Friday, May 22
7th Annual Campout for a Cause — Join in the festival dedicated to the spirit of music, movement, community and adventure. Rancho Del Rio, 4 miles northeast of State Bridge, Bond, www.campoutforthecause.org. Through May 24.
Eldren Plays the Beatles. 9:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
PaddleFest 2015 — A weekend of kayaking and rafting competitions, educational courses, on-and offwater demonstrations. 9 a.m. Buena Vista River Park, 926 S. Main St., Buena Vista, www.ckspaddlefest. com. Through May 25.
Buena Vista Pro Whitewater Rodeo — A Pro Freestyle Competition at the River Park followed by an evening party and awards ceremony. 9 a.m. Buena Vista River Park, 926 S. Main, Buena Vista, www. buenavistacolorado.org. Through May 25.
MountainFilm in Telluride — Check out independent documentary films from around the world.
Multiple locations in Telluride, www.mountainfilm.org, 970-728-4123. Through May 25.
FridayFest! — with After the Fire. 7 p.m. 9th Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775.
Saturday, May 23
Memorial Day Encampment at Fort Garland — Join re-enactors for fun, sun and historical activities including drills, living history demonstrations, games, and stories. Fort Garland Museum, 29477 Highway 159, Fort Garland, 719-379-3512. Through May 25.
Dead Floyd. 9:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Bluegrass on the Arkansas Festival — featuring Bruce Hayes, Taarka, Simpler Times Bluegrass, Long Road Home, Rapidgrass, The Blue Canyon Boys and The Railsplitters. 6 p.m. Riverside Park, Salida, www. bluegrassonthearkansas.org. Through May 24.
Sunday, May 24
Caribou Mountain Collective. 11 a.m. State Bridge Amphitheatre, 127 Trough Road, Bond, 303-495- 4617.
Bongo Love Experience — with Kronen. 11 a.m. State Bridge Amphitheatre, 127 Trough Road, Bond, 303-495-4617.
Thursday, May 28
Animas River Days — Watch the kayaks in Santa Rita Park or join in the fun in the water. 9 a.m. Santa Rita Park, 2700 Main Ave., Durango, www.animasriverdays.org. Through May 30.
Friday, May 29
Beanstalk Music & Mountains Festival — Join the Magic Beans and friends as they transport you to a higher plane of existence. State Bridge Amphitheatre, 127 Trough Road, Bond, 303-495-4617.
Through May 31.
The B-Side Players. 9:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
FridayFest! — with Buckner Funkenjazz. 7 p.m. 9th Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775.
Yampa River Festival — Includes kayaking races, rodeos and slaloms, raft racing and dog events. Designed to raise awareness for and protect the last major free-flowing river in the Colorado River basin. Steamboat Springs, www.friendsoftheyampa.com. Through May 30.
Saturday, May 30
The Main Squeeze — with Stone Soul. Doors: 8:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Sunday, May 31
Shakey Graves — with Carson McHone. Doors: 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Monday, June 1
JackLNDN. 8:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Devil Makes Three. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.
Tuesday, June 2
Devil Makes Three. Doors: 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Wednesday, June 3
Egg Planet — with Evergreen School of Music. 5 p.m. Evergreen Lake House Park, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1020.
South Fork July 3rd Early Independence Day Celebration — Come celebrate Independence Day with a day full of activities kicking off with the annual Parade themed “Blazing Trails… into the Future.” All over South Fork, 719-873-5512.
Howie Day — with Ryan Hood. Doors: 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Thursday, June 4
Natural Vibrations. 8:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus — See the world famous three-ring circus. 7 p.m. Broadmoor World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd., Colorado Springs, 719-477-2100. Through June 7.
Friday, June 5
14th Annual Boats, Band & BBQ — Enjoy music and activities at a full fledged Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned cook-off competition that is sure to please the seasoned BBQ connoisseur. 5 p.m. Pueblo Riverwalk, Alan Hamel Avenue and Main Street in Pueblo, 719-595-0242. Through June 6.
10th Annual Pagosa Folk ‘N Bluegrass — They say it’s the best little folk, bluegrass and Americana fest in Colorado — and who are we to argue with “they”? This year’s lineup includes Noam Pikelny, Stuart Duncan, Solas, Red Molly, Trout Steak Revival and many more. Pagosa Springs. For more information go to www.folkwest.com. Through June 7.
SummerFest on the Rio — Enjoy children’s activities, food and beer vendors, arts and craft booths, and live music in the beautiful Cole Park on the banks of the Rio Grande River. Cole Park, First St., Alamosa, www.summerfestontherio.org, 719-480-4806. Through June 7.
KSPN Presents Xavier Rudd — with Mike Love. Doors: 8:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
32nd Annual Telluride Balloon Festival — Watch balloons lift off from Telluride Town Park and float effortlessly over the Telluride Valley. 5 p.m. Main St., Telluride, www.tellurideballoonfestival.com. Through June 7.
