Creede: Tomahawk and Knife Throwing Championships, 719-658-2374.
Creede: The Mitguards in Concert, 8 p.m., at the Creede Repertory Theatre, 719-658-2540.
Salida: Arts at the Library presents Sally x 3, with a reception on July 13 at 3 p.m.
Buena Vista: Turner Farm Concert at the farm on West Main, 6:30 p.m. featuring Carole and Randy Barnes playing a variety of traditional American, cowboy and Celtic tunes.
Buena Vista: Concert in the Park at Forest Square Park, 7 p.m.
South Fork: Kiwanis Chili Dinner in South Fork Community Building, everybody welcome! Proceeds go to local charities. 719-873-5512.
Alamosa: Celebrate the 4th with a Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast in the SLV Federal Bank parkings lot at 7 a.m., a parade down Main Street at 10 a.m., and Fireworks at the Fairgrounds, free. 719-589-3681.
Alamosa/LaVeta: Firecracker Express and All American Barbecue, Rio Grande Scenic Railroad passengers enjoy picnic in LaVeta, 1-877-726-RAIL.
Buena Vista: Fourth of July Celebration: old-fashioned hometown celebration with pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. on East Main, parade at 10 a.m., kids games and entertainment afterwards in Forest Square Park, with burgers, hot dogs and pie sold by Rotary; free day at the BV Heritage Museum, and Art in the Park, an arts and crafts show is in McPhelemy Park by the lake. Fireworks at dusk. 719-395-6612.
Buena Vista: Street Dance in conjunction with the Mountain Mania Car Show, 719-395-6612.
Caņon City: Fireworks from Skyline Drive at dark.
Como: Old-fashioned Fourth of July dedicated to family gatherings, with children's contests, community supper, arts, crafts, and an amazing fireworks display. Como is six miles north of Fairplay, just off U.S. 285. Proceeds help maintain historic schoolhouses in Como. For information call Ricki Ramstetter, 719-836-1910.
Creede: July 4th Celebration with parade, vendors, and fireworks; 719-658-2374.
Guffey: The 22nd Annual Guffey Chicken Fly with music, arts and crafts, and flying chickens. Anyone without a chicken can rent one. For more information call Bill Soux, 719-689-3291.
Gunnison: Gunnison Valley Observatory Open Public Viewing, weather permitting, from 8 - 11 p.m., nominal fee, donations welcome, 970-642-1111
Leadville: Fourth of July Celebration with parade down Harrison at 10 a.m.; Courthouse lawn games with the Dennis Michaels Comedy Magic Show; a 5 k, and fireworks at sunset.
Salida: Trout Unlimited's July 4th Kids' Fishing Derby at Franzhurst Lake, register from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m., derby from 9 - 11 a.m. Food and prizes at 11 a.m., for children 0 through 13 years old. Contestants provide own equipment and bait. Hot dogs, chips, and soft drinks served to contestants and parents. Sponsored by the Collegiate Peaks Anglers Chapter Trout Unlimited & the Colorado Division of Wildlife.
Salida: Fourth of July Celebration with wholesome games in Riverside Park from 1 - 3 p.m., a parade down F Street at 4 p.m., and fireworks from Tenderfoot Mountain at dusk.
South Fork: July 4th open air market at the Visitors Center, booths with food and crafts.
Westcliffe: Annual Car Show, All Aboard Westcliffe Pancake Breakfast, parade, Valley Park & Recreation Ice Cream Social, Wet Mountain Fire Protection District Benefit Dance, CCMCC Flea Market, fireworks. For more information see www.custercounty.co.com/july4th.htm or call 719-783-9163.
Monte Vista: Farm and Ranch Heritage Days in Ski Hi Park, and Old-Fashioned Independence Day Celebration, with handmade ice cream, live music, engine and equipment demos, hay rides, family games, kick ball tournament, food, vendors, barrel train rides, kiddie tractor pull, and 5K. 719-852-2731.
