Colorado Summer

Summer 16–19, 2016
If rivers are your passion, FIBArk (First in Boating regarding the Arkansas) is crucial. “America’s oldest and boldest whitewater festival” draws kayakers, remain true paddlers and rafters to compete (and play) in the great Arkansas River. While whitewater may be the draw, the city of Salida also showcases multiple local shade with live music, costumed bike competitors, a parade and foot events.

June 17–19, 2016
Taste the crème de la crème of epicurean preferences in the 30th anniversary of Aspen’s Food & Wine Classic, managed by Food & Wine magazine. Sip wine, sample food and indulge in the high-mountain scenery surrounding Aspen’s chic downtown.

Telluride Bluegrass Festival

Festival tents at Aspen Food & Wine Vintage, Aspen, CO

Whitewater kayaking competition during the FIBark event in Salida, CO

Evening falls on Colorado State Fair in Pueblo, CO

A nearby chef provides a demonstration in the Taste of Colorado festival in Denver, CO

Cult executes in the Denver Post Underground Music Showcase in 2013

June TBD, 2016
This June, music enthusiasts from about the globe can come together within world-renowned bluegrass festival in Telluride for four days of toe-tapping, carefree-dancing and music-loving enjoyable. This year’s performers include John Butler Trio, Telluride home Band, Trampled by Turbles, Kacey Musgraves and Yonder hill String Band, in order to name a couple of.

June TBD–July TBD, 2016
Dust off your cowboy shoes for starters of Colorado’s largest summertime celebrations and rodeos. Dating back on 1800s, Greeley’s Fourth-of-July occasion places the “Yeehaw!” in Colorado’s western culture. The Band Perry, White Snake, Kenny Rogers and Gary Allan will headline this year’s Stampede.

Summer TBD, 2015
In the event that you’ve tasted a Colorado-brewed beer, then you definitely understand the reason why Colorado Brewers’ Festival is extremely well-known. 30 Colorado breweries, exhibiting more than 60 cold and fresh handcrafted beers, fill Fort Collins’ historic downtown. Summertime has never already been more energizing than at this beer-lover’s haven.

July TBD, 2016
Certainly one of Colorado’s largest hot air balloon event is a picture to see in Steamboat Springs. With an enormous colorful ascension scheduled per early morning, "rodeo" moves like dipping into Bald Eagle Lake and Saturday-night's balloon glow, an added bonus feature could be the event's combo aided by the annual Art in Park.

July 11–17, 2016
Once the official Wildflower Capital of Colorado, Crested Butte may be the apparent spot to host this occasion, packed with led wildflower hikes, 4x4 trips, photography classes, farming training and more.

July TBD, 2016
The Underground songs Showcase could be the perfect destination to witness Colorado and Denver’s exploding songs scene. The Denver article hosts this annual bonanza in Denver’s Broadway neighbor hood. Every room viable for a romantic jam session opens its doors for music-lovers looking to discover the next Billboard-topping band.