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2-5 Stanley Film Festival – Stanley Hotel, Estes Park4 25th Annual Estes Park Duck Race – Riverside Plaza, Estes Park4-5 Surprise Sidewalk Sale – Downtown Estes Park5 Wild Earth Day – Central Park, Boulder

5 Canine on the Creek 5K – Charlie’s Place Animal Shelter, DumontBring your “best friend” to a 5k run along Clear Creek to benefit the Clear Creek Recreation District and Charlie’s Place: The Clear Creek and Gilpin County Animal Shelter. www.charliesplaceshelter.org

5 Artist of Month Opening Reception – The Old Gallery, Allenspark17 Color My World Reception – Art Center Of Estes Park17-18 Oratorio Society of Estes Park – Estes Park High School Auditorium18 Family Medical Clinic Fit Family 5-Mile Run – Stanley Park, Estes Park18 Classic Auto Parade of Years – Bond Park, Estes Park

18-19 Estes Park Jazz Fest & Art Walk – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park

Take in the beauty of Estes Park, the art in numerous galleries and listen to the sounds of jazz. Estes Park’s free annual Jazz Fest/Art Walk weekend kicks of the season in style. Enjoy a self-guided art walk to sev-eral of Estes Park’s many galleries and studio. www. estesparkcvb.com

19 Almost Summer Community Music Potluck w/Ash Ganley – The Old Gallery, Allenspark

25-27 Estes Park Art Market – Downtown Estes Park

25-27 Western Heritage Antique Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park

26 Gilpin History Museum, Washington Hall Open – Central City

The Gilpin Hisotry Museum, Historic Washington Hall and the Coeur d’Alene Mine Shaft House, all located in Central City, open for summer hours. A new exhibit, Gilpin County: From Mining Camp to Home, is on display in the history museum this season. www.gilpinhistory.org

27 Memorial Day Mountain Music Fest & BBQ – Gold Hill Inn31 “Seascape Play” – Masonic Lodge, Estes Park31 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs

31 Lyons Outdoor Games – LyonsThe Lyons Outdoor Games have evolved into a world‐class celebration of mountain sports. Kayaking, biking, fly fishing, dog events, a beer festival, clinics and more are included in 2013. www.lyonsoutdoorgames.com

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The Peak to Peak Region has an abundance of sum-mer recreation that can keep the most avid outdoors-person occupied for decades. If you are looking for more to do in Colorado this summer aside from

checking off another summit or discovering a new trail, there are more than enough events and activities to keep all ages and interests engaged until the snow flies again. The Peak-to-Peak Region has some of the most interesting, diverse, exciting and unique events in the state, and, perhaps, the entire country. Where else can you watch horror film in a haunted hotel, raise charity funds walking your dog among world-class scenery, peruse internationally-acclaimed artists’ works, see kayakers navigate extreme water obstacles, and listen to nationally popular musicians in intimate, hometown venues? And, that’s just a sample from May! Take some time and look through the numerous events listed here, pick a few you’ve never experienced, mark your calendar and plan on taking part in as many of our moun-tain-based events as possible. By supporting local events you invest in your community, in your neighbors and ultimately

in yourselves. When residents have an emotional investment in their community, they are more likely to care about, and in turn devote time and effort in improving it. This reduces crime, pollution and ethnic disparities because its members know and care about each other. Who knew simply attending an art fair could be so important? Plan to experience events this summer as wide-ranging as rodeos, a fiber market, bed races commemorating a madam, art markets and exhibits, horse shows, music festivals, run-ning events, holiday celebrations, dining events, beer festi-vals, bicycling competitions, farmers markets, magic shows mining exhibitions, wildlife viewing and much more without leaving the higher elevations. For those even more inspired to lend a hand locally, think about donating your time at one of these many events. Most mountain community events are planned and executed entire-ly by passionate volunteers. Help create memorable experi-ences for the entire community by helping however you can. Whatever you do, be sure to work a hometown mountain festival or two into your summer plans.

