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Estes Park, Colorado 2010 Event & Activities Calendar

JANUARY

01/01/10

3:00pm Skins and Skulls. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center (Rocky Mountain National Park). Explore Rocky Mountain Nation Park's wildlife with a Park Ranger. Come to the Skins and Skulls program at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center for a hands-on wildlife experience. Free Admission. Contact: 970-586-1206

10:30am Winter Story time with a Ranger! Rocky Mountain National Park, Fall River Visitor Center. Join a Park Ranger and hear stories about the wonders of the winter season in Rocky Mountain National Park. Free admission. Contact: 970-586-1223

01/02/10

1:00pm - 4:00pm James Biggers & Cathy Goodale Art Demonstration at Reily Fine Art. Meet James Biggers and Cathy Goodale, oils and water color artists. Watch as they demonstrate their techniques. Refreshments will be served. Free admission. 970-744-5075

01/03/10

2:00pm New Wizard Oil Combination Concert at the Stanley Hotel. Enjoy a Sunday afternoon concert in an intimate setting in this Music Festival sponsored winter concert series presentation. Admission for Adults $5, Children and Students Free. 970-586-9519

01/08/10

5:00pm Artist's and Student's Party Exhibit Opening at the Art Center of Estes Park. Reception noting the opening of the exhibit featuring new artists and their mentors. Free Admission. 970-586-5882

01/09/10

7:00pm Beaver Meadows Evening Program. Rocky Mountain National Park Headquarters. A wide variety of informative programs that cover issues pertaining to the preservation of the ecology of the national parks.
Free for members; $5 for non members. 970-586-1206

01/10/10

2:00pm Estes Park Music Festival, Winter Concert Series at the Stanley Hotel. Pianists Professor Victor Bunin & Julia Amanda Kruger. Their union as a duo/duet team began in 2002 and already they are in constant demand in both the US, Russia and Europe. They have performed extensively across the United States and in June of 2005 were invited by the United Nations in Kosovo to present a “Week of Music” for the entire country/region. The Bunin/Kruger team were welcomed as musical ambassadors to the war devastated country and presented daily Master Classes as well as nightly concerts (both duet as well as concerti with orchestra) for students and teachers from over five countries in the region, including Albania and Serbia. Admission for Adults $5, Children and Students Free. 970-586-9519

01/15/10

All Weekend 01/15 - 01/18 Estes Earth Fest estesearthfest.wordpress.com and Winter Festival. An eco-friendly festival featuring contests, cowboy poetry and ghost stories, aquatic center activities, tours at the Observatory, Snowman making in Bond Park, a scavenger hunt, chili cook off, horse and carriage rides, private photo tours and a snowman decorating contest. All combined with an Earth Fest celebration. 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

5:00pm First Show Gallery Exhibit Opening at the Cultural Arts Council Gallery. A Collection of Community Art, features the work of artists from the Estes Valley whose work has not been seen in the past at the Cultural Arts Council Gallery. Free admission. 970-586-9203

01/16/10

8:00am - 1:00pm Winter Festival Photo Tours - Learn to See Photographically ww.ywguiding.com/winterfest.html Come celebrate Estes Park's 1st Winter Festival, and bring your camera! Take your photography to the next level with Estes Park's Finest photographers and photo guides: Photos by Sandi Inc., Erik Stensland of Images of Rocky Mountain National Park, James Frank Photo Adventures, and Yellow Wood Guiding will be offering Photo Tours and photography instruction. Come join us to elevate your photography to the next level! $65 303-775-5484

10:00am - 2:00pm Winter Trails Day www.WinterTrails.org A day of free snowshoe trials, on-site information and a Challenge Clinic from the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Free, but Park entrance fee applies. 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

1:00pm Colorful Characters of Estes Park Talk. In the 150 years of Estes Park history, several people jump out as memorable personalities. Some of these include Enos Mills, FO Stanley, Isabella Bird, Lord Dunraven, Joel Estes, Charlie Eagle Plume and others. The talk will highlight some of the contributions these people made to the history and colorful charm of Estes Park. Admission $5. 970-577-1903

01/17/10

2:00pm Estes Park Music Festival, Winter Concert Series at the Stanley Hotel. David Korevaar and Barbara Barber Concert. Piano and violin will be heard in this Estes Park Music Festival Winter Concert. Admission for Adults $5, Children and Students Free. 970-586-9519

