Aspen - Bluegrass Sundays - June-August 2010. FREE open air concerts atop Aspen Mountain. Gondola ticket required.

Aspen - Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival Sept. 3-5, 2010. Snowmass Village. 866.JAS.TIXX. www.jazzaspen.org

Aspen - Motherlode Volleyball Tournament. September 2-6, 2010. www.motherlodevolleyball.com

Beaver Creek -Oktoberfest September 4-5, 2010 Beaver Creek's annual Oktoberfest returns with foot stompin' oom-pah-pah music, unbeatable beer, and wunderbar wurst! Enjoy live entertainment featuring Helmut Fricker and "Trachtenkappelle," a visiting band from Beaver Creek's Sister Resort - Lech Zurs, Austria.

Beaver Creek - - Culinary Demonstration Series June 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24-25, 31 Aug. 1, 7, 14, 21, 28 & Sept. 4-5, 2010

Buena Vista/Salida - 13th Annual Tenderfoot Mountain Triathlon/Duathlon Triathlon and duathlon, September 4, 2010 Triathlon course consists of a 1000M (pool) swim, a 25 mile bike ride, and a 10k run. Duathletes compete in the bike, then the run courses of the triathlon. Triathlon teams are also encouraged to enter! This is a great race with a beautiful course and friendly volunteers. Kids' triathlon takes place the next day.

Buena Vista/Salida - Kiwanis Kids' Tenderfoot Mountain Triathlon for youth ages 5-14 September 5, 2010 The Kiwanis Kids' Triathlon is a great way to introduce your child to the sport of triathlon! Competitors are split up into 3 age groups; course length is dependent on age. Children must be at least 5 years old and able to swim one length of the pool without swim aids

Colorado Springs - 34th Annual Colorado Balloon Classic Sept. 4-6, 2010 Memorial Park

Crested Butte/Gunnison - September Splendor in the Rockies Valleywide September 1 - 30, 2010 800.545.4505 and 800.274.7580

Crested Butte/Gunnison - The People's Fair in Crested Butte (Arts, Crafts & More). September 4 - 5, 2010 970.349.6484

Dillon - Sunday Afternoon Concerts at the Amphitheatre July 11 - Sept. 5 (2pm)

Dillon - Friday Farmers' Markets June 11 - Sep. 3 (9am - 2pm) No market on Aug. 7th

Dillon - Friday Night Concerts at the Amphitheatre June 25 - Sept. 3 (7pm)

Dillon - Sunset at the Summit Concerts Saturdays July 11 - Sept. 4 (7pm)

Dillon - John Adams & Friends Fan Appreciation Concert Sept. 5, 2010 (1pm)

Durango - Four Corners' Biker Rally September 2-6, 2010

Fort Collins - Thunder in the Rockies Motorcycle Rally., September 3-5, 2010 Northern Colorado and the Budweiser Events Center will rumble with more than 60K people enjoying live music, vendors, stunt shows, exhibitions, daily poker runs and scenic rides, headliner concerts and Harley-Davidson demos.

Fort Collins - First Friday Gallery Walk. First Friday of Every Month 2010 Tour over 15 galleries showcasing award-winning Colorado, national and international artists. Enjoy refreshments and the ambiance of Old Town. 970.484-6500

Glenwood Springs - Glenwood's Downtown Market Tuesdays, June 22 - Sept. 28, 2010. Operates Tuesdays in the summer and features cooking demonstrations, wine tasting, and live music. 4pm - dusk.

Granby - Granby Farmers Market June 4-September 10, 2010 Every Friday afternoon. Specializing in locally grown produce.

Grand Junction - Downtown Farmers' Market Every Thurs. June 10 - Sept 16, 2010. 970.245.9697 • www.downtowngj.org

Keystone - 22nd Annual Taste of Keystone September 4

Leadville/Twin Lakes - 12/24 hours of Leadville Mountain Bike Race September 4-5

Ouray - Environmental Education Lecture Series (every Fri. Evening & Sat. Morning) & Nature Detectives May 4 - September 4, 2010. Perfect for the kids, every Saturday morning at Ridgway State Park

Pagosa Springs - Four Corners Folk Festival Labor Day Weekend September 3-5th 2010

Pueblo - Colorado State Fair August 27-September 6, 2010 One of the country's largest state fairs, featuring top country and pop entertainers, PRCA rodeo action, 4-H exhibits, food, carnival rides and lots of family fun. 800.876.4567 • www.coloradostatefair.com

Royal Gorge - Saturdays & Sundays Flea Market, gates open to public 7:30am, Fremont County Rodeo Grounds, 719-252-3707