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SUMMER EVENTS

A Guide to Summertime Fun From Idaho Springs to Estes Park

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1 Idaho Springs Summer Kick Off Parade & BBQ – Citizen’s Park, Idaho Springs1 Art of the Parks 2013 Reception – Cultural Arts Council Gallery, Estes Park1 Burning CAN Beer Festival – Lyons1 Fishing Derby – Lake Estes Marina, Estes Park 1-2 Barrel Racing – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park1-2 “Seascape” Play – Masonic Lodge, Estes Park1-2 Lyons Outdoor Games – Lyons2 Artist of Month Opening Reception – The Old Gallery, Allenspark5 Locavore Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette6 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 7 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs7-8 Gilpin County Flea Market – Gilpin County Fairgrounds, Black Hawk8 High Tea – Stroehle House, Black Hawk8 Camp Eden 5K – Camp Eden, Wondervu8 Opening Reception and Awards – Gilpin County Arts Association8 Trail Ridge Quilters Summer Sale – Estes Park Masonic Lodge

8-9 Wool Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes ParkEstes Park is home to one of the largest all-natural fiber markets in North America. Wool Market features demonstrations, contests, a children’s tent, exhibits and the sale of fiber animals and products from their wool. Now in its 23rd year, the market draws more than 10,000 spectators. www.estesparkcvb.com

8-9 FACE of Fiber in the Rockies 2013 Exhibit – Elkhorn Lodge, Estes Park 8-9 Rocky Mountain Bazaar – Bond Park, Estes Park 9 11th Annual Westmuttster Dog Day – Ballfield, Idaho Springs9 GCART Gymkhana Series – Gilpin County Fairgrounds, Black Hawk9 Community Music Potluck w/Thom Sandrock – The Old Gallery, Allenspark9-11 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park 11 Chuck Pyle, Giddyup Kitty – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium,

Estes Park 12 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Ron Ball – Perfor-

mance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park13 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park

13 Gary Randall – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park 14 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs14 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Jack and Gary – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park14 Choice City Singers – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park14-16 Sounds of Lyons Classical Music Festival – Lyons (various) 15 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park15 Altitude Cup – Empire

15 Madam Lou Bunch Day – Main Street, Central CityLou Bunch day is an annual reminder of the rowdy gold-mining days of Central City, held to honor the town’s last madam. The event features bed races, a Madams and Miners Ball, and the selection of a Madam of the Year. www.centralcitycolorado.us

15 Mt. Evans Ascent – Echo Lake, Idaho Springs15 Star Edwards & Kingbeat – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium,

Estes Park15-16 Cowboy Mounted Shooting Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 16 Magician Bradley Mayhew – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park16-18 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park 18 Opera Inside Out – Central City Opera House18 The Flyin As – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park19 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Vic Anderson – Perfor-

mance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park19 Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park19 Pizza Night on the Farm – Lyons Farmette20 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 20 Thursday Night Live w/Brad Fitch – Performance Park Amphitheater,

Estes Park 21 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs21 VIP Opera Patrons’ Reception – Gilpin County Arts Association21 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Nancy Cook – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park21 Skanson & Hanson – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park

21-24 Sonic Bloom – Shadows Ranch, GeorgetownSonic Bloom is a four-day camping festival that will bring electronic mu-sic, dance, art and human performance together in an atmosphere that inspires open channels of creativity for everyone involved, especially the audience. www.sonicbloomfestival.com

22 Slacker ½ Marathon – Loveland Ski Area 22 Frog Rodeo – Empire

22 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park22 Estes Trail Ascent – Ravencrest Chalet and Conference Center, Estes Park 22 Strangebyrds – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park

22-23 13th Annual High Peaks Art Festival – NederlandJuried art show with 48 artists that has developed a reputation for the high-est caliber of fine art and craft. Artwork includes pottery, sterling silver jew-elry, watercolors, woodworking, metal, stained glass, batik clothing,mixed media, glass jewelry and more. www.highpeaksartfestival.com

23-25 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park 25 Queen City Jazz Band – YMCA of the Rockies/Walter Ruesch Audito-

rium, Estes Park 26 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Gladden Celtic – Perfor-

mance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park26-27 Miniature Horse Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park27 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 27 Thursday Night Live w/Brad Fitch – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park28 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs28 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Nancy Cook – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park28 “Sweet” Opening Reception – Art Center Of Estes Park28-29 Westernaires – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 28-29 Seven Keys to Baldpate Radio Play – Baldpate Inn, Estes Park28-30 Lyons Good Old Days – Sandstone Park, Lyons29 Season Opening and Flower Girl Presentation – Central City Opera House29 “Barber of Seville” Opening Night – Central City Opera House

29 2nd Annual Rollinsville Rail Run – Tolland Road, RollinsvilleThe 2nd annual Rollinsville Rail Run offers scenic races through the beau-tiful mountain community of Rollinsville. Your choice of a 5k,10 mile, or 1-mile course will start you at 9,000 feet and follow dirt roads along the beautiful and scenic Continental Divide. www.rrrun.org

29 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park29 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park 29 Sid Hausman – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park29-30 Estes Park Arabian Horse Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 29-30 Miniature Horse Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park30 Big Band Bash – Performance Park, Estes Park 30 River Run 5k – Lyons30 “Barber of Seville” – Central City Opera House