01/19/10

4:30pm Talk Back to the Movies at Reel Mountain Theater. Documentaries, old school classics, niche art films and other surprises are in store for those who attend the Talk Back series. After the film, a discussion covering the film, the weather, your favorite popcorn or any other current event will occur, which you can participate in, or pass on. Either way, it's a great chance to catch a unique film. The best part? Admission is free to the Talk Back series. 970-586-4227

01/23/10

01/24/10

2:00pm Winter Song Concert at the Stanley Hotel. The Estes Park Music Festival, in cooperation with the Stanley Hotel, presents this benefit concert to support the Estes Park High School Honor Choir's appearance at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Performances by Vocalease, Elk Hollow, Ray Young, and Dmitri Galcovski. Admission $10. 970-577-9900

01/29/10

5:00pm Artist-In-Residence ll Exhibit Opening at the Estes Park Museum. A second exhibit featuring works from Rocky Mountain National Park’s Artist-In-Residence program. See the many facets of this successful program that the National Park has hosted every year since 1984. Works on display include literature, paintings, sculptures, photography and music celebrating the holistic influence the National Park can have on the visitor. The first exhibit of this kind took place in 2002 and 2003. Artists-In-Residence II will be in the National Park Service Building at the Museum. Runs from January 29, 2010 through July 3, 2010. Join us for light food and drinks starting at 5:00 p.m. on opening night! Admission is free. 970-586-6256

01/30/10

2:00pm Lanny Grant: Painting on Location at the Estes Park Museum. Be there when oil painter, Lanny Grant, describes his approach to the challenges and joy of painting in the mountains. Grant completed a two-week Artist-In-Residence program in Rocky Mountain National Park this past summer. Paintings by Lanny Grant are included in numerous private and corporate collections. In 2002, he created a painting of Mount of the Holy Cross commemorating the 1993 visit to Colorado from Pope John Paul II. The painting is now a part of the permanent art collection at the Vatican in Rome. The State of Colorado acquired a Grant original of Vail Valley which now hangs in the Governor’s reception area at the State Capitol building in Denver. Admission is free. 970-586-6256

3:00pm - 4:00pm An Unbelievable Find www.estesparkarchives.com at Lake Shore Lodge. Like Fermat's missing proof or the lost city of Atlantis, an Estes Park newspaper from 1914 called the "Alikasai" has been the stuff of legend: hinted at, hoped for, but never actually seen. The Estes Park History Rescue Project (EPHRP), since its inception, has considered the 1914 Estes Park Alikasai its "holy grail", something fervently pursued, yet unlikely to be found. In December 2009, an e-mail from a woman in upstate New York changed all of that. EPHRP will give Estes Park the first opportunity to examine one of its "lost" treasures, a June 1914 issue of the Alikasai, which spent much of its life tucked behind the wall of a wooden cabin in Gold Hill. Without doubt, it is destined to become one of showpieces of Estes Park's early history. Admission is free. 970-232-4145

01/31/10

2:00pm 3/4 Trio Concert performs in the Estes Park Music Festival Winter Concert Series at the Stanley Hotel. www.estesparkmusicfestival.org Admission Adults $5, children and students free. 970-577-9900

5K starts at 11:00am; 10K at Noon 31st Frost Giant Winter Races. High altitude 5K and 10K treks down MacGregor Avenue and through the historic MacGregor Ranch pastures. Multiple age divisions. Check in at Town Hall in downtown Estes Park. Call for entry fees. 970-586-8191

FEBRUARY

02/02/10

02/06/10

1:00pm Colorful Characters of Estes Park Talk. In the 150 years of Estes Park history, several people jump out as memorable personalities. Some of these include Enos Mills, FO Stanley, Isabella Bird, Lord Dunraven, Joel Estes, Charlie Eagle Plume and others. The talk will highlight some of the contributions these people made to the history and colorful charm of Estes Park. Admission $5. 970-577-1903

2:00pm "Wild Penance": a talk by local author Sandi Ault. Local author Sandi Ault celebrates the publication of her newest mystery, “Wild Penance”. Ault will read from the novel and discuss the writing process, followed by a book signing. Co-hosted by the Estes Valley Library and Macdonald Book Shop. Free admission. 970-586-8116