Poncha Springs: Leo Camrillo Hot Heels Roping Clinic, hands-on clinic. For information contact Donna Taylor with Alpha Mare Promotions, 719-221-3716 or email dt_salida@yahoo.com for an application and information.
Buena Vista: Quilt Show in the Buena Vista Community Center with quilts for show and sale on display daily. Call Bev for more information 719-395-8780.
Buena Vista: Meet the Madams of Central Colorado at the Buena Vista Heritage Museum at 7 p.m. Cockeyed Liz, Laura Evens, Lillian Powers and their girls talk about old times and tell true tales. Tickets are $15 and available at the Buena Vista Chamber and BV Heritage Museum in advance; proceeds benefit Buena Vista Heritage; for more see www.buenavistaheritage.org or call 719-395-6612 or 719-395-8458.
Leadville: Performance at Tabor Opera House; Colorado Mountain Minstrels perform, 7:30 p.m., $10 adults, children under 12 free, 308 Harrison Ave., taboroperahouse.net or 719-486-8409.
Leadville: Leadville Trail Marathon and Heavy Half Marathon, see leadvilletrail100.com or call 719-486-3502.
Pitkin: Pitkin Fireman's Day Parade, free, 3 - 5 p.m. everyone is invited to participate, walk, ride bikes, ride horses, drive 4-wheelers, drive cars, or just sit on Main and watch it all go by. To be in the parade just meet on State Street between 8th and 9th at 2:30 p.m. Parade followed by the Fireman's Dinner at 5 p.m. and the Fireman's Ball at 7 p.m., both sponsored by the Pitkin Volunteer Fire Department. Call 970-641-3706 for information about the dance or ball.
Salida: 12th Annual Colorado Brewers Rendezvous from 1 - 5 p.m. at Riverside Park in downtown Salida. Brewers from around the state offer their best brews. Sorry, no dogs allowed. $20 per ticket, 719-539-2068 or 877-772-5432.
Twin Lakes: Fifth of July Celebration at the Inn of the Black Wolf, live music and BBQ. See InnOfTheBlackWolf.com.
Buena Vista: Mountain Mania antique, classic and street rod car show on East Main; with an Optimist Club pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. in Columbine Park on the 6th. 719-395-6612.
Mosca: Egg Fest at the Gator Farm. It's egg laying season for the gators and that means an egg hunt, egg races, egg coloring and more; 3 miles northwest of Mosca off Hwy. 17, 719-378-2612
Gunnison: 108th Cattlemen's Days, rodeo, fair, livestock shows, auction, Saturday parade and more.
Alamosa: The High Strung National Rock and Roll Library Tour 2008 visits the Southern Peaks Public Library for a street dance and concerts at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Chamber Dr. between the 169 train and the library, courtesy of ALMA, the Southern Peaks Public Library and Friends of the Library. "Rolling Stone Magazine" called High Strung one of the best new, young rock and roll bands in America.
Caņon City: Vivacious Vegetables, cooking class from 6 - 9 p.m.; learn how to make unusual vegetables to accompany your meals. Advance reservations required, Merlino's Belvedere, $50 per person. 719-275-5558.
Creede: Spring Creek Bluegrass Band performs at the Creede Repertory Theatre, 8 p.m., 719-658-2540.
Salida: Salida Aspen Concert presentation: David Halen on violin and Darrett Adkins on cello with pianist perform Maurice Ravel's piano trio at 7:30 p.m. in the John Held Auditorium at Salida High School, 10th and D Streets, $15 at door. For more see salidaaspenconcerts.org.
Caņon City: Brainfood for Breakfast; learn how to improve your business while eating breakfast, $10, at Shadow Hills Country Club, 1232 CR 142.
Monte Vista: San Luis Valley Folk Arts and Fiber Fair, features exhibits and displays, folk, self-taught and fiber arts, traditional work, and fine crafts, with workshops on the 10th and 11th and a festival in the park on the 12th and 13th. See www.slvfest.com or call Laura at 719-850-0114.
