Local Events
2019 Events
May
CKS Paddlefest
https://www.ckspaddlefest.com/
Campout for the Cause
https://www.campoutforthecause.org/
June
Collegiate Peaks Stampede Rodeo
This award-winning rodeo is a great experience for the entire family. “It’s Not Our First Rodeo” this marks the Rodeo’s 98th year in action. The CPSR is a great activity for one an all. Kiddos can even enter the mutton bustin’ competition! It is a rich part of Buena Vista’s history, and you won’t want to miss it!
https://www.colorado.com/events/98th-collegiate-peaks-stampede-rodeo
FIBark
2019 marks the 71st anniversary of FIBArk, the nation’s oldest whitewater festival and Salida’s signature event. Since 1949, every June during the Spring snow runoff, Salida has hosted FIBArk, “First in Boating on the Arkansas.” For more information, visit fibark.com
Salida Art Walk
Visit the Upper Arkansas River Valley this Summer and immerse yourself in the 27th annual Salida Art Walk, presented by High Country Bank. This historic mountain town is the home of the first certified Creative District in Colorado, and once you visit you’ll know why. This town lives and breathes creativity everyday, all year long.
Salida Art Walk features the best local and regional artists exhibiting their dynamic works, musicians both on the streets and at participating venues, a variety of unique street performers, and artist demos in many locations throughout the event.
http://www.salidaartwalk.org/art-walk
3rd Annual Rapids and Grass Beer Festival
Craft Beer, Bluegrass, and River Festival in Buena Vista, Colorado
Mountain Mania Car Show
Date/Time
Date(s) – 06/29/2019
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Mountain Mania Car Show returns to Buena Vista. Collectors and enthusiasts converge on East Main Street to celebrate their love of cars. Over 100 cars of all makes, models, and years will be on display.
Cars can start lining up at 7 a.m. Blue Rooster starts at 12 noon!
July
Pancake breakfast, 5K race, parade, fireworks (weather permitting), and more. Visit https://www.buenavistacolorado.org/events/fourth-of-july-town-wide-celebration/ for details.
On July Fourth our small town celebrates in a big way with a kids fishing derby, hometown parade, pancake breakfast, free live music and activities for kids of all ages at Riverside Park, with fireworks (weather permitting) at dusk from the “S” Mountain. Make sure you have a great view!
August
Free admission, free parking. 9am-5pm.
Click here for more information
September
14er Fest is a multi-sport mountain festival for all trail users, ages, and abilities!