7:00pm Beaver Meadows Evening Program. Rocky Mountain National Park Headquarters. A wide variety of informative programs that cover issues pertaining to the preservation of the ecology of the national parks. Free for members; $5 for non members. 970-586-1206

7:30pm Rocky Mountain Harmony College at the YMCA of the Rockies. A barbershop concert featuring small groups and full choruses from throughout the area. Admission $10. 970-586-0927

02/13/10

9:00am – 5:00pm Rails in the Rockies Model Railroad Exhibition. Over 15,000 sq. feet of model railroading excitement! Displays feature model railroad layouts in many different scales, fully detailed, and operational. There is also a junior layout where kids actually run the trains. Admission $5; children under 12 get in free with an adult. 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

11:00am 18th Annual Imagine This! at Mountain View Bible Fellowship. This family arts festival is part of the largest annual arts extravaganza in Estes Park. Although geared primarily for children, participants of all ages will enjoy a potpourri of creative visual art experiences, hands-on activities and live musical and dance performances. Admission $1. 970-586-9203

1:00pm Colorful Characters of Estes Park Talk. In the 150 years of Estes Park history, several people jump out as memorable personalities. Some of these include Enos Mills, FO Stanley, Isabella Bird, Lord Dunraven, Joel Estes, Charlie Eagle Plume and others. The talk will highlight some of the contributions these people made to the history and colorful charm of Estes Park. Admission $5. 970-577-1903

2:00pm Edible Homestead at the Estes Park Museum. Learn about the Homestead Act of 1862 signed by President Abraham Lincoln and see if you have what it takes to build a dwelling and raise crops out of pretzel logs, icing, graham crackers, and much more! This program is designed for children ages five through ten years old and requires one parent or guardian to be present during the activity. Admission $5/child. 970-586-6256

7:00pm Beaver Meadows Evening Program. Rocky Mountain National Park Headquarters. A wide variety of informative programs that cover issues pertaining to the preservation of the ecology of the national parks. Free for members; $5 for non members. 970-586-1206

02/14/10

9:00am – 4:00pm Rails in the Rockies Model Railroad Exhibition. Over 15,000 sq. feet of model railroading excitement! Displays feature model railroad layouts in many different scales, fully detailed, and operational. There is also a junior layout where kids actually run the trains. Admission $5; children under 12 get in free with an adult. 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

2:00pm Estes Park Music Festival, Winter Concert Series at the Stanley Hotel. Jerry Barlow performs in the Estes Park Music Festival Winter Concert Series. Admission for Adults $5, Children and Students Free. 970-586-9519

02/16/10

02/19/10

5:00pm Images of Color Exhibit at the Art Center of Estes Park Gallery. A reception noting the opening of this exhibit featuring the watercolors of Pam England. Exhibit continues through March 28. Free admission. 970-586-5882

02/20/10

11:30am Estes Park Cup Dog Weight Pull. Strong dogs compete for championship status by pulling weighted sleds on both dry ground and snow. 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

7:00pm Beaver Meadows Evening Program. Rocky Mountain National Park Headquarters. A wide variety of informative programs that cover issues pertaining to the preservation of the ecology of the national parks. Free for members; $5 for non members. 970-586-1206

02/21/10

11:30am Estes Park Cup Dog Weight Pull. Strong dogs compete for championship status by pulling weighted sleds on both dry ground and snow. 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

1:00pm 23rd Annual Women's History Month Art Exhibit at the Cultural Arts Council Gallery. Opening reception for annual art exhibit featuring the work of women artists. Free admission. 970-586-9203

2:00pm Estes Park Music Festival, Winter Concert Series at the Stanley Hotel. Bonnie Lowdermilk performs in the Estes Park Music Festival Winter Concert Series. Admission for Adults $5, Children and Students Free. 970-586-9519

02/27/10

2:00pm 17th Annual Student Solo & Ensemble Recitals at the Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church. These annual recitals are given by 75 local music students of all ages, from five to 60 years, either singing or performing on their pianos, electric organ, strings, woodwinds, brass, or in various ensemble combinations. They are taught by 17 local music teachers. A reception will follow each recital. Free admission. 970-586-2192

