Shake, waddle and roll. The 24th Annual Estes Park Duck Race will take place May 5. Visitors adopt a rubber duck to race along Fall River to win prizes while proceeds benefit charities. estesparkcvb.com or 1-800-443-7837
Cycle out in Aspen. The Aspen Cycling Festival will take place on May 19 and 20, with two different races. On Saturday, the Ride for the Pass charity race/recreational ride follows a route from the Winter Gate to the Independence Ghost Town. The ride gains approximately 2,500 feet of elevation over a 10-mile course. On Sunday, the Aspen Cycling Criterium offers a fast-paced bicycle race through downtown Aspen and runs heats of athletes at speeds of 28 mph and higher around a 0.9 mile track. aspenrecreation.com or 970-429-2093
Hot air, hot cars, cool colors. The Balloons ‘n’ Varooms festival will take place on May 25-27 in Ridgway. This scenic event, with colorful hot-air balloons and beautiful classic cars amid the San Juan Mountains, will have food, local brews, a free concert in the park and fun for the whole family. or 970-626-5181
Heads up on headless fest. The Mike the Headless Chicken Festival will take place May 18-19 in Fruita. Visitors can enjoy a car show, a Chicken Dance contest, the 5k “Run Like a Headless Chicken” race, games, eating contests, Mike’s Market and more. All in celebration of the most resilient chicken. miketheheadlesschicken.org or 970-858-0360.
Compiled by Anya Semenoff