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1-2 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park 1-27 “Barber of Seville” – Central City Opera House2 Cool Shooz – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park3 Red, White, and Cool – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 3 Locavore Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette4 Fireworks over the Waterfall – Idaho Springs4 Fireworks – Black Hawk4 Community Fourth of July Celebration – Jamestown4 Town Photo and Picnic – Ward4 Independence Day Cookout & Concert – Gold Hill Inn

4 Fourth of July Parade, Picnic and Light Show – NederlandNew Energy Independence Day featuring the traditional 4th of July Pa-rade occurs at noon followed by a community-wide picnic at Guercio Park with local acoustic music. At dusk, a parade of LED lights is scheduled to avoid inevitable fire issues with fireworks. www. nederlandco.org

4 July Fourth Celebration – CCCIA Hall4 Fireworks, Village Band, Coolest Car Show in Colorado – Estes Park4 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 5 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs5 Mary D’Ambra – YMCA of the Rockies/Outdoor Amphitheater, Estes Park5 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Nancy Cook – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park

6 Clear Creek Rapid Grass Festival – Ballfield, Idaho SpringsClear Creek RapidGrass is a non-profit, locally grown, locally supported music festival to showcase acoustic talent including, games, food, con-tests, vendors and great local music. www.clearcreekrapidgrass.com

5-6 Seven Keys to Baldpate Radio Play– Baldpate Inn, Estes Park6 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park6 “Our Town” Opening Night – Central City Opera House6 Central City Days – Central City7 Artist of Month Opening Reception – The Old Gallery, Allenspark7 Magician Bradley Mayhew – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park7-9 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park 7-28 “Our Town” – Central City Opera House

9 Rooftop Rodeo Parade – Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park 9-14 Rooftop Rodeo – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park

There’s non-stop, rip-roarin’ cowboy action in store for rodeo fans at Estes Park’s annual Rooftop Rodeo, a PRCA sanctioned event and recognized as the best small rodeo in the nation. www.rooftoprodeo.com

11 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 11 Thursday Night Live – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park 12 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs12 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Nancy Cook – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park13 Run Like the Wind 5k/10k – The Old Gallery, Allenspark13 5280 A Cappella – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park13 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park13 Stills in the Hills Distillers Tasting w/Dave Alvin and The Guilty

One’s – Main Street, Central City13 Hotrods in the High Country – Kwik Mart, Nederland13-14 Triple Bypass Bicycle Ride – Miner Street, Idaho Springs14 Rocky Ridge Music Center Orchestra – Performance Park, Estes Park 14 Magician Bradley Mayhew – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park14 Central City Days – Central City14 GCART Gymkhana Series – Gilpin County Fairgrounds, Black Hawk14-16 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park15 CMF Chamber Orchestra – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall15 Rollinsville Independence Day Celebration – Rollinsvile17 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Max Wagner Quartet

– Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park17 Pizza Night on the Farm – Lyons Farmette17-18 Half Penny Hunter/Jumper Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park18 Take a Child to the Opera – Central City Opera House18 Sandstone Concert Series – Sandstone Park, Lyons18 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 18 Thursday Night Live – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park 19 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs19 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Nancy Cook – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park19 Greg Trooper – United Center, Idaho Springs19-21 Estes Park Mid-Summer Festival – Bond Park, Estes Park 19-21 Copper Penny Hunter/Jumper Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley

Park, Estes Park 20 48th Annual Bob Cook Memorial Mt. Evans Hill Climb – Clear

Creek Middle School, Idaho Springs

20 80s Festival w/Regunomics, Tres Equis– Main Street, Central City20 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park20 Queen City Jazz Band – Rocky Ridge Music Center, Estes Park 20 Steel Pennies – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park20 Canyon Cares Fundraiser – CCCIA Hall21 5th Annual Gala – The Old Gallery, Allenspark21 Magician Bradley Mayhew – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park21-23 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park22 Chamber Music – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall23 Girlfriends’ Day in Central City – Central City Opera House23-28 Estes Park Festival I Hunter/Jumper Show – Fairgrounds at

Stanley Park, Estes Park 24 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Denis-Tobias Band –

Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park25 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 25 Thursday Night Live – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park 25 Windy Peak – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park25-28 “Fiddler on the Roof” – The Old Gallery, Allenspark26 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs26 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Jack and Gary – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park

