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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-day registration for the marathon or the half marathon. There will be race-day registration only for the 10K and 5K races. The marathon and half-marathon usually start at 7 a.m., the 10K takes off at 8 a.m. and the 5K race starts at 9 a.m. team@epmarathon.org; Check date and time at www.estesparkmarathon.org

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-register for these workshops. Wool Market booklets will be available in mid-February. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, please call the Events Department at 970-586-6104 or e-mail your mailing address to events@estes.org.

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: 970-586-6104

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-stop performances from Scandinavian dance and folk groups. Bond Park is located just east of downtown Estes Park on the north side of Elkhorn Ave. Check date and time at http://estesparkcvb.com/calendar.cfm. Contact Phone: 970 . 586 . 6073

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: 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES; Check date and time at www.rooftoprodeo.com.

Horse Shows and Riding Events - Estes Park events and more. Check date and time at http://estesparkcvb.com/calendar.cfm.

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: 970-586-9519

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-long parade of bands on Elkhorn Avenue through downtown Estes Park. Contact Phone: 800-90-ESTES. Check date and time at http://www.scotfest.com

Hunter Jumper Horse Show at the Fairgrounds at Estes Park. July / August. Competitions begin at 9 a.m. Contact Phone: 970-586-6104. Check date and time at http://estesparkcvb.com/calendar.cfm.

Autumn Gold - A Festival of Brats ‘n Bands

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 - 5 pm. Contact Phone:970-577-9900. Check date and time at http://estesparkcvb.com/calendar.cfm.

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 from all around the world -- jewelry to clothes to mats and props, DVDs, books and more -- is open free to the public for the duration of the conference. Estes Park Center - YMCA of the Rockies. Contact Phone:800-561-9398

Elk Fest

September - A celebration of all things Wapiti, the American elk that calls Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park its home. Seminars, bugling contests, elk tours and edible products from elk.Bond Park in the Center of Downtown Estes Park. Contact Phone: 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES. Check date and time at http://estesparkcvb.com/calendar.cfm.

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-evening lighted parade begins at 5:30 pm. All activities are free. Contact Phone: 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES. Check date and time at http://estesparkcvb.com/calendar.cfm.

Sleigh Rides and Christmas Trees

December and January. Aspen Lodge, 6120 Colorado Hwy 7. Enjoy a horse-drawn ride into the woods and pick out a pre-cut Christmas tree from our forest restoration and wildfire reduction program. Reservations are required. Dec. 16 is the last day. Contact Phone: 970-577-3402. Check date and time at http://estesparkcvb.com/calendar.cfm.- 12/16/07.

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