FridayFest! — with The Burroughs. 7 p.m. 9th Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775.
Saturday, June 6
Aspen EcoFest — Shop and enjoy everything handmade, remade, natural, organic, up-cycled or energy efficient. 10 a.m. Downtown Aspen, Hopkins & Hunter, Aspen, 970-948-7423. Through June 7.
Frisco’s Rock the Dock Party — Enjoy fun times, giveaways, and music to dance to, found right where Main Street Frisco meets the water. 11 a.m. Frisco Bay Marina, 267 Marina Road, Frisco, 970-668- 5547.
Sweet Roots Music Festival — 1% For Women is using music and celebration to bring awareness to the importance of supporting women on the land. 11 a.m. Soccer Field on East Main Street, Buena Vista, www.sweetrootsfestival.com.
Dolores River Festival — Experience music, food and fun. 10 a.m. Joe Rowell Park, Dolores, www. doloresriverfestival.com.
2015 Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival — Savor the taste of local Colorado wines paired with great food and the smooth sounds of jazz, blues, and folk music. 11 a.m. Memorial Park, 502 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 719-685-5089.
Sunday, June 7
Bluegrass & Bloodys — featuring Groundscore Bluegrass. 11 a.m. State Bridge Amphitheatre, 127 Trough Road, Bond, 303-495-4617.
Friday, June 12
Gunnison River Festival — Celebrate the Gunnison River with a jam-packed weekend of events as part of this summer’s Gunnison River Festival, a unique blend of hardcore and lighthearted recreation. Multiple locations, Gunnison, 970-901-6708, www.gunnisonriverfestival.com. Through June 14.
FridayFest! — with The Boogie Boys. 7 p.m. 9th Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775.
Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival — featuring Jackie Greene, Hayes Carll Elephant Revival, Steel Wheels, Milk Drive, Trout Steak Revival, Dead Winter Carpenters, TAARKA, Free The Honey, Chain Station, Dirty Bourbon River Show and The Appleseed Collective. Riverbend Park, 451 Pendleton St., Palisade, 970-925-1663, www.palisademusic.com. Through June 14.
Saturday, June 13
Colorado Renaissance Festival — Flash back to the 16th Century and journey through a medieval city with full-armor jousting, tasty turkey legs, music and a marketplace featuring more than 200 artisans. Weekends. Colorado Renaissance Festival, 650 W. Perry Park Ave., Larkspur, 303-688-6010. Through August 3.
Keller Williams and the Keels — Doors: 7 p.m. State Bridge Amphitheatre, 127 Trough Road, Bond, 303-495-4617.
Macaroni and Cheese Festival — Enjoy gourmet dishes of this classic comfort food along with some of the region’s finest brews and wines. 21 and over only. 2 p.m. Durango Mountain Resort, 1 Skier Place, Durango, www.themacandcheesefest.com.
Big Band Bash — Join the big bands of yore for this jazz and swing fest in Estes Park. 12 p.m. Performance Park, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-9900. Through June 14.
Winter Park Chocolate Festival — Chocolate samples and fine chocolates from a wide variety of regional vendors. The Village at Winter Park Resort, Winter Park, www.winterpark.chocolate-festival.org.
Sunday, June 14
Bluegrass and Bloodys — featuring Hardscrabble. 11 a.m. State Bridge Amphitheatre, 127 Trough Road, Bond, 303-495-4617.
Dirty Bourbon River Show. 5 p.m. State Bridge Amphitheatre, 127 Trough Road, Bond, 303-495- 4617.
Bluegrass and BBQ at Kinnikinnick Ranch — featuring music by Evergreen’s own Kinnikinnicks. 4 p.m. Humphrey History Park and Museum, 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429.
Tuesday, June 16
Milkdown and The Way Down Wanderers — with Special Guest PM Buys. Doors: 7:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Wednesday, June 17
Something Underground — with Tristan O’Meara. 5 p.m. Evergreen Lake House Park, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1020.
Cooder-White-Skaggs. 8:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Thursday, June 18
Kacey Musgraves. 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Colorado BBQ Challenge — Enjoy three days of music, barbecue and more, starting with the kickoff concert on June 18. 8 p.m. Madison Avenue and Main Street, Frisco, 800-424-1554.
Country Jam — with Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Toby Keith, The Band Perry, Billy Currington, Thompson Square, Eli Young Band and more. Country Jam Ranch, 1065 Highway 6 and 50, Mack, www. countryjam.com. Through June 21.
FIBArk Whitewater Festival — Join in the 67th annual First In Boating on the Arkansas River Festival for four days of whitewater fun and events. Downtown Salida, www.fibark.com. Through June 15.
Telluride Bluegrass Festival — Enjoy inspired sets from Peter Rowan, Béla Fleck, Jerry Douglas, Edgar Meyer, Tim O’Brien and of course the “King of Telluride” Sam Bush. 10 a.m. Telluride Town Park, 500 E. Colorado Ave., Telluride, 800-624-2422. Through June 21.
Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup — Car show and auto cross. Various locations, Steamboat Springs, 970-879-0880, www.rockymountainmustangroundup.org. Through June 21.
Friday, June 19
Rails and Ales Block Party — with Narrow Gauge. Enjoy a beer garden with 12 draft beers and 40 breweries. 5 p.m. San Juan Avenue north of Main Street, Alamosa, 719-587-2337.
Aspen Food and Wine Classic — The world’s most accomplished winemakers, celebrity chefs and culinary experts come together in one breathtaking setting. Wagner Park, S. Mill Street, Aspen, 877-900- WINE. Through June 21.
John Butler Trio — with Anderson East. 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
One Ton Pig. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole Street, Dillon, 970-455-4078.
FridayFest! — with Union Gray. 7 p.m. Ninth Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775.
Rocky Mountain Rumble Motorcycle Rally — Check out this can’t-miss motorcycle event, with live music, food, drinks and more. Shelly/Quinn Baseball Fields, 101 Idaho Springs Road East, Idaho Springs, www.rockymountainrumble.com. Through June 21.
Pikes Peak Celtic Festival — Enjoy Highland and Irish dancing, a bagpipe competition, and beer, scotch and whisky tastings. 4 p.m. Memorial Park, 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, www. pikespeakcelticfestival.com. Through June 21.
Saturday, June 20
Reds, Whites and Brews — Enjoy amazing unlimited wine and craft beer tastings, music, vendors and food. 1 p.m. Harry A. Nottingham Park, Avon, www. redswhitesandbrews.net.
Lake Dillon Brewfest — Enjoy beer from all your favorite local breweries, with music by Whitewater Ramble. 1 p.m. Marina Park Pavilion, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078.
Glacier Fest at St. Mary’s Glacier — Glacier Fest is a celebration of the vibrant St. Mary’s Community and the Historic Alice Mining District. 10 a.m. St. Mary’s Glacier, 7599 Fall River Road, Idaho Springs, www.stmarysglacier.com.
Sunday, June 21
Rollin’ Deep Car Show — Low rider custom car show open to all vehicles; all makes, models and years of cars and motorcycles. Cole Park, First Street, Alamosa, 719-274-5224.
Aspen Summer Words — Attend writing workshops and discussions with Aspen Words’ awardwinning faculty and publishing experts. This year’s attending authors include Richard Russo, Andre Dubus III and Ann Hood among others. The Gant Aspen, 610 S. West End St., Aspen, 970-925-3122. Through June 26.
Monday, June 22
Gordon Lightfoot: 50 Years on the Carefree Highway Tour. 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Tuesday, June 23
Alamosa PRCA Round-Up Rodeo — Experience a full week of activities including the Downtown Cattle Drive, Demolition Derby, parade and PRCA Rodeo as top cowboys and cowgirls from around the country don their hats, chap up and put on a show for the fans. Alamosa Fairgrounds, 2222 Old Sanford Road, Alamosa, 719-589-9444. Through June 28.
Greg Allman. 8:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800. Through June 24.
Wednesday, June 24
Blues From the Top Festival — The 13th year of this great fest features Ronnie Baker Brooks, Joe Louis Walker, Chris Cain, Boogie Boys, Eric Gales and many others. Hideaway park and other locations, for more details go to www.playwinterpark.com. Runs through June 28.
Thursday, June 25
Aspen Ideas Festival — A public gathering for thought leaders from around the globe to discuss solutions to the world’s toughest problems. Aspen, www.aspenideas.org. Through July 4.
Telluride Wine Festival — Experience four decadent days of wine, food and fun. 9 a.m. Various locations across Telluride, 970-728-9790 or www. telluridewinefestival.com. Through June 28.
Friday, June 26
Rodeo Street Dance & Block Party — Dance the night away with the special musical stylings of Jake Gill. 7 p.m. San Juan Avenue north of Main Street, Alamosa, 719-587-2337.
Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience — Jazz Aspen Snowmass will celebrate its 25th anniversary at its June Experience with performances by Chicago, Rodrigo y Gabriela, the Count Basie Orchestra and more. Benedict Music Tent, 960 N. Third St., Aspen. For more information call 866-527-8499 or visit www.jazzaspensnowmass.org.
14th Annual Sopris Music Festival — Join this festival of great local musicians. Town Plaza, Carbondale, 970-379-3625. Through June 27.
FridayFest! — with Zzyzx Road. 7 p.m. Ninth Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775.
Clear Creek Rapid Grass Bluegrass Festival — featuring Sam Bush Band, Travelin’ McCourys, Jeff Austin Band, Ronnie McCoury’s All Star Jam, Rapidgrass Quintet, The Railsplitters and more. Shelly/Quinn Baseball Fields, 101 Idaho Springs Road East, Idaho Springs, 303-877-1837 or www. clearcreekrapidgrass.com. Through June 28.
