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Colorado State Fair

The largest agricultural event in Colorado. Though the Fair's emphasis is to celebrate Colorado's agriculture through educational displays and animal exhibits, a great deal of activity happens on a 100-acre site.

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May 20 - Java Fest, Aurora - Discover Colorado's only festival dedicated to the pursuit of java nirvana. Let the caffeine flow. (303) 326-8386 Fletcher Plaza (28)

June 1 - 2 - East End Arts District Summer Art Walk, Aurora - A thread of Asian art will wind its way through the galleries, working studios and arts-related venues of Aurora's East End Arts District with this summer walk happening in conjunction with the 10th annual Aurora Asian Film Festival. Open houses will feature pottery, painting, jewelry, sculpture, performing and culinary arts, with some artists on site. Free pedi-cabs available to drive between sites (720) 203-3575 Fletcher Plaza (130)

June 9 - 10 - Indiefest Independent Music Festival, Pagosa Springs - Two-day fest featuring independent musicians from around the nation. $25.00 (877) 472-4672 Reservoir Hill Park (608)

June 10 - Fiesta Aurora, Aurora - Authentic Latino food, music, dance, a mercado and more. (303) 326-8386 Fletcher Plaza (610)

June 15 - Annual Abstract Art Show - Collectors Preview, Denver - Michael Walter Art & Design presents our Abstract Art Show! Please join us. (303) 825-0606 (745)

June 22 - August 18 - Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Boulder - One of the country's most renowned festivals presents the best of classical theatre each summer. Performances are staged with the majestic Flatiron mountains as a backdrop. (303) 492-0554 Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre & University Theatre (240)

June 24 - August 2 - Vail Valley Music Festival, Vail - In the 16th year Bravo brings to the Vail Valley over 40 acclaimed soloists, ensembles and three outstanding resident orchestras - the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and new to the Festival, America's flagship orchestra, the New York Philharmonic. (970) 827-5700 Ford Amphitheater (239)

June 25 - 29 - Phillips County Fair, Holyoke - Includes a fair and a salsa contest. (970) 854-3517 (614)

June 29 - July 4 - City of Grand Junction 125th Anniversary Celebration, Grand Junction - Grand Junction celebrates its anniversary with a variety of events, that will include live music, entertainment, book signing, and sculpture dedication. (970) 244-1480 (600)

July 4 - 104th Annual Cowboys' Roundup Days and 4th of July Celebration, Steamboat Springs - One of Steamboat Springs' oldest traditions and a salute to the Old West. Celebrate the 4th of July with a downtown parade, fireworks, a cattle drive through town, and rodeos. (877) 754-2269 Downtown (596)

July 4 - August 4 - Crested Butte Music Festival, Crested Butte - Music for all ages brings the Rockies to life with exciting performances! From jazz to blues, symphony to opera and bluegrass to rock, join us for some culture without pretense! (800) 455-1290 (602)

July 4 - Fourth of July Festivities, Keystone - Entertainment includes kids events, a fishing derby, and two firework displays. (800) 248-1942 (617)

July 21-22 - KidSpree, Aurora - Colorado's largest outdoor festival for kids features more than 60 activities and entertainers. (303) 326-8386 Bicentennial Park (135)

August 1 - 5 - Adams County Fair & Rodeo, Brighton - Rodeos, Demo Derby, Tractor Pulls and much much more! Great food and great entertainment. (303) 637-8002 Adams County Regional Park (242)

August 3 - 5 - Covered Wagon Days, Del Norte - 719-657-2170 (1490)

August 7 - 11 - Cheyenne County Fair & Rodeo, Cheyenne Wells - Events such as a livestock auction, a barbecue, a rodeo, a parade, and games. (719) 767-5716 (621)

August 10 - 11 - Dillon BBQ at the Summit, Frisco - Enjoy a great weekend of food, fun, music, brews, friends and BBQ competition. (888) 499-4499 (642)

August 11 - Family Adventure Day, Colorado Springs - Treasure a day with your family! Join us for a Saturday filled with artist demonstrations and hands-on art projects led by Bemis School of Art instructors. Create your own works of art during this day of discovery, using current FAC exhibitions as inspiration. All ages welcome! Members: free, non-members: $3 per person. (719) 475-2444 Fine Arts Center (607)