26-28 RockyGrass – Planet Bluegrass Ranch, LyonsEvery July generations of legends and future-legends converge on the red rock cliffs of the St. Vrain River. Founded by Bill Monroe and members of the Colorado Bluegrass Music Society, today’s event is known internationally as one of the great traditional bluegrass festivals. www.bluegrass.com

26-27 Unify Festival – Shadows Ranch, Georgetown27 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park27 Block Party, $25,000 Grand Prix – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 27 Summer Harmony Barbership Kids Concert – YMCA of the Rockies/

Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park27-28 Miner’s Days – Jeff Guercio Memorial Baseball Park, Nederland28 Magician Bradley Mayhew – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park28-30 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park29 CMF Chamber Orchestra – Estes Park High School Auditorium30 Mike Blakely – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park30-31 Estes Park Festival II Hunter/Jumper Show – Fairgrounds at

Stanley Park, Estes Park 31 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Elk Hollow – Perfor-

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1 Sandstone Concert Series – Sandstone Park, Lyons1 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 1 Richard Geppinger – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park1 Thursday Night Live – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park 2 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs2 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Nancy Cook – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park2-4 “Fiddler on the Roof” – The Old Gallery, Allenspark3 Glacier-Fest – St. Mary’s Glacier

3 Blues, Brews and BBQ w/Shemekia Copeland, more – Main Street, Central CityEnjoy the best in BBQ, including Kansas City, Texas and Southern styles, while sampling some of Colorado’s best craft and regional beers with free live entertainment. www.centralcitycolorado.us

3 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Jack and Gary – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park3 Lee Murdock – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park3 Band and BBQ Dinner – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park3 Hilltop Guild Festival and Bazaar/Quilt Raffle – Hilltop Guild, Estes Park3 Run Like the Wind – The Old Gallery, Allenspark3-22 Plein Air Rockies Prelude Show – Cultural Arts Council Gallery, Estes Park4 Artist of Month Opening Reception – The Old Gallery, Allenspark4 Magician Bradley Mayhew – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park5 CMF Orchestra – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall6 Colorado Rocky Mountain Bicycle Tour – Evergreen/Idaho Springs6-9 Estes Park Festival III Hunter/Jumper Show – Fairgrounds at

Stanley Park, Estes Park7 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Eric J. Anderson –

Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park7 Locavore Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette8 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park

8 Thursday Night Live – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park 8 RJ Cowdery – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park9 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs9 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Jack and Gary – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park9 Wildlife and Vistas Opening Reception – Art Center Of Estes Park9-10 “Marriage is Murder” – Baldpate Key-thedral Theater, Estes Park10 Georgetown to Idaho Springs 1/2 Marathon – Clear Creek County10 Chili Cook-off and Heritage Festival – Main Street, Central City10 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park10 Draft Horse Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park10 The Vibe Tribe – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park10-11 Heritage Festival – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park10-22 Plein Air Rockies Paint Out – Estes Park Valley11 Magician Bradley Mayhew – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park11 2nd Annual Allenspark Chautauqua – The Old Gallery, Allenspark14 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Small Potatoes –

Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park14 Pizza Night on the Farm – Lyons Farmette14-18 Arise Music Festival – Sunrise Ranch, Loveland15 Sandstone Concert Series – Sandstone Park, Lyons15 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park15 Thursday Night Live – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park 16 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs16 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park16-17 “Marriage is Murder” – Baldpate Key-thedral Theater, Estes Park16-18 Dressage Horse Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park16-18 Rocky Mountain Folks Festival – Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons17 Foghat – Reserve Casino, Central City17 Members Show Opening – Gilpin County Arts Association17 Central City Bacon Tour w/Chris Daniels & the Kings, Erica Brown

– Main Street, Central City17 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park17-18 Gilpin County Fair – Gilpin County Fairgrounds, Black Hawk21 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Dick Orleans –

Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park

22 Plein Air Rockies Paint Our Town – Downtown Estes Park22 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park22 Thursday Night Live – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park 23 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs23-24 “Marriage is Murder” – Baldpate Key-thedral Theater, Estes Park

23-25 NedFest – Jeff Guercio Memorial Baseball Park, NederlandThe 15th Annual NedFest is an annual three-day music, arts and micro-brew festival featuring bluegrass, jazz, jamband, jamgrass and world mu-sic genres. This year, Dr. Ralph Stanley, Drew Emmitt Band, Funky Meters and Mountain Standard Time are joined by many more. www.nedfest.org

24 25th Annual Cemetery Crawl – Russell Gulch Cemetery, Russell Gulch24 Dynamite Days – Downtown Idaho Springs24 Plein Air Rockies Quick Draw & Auction – Riverside Plaza, Estes Park 24 Plein Air Rockies Gala Opening – Cultural Arts Council Gallery, Estes Park24 2013 USA Pro Cycle Challenge – Estes Park 24 2nd Great Central City Beer Festival w/The Young Dubliners,