02/28/10

2:00pm Estes Park Music Festival, Winter Concert Series at the Stanley Hotel. Soprano Elizabeth (Betsy) Blades Skinner and pianist Margaret (Margie) Patterson will present a voice/piano recital for the Estes Park Music Festival Winter Series. Admission for Adults $5, Children and Students Free. 970-586-9519

MARCH

03/02/10

03/04/10

4:30 – 7:30 Savor Estes Park Dining Experience. Savor Estes Park features 24 restaurants serving a 5-6-inch plate to showcase their specialty foods along with a glass of wine, beer, or soft drink. $3/restaurant. http://www.enjoyestespark.com/savorestes.php

03/06/10

2:00pm In Celebration of Women’s History Month: Linda Batlin as Isabella Bird. Linda Batlin, storyteller and author from Boulder, presents living history presentations of important women characters from Colorado history. She will appear at the Estes Park Museum as Isabella Bird bringing the legendary Victorian traveler to life. Bird is widely acclaimed for her published letters and sketches in A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains, published in 1879, the first deliberate account of a tourist experience in what would be Rocky Mountain National Park. Batlin who will reenact Bird is a member of the National Storytelling Network and is currently the Co-president of the Rocky Mountain Storytellers Guild. Free admission. 970-586-6256

7:00pm Rachmaninoff Vespers at Mountain View Bible Fellowship. The Larimer Chorale, Michael Todd Krueger, Conductor/Artistic Director will perform Rachmaninoff Vespers (All-Night Vigil), Opus 37 during this concert. There will be a pre-concert discussion led by the conductor at 6:15 pm. Adults: $18; Seniors: $15; Students: $5. 970-221-6730

7:00pm Beaver Meadows Evening Program. Rocky Mountain National Park Headquarters A wide variety of informative programs that cover issues pertaining to the preservation of the ecology of the national parks. Free for members, $5 for non-members. 970-586-1206

03/07/10

Afternoon Bridal Crawl estesparkweddings.com On an accompanied, scheduled tour view wedding sites as if they was set up for a wedding - complete with flowers, cake, linens, photography, music and more to help wedding couples envision their big day. In addition to being able to see the vendor offerings, many of the caterers and cakes offer samples and refreshments throughout the day.

2:00pm Jenny Luo Recital. Estes Park Music Festival, Winter Concert Series at the Stanley Hotel. Jenny Luo, a child prodigy pianist, will perform. She's a student of Julia Kruger. Admission for Adults $5, Children and Students Free. 970-586-9519

03/11/10

03/12/10

4:00pm 'Golda: Letters to Mama': A Living History Presentation of Golda Meir Women’s History Month event sponsored by the Estes Valley Library. Storyteller and performer Helen Trencher performs a 45-minute re-enactment of Israeli leader Golda Meir, drawing from letters Meir wrote to her mother in the early years of her life. Free admission. 970-586-8116

03/13/10

5:00pm Estes Park Medical Center Gala The black-tie-optional gala features a live and silent auction as well as the awarding of a two-year lease on a 2010 Subaru Outback with dinner, dancing and live entertainment. Admission $50; get tickets at Estes Park Medical Center Lobby Estes Park Medical Center Foundation Office - 555 Prospect Ave. Macdonald Book Shop - 152 E. Elkhorn Ave. 970-577-4370.

7:00pm Beaver Meadows Evening Program. Rocky Mountain National Park Headquarters A wide variety of informative programs that cover issues pertaining to the preservation of the ecology of the national parks. Free for members, $5 for non-members. 970-586-1206

03/14/10

2:00pm Barbara Barber Student Recital. Estes Park Music Festival, Winter Concert Series at the Stanley Hotel. Students of Barbara Barber will perform. Admission for Adults $5, Children and Students Free. 970-586-9519.

03/16/10

03/18/10

03/20/10

03/21/10

2:00pm Voice of the Wood Recital. Estes Park Music Festival, Winter Concert Series at the Stanley Hotel. The Voice of the Wood Cello Quartet was founded in 2004, comprised of the Cello section from the Evergreen Chamber Orchestra in Evergreen, Colorado. The cellists got together to rehearse and perform locally, ‘Voice of the Wood- Concerto for 4 Cellos and Orchestra’ by living composer Russell Peck. They enjoyed playing together so much they decided to make the commitment and perform as a group as much as possible. .Admission for Adults $5, Children and Students Free. 970-586-9519.