Royal Gorge - Tuesdays Entertainment in the Park, Veterans Park, 7-9pm

Royal Gorge - Wednesday Nights Entertainment in the Park, Pioneer Park, Florence, 7-8:30pm, 719-784-3544

Royal Gorge - Thursdays Florence Farmers' Market, Pioneer Park, 7:30am-1:30pm, 719-784-6489

Royal Gorge - Saturdays Cañon City Farmers Market Downtown, 8am-1pm, 719-269-7683, canoncityfarmersmarket.com

Royal Gorge - Mountain Man Rendezvous, Sept. 4-6 Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, 719-275-7507

Snowmass - Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) Labor Day Festival Sept. 3-5, 2010

Snowmass - Elk Camp Gondola Opens June 19 - September 6, 2010

Steamboat - 6th Annual Labor Day Weekend Celebration and the Wild West Air Fest. September 4-5, 2010

Vail -Yoga in the Gardens Mondays & Fridays, June 7-September 6, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

Vail -Vail Farmers' Market & Art Show Sundays, June 20-September 12 East Meadow Drive

Vail -Jazz at Vail Square August 5, 12, 19, 26, September 2 Vail Square at Arrabelle

Vail -Gourmet on Gore September 3-5 Vail Village

Vail -Vail Jazz Festival September 3-6 Various Locations

Vail -RMUSSA Softball Series September 4-6 Ford Park

Vail -Vail Rotary Duck Race September 5 Gore Creek Promenade

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Crested Butte/Gunnison - Fall Festival of Beers & Chili Cook-Off, Mt. Crested Butte. September 11, 2010 800.545.4505

Cripple Creek - Cruise Above the Clouds September 11-12, 2010

Denver - Festival Italiano, September 11-12th, 10am-7pm each day, 408 S. Teller St., Lakewood, CO
Free. http://www.belmarcolorado.com/sub/event/festival_italiano - 303-742-1520
The 7th annual Festival Italiano Food & Wine Festival at Belmar will feature over 70 of the finest Italian food, wine and artisan vendors from the area who will sell ceramics, gelato, sausage, baked goods, pasta, flowers, herbs, sculpture, antique maps, produce, pizza and much more. Festivities include flag throwers from Florence, regional Italian wine tasting for adults, chef demonstrations, live Italian music and dancing, Balistreri vineyard's children's grape stomp, a bocce tournament and much more. Belmar has ample free parking! Utilize the garages for fast, free and shaded parking.


Dillon - Marina Mutt Contest September 6, 2010

Durango- 2010 Showcase of the Arts September 11-19, 2010

Estes Park - Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Highland Festival Sept. 9-12, 2010 www.scotfest.com • 970.586.6308 • 800.90.ESTES

Fort Collins - First Friday Gallery Walk. First Friday of Every Month 2010 Tour over 15 galleries showcasing award-winning Colorado, national and international artists. Enjoy refreshments and the ambiance of Old Town. 970.484-6500

Fort Collins - Oktoberfest Fort Collins September 11, 2010

Fort Collins - Trimedia Film Festival September 10-12
The 5th annual TriMedia Film Festival is Northern Colorado's premiere festival for independent film, TV pilots & specials, and original live theatre. We welcome audiences to meet filmmakers, writers, and stars to the 3-day event in charming Old Town Fort Collins, with one-of-a-kind film, TV, and theatre performances you won't forget. http://www.trimediafestival.org/about.html

Frisco - Beetlefest September 11, 2010 Frisco's zany festival to ward off the Evil Pine Beetle and raise money for FDRD's reforestation efforts - Frisco Main Street

Glenwood Springs - Glenwood's Downtown Market Tuesdays, June 22 - Sept. 28, 2010. Operates Tuesdays in the summer and features cooking demonstrations, wine tasting, and live music. 4pm - dusk.

Glenwood Springs - 26th Annual Tri-Glenwood Triathlon September 12, 2010. triglenwood.com

Granby - Granby Farmers Market June 4-September 10, 2010 Every Friday afternoon. Specializing in locally grown produce.