Marty Jones Band – Main Street, Central City24-25 Senior Pro Charity Rodeo – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park25 OMG Hill Climb – Virginia Canyon, Idaho Springs 28 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Kim Lankford –

Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park28 Blackbelly’s Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette29 Sandstone Concert Series – Sandstone Park, Lyons29 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park30 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs

30 John Denver Tribute Concert – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park

Keeping icon John Denver’s legacy very much alive, Brad Fitch performs Den-ver’s most beloved songs in this crowd pleasing tenth annual tribute concert sponsored by the Estes Park Lions Club. www.estesparklionsclub.org

30-31 “Marriage is Murder” – Baldpate Key-thedral Theater, Estes Park31 Community Yard Sale – The Old Gallery, Allenspark31 Estes Park Alpaca Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park31 Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show & Sale – Downtown Estes Park

1 Estes Park Alpaca Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park1-2 Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show & Sale – Downtown Estes Park2 Labor Day Cookout & Concert – Gold Hill Inn4 Pizza Night on the Farm – Lyons Farmette5 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park

5-8 Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park

For more than three decades, Estes Park has been the backdrop for one of the nation’s largest gatherings for those of Scottish heritage, those inter-ested in Scottish heritage, those who like the sound of Scottish brogues, those who enjoy a Scottish malt beverage, those who enjoy the rhythmic sound of Scottish footsteps on a dance floor and more. www.scotfest.com

6 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs6-7 “Marriage is Murder” – Baldpate Key-thedral Theater, Estes Park6-16 Heartland Poker Tour – Gold Gates Casino, Black Hawk6-8 Plain Air Rockies Highland Festival Paint Out – Stanley Park,

Estes Park

7 Jeff Scroggins & Colorado – United Center, Idaho Springs

8 32nd Annual Neder-Nederland – Chipeta Park, NederlandBeginning in Chipeta Park, embark on your 5k or 10k journey by winding through Old Town Nederland, the epitome of Colorado mountain towns, and out along a fall-colored, wildflower-strewn, paved county road towards the town of Eldora. www.neder-nederlandrace.org

8 Buffalo Bicycle Classic – Nederland/Ward/Lyons8 Artist of Month Opening Reception, Community Yard Sale – The

Old Gallery, Allenspark

11 Memorial Stair Climb – Ameristar Casino, Black HawkBlack Hawk fire and police personnel and personnel from the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office, Gilpin Ambulance Authority, Colorado State Forest Service, Rural Metro/Pridemark and GCSO climb 116-stories, 8,234 feet above sea level, at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk on the anniversary of 9/11.

12 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park12 Elk Expeditions – Fall River Visitor Center, Rocky Mountain National Park 13 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs13 Flaming Foliage Relay – Idaho Springs/Georgetown13-14 “Marriage is Murder” – Baldpate Key-thedral Theater, Estes Park13-20 Plein Air Rockies Fall Color Paint Out – Estes Park Valley14 Mexican Independence Day w/Manuel Molina – Main Street, Central City14 High Tea – Stroehle House, Black Hawk

14 Oktoberfest Mountain Bike Race – Nederland14-15 Barrel Racing – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park14-15 Fine Arts and Fine Crafts Show – Bond Park, Estes Park 19 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park19 Elk Expeditions – Fall River Visitor Center, Rocky Mountain National Park 21 Oktoberfest – Main Street, Central City21 Ghost Town and Aspen Gold Tour – Central City21 Clear Creek Watershed Festival – Courtney Ryley Cooper

Park, Idaho SpringsFamily-oriented event to learn about the Clear Creek Watershed. Lots of fun and entry is free. Includes fishing, gold panning, face painting, food, live music and 30 environmental education “passport station” with engag-ing activities. www.clearcreekwater.org

21 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off – Idaho Mall, Idaho Springs21 9th Annual Allenspark Golden Glow Festival – Distant Harbors, Allenspark22-29 18th Annual Yoga Journal Conference – YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park26 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park26 Elk Expeditions – Fall River Visitor Center, Rocky Mountain National Park 27 “Sandzén in Estes Park” Opening – Estes Park Museum

28-29 Elk Fest – Downtown Estes Park The free festival features bugling contests, educational areas, Rocky Mountain Raptor Program, elk seminars, Mountain Man Rendezvous, Native American music, dancing and storytelling and elk-viewing. www.estesparkcvb.com