Annual Tri-Glenwood Triathlon September 13, 2009
Cheer on athletes as they swim at the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, bike to Canyon Creek and run through Glenwood Springs, crossing the finish line on 7th Street near the historic train depot. If you choose to race next year, sign up early, it fills up fast. triglenwood.com
47th Annual Fall Arts Festival September 23 - 27, 2009
The state’s largest non-juried art show is a venue for professional and amateur artists to show and sell their work. Mediums include oil, watercolor, chalk, pen & ink, multimedia, pottery, sculpture and more. Held at the Ramada Inn. Glenwoodspringsartguild.com
1st Annual El Grito September 20, 2009
Come down to Two Rivers Park and celebrate Mexican Independence Day will family and friends. Children’s amusement rides, authentic food, beer, margaritas and live music. Valleyeventsinc.com
Downtown Market Oktoberfest
September 26, 2009
Fifth annual Oktoberfest featuring seasonal beers, German bands, and a Bavarian group performing traditional dances takes place at Centennial Park, located at 9th and Grand. glenwoodmarket.com
Glenwood’s Downtown Market Soup Contest September 29, 2009
Downtown restaurants vie for the coveted traveling soup trophy. Sample local restaurants’ soups and vote for your favorite! glenwoodmarket.com
Unique Boutique November 6 & 7
An artisan’s show and sale hosted annually by Glenwood’s Downtown Market. A wide variety of local and Colorado artists and craftspeople are represented. Glenwoodmarket.com
Historic Ghost Walk October 16-18, 23-25, 30-31, 2009
The Frontier Historical Society and Museum presents a ghostly visit to the past. Guides take participants by lantern light through Linwood Cemetery where actors portray people who lived in Glenwood Springs 100 years ago, including gunslinger and dentist, John “Doc” Holliday. Cookies and hot apple cider are provided. 970-945-4448, glenwoodhistory.com
Holiday Lighting Ceremony November 27, 2009
The holiday season officially starts with the traditional lighting of the historic Hotel Colorado. The Defiance Stringband will perform traditional holiday music. defiancestringband.com Sing along with roving carolers and warm up with hot cocoa and cider. Watch with wide-eyed wonder as thousands of twinkling lights burst through the darkness transforming the hotel and the courtyard into an instant wonderland. Inside, several animated displays and 12 foot trees decorate the lobby. Jolly old St. Nick will be there, too! Free to the public. 970-945-6511, hotelcolorado.com
Sunlight Mountain Resort Opening Day Treasure Hunt December 4, 2009
Once the snow starts to fly, there’s no better place to ski and ride than Sunlight Mountain Resort. Free shuttle, free parking, great runs, great rates. Opening day treasure hunt and prizes sponsored by the Glenwood Springs Mall. 970-945-7491, sunlightmtn.com
Annual Chamber Holiday Open House & Tree Lighting December 4, 2009
All chamber members and their guests are invited to stop in between 5 and 7 p.m. for food and holiday cheer. Enjoy appetizers, the lighting of the community Christmas tree, caroling, complimentary food and drinks, networking opportunities and a visit from Santa Claus. Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association, 1102 Grand Avenue.
A Grand Holiday December 5, 2009
Catch the holiday spirit in downtown Glenwood Springs on this special evening from 4 to 8 p.m. Many stores stay open late, making it easy to check items off your holiday shopping list. Santa will also make an appearance and a small herd of reindeer will charm adults and kids alike. Throughout the evening Mountain Harmony Carolers will fill the night air with favorite yuletide tunes. Glenwoodmarket.com
Day of Infamy Snowshoe Race December 6, 2009
The Day of Infamy Snowshoe Race began as a race to honor the servicemen who lost their lives in Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. Proceeds from the race benefit animal shelters around Garfield & Pitkin County. This race takes place at Sunlight Mountain Resort and has a reputation of fun and folly with awesome prizes. www.dayofinfamysnowshoerace.org
Sunlight Mountain Resort Demo Days with Santa December 19, 2009
Try the newest gear with free demos on the mountain, listen to live music and enjoy a torchlight parade put on by the Sunlight Mountain Ski Patrol. 970-945-7491, sunlightmtn.com
New Year’s Eve Celebrations December 31, 2009
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
Lafarge Skier Appreciation Day January 8, 2010
Ski all day for only $15 and enjoy the festivities including a themed costume party, live music and prize drawings. All proceeds are donated to the United Way. 970-945-7491, sunlightmtn.com
Sunlight Mountain Resort Teacher & Student Appreciation Day January 10, 2010
Sunlight loves teachers and their students. RE-1 and RE-2 school district students can ski for only $15 plus their coupon with a valid school ID. Teachers ski free! 970-945-7491, sunlightmtn.com
COSMIC Ski Mountaineering Race January 16, 2010
Sunlight Mountain Resort. 970-945-7491, sunlightmtn.com.
United States Telemark Association Race January 30, 2010
Sunlight Mountain Resort. 970-945-7491, sunlightmtn.com.