Saturday, June 27
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival — Celebrate Midsummer with song, dance and music. 9:30 a.m. Bond Park, Elkhorn and MacGregor avenues, Estes Park, www.estemidsummer.com. Through June 28.
Rusted Root. 6 p.m. State Bridge Amphitheatre, 127 Trough Road, Bond, 303-495-4617.
Robert Randolph and The Family Band. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078.
Stills in the Hills — Check out Central City and Colorado’s many fine distilled spirits as Main Street shuts down and establishments open their doors to invite attendees in. 1 p.m. Downtown Central City, www.stillsinthehills.com.
Sunday, June 28
Bluegrass and Bloodys — featuring Sweet Lillies. 11 a.m. State Bridge Amphitheatre, 127 Trough Road, Bond, 303-495-4617.
Wednesday, July 1
Rastasaurus — with Mumblin’ Cousins. 5 p.m. Evergreen Lake House Park, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1020.
Thursday, July 2
Aspen Music Festival — The Aspen Music Festival returns with a month of performances at the base of mountains. Benedict Music Tent, 960 N. Third St., Aspen. For more information call 970-920-9042 or visit www.aspenmusicfestival.com. Through August 23.
Pat Green. 9 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Wanderlust — A four-day yoga, music and mindful living festival. Snowmass Village, www.wanderlust. com. Through July 5.
Friday, July 3
Thievery Corporation. 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Cash’d Out: A Johnny Cash Tribute. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970- 455-4078.
FridayFest! — with Wild Nights. 7 p.m. Ninth Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775.
Saturday, July 4
Alamosa Fourth of July Celebration — Enjoy a parade down Main Street or just join in for fireworks at the fairgrounds at dusk. Alamosa Fairgrounds, 2222 Old Sanford Road, Alamosa, 719-589-3681.
Aspen Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration — Join in the fun with events such as Boogie’s Buddy Race, a parade, bicycle decorating, a carnival, a street dance, fireworks and more. All across Aspen, including Paepcke Park and Main Street, Aspen, 970-429-2093.
Breckenridge Fourth of July Celebration — Celebrate Independence Day with lively entertainment, free activities and dynamic family fun. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 888- 251-2417.
Frisco’s Fabulous Fourth of July — Enjoy a pancake breakfast, an authentic small town parade and a great music line-up and concerts that will have you dancing in the streets in the afternoon and into the evening. 8 a.m. Downtown Frisco, 970-668-9132.
Forever in Blue Jeans — 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078.
Buena Vista Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration — Experience the fun with a pancake breakfast, a parade, music and fireworks. Downtown Buena Vista, 719-395-6612.
Salida’s Fourth of July Celebration — Enjoy food, music and entertainment beginning with Salida Circus performances at noon, family games for all ages. Riverside Park, Salida, 719-539-2068.
Telluride Fourth of July Celebration — Enjoy a parade and then make your way down to Telluride Town Park to enjoy a series of events hosted by the Telluride Volunteer Fire Department including a picnic, kids’ games, and a fabulous fireworks display. 11 a.m. Main Street, Telluride, www.visittelluride.com.
Sunday, July 5
Frisco Founders’ Day — Experience Frisco’s Heritage at the Frisco Historic Park and Museum and celebrate the town’s history. 10 a.m. Frisco Historic Park, 120 Main St., Frisco, 970-668-5547.
Mountain Mania Car Show — 100-plus cars of all makes, models and years displayed on East Main Street. 9 a.m. E. Main St., Buena Vista, 719-660- 1652.
Wednesday, July 8
Wings of Freedom Tour — This special tour offers an amazing opportunity for aviations buffs. Not only can see and explore vintage military aircraft like the B-17, B-24, B-25 and P-51C, you can actually take a flight in one. 2 p.m. July 8, 12 p.m. July 10, 1360 Aviation Way, Colorado Springs, www.collingsfoundation.org. Thursday, July 9
Telluride Yoga Festival — Experience a four-day event featuring over 100 offerings including yoga, meditation, music, hiking, dining, social gatherings and more. 8 a.m. Various venues across Telluride and the Mountain Village, www.tellurideyogafestival.com. Through July 12.
Friday, July 10
John Prine. 7 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Chris Daniels & The Kings. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078.
FridayFest! — with Groove Nation Orchestra. 7 p.m. Ninth Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775.
Colorado Lavender Festival — Grower tours, events, music, food. Various locations, Palisade, www. coloradolavender.org. Through July 12.
Saturday, July 11
The Salida Arts Festival — This show, located in one of America’s top-rated arts communities, will feature the work of 100 juried artists. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on July 11, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 12, 410 W. Rainbow Blvd., Salida, www.salidaartsfestival.com. Through July 12.
2015 U.S. Armed Forces Country Music Festival — Hear all your favorite stars at this toe-tapping, two-stepping event. 10 a.m. Air Force Falcon Stadium, 2169 Field House Drive, U.S. Air Force Academy, 774-633-0156.