Monte Vista: San Luis Valley Folk Arts and Fiber Fair, features exhibits and displays, folk, self-taught and fiber arts, traditional work, and fine crafts, with workshops on the 10th and 11th and a festival in the park on the 12th and 13th. See www.slvfest.com or call Laura at 719-850-0114.
Buena Vista: Collegiate Peaks Stampede Rodeo at the Rodeo Grounds with evening performances and Saturday morning pancake breakfast behind K's Dairy Delite. see www.collegiatepeaksstampede.com.
Alamosa: Rails & Ales Brewfest in partnership with the Alamosa Live Music Association, $45 for fest and ride, 1-877-726-RAIL.
Alamosa: Annual flyin and airshow at the San Luis Valley Regional Airport, modern and vintage aircraft from bi-wing crop dusters to military aircraft, with Pilot's Association pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. and airshow at 9:30 a.m. 719-852-9860 or 719-754-9080.
Buena Vista: Inside Buena Vista Tours, 11 a.m., depart from the BV Heritage Museum at 511 E. Main, re-enactors share the stories of those who shaped BV's history. $18 for adults; $12 for kids 6 - 16; free for children under six. Members get $2 discount. 719-395-8458.
Buena Vista: Turner Farm Concert presents Matt Mikulich and Scott Adams performing "The American Cowboy: Stories and Songs of the Old West," at 6:30 p.m. on West Main.
Caņon City: Homemade Ice Cream Contest and Craft Fair at Veterans Park, presented by Caņon City Royal Gorge Lions Club. For contest info call Roger D'Acangelis 719-275-5549. For craft info call Mike Starika, 719-275-8556.
Creede: Fourth Annual Mineral Country Fair at the fairgrounds, with 4-H animals, quilt show, baking contest, dog show.
Leadville: Performance at the Tabor Opera House, by Chris Collins and Leon Littlebird, 7:30 p.m., $12 in advance, $15 at door, 308 Harrison Ave., taboroperahouse.net or 719-486-8409.
Salida: W is for Wolf, in Alpine Park at 4th and F Streets, wolf intro and education, please leave dogs at home; learn about misconceptions and myths involving wolves; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Salida: cultureclash is proud to announce the 12th annual all members show for the colorado metalsmithing association, coma. With a Cutting Edge public reception, 5 - 7 p.m., 101 N F St., 719-539-3118.
Salida: Madams of Central Colorado meet at Laura Even's place, 129 West Sackett (now the MonArk Shrine Club). Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; hear ragtime music until the ladies arrive to share tales and truths about their lives in area bordellos, $15, tickets available at the Salida and BV Chambers and the Heritage Museum in BV.
Salida: Salida Aspen Concert presentation: Joyce Yang, pianist, performs solo and plays chamber music with friends and students from the Aspen Music Festival at 7:30 p.m., tickets $15 at door, in the John Held Auditorium at Salida High School, 10th and D Streets.
Fairplay: 22nd Annual Ladies Run Motorcycle Rally, begins in Denver with a treasure hunt and poker run along the way; with street dances, competitions, Fun Buns, biker rodeo and more in Fairplay. For more information see www.ladiesrun.com or call 303-632-8248.
Poncha Springs: Fabulous Finds! Emporium presents Antique Alley at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds, on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., admission $3.
Creede: 17th Annual Woodcarver's Rendezvous, 719-658-2374.
Fairplay: The Park County Fair, at the Fairgrounds, young and old competitors enter exhibits in gardening, horticulture, handicrafts, photography, food, produce and more. Plus rodeo, parade, displays, livestock auctions, and more. 719-836-4289.
Alamosa, Saturdays Only: The Valley Farmer's Market offers produce, organics, honey, crafts and more. Free cooking samples, live music and cultural events; at the parking lots at State and Main (Hwy. 160), 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 719-580-8125.
