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January

Bike Festivals. January, the 2nd Annual Arkansas Valley Cyclocross Series takes off; in May, the Buena Vista Bike Fest is scheduled; and in September, the Banana Belt Weekend offers trials and a mountain bike race. The Crest Crank treks along the Monarch Crest Trail.


The Snowdrifters Snowmobile Club in Buena Vista, sponsors snowmobile rides each year. On New Year's Eve, the club holds a chili supper, followed by a ride to the top of Cottonwood Pass to watch fireworks being shot from Pikes Peak.

March
A snowmobile rally is held the first weekend in March. Participants are invited to enjoy a chili supper, banquet, and dance. On the first day, snowmobilers ride to the top of Tincup Pass. The next day, riders will summit Cottonwood Pass. For more information call the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce at 395-6612.

June

The Delaware Hotel in Leadville, hosts its annual "Murder and Mayhem" tour in June. Local historians host cemetery tours with colorful descriptions of those buried there...


July

On the classical side, the Annual Salida-Aspen Concert Series brings top talent from the renowned Aspen Music Festival to the valley with six concerts on consecutive Saturday nights beginning July 10.

August

Archery season opens: Aug 30th

 

September

September 1 Annual John Denver Festival

Mid-September A Taste of Italy Festival

Mid-September Annual Banana Belt Bicycle Weekend

Mid-September Applefest Revisit the early 1900's - demonstrations, tractor and pony rides and tours.

Mid-September (Salida) Annual Angel of Shavano Car Show. Antique and new car show

Mid-September Muzzle Loading Rifle season opens:

 

October

Early October Aspen Leaf Open Golf Tournament Collegiate Peaks Golf Course, Buena Vista

Mid-October: Rifle season opens

Late October Annual ATV Historical Color Tour

 

December 31

The Heart of the Rockies Snowmobile Club in Salida holds an annual New Year's Eve ride to the top of Marshall Pass. Riders meet at the parking lot at Shirley Site on CR 200 at 8 p.m., and are encouraged to bring a potluck dish. Food is shared at midnight, on the summit in the Hutchinson Barnett cowcamp cabin. For more information, contact Don or Paula Bullington at High Country Connection, 539-6168.