The RIDE Festival — Join Telluride in its annual rock festival, featuring Widespread Panic and Gov’t Mule. 10 a.m. Telluride Town Park, 500 E. Colorado Ave., Telluride, 970-369-0000. Through July 12.
CAT’s Classic Motocross — Experience the adrenaline-packed qualifying races, practice rounds, and vintage bike show at the Cats Classic. All the action leads up to the big race where over 300 competitors race for cash prizes, trophies and bragging rights. Sutak Raceway, Alamosa, 719-589-9717. Through July 12.
Lake Street Dive — with Andy Palmer. 7:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544- 9800.
Ron Ivory & One on One — 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078.
Sunday, July 12
Bluegrass and Bloodys — featuring Hardscrabble. 11 a.m. State Bridge Amphitheatre, 127 Trough Road, Bond, 303-495-4617.
Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.
Music in the Mountains — Classical music festival. Durango, Cortez and Bayfield, www.musicinthemountains.com. Through Aug. 2.
Monday, July 13
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival — Join for 200-plus events including photography and art classes, hikes, garden tours, cooking seminars and more. Crested Butte, www.crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com. Through July 19.
Tuesday, July 14
Buddy Guy — with Quinn Sullivan. 7 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Wednesday, July 15
Bon Tee Cajun Band — with Kicked to the Curb Duo. 5 p.m. Evergreen Lake House Park, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1020.
Thursday, July 16
Deaf Camp Picnic — Feel the rhythm at this charity event featuring three days of music benefitting the Aspen Camp for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing featuring The Motet, Starwood, Rich Ganson, Jaden Carlson Band and a special tribute to John Denver. Aspen/ Snowmass, 601 E. Dean St., Aspen, www.deafcamppicnic.org. Through July 18.
Friday, July 17
Logger Days and Festival — Enjoy events and competitions taking place throughout the weekend celebrate the time-honored tradition of logging in South Fork. 1 p.m. South Fork Community Building, 254 CO-149, South Fork, 719-873-5512 Through July 19.
135th Annual Manassa Pioneer Days — The Manassa Pioneer Days celebration packs the town chock-full of carnival rides, fair food, old timey bandstands, Miss Pioneer princesses and the event’s crown jewel, the parade. Manassa Fairgrounds, Manassa, www.manassa.com, 719-843-5207. Through July 18.
DeVotchKa. 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
FridayFest! — with Dank. 7 p.m. Ninth Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775.
Cheyenne Frontier Days — Join the festival that’s been kicking up dust since 1897 with the world’s largest outdoor rodeo and Western celebration. Various venues across Cheyenne, Wyoming, www. cfdrodeo.com. Through July 26.
Saturday, July 18
33rd Winter Park Jazz Festival — Two days of jazz and all its brethren. 12 p.m. Hideaway Park, 78820 U.S. 40, Winter Park, 866-461-6556. Through July 19.
SummerFest — With over 100 artists from all over the country, Summerfest provides fun for all ages. 10 a.m. Evergreen Parkway and Squaw Pass Road, Evergreen, 303-674-0056. Through July 19.
Hot Lunch — 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078.
Salida Fine Arts Festival — 9:30 a.m. Historic Downtown Salida, for more information visit www. coloradoeventsandfestivals.com. Through July 19.
Colorado Brewers Rendezvous — Join 75 Colorado brewers pouring over 200 different beers to quench your thirst with plenty of good food available to satisfy your hunger. 1 p.m. Town Park, 146 E. Sackett St., Salida, 719-539-2068.
Central City Pit Rally — Witness the high speeds and pretty cars as the Central City Parkway becomes home to the Pit Rally. 8 a.m. Central City Parkway, Central City, www.pitrally.com.
Slide the City Boulder — Enjoy 1,000 feet of slick vinyl on the world’s longest traveling slip-n-slide. For more information check out www.slidethecity.com.
Tuesday, July 21
8150 Urban Dance Challenge — Experience all the glory of movement unchained in this preview presented by the Vail International Dance Festival. 6:30 p.m. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, 530 S. Frontage Road East, Vail, 970-476-5612.
Keb Mo’. 7:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Tuesday, July 22
Graham Nash. 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Thursday, July 23
Phillips County Fair — Experience a small town fair in the big city, complete with tractor pull, salsa contest, stock show and more. Phillips County Fairground, 22505 Highway 385, Holyoke, 970-854- 3616. Through July 27.
Greg Brown. 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Time for Three. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.
Colorado Freeride Festival — Mountain bikers battle for more than $45,000 in prize money. Trestle Bike Park, Winter Park Resort, 85 Parsenn Road, Winter Park, www.coloradofreeridefestival.com. Through July 26.
Friday, July 24
Evergreen Jazz Festival. — Enjoy great jazz in incredible mountain settings and intimate venues. Evergreen Lake House, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-697-5467. Through July 26.
Billy Strings. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078.
Mancos Days — Parades, activities, food and music punctuate this local festival. 10 a.m. Boyle Park, Mancos, 970-533-7434. Through July 26.