03/25/10

03/27/10

03/28/10

2:00pm Loretta Thompson Band Recital. Estes Park Music Festival, Winter Concert Series at the Stanley Hotel. Experience a journey through time---- originating in the ancient Scottish Highlands, winding through Erin’s Emerald Isle, and crossing over to America. Hear the haunting and beautiful rhythmic sounds of the Gaelic language in song. Tap your feet to lively Highland jigs and reels. Rediscover the songs and fiddle tunes that chronicle frontier life in the West, including the saga of the American cowboy and the Trans-Continental Railroad. This is the essence of a performance by the Loretta Thompson Band. Admission for Adults $5, Children and Students Free. 970-586-9519.

03/30/10

APRIL

04/02/10

5:00pm Artist Adaptations Exhibit at the Art Center of Estes Park. The acrylic work of Audie Yenter and wood work of Jim Yenter is featured. Exhibit continues through May 9, 2010. Free admission. 970-586-5882

04/03/10

04/10/10

12:00pm – 5:00pm 13th Annual Student Expressions at the Cultural Arts Council Gallery. Park District Student K-12 District Art Show. Show continues through April 25, 2010. 970-586-9203

04/11/10

2:00pm Artist in Residence Paul Miller Lecture at the Estes Park Museum. Free admission. 970-586-6256

2:00pm Margie Patterson performs. Estes Park Music Festival, Winter Concert Series at the Stanley Hotel. Margie Patterson will perform on the piano. Admission for Adults $5, Children and Students Free. 970-586-9519

04/13/10

04/17/10

2:00pm Artist in Residence Writer Robert Root at the Estes Park Museum. Robert Root, author of Following Isabella: Travels in Colorado Then and Now, will discuss his experience living alone in the William Allan White Cabin in the Artist-In-Residence program hosted by Rocky Mountain National Park and his quest to find out more about the remarkable world traveler, Isabella Bird. In his elegantly written book, Root retraces Bird’s three-month journey, seeking to understand what Colorado meant to her—and what it would come to mean for him. Root interweaves an overview of Bird’s life and work with regional history, nature writing, and his own travels to produce a uniquely informative and entertaining narrative. Free admission. 970-586-6256

04/18/10

2:00pm Peggy Lyon & Jim Todd Recital. Estes Park Music Festival, Winter Concert Series at the Stanley Hotel. Admission for Adults $5, Children and Students Free. 970-586-9519.

04/22/10

5:30pm Taste of Estes. Quota Club's annual dining extravaganza fund raiser featuring an edible showcase of Estes Park's finest restaurants highlighting their menu specialties. Because tickets often sell out prior to the event, diners are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. Money raised is used for Quota Club's various youth, adult and senior community projects. $18 in advance; $20 at the door. Get tickets at the Estes Park Visitors Center, 500 Big Thompson Ave. 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

04/23/10

7:00pm Estes Park Sings the Legends at the Park Village Playhouse. A musical revue of hit songs throughout the decades. Show Only: $25; Dinner & Show: $45. Get tickets at the Estes Park Visitors Center, 500 Big Thompson Ave. 970-586-9519

04/24/10

04/25/10

2:00pm Estes Park Chamber Singers Recital. Estes Park Music Festival, Winter Concert Series at the Stanley Hotel. Admission for Adults $5, Children and Students Free. 970-586-9519.

04/27/10

MAY

05/01/10

12:00pm Estes Park Duck Race. Rotary Club's annual race for charity. Win prizes, enjoy non-stop parties and entertainment at both ends of the race. Grand prizes include travel to notable vacation destinations. The Duck Race is the largest general charitable fund drive for 62 charities and non-profit organizations in the Estes Valley. No admission. Duck Race tickets can be purchased ahead of time from Rotary Club members and participating non-profit organizations. 970-586-9519 www.rotaryclubofestespark.org

7:00pm Oratorio Society of Estes Park at Mountain View Bible Fellowship. The Oratorio Society of Estes Park will present German Requiem by Johannes Brahms in a program for the Easter Season. Free admission. 970-586-9405

05/02/10

2:00pm Jubilate Chorus in Concert. Estes Park Music Festival, Winter Concert Series at the Stanley Hotel. Admission for Adults $5, Children and Students Free. 970-586-9519.

