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Estes Park Music Festival Winter Series
Concerts are offered every Sunday over the winter months at the Stanley Hotel. Contact Phone: 970 . 586 . 9519
Jazz Fest
Jazz Fest is one of the highlights of the springtime season. Free concerts by regional groups and artists held every year in conjunction with Arts Walk to local galleries. Maps are located at Performance Park. Performances usually take place between 12:30 and 5:00 p.m. right downtown in Performance Park, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO. Contact Phone: 970 . 577 . 9900 Check date and time at http://www.estesnet.com/Events/jazzfestartwalk.htm
Estes Park Marathon. (Half Marathon, 10K/5K Race)
This race, the highest paved marathon in the world and one of the most scenic on
a USATF certified course, was named “Best Weekend Getaway Race in 2006 in a Colorado
Runner Magazine poll. All four races start and end in Estes Park at the public school
facilities (elevation 7,550 feet) and take place on paved, certified courses. There
is no race-
Annual Wool Market
The annual Estes Park Wool Market will be held June 12th through June 15th, 2008.
This fiber festival in the Rockies begins with two days of workshops and seminars
on Thursday the 12th and Friday the13th. You must pre-
Rocky Mountain Classic Miniature Horse Show
June / July. Small horses – miniatures cannot exceed 34 inches high – compete in
a variety of equine challenges, including harness, pleasure riding, and obstacle
course performance. Activities get underway at 9 a.m. each day at the Fairgrounds
at Stanley Park. Check date and time at http://estesparkcvb.com/calendar.cfm. Contact
Phone: 970-
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
June and July. Come celebrate the summer solstice in the Scandinavian tradition from
10:00 am to 5:30 pm Saturday and Sunday. Opening ceremony with a procession of national
flags and a parade of costumes. On Saturday the activities at Bond Park include a
colorful opening ceremony, parade of national flags, and no-
Arabian Horse Show at the Fairgrounds at Stanley Park. Contact Phone: 970 . 586 . 6104
June / July Check date and time at http://estesparkcvb.com/calendar.cfm.
Fireworks over Lake Estes
July 4 — The Fireworks in Estes Park are the 5th largest in Colorado! Activities start at dusk, usually between 9:30 and 9:45 on the North Shore of Estes Park Lake. Excellent viewing from anywhere around the lake. The Estes Park Firework display has become so popular with people from Denver to Fort Collins, that it can take from two to three time as long to get back to their homes in the front range. Check date and time at http://estesparkcvb.com/calendar.cfm.
Rooftop Rodeo
Saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, tie down roping, bareback bronc riding, barrel
racing and bull riding are among the PRCA sanctioned events that will entertain and
astonish each evening's audience. In addition, people will not want to miss the antics
of this year's rodeo clown. Contact Phone: 970-
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Estes Park Music Festival Concert
July. The Colorado Music Festival Orchestra, under the direction of Michael Christie,
performs. Adult tickets are $25 at the door. Children and students admitted at no
charge. Estes Park High School Auditorium, 1600 Manford Ave 7:30 p.m. Check date
and time at http://estesparkcvb.com/calendar.cfm. Contact Phone: 970-
Annual Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival September. At Stanley Park, US
Hwy 36 & Community Drive. Festival Grounds open September . Now in its 31st year,
there is bagpipe, dance, athletic and other competitions along with premier entertainment
at the largest Scottish Festival in the West. One of the highlights: an hour-
Hunter Jumper Horse Show at the Fairgrounds at Estes Park. July / August. Competitions
begin at 9 a.m. Contact Phone: 970-
Autumn Gold -
September — Hear great music and enjoy the treats. It's an annual event heralding
golden sights and sounds from a series of bands. Bond Park in the Center of Downtown
Estes Park. 10 am -
Annual Yoga Journal Conference
September. More than 100 classes, all levels and styles taught by notables. Day passes
are available for Friday and Saturday. A Yoga Marketplace featuring yoga products
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Elk Fest
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Catch the Glow Christmas Parade
November. Throughout Estes Park. An annual celebration to kick off the holiday season.
Beginning at noon children will be able to visit with Santa, enjoy hay rides and
pony rides and be entertained by characters and animals throughout the downtown area.
An early-
Sleigh Rides and Christmas Trees
December and January. Aspen Lodge, 6120 Colorado Hwy 7. Enjoy a horse-