FridayFest! — with Funkiphino. 7 p.m. Ninth Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775.
Satuday, July 25
Ballet 422 — Join the Vail International Dance Festival with this documentary about what goes into building a new ballet from scratch in New York. 3 p.m. Vail Mountain School Auditorium, 3000 Booth Falls Road, Vail, 970-777-2015.
Aspen Arts Festival — Experience a range of phenomenal creations ranging from life-size sculptures, photography, glass, paintings, ceramics, one-of-akind jewelry and mixed media. 10 a.m. Monarch St., Between Main Street and Durant Avenue, Aspen, 970-925-1940.
Sisters of Rock. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078.
Garden of the Arts — Enjoy free live music and family fun while you shop. 7 a.m. Memorial Park, 505 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, 720-272-7467.
Monday, July 27
Savion Glover and the Others — Vail International Dance Festival kicks off with the famed tap dancer and his jazz quartet. 6:30 p.m. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, 530 S. Frontage Road East, Vail, 970-777-2015.
Nahko & Medicine for the People. 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Tuesday, July 28
Dance House: Ballroom/Dance TV Remix — Vail International Dance Festival presents a new take on Vail favorites Dance TV and Ballroom Spectaular. 6:30 p.m. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, 530 S. Frontage Road East, Vail, 970-777-2015.
TV on the Radio. 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Rod Stewart. 7:30 p.m. Broadmoor World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd., Colorado Springs, 719-477-2100.
Wednesday, July 29
Harpeth Rising — with Kort McCumber Duo. 5 p.m. Evergreen Lake House Park, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1020.
Thursday, July 30
Covered Wagon Days — Learn about the Wild West firsthand while you enjoy myriad activities in Del Norte and nearby mountains. Del Norte, www.coveredwagondays.org. Through August 2.
Ryan Bingham — with HoneyHoney. 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Friday, July 31
Colorado Scottish Festival — ‘Ave ye a Scotsman’s gut tyme wit piping y drumming, th’ dans o’ th’ highlands, and more. 5:30 p.m. Town Park, Snowmass Village, Aspen/Snowmass, 601 E. Dean St., Aspen, www.scottishgames.org. Through August 2.
Beat the Heat BBQ, Brews and Chili Challenge — Enjoy BBQ and beer, and stock up on freshly roasted green chilies from one of the roasters all while experiencing live music all day Saturday with kid’s games and family entertainment. Cole Park, First Street, Alamosa, 719-589-3681. Through August 1.
Telluride Jazz Festival — Enjoy as an intimate format, majestic aesthetic, town-wide programming and superb music come together to create a truly unique weekend experience. 11 a.m. Town Park and Wilkinson Public Library, Telluride, 970-728-7009 or www.telluridejazz.org. Through August 2.
FridayFest! — with Brothers of the Sun. 7 p.m. Ninth Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775.
Saturday, August 1
Sunset, o639 Hours — Experience Vail International Dance Festival’s first full-length evening ballet. 7:30 p.m. Villar Performing Arts Center, 68 Avondale Lane, Beaver Creek, 970-777-2015.
Salute to Ella Fitzgerald. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.
Honkeytonk Voodoo. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphithe ater, W. Lodgepole Street, Dillon, 970-455-4078.
BackAssWards Gold Rush Days — Enjoy the spectacle of burro races, gold panning, entertainment, beer garden, duck races and more. 9 a.m. McPhelmy Park, 100 W. Main St., Buena Vista, 719-395-6612. Through August 2.
SolShine Music Festival — Local and national acts. Hideaway Park Amphitheater, 78820 U.S. 40, Winter Park, 970-726-4118, www.playwinterpark. com.
Sunday, August 2
Ballet Blast — Vail International Dance Festival welcomes the National Ballet of Mexico, joined by Colorado Ballet, BalletX and New York’s BalletCollective with music by Brooklyn Rider. 7:30 p.m. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, 530 S. Frontage Road East, Vail, 970-777-2015.
Tuesday, August 4
NOW: Premieres — Enjoy dance premieres from a host of celebrated choreographers. 7:30 p.m. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, 530 S. Frontage Road East, Vail, 970-777-2015.
Melissa Ethridge: This Is M.E. Solo. 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Wednesday, August 5
UpClose: Apollo. Vail International Dance Festival presents George Balanchine’s seminal masterpiece Apollo to the music of Igor Stravinsky. 7:30 p.m. Villar Performing Arts Center, 68 Avondale Lane, Beaver Creek, 970-777-2015.
Steamboat Wine Festival — Get your grape on at this valley festival complete with wine on the mountain and more. Steamboat Springs, 877-328- 2783 or check out www.steamboatwinefestival.com. Through August 9.
Thursday, August 6
Clips of Faith Beer and Film Tour — Try New Belgium’s most esoteric beer offerings and pair them with inspiring short films created by fans. Doors: 7:30 p.m. America the Beautiful Park, 403 Conejos St., Colorado Springs, 970-221-0524.