3:00pm Oratorio Society of Estes Park at Mountain View Bible Fellowship. The Oratorio Society of Estes Park will present German Requiem by Johannes Brahms in a program for the Easter Season. Free admission. 970-586-9405

05/07/10

5:00pm Point-Counterpoint Exhibit at the Cultural Arts Council Gallery. Work features fine American realism and non-objective art shown side by side. Exhibit continues through May 30, 2010. 970-586-9203

5:00pm Representation to Abstraction Art Exhibit Opening at the Cultural Arts Council Fine Art Gallery. Free admission. 970-586-9203

7:00pm Stirling Legacy Exhibit Opening at the Estes Park Museum. Join us for light food and drinks starting at 7:00 p.m. on opening night. Free admission. 970-586-6256

05/08/10

05/14/10

5:00pm Nature: Materials Hard & Soft exhibit Featured are Patty Hawkins' fiber work and sculptures by Carol Cunningham. Exhibit continues through June 20. Free admission. 970-586-5882

05/15/10

9:00am - 11:00am Parade of the Years This year marks the 25th annual Parade of the Years as Stanley Steamers and other vintage automobiles recreate the Big Thompson Canyon drive that brought the first tourists of the season to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. The classic autos will be on exhibit in the parking lot of the Estes Park Senior Center on Sunday. Free admission 970-586-6256

10:00am - 5:00pm Jazz Fest & Art Walk; Jazz Performances noon to 5 pm For two days the mountains are alive with the sounds of great jazz at the outdoor amphitheater at Performance Park. Visitors will also enjoy exploring unique galleries exhibiting exceptional art. Art Walk maps are available at the Jazz Festival in Performance Park and at the Cultural Art Council Fine Art Gallery at 423 W. Elkhorn Ave. Free admission 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

05/16/10

05/22/10

10:00am Safety Expo The annual exploration of safety demonstrations with the Estes Park Police Department in collaboration with the Estes Park Volunteer Fire Department. Free bicycle helmets, child car seats, and fire safety and personal safety demonstrations. Young ones can enjoy complimentary inflatable jump castle and meet Smokey the Bear and Sparky the Fire Dog. Older children can participate in skate competitions and also receive complimentary guided tours of emergency services equipment and medical helicopters. Free admission 970-577-3701

05/29/10

9:00am to 6 pm Saturday & Sunday; Monday 9:00am to 3:00pm Art Market More than 90 juried artisans assemble to kick off the summer season and to showcase their art in Bond Park in the center of downtown Estes Park. Fine arts and crafts from local, regional and national artisans will be for sale. Free admission 970-586-5882

10:00am Estes Park Antique & Collectables Show A collector's treasure trove of special finds available from more than 50 vendors. The Estes Park Antiques and Collectables Show is sponsored by Top Hands as a fund raiser for the Rooftop Rodeo. $1 admission 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

05/30/10

05/31/10

10am Estes Park Antique & Collectables Show A collector's treasure trove of special finds available from more than 50 vendors. The Estes Park Antiques and Collectables Show is sponsored by Top Hands as a fund raiser for the Rooftop Rodeo. $1 admission 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

JUNE

06/05/10

8:00am to Noon Fishing Derby; Registration at 6:30am The Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) in conjunction with the Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW) will sponsor the 22nd annual Fishing Derby to benefit EVRPD youth athletic programs. The Fishing Derby is held at Lake Estes, which is stocked with trout, mostly rainbows, from CDOW the day prior to the event. The Fishing Derby is for all fishermen ages. Categories are: ages 9 and under; 10–15 years; 16–59, and 60 and over. Approximately 250 – 300 people attend each year. There will be a contest for “largest fish” in four age groups - for one male and one female - with prizes donated by Estes Park merchants. A grand prize will be awarded for the biggest catch overall. Registration begins at 6:30 am at the Lake Estes Marina Store on the northeast side of the lake. The $5 day-use fee for vehicles at Lake Estes will be waived on Derby Day. Registration is $4 per person on the day of the event. Pre-registration is $3. 970-586-8191

5:00pm Visions National Organization of Oil Painters Society Invitational exhibit opening Opening reception for the premier national art exhibition featuring members of the National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society. Exhibit continues through July 5 970-586-9203