Grand Junction - Downtown Farmers' Market Every Thurs. June 10 - Sept 16, 2010. 970.245.9697 • www.downtowngj.org

Grand Junction - Pork & Hops September 10-11, 2010 970.244.1480 • www.porkandhops.com

Lake City - Colorfest Arts & Crafts Festival. September 11. www.lakecityarts.org 970-944-2706

Ouray - 37th Annual Imogene Pass Run September 11-12, 2010 Rugged 17 mile race from Ouray over 13,114 ft. Imogene Pass to Telluride. One of the top mountain races in the U.S. Pre-registration only. 15 yrs & older. Info: www.imogenerun.com • 970.728.0251

Pagosa Springs - ColorFest: Wine & Food Festival September 10th 2010

Pagosa Springs - Brews, Bands, etc. • Hot Air Balloon Rally September 11 - 12th 2010

Royal Gorge - Saturdays & Sundays Flea Market, gates open to public 7:30am, Fremont County Rodeo Grounds, 719-252-3707

Royal Gorge - Tuesdays Entertainment in the Park, Veterans Park, 7-9pm

Royal Gorge - Wednesday Nights Entertainment in the Park, Pioneer Park, Florence, 7-8:30pm, 719-784-3544

Royal Gorge - Thursdays Florence Farmers' Market, Pioneer Park, 7:30am-1:30pm, 719-784-6489

Royal Gorge - Saturdays Cañon City Farmers Market Downtown, 8am-1pm, 719-269-7683, canoncityfarmersmarket.com

Royal Gorge - Holy Cow Moosic Festival, Sept. 10-12 Cañon City, benefit for Fremont County non-profits, 719-371-1202

Snowmass - Elk Camp Gondola Opens June 19 - September 6, 2010

Snowmass - Oktoberfest September 11, 2010

Telluride -Telluride Film Festival September 3-6, 2010

Vail -Yoga in the Gardens Mondays & Fridays, June 7-September 6, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

Vail -Vail Farmers' Market & Art Show Sundays, June 20-September 12 East Meadow Drive

Vail -Evergold 10k September 12

Vail -Oktoberfest September 10-12 Lionshead Village

Winter Park- Grand County Parade of Homes September 11-12 & 18-19, 2010. Come tour some of Grand County's finest homes. All built by local builders, these beautiful and unique homes showcase what the mountain living lifestyle is all about. 866.726.4118 • www.grandcountyparadeofhomes.com

Breckenridge- 16th Annual Breckenridge Oktoberfest, September 17-19, 2010 The high country's premier Oktoberfest celebration brings Bavarian food, German brews, lederhosen and Oompah music to Breckenridge's Main Street. The prestigious Brewmaster's Dinner kicks off the weekend-long party on Friday night.

Buena Vista/Salida -- Autumn Color Run September 18, 2010 An event for the entire family. We offer a one mile fun run, a 5K, a 10K and a HM. An all volunteer race with all proceeds going to local charitable organizations. Home made baked goods await the runners at the finish line. An affordable and well organized event in the center of Colorado. Website at; www.fourteenernet.com/colorrun

Estes Park - 4th Annual Estes Park Film Festival September 16-19, 2010Hosted by the Historic Park Theater.www.estesparkfilm.com • 970.231.2580

Fort Collins - First Friday Gallery Walk. First Friday of Every Month 2010 Tour over 15 galleries showcasing award-winning Colorado, national and international artists. Enjoy refreshments and the ambiance of Old Town. 970.484-6500

Fort Collins - The 15th annual Doggie Olympics is scheduled for September 19th at City Park (off Bryan) in Fort Collins starting at 8:30am. Fun for the whole family. Compete with your canine companion. You must pre-register to be eligible for medals and prizes. You can register and learn more about it at http://www.colapp.org. Come out for a fun day watching people and their dogs compete, grab something to eat, peruse over 50 booths. All money raised benefits Larimer Animal-People Partnership (LAPP), a local animal-therapy group.
For more information, please call (970) 484-6411 or email annesolis@comcast.net.

Frisco - The America Cup September 17-19, 2010 International Fly Fishing Tournament - International Teams come from around the world to compete on the 10 Mile, Blue River, and other local rivers. Award Ceremony on the 19th at the Frisco Bay Marina

Glenwood Springs - Glenwood's Downtown Market Tuesdays, June 22 - Sept. 28, 2010. Operates Tuesdays in the summer and features cooking demonstrations, wine tasting, and live music. 4pm - dusk.

Grand Junction - Downtown Farmers' Market Every Thurs. June 10 - Sept 16, 2010. 970.245.9697 • www.downtowngj.org

Grand Junction - Colorado Mountain Winefest September 16-19, 2010 800.704.3667 • www.coloradowinefest.com

Grand Junction - Tour de Vineyards, Sept. 18;www.emgcolorado.com

Lake City - Lake City Uncorked Wine & Music Festival. September 18. www.lakecityfestival.org 970-944-3478.

Leadville/Twin Lakes - Railroad Photo Specials. September 18 The Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad.