Friday, August 7
International Evenings of Dance — A magnificent cast of stellar dance artists from around the world takes the stage in these signature Festival performances. 7:30 p.m. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, 530 S. Frontage Road East, Vail, 970-777-2015. Through August 8.
Darlingside. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078.
Pardeepalooza — featuring Eminence Ensemble and more. Doors: 12 p.m. State Bridge Amphitheatre, 127 Trough Road, Bond, 303-495-4617. Through August 8.
CrestFest: The Crestone Music Festival — Rock out at a three-day, two-stage, multi-genre, multi-cultural event featuring international, national, regional and local performers as well as global cuisine, wine, micro-brews and mojitos. Challenger Golf Course, 68037 County Road East, Crestone, 719-256-4533. Through August 9.
FridayFest! — with Deja Blu. 7 p.m. Ninth Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775.
Ninth Annual Beaver Creek Wine and Spirits Festival — Combining Beaver Creek’s very own culinary talent, exclusive wines and outdoor venues, the Beaver Creek Wine and Spirits Festival is the perfect blend of summertime in the mountains. 3 p.m. Beaver Creek Resort, 29 Avondale Lane, Avon, 970-754-4636. Through August 9.
Saturday, August 8
December ’63: A Frankie Valli & The Four Season Tribute. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078.
Sunday, August 9
Balachine Celebration — Celebrating George Balanchine, founder of New York City Ballet, with the Vail International Dance Festival. 7:30 p.m. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, 530 S. Frontage Road East, Vail, 970-777-2015.
Ragged Union. 4 p.m. Humphrey History Park and Museum, 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303- 674-5429.
Aspen Science Center Street Fair — Enjoy this free all-day Science Street Fair in Paepcke Park for families and kids of all ages with continuous, entertaining science stage shows and dozens of engaging and informative hands-on science exhibits. Paepcke Park, E. Hopkins Ave., Aspen, 970-456-2054.
Monday, August 10
Dance for $20.15 — Dance for $20.15 features Colorado Ballet and guest artists from the 2015 Vail International Dance Festival. 7:30 p.m. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, 530 S. Frontage Road East, Vail, 970-777-2015.
Tuesday, August 11
Iron and Wine. 7:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Wednesday, August 12
Dakota Blonde — with Owen Kortz and friends. 5 p.m. Evergreen Lake House Park, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1020.
Thursday, August 13
An Evening with the Robert Cray Band. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.
Australia’s The Fruits — Australia’s The Fruits is a Melbourne-based, open-air performing arts company that produces and performs a remarkable style of work that fuses theater, dance and circus, using the unique elevated medium of sway poles. 3, 4 and 5 p.m. Riverwalk Center Lawn, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. Through August 15.
Telluride Mushroom Festival — Celebrate the many uses of fungi and all things mycology. Various venues across Telluride, www.telluridemushroomfest. org. Through August 16.
Palisade Peach Festival — Celebrate and enjoy Palisade’s harvest of its famous peaches. Riverbend Park, Palisade, www.palisadepeachfest.com. Through Aug. 16.
Friday, August 14
Breckenridge International Festival of the Arts — Check out this celebration of adventure, play and creativity. The inaugural Breckenridge International Festival of Arts (BIFA) is a multi-arts program of extraordinary events in spectacular places and spaces across Breckenridge. Various venues across Breckenridge, 970-547-3100. Through August 23.
True West RailFest — Experience all things train in downtown Durango. 7:30 a.m. Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum, 479 Main Ave., Durango, 970-247-2733 or www.durangotrain.com. Through August 17.
FridayFest! — with Gumbo LeFunque. 7 p.m. Ninth Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775.
Hot Rod Hill Climb — Experience the majesty of classic cars and beautiful mountains at the 60th anniversary event. 9 a.m. Exit 216 Interstate 70, Georgetown, 303-571-5580 or www.hotrodhillclimb. com.
Saturday, August 15
Boogie at the Barn — Come on out and enjoy footstomping music for a great cause at Boogie At The Barn. 5:30 p.m. Alderfer Ranch, Alderfer Three/Sisters Park, Buffalo Park Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1100.
Wash Park. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078.
Estes Park Wine Festival — Celebrate Colorado wine in the heart of downtown Estes Park with tastings from over 20 Colorado wineries, fresh food, local Colorado vendors and live music. Bond Park, Downtown Estes Park, 970-218-4545. Through August 16.
Slide the City Colorado Springs — Enjoy 1,000 feet of slick vinyl on the world’s longest traveling slip-n-slide. For more information check out www. slidethecity.com.
Sunday, August 16
ETHEL’s Documerica. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.
Tuesday, August 18
Yonder Mountain String Band. 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800. Through August 19.
Volo by Diavolo — The thrill and high-risk athleticism of extreme sports meets the grace and beauty of dance when members of Diavolo leap, fly and twirl from surrealistic sets and oversized structures. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.