06/07/10

9:00am - 12:00pm Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Estes Park Join us for walk along Elkhorn Avenue with Estes Park Historian Laureate Jim Pickering and see the present through the eyes of the past. The village of Estes Park was platted by Abner Sprague in April of 1905. Within weeks, lots along the street he named “Elkhorn” were taken up and new businesses were planted. Within a decade the basic footprint of the town we know today had put down roots. Registration begins May 1 by calling 970-577-3762. Limit 12. $5 for members of the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. and $10 for non-members. 970-586-6256

06/10/10

Throughout the Day Wool Market Seminars Two days of workshops for fiber and natural craft enthusiasts. Included are two-day sessions, one-day workshops and half-day learning sessions, covering everything from caning seats for chairs and spinning exotic fibers to creating variegated yarns using natural dye extracts. Classes fill early, so registration is necessary. Adults: $25; College Students with ID: $10; Children through High School: Free 970-586-6104

06/11/10

06/12/10

9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday ; Sunday 9:00am to 4:00pm Wool Market 18th annual fiber festival with two days of exhibits, demonstrations, competitions and vendor booths. Fiber related classes on the 10th and 11th. Advance registration required. Call 970-586-6104 for class information and registration. Free admission 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

Noon - 5pm Rocky Mountain Brewfest Taste some locally brewed beer, along with more than 15 other Colorado Craft Brewers. Live music and food. $30 970-586-5421

1:00pm Estes Park Marathon - Kid's Fun Run & Festival Fun Run will take place in front of the Town Hall across from Bond Park on MacGregor Ave. to Wonderview (Hwy 34 Bypass). Festival and post- race party in Bond Park with games, crafts, face-painting and Rocky Mountain National Park demonstration. Fun Run is for children 6 - 12 years old. Registration fee is $10 per child. 970-586-8191

1:00pm Youth Orchestra of the Rockies Chamber Music Concert A performance by the Northern Colorado-based organization. Free admission

06/13/10

7:00am Estes Park Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K/5K Race The highest paved marathon course in the world and one of the most scenic on a USATF certified course. The Estes Park Marathon 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 complex (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 for the 10K and 5K races only. The marathon and half-marathon start at 7 am, the 10K takes off at 8 am and the 5K race starts at 9 am. Call 970-586-8191 for registration information. 970-586-8191

9:00am to 4:00pm Wool Market 18th annual fiber festival with two days of exhibits, demonstrations, competitions and vendor booths. Fiber related classes on the 10th and 11th. Advance registration required. Call 970-586-6104 for class information and registration. Free admission 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

7:00pm Cowboy Sing-Along Featuring Cowboy Brad and Kathy Fitch. Brad and Kathy specialize in original acoustic folk, family and western music. They are known for their melodic folk music and songs. People around the country have planned their vacations around the Fitch’s performances in Estes Park. Free admission 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

7:30pm Music in the Mountains is the faculty concert series at Rocky Ridge Music Center. Classical music in a casual atmosphere. Adults $15; Seniors 65 and over $12; students 12-18 years old $12; children under 12 free. 970-586-4031

06/14/10

06/15/10

2:00pm Murdock's Magical Delights Doc Murdock's performance amazes people of all ages. It is filled with audience participation, magic, comedy, puppets and lots of surprises. Sponsored by the Estes Valley Library Youth Department. Free admission. 970-586-8116

06/16/10

7:00pm Wednesday Nights at Performance Park A summer-long series of free outdoor concerts at Performance Park Amphitheater. Free admission. 970-577-9900;800-44-ESTES

06/19/10

06/20/10

7:30pm Music in the Mountains Music in the Mountains is the faculty concert series at Rocky Ridge Music Center. Classical music in a casual atmosphere. Adults $15; Seniors 65 and over $12; students 12-18 years old $12; children under 12 free. 970-586-4031

06/21/10

06/22/10

10:00am – 12:00pm Cheley Camp Tour Back by popular demand! Join us for a tour of the historic Cheley Colorado Camp This tour is facilitated by the Estes Park Museum and guided by Cheley Camp staff. Estes Park was a sleepy mountain town in 1921 when Frank Cheley founded Cheley Colorado Camps as the Bear Lake Trail School at Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. Just 24 campers attended that first year. By 1926, the camp grew to accommodate 60 boys who swam in the lake and ate meals at the Bear Lake Lodge. By 1927, the camp outgrew the available space and the Cheley Colorado Camps moved to its present location off of Fish Creek Road, where its legacy continues today. Cheley now hosts more than 1,000 campers annually. The camps are among the oldest camps in the country, and they have brought thousands of campers and families to Estes Park over the years. Join the Estes Park Museum and the staff of Cheley Colorado Camps as we learn more about the camp and tour Cheley’s magnificent rustic stick architecture cabins and lodges. Free for members of the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. and $5 for non-members. Space is limited and reservations are required by calling the Museum at 970-586-6256.

