Pickin’ and strummin’ in Copper Mountain
The eighth annual Guitar Town festival will take place Friday-Aug. 12 at Copper Mountain. This free event begins Friday at 5 p.m. in Center Village and features live performances, guitar and songwriting workshops and kids’ music activities. or 866-264-1837
Gold Rush in Buena Vista
Step back in time during Buena Vista Gold Rush Days, Saturday-Aug. 12 in downtown Buena Vista. Enjoy live music, historic demonstrations, square dance lessons and the annual Buena Vista Pack Burro race. or 719-395-6612
High Octane Arts & Crafts fest — and BBQ
The High Octane Arts & Crafts Festival will be held on Aug. 18 in Gunnison at Legion Park. The festival showcases arts and crafts from around the region, and refreshments and a barbecue lunch by F Bar Catering. This event is held in conjunction with the Gunnison Car Show, Aug. 17-19 in the same area. or 970-641-1501
Trail running and chile roasting
The seventh annual Mountain Chile Cha Cha in Pagosa Springs takes place on Aug. 25, and celebrates trail running and chile roasting. Along with 5k and 10k races, this event includes an authentic Southwestern Chile festival with a Chile cook-off competition, live music and a beer garden.
Compiled by Francie Swidler