Thursday, August 20
Jenny Lewis. 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Austin Bike Zoo — Explore the pedal-powered art of the Austin Bike Zoo as they bring their fleet of colorful Monarch butterflies to Breckenridge during BIFA and USA Pro Challenge. 12 p.m. Riverwalk Center Lawn, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. Through August 21.
Friday, August 21
Gentlemen of the Road Salida Stopover — KBCO’s summer showcase features Mumford & Sons and the Flaming Lips. Vandaveer Ranch, 5610 U.S. 50, Salida, 303-444-5600. Through August 22.
Los Lobos. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.
Davina & The Vagabonds. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078.
FridayFest! — with Soul School. 7 p.m. Ninth Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775.
Saturday, August 22
Evergreen Fine Arts Festival — Enjoy the arts in the cool mountain air during the height of summer. 9 a.m. Heritage Grove Park, Meadow Drive, Evergreen, 303-349-3464. Through August 23.
Evergreen Bluegrass Festival — Join the Railsplitters, Blue Moon Bluegrass, Oakhurst and more for an afternoon of slick pickin’. 12 p.m. Evergreen Rodeo Grounds, 29830 Stagecoach Blvd., Evergreen, www. evergreenbluegrassfestival.com.
Reinventing Radio: An Evening with Ira Glass — As the host and producer of NPR’s award-winning show This American Life, Ira Glass has reinvented radio, finding drama, poignancy and humor in everyday places. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.
Guild of Ages. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078.
The Great Central City Beer Festival — Come sample some of Colorado’s Best Brews. 1 p.m. Main Street, Central City, www.centralcitybeerfest.com.
Carvin’ Up Colorado — Witness some of the best chainsaw carvers in the world create beautiful pieces of art right in front of your eyes. Legion Park, Teller Street and East Tomichi Avenue, Gunnison, 877-448- 1410.
Sunday, August 23
Dustbowl Revival. 5 p.m. State Bridge Amphitheatre, 127 Trough Road, Bond, 303-495-4617.
Aspen Theatre Festival — Enjoy two weeks of activity fostering new work by emerging playwrights and musical teams. Theatre Aspen, 470 Rio Grande Place, Aspen, 970-925-9313. Through August 28.
The Triplets of Belleville — This much beloved animated film is screened as composer Benoît Charest leads Le Terrible Orchestre de Belleville in the live performance of his original score for the film, including his Academy Award-nominated best song. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.
Wednesday, August 26
Tunisia — with Megan Burtt and the Cure for Love. 5 p.m. Evergreen Lake House Park, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1020.
Thursday, August 27
MountainSummit Presents MountainFilm in Aspen — Join artists, activists and adventurers for four days filled with brilliant film and speaker programs featuring award-winning documentaries. Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen, 970-920- 5770. Through August 30.
Friday, August 28
Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book — Experience an exciting musical adventure certain to delight and enthrall everyone presented by Breckenridge Backstage Theatre. 7 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. Through September 6.
Screen Door Porch. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078.
FridayFest Block Party. 7 p.m. Ninth Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775.
Saturday, August 29
Breckenridge Labor Day Festival — Enjoy cool summer temperatures and exciting events like the Summit Foundation’s Rubber Duck Race, the annual Sidewalk Sale, the Gathering at the Great Divide Arts Festival, the Breck Crest Trail Marathon and more. Wellington Lot, 100 block Lincoln Avenue or 100 block Wellington Road, Breckenridge, 888-251-2417.
Queen Nation. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078.
Slide the City Castle Rock — Enjoy 1,000 feet of slick vinyl on the world’s longest traveling slip-n-slide. For more information check out www.slidethecity.com.
Monday, August 31
Vail Rotary Annual Duck Race — Experience the joy as the Gore Creek becomes a sea of yellow as 13,000 ducks wobble and bobble their way to the finish line at the International Bridge in the Heart of Vail. Festivities begin at 10 a.m. Race starts at 3 p.m. International Bridge, Vail Village, Vail, 970-376-1202.
Friday, September 4
Doo Wop Denny’s Dance Party — Join local favorite, Doo Wop Denny, for a rockin’ good time as he takes the stage at the Silverthorne Pavilion to perform his last dance of the season. 7 p.m. Silverthorne Pavilion, 400 Blue River Parkway, Silverhtorne, 970- 262-7370.
Telluride Film Festival — Enjoy a celebration of the best in film past, present and future from all around the world. 10 a.m. 510-665-9494 or www.telluridefilmfestival.org. Through September 7.
Four Corners Folk Festival — A legendary fest. This year’s lineup includes Hot Rize, I’m With Her, The Oh Hellos, Eddie From Ohio,The Railsplitters and many more. Reservoir Hill Park, Pagosa Springs. For more information go to www.folkwest.com. Through Sept. 6.
Fountain Fall Festival — Enjoy a parade that starts the fun and then turns into a family friendly festival. John Metcalf Park
