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2010 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 2010
May 1
Collegiate Peaks Trail Run. 25 to 50 mile run East of town on old railroad grade and trails. There is over 3,500 feet elevation gain in each 25 mile loop. Limited to 300 runners.
May 9 - 10
Adventure Xtreme. Triathlon with kayaking, biking and running.
May 16
Buena Vista Bike Fest.Road rides of various distances including a centaury and metric century. Evening entertainment and food.
May 28 – 31
Paddle Fest. Join in on an action-packed weekend of fun and educational activities for whitewater enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. Movies, live music, food and fun.
May 28-29
Buena Vista (Whitewater) Pro Rodeo. A Pro Freestyle Competition will be followed by an evening party and awards ceremony. With snowpack in the Arkansas River drainage currently at 165%, the Buena Vista Pro Rodeo promises to be a freestyle event of the highest quality.
June 2010
June 11
Madams of Central Colorado. Come meet The Madams of Central Colorado! The doors open at 6:30 p.m.
June 18
Cemetery Tour. Alsina Dearheimer, mother of Buena Vista will introduce you to some of Buena Vista colorful characters. Meet at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Tour begins at 7pm. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-16. $4 for BV Heritage members, free for kids ages 5 and under. Pay at the gate.
June 10, 17 & 24
Concert in the Park. Concert at 7 pm. Music Concerts in Forest Square Park , next to the Chamber. Admission by donation.
June 17 – 20
FIBArk Whitewater Festival – First Boat in the Arkansas! River events, running events, bike race, parade, family activities, music and many more festivities. Salida.
June 13 - 19
Ride the Rockies! The annual Ride the Rockies tour
July 2010
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Concert in the Park. Concert at 7 pm. Music Concerts in Forest Square Park , next to the Chamber. Admission by donation.
July 3, 25
Madams of Central Colorado. Come meet The Madams of Central Colorado! The doors open at 6:30 p.m.
July 4
Fourth of July Celebration! Old fashioned hometown celebration. Pancake breakfast 7am. Parade at 10:00 on East Main. Want to be in it? Just show up at the Courthouse at 9:30. KIDS--deocorate your pet or your bike and ride in the parade; you might when a small prize!! Kids games and entertainment in Forest Square park (outside the Chamber building) after the parade. Burgers and Hot Dogs sold by the Rotary Club, pie slices sold by Young at Heart---they sell out fast so buy one early. Fireworks at the rodeo grounds at dusk.
July 4
Art In The Park. Arts and crafts show in Buena Vista's McPhelemy Park by the lake.
July 2 - 6
Quilt Show. Quilts for show and sale are on display daily throughout the show. Buena Vista Community Center.
July 4
Buena Vista Heritage Museum FREE DAY! On the fourth of July the museum is free to the public.
July 3
Mountain Mania Car Show. Antique, Classic and Street Rod Cars on show. Pancake breakfast at 7:00 am. Street Dance Friday night.
July 9 – 10
Collegiate Peaks Stampede Rodeo. Friday evening and Saturday evening performances. Western Parade Saturday morning at 10am on East Main after the pancake breakfast in Columbine Park (behind K's Dairy Delite).
July 23 – 24
Collegiate Peaks Music Festival. This second annual festival features groups from Colorado. Held on East Main Street, Buena Vista. The kickoff is Friday at 6pm and there will be two stages on Saturday from 10am to 8pm. (Street dance that night) and Sunday from from 10am to 6pm. There are vendors and refreshments including a beer garden.
July 23 – 25
BalloonaVista/Art Walk. Fourth annual balloon festival. Balloons fly at 6 am Saturday and Sunday with a "glow" at dusk Saturday.
August 2010
August 5
Concert in the Park. At 7pm enjoy the Buena Vista Harmonizers who are sure to please folks of all ages with their crisp barbershop harmonies. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved indoors to the BV Heritage Museum on East Main Street but signs will be posted.
August 6 - 7
Relay For Life.
August 8
Cemetery Tour. Alsina Dearheimer, mother of Buena Vista will introduce you to some of Buena Vista colorful characters. Meet at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Tour begins at 7pm. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-16. $4 for BV Heritage members, free for kids ages 5 and under. Pay at the gate.
August 12 - 15
Contin-Tail Rock and Gem Show. A rock collector's paradise. More than 100 booths. Merchants from all over the country gather at the Rodeo Grounds in Buena Vista to sell, swap and show rocks, minerals and gems. Everything from mineral samples to sculptured art work to fine jewelry.
August 14 - 15
Gold Rush Days! Step back in time to the Colorado Gold Rush when Main Street in Buena Vista, Colorado reflects on their gold mining past. Try your hand at gold panning, watch gunfights, take a square dance lesson or listen to music from the past. Watch the Costume Parade. Included in the event are about 100 vendors which include food vendors, a beer garden, children's rides, craft booths and more--maybe even a mechanical bull. Other events of the weekend include a pancake breakfast, special showing of "Madams of Central Colorado", and a rock and gem show.
August 14
Madams of Central Colorado. Come meet The Madams of Central Colorado! The doors open at 6:30 p.m.
August 21
Buena Vista Canine Classic. Frisbee Dog and Dog Agility competitions. All events at the soccer fields at Riverside Park at the east end of Main Street.
August 21 – 22
King Boletus Mushroom Festival. Buena Vista Heritage Event.
August 22-23
The GORE-TEX™ TransRockies Run course runs from Buena Vista to Beaver Creek, through the heart of the White River and San Isabel National Forests. The course includes a mix of singletrack and forest road with nearly 25,000 feet of elevation gain, reaching altitudes of over 12,500 ft.
September 2010
September 11
Madams of Central Colorado. Come meet The Madams of Central Colorado! The doors open at 6:30 p.m.
September 11
Applefest! The Historic Turner Farm will again open its gates to host the Apple Fest in Buena Vista on September 12th. Step back in time to the turn of the 20th century. Tour the farm of five old buildings including the two story farm house. Great family fun with music, old time demonstrations, lunch, apple pie and more.
September 18
Autumn Color Run. Four races are offered at this event--half marathon, 5k, 10k or a fun walk or run. Enjoy the peak of the fall colors as you run into Buena Vista from the Cottonwood Pass area.
September 21 - 25
ATV Historical Color Tour. Bring your own ATV and ride various trails and visit historic areas in the midst of autumn's grand colors. Four days of riding, evening activities, and more.
Pet Boarding • Guided Fishing Trips • Whitewater Rafting
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