Royal Gorge - Saturdays & Sundays Flea Market, gates open to public 7:30am, Fremont County Rodeo Grounds, 719-252-3707

Royal Gorge - Tuesdays Entertainment in the Park, Veterans Park, 7-9pm

Royal Gorge - Wednesday Nights Entertainment in the Park, Pioneer Park, Florence, 7-8:30pm, 719-784-3544

Royal Gorge - Thursdays Florence Farmers' Market, Pioneer Park, 7:30am-1:30pm, 719-784-6489

Royal Gorge - Saturdays Cañon City Farmers Market Downtown, 8am-1pm, 719-269-7683, canoncityfarmersmarket.com

Royal Gorge - Florence Pioneer Day Dance, Sept. 17-18 Florence Elks Lodge, 719-784-3544

Royal Gorge - Junktique VII Open Air Antique Affair, Sept. 17-18, Florence, 719-784-3544

Royal Gorge - Go Fast Games, B.A.S.E. and bungee jumping from the Royal Gorge Bridge, Sept. 17-19 719-275-7507

Snowmass - Oktoberfest September 14-19, 2010

Snowmass - 35th Annual Snowmass Balloon Festival, September 17-19, 2010

Steamboat - 2nd Annual Steamboat OktoberWest September 17-19

Telluride -Blues & Brews September 17-19

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Aspen - Golden Leaf. Sept. 25, 2010. 970.429.2093 www.aspenrecreation.com

Buena Vista/Salida - ATV Historical Color Tour September 21-25, 2010 Buena Vista
Bring your ATV and ride various trails and visit historic areas in the midst of autumn colors. Four days of riding, evening activities and more. Registration is limited; call 719-395-6612 or register onlineat www.coloradoatvtour.org.PaddleFest May 15-17, 2009

Crested Butte/Gunnison - Vinotok Fall Harvest Festival September 20 - 25, 2010 970.349.0147

Delta County - Mountain Harvest Festival, Paonia September 25-26, 2010 970.527.3424

Delta County - Color Sunday Week Grand Mesa, September 26, 2010 970.856.4153

Estes Park - Autumn Gold - A Festival of Bands, Brats 'n Beer Sept. 25-26, 2010. A festival of brats & bands in downtown.800.44.ESTES • 970.577.9900

Fort Collins - First Friday Gallery Walk. First Friday of Every Month 2010. Tour over 15 galleries showcasing award-winning Colorado, national and international artists. Enjoy refreshments and the ambience of Old Town. 970.484-6500

Glenwood Springs - Glenwood's Downtown Market Tuesdays, June 22 - Sept. 28, 2010. Operates Tuesdays in the summer and features cooking. demonstrations, wine tasting, and live music. 4pm - dusk.

Glenwood Springs - Downtown Market Oktoberfest September 25, 2010. The 5th Annual Oktoberfest features seasonal beers, German bands and a Bavarian group performing traditional dances. glenwoodmarket.com

Grand Junction - Downtown Grand Jct. Car Show, Sept. 25; www.downtowngj.org

Pueblo - 16th Annual Loaf 'N Jug Chile & Frijoles Festival. September 24-26, 2010
A free event put on by the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce originally created to celebrate the harvest of Pueblo Mira Sol Chilies. 800.233.3446 • www.pueblochamber.org

Pagosa Springs - Mountain Chile Cha Cha & Trail Run September 25th 2010

Royal Gorge - Saturdays & Sundays Flea Market, gates open to public 7:30am, Fremont County Rodeo Grounds, 719-252-3707

Royal Gorge - Wednesday Nights Entertainment in the Park, Pioneer Park, Florence, 7-8:30pm, 719-784-3544

Royal Gorge - Winemakers' Dinner, the Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, Sept. 24, call 719-276-5191

Royal Gorge - Harvest Festival on Winery Grounds, Sept. 25-26, Celebration of wine, food, arts and music, the Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, 719-276-5191

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Delta County - Cedaredge Applefest, Cedaredge October 2-3, 2010 970.856.6961

Durango - OktoberFest September 25-26, 2010

Durango - Durango Cowboy Gathering September 30 - October 3, 2010

Estes Park - Elk Fest October 2-3, 2010. A celebration of all things Wapiti. Bond Park in the center of downtown Estes Park. 970.577.9900 • 800.44.ESTES

Fort Collins - First Friday Gallery Walk. First Friday of Every Month 2010. Tour over 15 galleries showcasing award-winning Colorado, national and international artists. Enjoy refreshments and the ambience of Old Town. 970.484-6500

Frisco - Frisco Cyclocross Oct. 2-3, 2010 Frisco Peninsula Recreation AreaTrick or Treat Street on Main Street Oct. 31, 2010 6pm to 8pm

Granby - Granby OktoberFest September 25, 2010 Granby's own unique celebration of the end of the season with music, food and the 5k Sunflower Fun Run.