August 24 - September 3 - Colorado State Fair, Pueblo - The largest agricultural event in Colorado. Though the Fair's emphasis is to celebrate Colorado's agriculture through educational displays and animal exhibits, a great deal of activity happens on a 100-acre site. (800) 876-4567 Colorado State Fairgrounds (144)

October 27- 29 - Kodak Greeley 2007 Hot Air Balloon Harvest, Greeley - Saturday evening's balloon glow will start at dusk with over 25 hot air balloons! 970-353-8626 (1498)

November 10 - Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival, Georgetown - Watch bighorn sheep, enjoy guided hikes, hear expert speakers, or join in the kids' activities. (303) 569-2555 Georgetown (1478)

2008 Events

April 27 - WOODLAND PARK MUSIC MARKET, Woodland Park - 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM The Woodland Retail Alliance of Woodland Park will present an event unique to the Pikes Peak Area. (719)686-5250 Ute Pass Cultural Center (2021)

May 10 - Clear Creek History Park's Opening Day Pie Baking Contest, Golden - Celebrate the opening of the Clear Creek History Park's summer season on Saturday, May 10, from 10 am to 4:30 pm. This year's event includes friendly competition, so roll up your sleeves and get the whole family involved! You won't want to miss the pie baking contest results at 11:30 am, where dozens of homemade pies will be competing for the blue ribbon. (303)278-3557 (2278)

May 31 - June 1 - Jungle Quest Grand Opening Weekend, Thorton - Jungle Quest is an indoor adventure center with ziplines, rock climbing for kids, FREE, 9am-6pm (303)920-9404 (2518)

June 8 - Fiesta Aurora, Aurora - Celebrate the metro area's Latino art and culture. Admission and activities are free. Noon to 9 p.m. (303) 326-8386 (1953)

June 20 - 22 - 110th Annual Strawberry Days Festival, Glenwood Springs - Entertainment, parade, food fair, carnival, artisan fair. I-70 west through Glenwood Canyon, exit and go south on Hwy. 82 to Sayre Park. (970) 945-6589 Sayre Park (611)

July 4 - 12 - Woodland Music Week, Woodland Park - Starting off during the Old Fashioned 4th of July, music continues at the Symphony Above the Clouds on July 5th and during a "USO Rewind Concert" on July 6th. Additional businesses (Keller Williams, Primo's, Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center, Bucks Saloon, The Cowhand, Historic Ute Inn, DDA office, and Tweeds) will feature musicians and " MAMA's Open Mic Night" during the week. Recording artist, W.C. Jameson, will be at Willams Brothers Furniture on Tuesday afternoon and don't miss dinner prepared by Victor of the Black Bear Restaurant at Shining Mountain Golf Club on Thursday with accompaniment by the talented guitarist, John Stone. Stained Glass Inspirations will offer music during the Farmer's Market, Bill LaReau, on July 11th and the ART Reception at Park State Bank & Trust from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. will feature Louise Wilson, The Trombone Gal. For kids, Beth Epley is scheduled at the Ice Cream Parlor, behind the Donut Mill, on Friday from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m., just in time for a cold treat before heading into the final weekend of music. Friday night, July 11th is the start of the "Mix It Up Weekend" hosted by the Woodland Music Series. Saturday afternoon is "Music on the Green," a continuation of the Woodland Music Series program. For those interested in drums, join the "Drum Circle" at the Depot Amphitheatre on July 12th from 5 - 7 p.m. If you're up for one last event, catch a memorable Blues Review at the Crystola Road House at 8 p.m. Saturday night. (719) 686-5250 (2891)

July 10, 17, 24, 31 - Confluence Concerts, Denver - Confluence Concerts is a series of Free after-work concerts held at the confluence of Cherry Creek and the Platte River near Lower Downtown Denver. The series showcases popular local headliners Thursdays in July from 6:30-8pm. The concerts benefit the Greenway Foundation, champions of Denver’s riverfront trails, parks and boating amenities. (303)358-6696 Confluence Park (24)

July 11 - 13 - Edwards Fine Art & Sculpture Festival, Edwards - Come and see over 75 artist displaying works in all mediums from sculpture to paintings much more. (480)837-5637 (2593)