Leadville: Tri-It-High Sprint Triathlon or Du-It-High Duathlon, 500M swim (triathlon only), 5K run, 20 K bike ride, starts at Lake County Aquatic Center, 9 a.m. Register by July 11 at active.com or 719-486-4142.
Creede: Michael Lewis Photo Show, "Tour de Mexico," images and stories from "National Geographic" photographer, at the Creede Repertory Theatre, 8 p.m., 719-658-2540 or 866-658-2540.
Poncha Springs: 16th Annual Art of the Rockies open awards show at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds, 719-539-3074 or 719-539-2068.
Gunnison: Colorado Symphony Orchestra performs in the Taylor Auditorium at Western State College, 7:30 p.m., $20 for adults, $10 for students, advance tickets recommended, available at Gunnison Arts Center and WSC Bookstore, 970-943-3054.
Creede: Ladies Aid Bizarre and Rummage Sale at the Creede Community Church Fellowship Hall, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 719-658-2209. Donations of baked goods, jams and jellies accepted.
Alamosa: Michael Martin Murphy, Ricky Skaggs & the Whites perform a railroad concert for Rio Grande Scenic Railroad passengers, 1-877-726-RAIL.
Gunnison: "Legal Briefs" a musical at the Gunnison Arts Center, 7 p.m., 970-641-4029.
Westcliffe: 61st Custer County 4-H Fair, exhibits, food, animals, livestock auction and more, with the Custer County Stampede Rodeo. Exhibit building open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from the 17th to the 19th and from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, July 20. 719-783-2514.
Gunnison: Gunnison Valley Observatory open public viewing, nominal fee, donations welcome, 8 - 11 p.m. weather permitting. 970-642-1111.
Leadville: Performance at Tabor Opera House: 17th Avenue Allstars, 7:30 p.m., 308 Harrison; contact taboroperahouse.net or 719-486-8409.
Manassa: Manassa Pioneer Days, celebrating founding Fathers with parade, rodeo, demolition derby, and banquet; 719-843-5238.
Salida: Calliope! presents it 10th annual show; youngsters perform excerpts from musical comedies in the John Held Auditorium at Salida High School on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.
South Park: Logger Days with art and craft fair, music, and kids events. Also witness competitions that showcase old-fashioned skills used to harvest trees, at Community Building on Hwy. 160.
Caņon City: Local Photo Contest and Exhibit at the Fremont Center for the Arts, 719-275-2790.
Buena Vista/Continental Divide: Trailfest, sponsored by the Continental Divide Trail Alliance, an all day event with vendors, kids activities, food, entertainment, and fun on the trail. Food, music, activities, and silent auction, meets in McPhelemy Park in BV. Guided treks on trail. Benefit for the completion and protection of the 3,100-mile Continental Divide Trail; www.cdtrail.org.
Buena Vista: BV Harmonizers perform barbershop quartet music at Turner Farm on West Main at 6:30 p.m.
Buena Vista: Salida Aspen Concerts presents the Sybarite Chamber Players at 7:30 p.m. at the Valley Fellowship Church, 608 South San Juan, tickets $15 at door, see salidaaspenconcerts.org for more.
Caņon City: Action 22's networking night features a BBQ, dinner, cash bar, silent auction, and music by Juniper Junction at the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, $25 adults, $10 children 12 and under. Get to know your neighbors, talk about regional issues. 1-888-799-1799 or www.action22.org.
Leadville: Wildflower Special train ride on the Leadville, Colorado and Southern Railroad. For more information contact leadville-train.com or 866-386-3936.
Alma: Eleventh Annual Festival in the Clouds, with music, arts and crafts at the Town hall Complex in the Heart of Alma, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 719-836-0964.
Creede: Spanos Piano Concert; concert pianist from Greece illuminates beauty of Chopin at the Creede Repertory Theatre, 8 p.m., 719-658-2540 or 866-658-2540.