Ouray - Oktoberfest & 45th Annual Jeep Raffle Drawing October 2, 2010. Come enjoy the music, dancing, food, & fun! Ouray Community Center.

Ouray - 3rd Annual La Sportiva Ouray Mountain Trail Run October 2, 2010. This run circumnavigates a 13.9 mile loop around the City of Ouray on USFS trails. Info: www.ouraytrailrun.com

Royal Gorge - Saturdays & Sundays Flea Market, gates open to public 7:30am, Fremont County Rodeo Grounds, 719-252-3707

Royal Gorge - Penrose Apple Day Parade, Oct. 2 719-372-3994

Royal Gorge - Octoberfest, Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Oct. 2-3 German bands, food and fun, 719-275-7507

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Durango- Durango Heritage Celebration October 7-10, 2010

Estes Park- Surprise Sidewalk Sale October 9-10, 2010Where the surprise is what you'll find. Downtown Estes Park. 970.577.9900 • 800.44.ESTES

Fort Collins - First Friday Gallery Walk. First Friday of Every Month 2010
Tour over 15 galleries showcasing award-winning Colorado, national and international artists. Enjoy refreshments and the ambiance of Old Town. 970.484-6500

Gateway - Disc Golf Tournament October 8-10, 2010

Glenwood Springs - Glenwood's Downtown Market Tuesdays, June 22 - Sept. 28, 2010. Operates Tuesdays in the summer and features cooking demonstrations, wine tasting, and live music. 4pm - dusk.

Royal Gorge - Saturdays & Sundays Flea Market, gates open to public 7:30am, Fremont County Rodeo Grounds, 719-252-3707

Royal Gorge - Paint The Town, Oct. 8-9 6th Annual Plein-Aire Festival, Florence,719-784-3544

Royal Gorge - Buckskin Joe's Town of Terror, Mid-Oct.-31 begins nights and Mid-Oct., Haunted Town

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Fort Collins - First Friday Gallery Walk. First Friday of Every Month 2010Tour over 15 galleries showcasing award-winning Colorado, national and international artists. Enjoy refreshments and the ambiance of Old Town. 970.484-6500

Royal Gorge - Buckskin Joe's Town of Terror, Mid-Oct.-31 begins nights and Mid-Oct., Haunted Town

Royal Gorge - Eureka Days, Oct. 15-16 2nd Annual (Kick in the Butt BBQ), Florence, 719-784-6895

Fort Collins - First Friday Gallery Walk. First Friday of Every Month 2010
Tour over 15 galleries showcasing award-winning Colorado, national and international artists. Enjoy refreshments and the ambiance of Old Town. 970.484-6500

Granby - Trick or Treat Main Street and Costume Contest October 29, 2010
Bring the kids to safely trick or treat at businesses along Granby's
main street, then watch them parade in their costumes before
munching down a hotdog or stopping in a nearby restaurant.Lake Granby

Royal Gorge - Buckskin Joe's Town of Terror, Mid-Oct.-31 begins nights and Mid-Oct., Haunted Town

Vail -Ski Swap October 29-30 Dobson Arena

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Estes Park - Catch The Glow Holiday Celebration & Evening Parade Nov. 26, 2010. Kick off the holiday season downtown. All activities are free beginning at noon & parade starts at 5:30 pm. 970.577.9900 • 800.44.ESTES

Fort Collins - First Friday Gallery Walk. First Friday of Every Month 2010
Tour over 15 galleries showcasing award-winning Colorado, national and international artists. Enjoy refreshments and the ambiance of Old Town. 970.484-6500

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Estes Park - Holiday Home Tour December 4, 2010
An annual tour of showcase homes in the Estes Park area. Tickets:
$12 in advance; $15 on the day of the tour.

Fort Collins - First Friday Gallery Walk. First Friday of Every Month 2010
Tour over 15 galleries showcasing award-winning Colorado, national and international artists. Enjoy refreshments and the ambiance of Old Town. 970.484-6500

Colorado Springs - Winter WildFest Dec. 10, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Glenwood Springs - - New Year's Eve Celebrations December 31, 2010 Ring in the New Year with a splash at the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool. There are party hats and noisemakers for everyone at the stroke of midnight and a chance to win an annual Pool Pass. This is a non-alcoholic event for the whole family. 800-537-7946 or 970-945-6571, hotspringspool.com

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