Winter Park Resort
For more info about Winter Park, CO check out these other great resources:
- 9 Summertime Activities in Winter Park
- Top 13 Restaurants in Winter Park, CO
- 6 Ways To Spend A Summer Day At The Base