Leadville: Performance of The Ballad of Baby Doe at the Tabor Opera House, 7:30 p.m. $15 adults; $10 students. For information or tickets see taboroperahouse.net or 719-486-8409.
Pitkin: Pitkin Days Melodrama; Pitkin Town Players perform at the Newcomb Community Center, 8th & State Streets; 8 p.m.; advance tickets recommended, sold at Quartz Creek Lodge and Silver Plume General Store in Pitkin; 8 p.m., 970-641-3254.
Hartsel: Bayou Salado Rendezvous, public is invited from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; after 6 p.m. period dress is required. Contests, games, and more in store at the Hartsel Springs Ranch, U.S. 24 and Colorado Hwy. 9 Watch for signs. 303-940-9747.
Gunnison: "Legal Briefs," a musical at the Gunnison Arts Center, 7 p.m., 970-641-4029.
Gunnison: Christian Motorcyclists Association Colorado Rally, prayer, rides, camping, fellowship. For more information contact Brad or Judy Tutor, 970-641-2117.
Monte Vista: 87th Annual Ski Hi Stampede, with concert on the 24th and rodeo from July 25 - 27, dances, carnival, and more. 719-852-2731 or 1-800-562-7085.
Buena Vista: Historic Cemetery Tour at Mt. Olivet Cemetery on Rodeo Road at 7 p.m. Re-enactors describe the lives of former area residents; $8 for adults, $5 for children 6 - 16; free for children under 6 and members of Buena Vista Heritage. 719-395-8458.
Caņon City: 19th Annual Fiddlers Along the Arkansas, fiddle competition and craft show in Veterans Park. For information contact Stan Mingus, 719-275-6685 or see www.fiddlersalongthearkansas.com.
Florissant: Heritage Day with pancake breakfast at the firehouse at 7 a.m., with homestead tour, and events. 719-748-8259.
Leadville: Antique Bottle Collectors Show featuring old bottles, glassware, paper and collectibles, $2 admission, at the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum Convention Center. Contact Jim or Barb Sundquist for information, 303-674-4658.
Salida: Historic Hutchinson Homestead Tours, 8913 West Highway 50, at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free but donations welcome. Sponsored by Salida area Parks, Open Space and Trails (SPOT) and the Friends of the Hutchinson Homestead. For information or to schedule a group tour call 719-539-4079.
Salida: Salida Aspen Concerts presents the Aspen Contemporary Ensemble and Syd Hodkinson at 7:30 p.m. in the John Held Auditorium at Salida High School, at 10th and D Streets, mixed era music with composer-conductor Hodkinson, a jazz musician who studied classical music at the Eastman School of Music. Tickets $15 at door, or online at salidaaspenconcerts.org.
Westcliffe: Michael Arterburn and Larry Simmons teach digital photography and lighting at Saturday Sampler, Westcliff Schoolhouse Museum, 9:30 a.m., $5.
Creede: Volksmarch Overnight Hike to Wheeler Geologic Area, 719-658-2374.
Fairplay: Burro Days, with burro and llama races, kids games, more than a hundred booths, arts, food, music, pancake breakfast, barbecue, dance, and more. For information call 719-836-2597 or see www.burrodays.com.
Caņon City: Fremont County Fair, 719-276-7390.
Gunnison: Art in the Park, AAUW, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in American Legion Park.
Salida area: Join the Quiet Use Coalition for a moderate guided hike up the Pass Creek Trail to Pass Creek Lake, 8 miles round trip along a beautiful trail. Please RSVP, or for more information, 719-207-4130 or info@quietuse.org.
Salida: The Collegiate Peaks Forum Lecture Series presents Dr. Lynn Japinga, an Associate Professor of religion at Hope College, where she has taught since 1992. The Thursday topic is Eve Taught Once and Ruined All: The Christian Tradition Says No to Women Leaders, in the Buena Vista Community Center Piņon Room at 7 p.m.