Discover Fairplay, Colorado

The discovery of gold in 1859 brought thousands of prospectors to South Park. Latecomers pushed west and established a new mining camp called “Fair Play.” After several prosperous years, Fairplay became the county seat in1867.

If your curious about how Fairplay relates to South Park and the modern day sitcom cartoon South Park.
There are some interesting historical relationships and modern day parallels that help shed light on the topic.

Today, Fairplay is the center of commerce for Park County, with a thriving business community and vibrant local arts. The many lodging, dining and retail options reflect the unique character of this quaint mountain town. Surrounded by majestic peaks and pastoral beauty, Fairplay calls out to artists of all media, many of whom have made Fairplay home.

Year-Round Fairplay Activities

Seasonal Events

True to its quaint mountain character, a variety of fun and colorful events are hosted, such as the signature Burro Days race, the Bead & Fiber Show, the free summer concert series and the one-of-a-kind South Park Arts Celebration. This four-day open air celebration of nature, history, and art, capitalizes on the unusual abundance of scenic and historic sites that make South Park, including Fairplay, so captivating.

Winter

At almost 10,000′ Fairplay is an outdoor enthusiast paradise in the winter. Embraced by the Mosquito Mountain Range and minutes to world-class skiing, boarders and skiers alike can explore pristine backcountry or groomedresort trails. Diverse and interesting ice climbing terrain welcomes beginners and challenges experts. Additionally, snowmobiling and snowshoeing provide travel access to remote back-bowls and rolling terrain. Hunters thrive on a nearly year-round season as do anglers with fly-fishing in summer and ice-fishing in winter. Named as the “Fly-Fishing Capital of Colorado” anglers can expect to experience a thrill a minute. Fairplay is home to the award-winning Fairplay Beach where one can cast a line, pan for gold, even camp overnight – all less than a minute from Main Street and historic Front Street where dining, wine-tasting, local art galleries, South Park City Museum and shopping entice.

Spring – Summer

Summer comes alive with bright wildflowers, lush meadows and snow-capped mountain peaks. Outdoor adventures abound from mellow strolls through the forest to challenging climbs. Beginner trails to extreme single track call out to mountain bikers of all levels. Rock climbers and hikers can summit a myriad of 14,000-foot peaks. Take a horseback ride, ATV or off-road vehicle along 100-year-old mining trails. In Town, a custom skate park puts even a seasoned skater to the test.

Events

40 Under Forty: Boulder Valley & Northern Colorado

Sep 27

375 Meadowlark Drive, Berthoud, CO

Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado 40 Under Forty recognizes 40 emerging business leaders in each region (80 total), u

Okaidja Afroso: Jaku Mumor

Sep 27

2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, CO

Okaidja Afroso journeys to the U.S. from his home in Ghana, West Africa to bring a powerful experience that draws inspir

SKSF 12th Annual “Boots, Buckles, & Chuckles” Night of Comedy Fundraiser

Sep 30

13071 Bass Pro Drive, Colorado Springs, CO

Introducing the “Boots, Buckles, and Chuckles” Night of Comedy fundraiser for Special Kids Special Families!

The Colorado Springs Marathon, Half, 5K, Kids K

Sep 30

Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, 215 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO

Come celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Colorado Springs Marathon presented by Centura Health on Saturday, Septemb

Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer & Shahzad Ismaily: Love in Exile

Sep 30

2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, CO

Love in Exile features an improvisatory supergroup composed of brilliant minds Vijay Iver, Arooj Aftab and Shahzad Izmai

Spiritually Speaking: Talk and Gallery-style Psychic Medium Reading

Oct 01

2501 N. Dallas St., Aurora, CO

An intriguing 60-minute Talk with Chicago-based Author, Emmy-award winning journalist, and Spiritual Humorist, Jenniffer

Walk to Defeat ALS®

Oct 08

Sloan’s Lake Park, 2199 Stuart St. Denver, CO

Join the movement at The Denver Walk to Defeat ALS taking place on Sunday, October 8th, 2023 at Sloan’s Lake Park, CO

Food Fight for Reproductive Rights at The Block Distilling Co.

Oct 11

1840 W. Oxford Ave, Englewood, CO

Join us on October 11, 2023, for our annual elite culinary competition featuring Denver’s talented chefs and barte

Samara Joy

Oct 15

2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, CO

Grammy-winning rising star Samara Joy tours following the release of her newest album, Linger Awhile. Samara comes from

Spellbound – Halloween Concert

Oct 18

2908 S Timberline Road, Fort Collins, CO

Join us (if you dare) for this magical and spooktacular evening of live classical and popular Halloween favorites. From