Keystone blues and arts.
The Blues and Arts Festival will take place at the River Run in Keystone 1-7 p.m. Saturday through Aug. 22. A classic art show, food, beer and a selection of wines will surround the plaza while musicians entertain the crowds. A free family Kidzone will be set up and will include bounce houses, kids crafts and more entertainment. Admission is free. Food and beverages will be priced by vendors.
Gateway barbecue fest.
The BBQ Blues Festival will take place in Gateway on Sept. 4. The event features the music of five blues bands, an array of barbecue specialties, food and craft vendors and a fireworks display in the evening. Shows begin at 11 a.m. Tickets are $25. Proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.
Benoit at Copper Mountain.
Tab Benoit will perform 8-10 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Copper Pavilion. Admission is free for Copper Lodging guests and $15 for all others.
Bike Pearl Pass.
The 34th Annual Pearl Pass Mountain Bike Tour runs Sept. 11 and 12. This free, historic tour begins in front of the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Everyone is welcome to join the 38-mile ride from Crested Butte to Aspen. A gear shuttle will be available to Aspen and back to Crested Butte for $10.
Oktoberfest in Ouray.
The Ouray Oktoberfest will take place Oct. 2. Visitors can enjoy brats, potato cakes, applesauce, German chocolate cake, Colorado Boy brews, wine, kids games, door prizes and more. The celebration kicks off at 6 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center. Festivities include a Jeep raffle drawing, dancing, door prizes and a quilt raffle. Call the Ouray Chamber: 800-228-1876 or 970-325-4746
Compiled by Anya Semenoff