July 19 - 20 - Orthodox Food Festival and Old Globeville Days, Denver - Great food, live music from Russia,Romania,Serbia,Eritrea,Greece. Crafts; kids area. 303-294-0938 (2898)

July 19 - 20 - KidSpree, Aurora - Colorado's largest outdoor festival for kids. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (303)326-8386 (1954)

July 19 - 26 - El Paso County Fair, Calhan - Summer's Hottest Tickets (719) 520-7880 Fairgrounds (2831)

July 22 - 27 - Mesa County Fair, Grand Junction - Music, entertainment, fun - without leaving home! (970)244-1860 (2833)

July 23 - 27 - Arapahoe County 4-H Fair, Aurora - Your Pay One Price admission includes FREE unlimited carnival rides, parking, all activities and entertainment each day (midway games not included). (303)795-4955 (2835)

July 26 - August 2 - Bent County Fair & Rodeo, Las Animas - (719) 456-0764 (2837)

July 26 - August 3 - Elbert County Fair, Kiowa - (303) 621-3162 (2838)

July 30 - August 3 - Adams County Fair & Rodeo, Brighton - One Great County, One Great Fair! (303)637-8007 (2834)

July 31 - August 3 - Archuleta County Fair, Pagosa - Great County Fair! (970) 264-2388 (2836)

August 1 - 3 - Covered Wagon Days, Del Norte - Covered Wagon Days is an old west themed weekend event the first weekend in August each year. (719) 657-2170 (1963)

August 1 - 9 - Boulder County Fair/Livestock Show/Rodeo, Longmont - (303)772-7170 (2839)

August 2 - 6 - Yuma County Fair, Yuma - Yuma County has gained the reputation over a wide area as having one of the finest County Fairs. (970)848-3333 Fairgrounds (2832)

Aug. 22 - Sept. 1, 2008 - Colorado State Fair, Pueblo - Come to the Colorado State Fair 1-800-876-4567 (1531)

September 12- 13 - WOODLAND MUSIC SERIES 2008, Woodland Park - YOUR NEW CARDIO Rx! BIG BAND BASH. Enjoy a stress-busting, mood-boosting, energizing weekend when the Promises Septet, Swing Factory, and the USAF "Falconaires" come to Woodland Park. Visit our website for more information. woodlandmusicseries.com 719-687-5284 Ute Pass Cultural Center (3031)

September 20 - Festival International, Aurora - Celebrate arts and culture from around the world at this third annual event with music, dance and a Passport to Culture hands-on activity area. Admission and activities are free. Presented by the Northern Aurora Business Association. 303-361-6169 Fletcher Plaza (2921)

September 27 - 28 - Loveland stone age fair, Loveland - Hundreds of Native American Artifact displays, as well as lectures,crafts. Free 303-938-6326 (2918)

November 8 - Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival, Georgetown - Watch bighorn sheep, enjoy guided hikes, hear expert speakers, or join in the kids' activities. (303) 569-2555 (1483)

2009 Events

January 24 - National Ballet of Denver "A Night of Stars", Denver - The National Ballet of Denver Presents A Night of Stars at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. (303)860-1236 (2323)

July 11 - 19 - Park County Fair, FAIRPLAY - Pile in the family car, jump on your horse, and make your way down to Fairplay for the Park County Fair this July!!! It is a great experience, and we hope to see you all there! (719)836-4289 PARK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS (3184)

July 18 - 25 - Elpaso County Fair, Calhan - (719) 520-7882 (3373)

July 31 -August 2 - Covered Wagon Days, Del Norte - Covered Wagon Days is an old west themed weekend event the first weekend in August each year. (719) 657-2170 (3086)

July 31 - August 8 - The Boulder County Fair, Longmont - (303)772-7170 (3375)

August 5 - 9 - Adams County Fair, Brighton - One Great County, One Great Fair! (303)637-8007 (3374)

August 28 - September 7 - Colorado State Fair, Pueblo - The largest agricultural event in Colorado. Though the emphasis is to celebrate Colorado's agriculture through educational displays and animal exhibits,a great deal of activity happens on a 100-acre site. 800-876-4567 Colorado State Fairgrounds (3087)