LandRover Roaring Fork Ski Spree February 6 & 7, 2010
Celebrate winter with Sunlight Mountain Resort, live music on the Sunlight deck, ski and snowboard races, winter games, chili cook-off, broomball tournament, and a battle of the bands. 970-945-7491, sunlightmtn.com.
Sunlight Mountain Resort Melanoma Awareness Day March 6, 2010
Sunlight Mountain Resort. 970-945-7491, sunlightmtn.com.
Crystal River Spas Spring Thing March 20 & 21, 2010
Sunlight’s Spring Thing commemorates another great season with fun races, costume contests, live music on the deck, a Big Air and Rail Jam show, an Easter egg hunt, and of course hot tubs! 970-945-7491, sunlightmtn.com
Mother’s Day Mile May 9, 2010
Sponsored by Glenwood Medical Associates, this is a 1 mile run/walk benefiting the domestic violence programs of the Advocate Safehouse Project of Garfield County. Goody bags, Finish line roses, special Kenyan age group awards, homemade apple pie, and a huge Gift Basket Silent auction. Environment friendly event. Men, women, children, families welcome. Do this one for Mom! 970-945-2632, advocatesafehouse.org
Operation Vacation Yagatta Regatta May, 2010
Yagatta Regatta rafting teams compete to finish first while raising money to support Operation Vacation, a grassroots, non-profit whose purpose is to reunite deserving soldiers with their families on free vacations in the Roaring Fork Valley and elsewhere. The event includes a costume contest, kid’s activities, games and prizes, food, bands and brews. coloradoyagattaregatta.com.
MG Car Club Rallye June 11-13, 2010
Two Rivers Park will host the 58th Annual Rallye sponsored by the MG Car Club, Rocky Mountain Centre. Fun and challenging competitions with a time-speed distance rally, a mountain tour, a Funkahana driving contest, and a Sunday morning car show. mgcc.org
113th Annual Strawberry Days June 18 - 20, 2010
Colorado’s oldest civic celebration takes place at Sayre (Strawberry) Park. Highlights include the crowning of Miss Strawberry Days, top-notch entertainment, a myriad of artisans and food booths, a Kidsfest with a petting zoo, rides and quality children’s entertainment, and, of course, free strawberries and ice cream. A full-fledged parade makes its way down Grand Avenue on Saturday featuring a dazzling display of colorful floats. 970-945-6589, strawberrydaysfestival.com
Strawberry Shortcut Race June 20, 2010
This classic “festival” race coincides with the annual Strawberry Days celebration. The 10K begins at 7am, 5K at 8:15 and the 1-Mile Fun Run at 9:30. Prizes go to the fastest, but there’s plenty of fun to go around for everyone. Race starts at Centennial Park located at 9th and Grand Avenue.
4th of July Fireworks July 4, 2010
At dusk a brilliant fireworks display will reflect over the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers. The best views are from Two Rivers Park and the pedestrian bridge, weather and conditions permitting.
4th of July Downtown Fanfare and Fireworks July 4, 2010
Enjoy great deals at merchant stores in the heart of Glenwood Springs all while enjoying street performances, music, and family fun. Then finish off your day at dusk with a brilliant fireworks display that reflects over the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers. The best views are from Two Rivers Park and the pedestrian bridge, weather and conditions permitting. Valleyeventsinc.com
7th Annual Downtown Classic Car Show August 2010
Check out the greatest classic and rebuilt cars in Colorado on Cooper Street between 7th and 8th Streets. Live music and family fun is guaranteed. Valleyeventsinc.com
Glenwood’s Downtown Market Tuesdays, June - September, 2010
This open-air market features fresh produce, hand-made crafts, cooking demonstrations by local chefs, a soup contest, wine tastings, live music and an Oktoberfest grand finale.
glenwoodmarket.com
25th Annual Summer of Jazz Wednesdays, June - July, 2010
The Summer of Jazz celebrates twenty five seasons of great music in the park. The non-profit has a history of bringing top jazz artists from around the country to this hometown venue. Enjoy jazzy tunes on the banks of the Colorado River in Two Rivers Park. Concerts begin at 7p.m. Bring a picnic or visit food vendors for a convenient snack and refreshments. summerofjazz.com
Friday Night Flicks Friday nights, August 2010
Reminiscent of the drive-in theater, Two Rivers Park is transformed in to a free outdoor movie night. Block buster movies are shown on a huge 13’x 24’ screen. Vendors sell fresh-popped kettlecorn, burritos, smoothies, pizza, non-alcoholic beverages and movie-style candy. Bring a blanket or low-back chair. No glass is permitted. Valleyeventsinc.com
26th Annual Tri-Glenwood Triathlon September 12, 2010
Cheer on athletes as they swim at the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, bike to Canyon Creek and run through Glenwood Springs, crossing the finish line on 7th Street near the historic train depot. triglenwood.com
Dates are subject to change. Check VisitGlenwood.com for an up-to-date schedule.