06/23/10

7:00pm Dick Orleans Concert Dick Orleans performs Folk-Rock music in this presentation that is part of a summer-long series of free outdoor concerts. Free admission 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

06/24/10

7:00pm Thursday Night Live Jazz, American folk, contemporary legends, old time favorites Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council 970-586-9203

06/25/10

5:00pm Nature: A Work of Art exhibit Featured are the photography of Michael Babridge and the wood work of Henry and Charlie Smith. Exhibit continues through Aug. 1 Free admission 970-586-5882

06/26/10

9:30 am to 4:00pm Saturday; Sunday 10 am to 4 pm Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Scandinavians celebrate the summer solstice - the longest day of the year - with a festival of music, flowers, and food in Estes Park the last weekend in June. Festivities begin on Saturday morning with the raising of the Maypole and a colorful opening ceremony. Entertainment by folk dance groups and Scandinavian musicians. Scandinavian food and crafts of all kinds available. All daytime activities of the festival are free and open to the public. 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

06/27/10

10:00am to 4:00pm Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Scandinavians celebrate the summer solstice - the longest day of the year - with a festival of music, flowers, and food in Estes Park the last weekend in June. Festivities begin on Saturday morning with the raising of the Maypole and a colorful opening ceremony. Entertainment by folk dance groups and Scandinavian musicians. Scandinavian food and crafts of all kinds available. All daytime activities of the festival are free and open to the public. 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

06/28/10

06/29/10

06/30/10

7:00pm Pegrine Road Performance A performance in the summer-long series of free outdoor concerts at Performance Park Amphitheater. Free admission 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

JULY

07/01/10

7:00pm Thursday Night Live Jazz, American folk, contemporary legends, old time favorites Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council 970-586-9203

07/02/10

8:00am Arabian Horse Show The Arabian horse has a reputation for intelligence, spirit, and stamina. This breed of horse has a distinctive head shape and high tail carriage. Not only is the Arabian horse is one of the most easily recognizable horse breeds in the world, it is also one of the oldest horse breeds. Archaeological evidence of horses that resemble modern Arabians dates back 4,500 years. Arabian horses were brought from the Middle East by both war and trade, and were used to improve other breeds by adding speed, refinement, endurance, and good bone structure. Arabian bloodlines are found in almost every modern breed of riding horse. Free admission 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

07/03/10

8:00am Arabian Horse Show The Arabian horse has a reputation for intelligence, spirit, and stamina. This breed of horse has a distinctive head shape and high tail carriage. Not only is the Arabian horse is one of the most easily recognizable horse breeds in the world, it is also one of the oldest horse breeds. Archaeological evidence of horses that resemble modern Arabians dates back 4,500 years. Arabian horses were brought from the Middle East by both war and trade, and were used to improve other breeds by adding speed, refinement, endurance, and good bone structure. Arabian bloodlines are found in almost every modern breed of riding horse. Free admission 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

07/04/10

7:00am - 10:30am Annual Holiday Pancake Breakfast Start the holiday with a breakfast of eggs, juice, coffee, and of course pancakes. Benefit for Crossroads Ministry. 970-577-0610

9:00am - 3:00pm Coolest Car Show Check out vintage vehicles from the 1920's and beyond. Close up inspection: $5 for adults, $2 for students; no more than $10 for the entire family. 970-586-6256

9:30pm July 4th Fireworks One of Colorado's most brilliant fireworks displays can be seen throughout the Estes Park area. The explosive charges reach the sky above Lake Estes. 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

07/05/10

07/06/10

10:30am Rooftop Rodeo Parade Kicking off rodeo week festivities is the traditional Rooftop Rodeo Parade. Bands, groups on horseback, floats, unique automobiles, rodeo royalty and more adds a distinctive western flavor to Estes Park as the colorful entourage makes its way along Elkhorn Avenue and then on to the fairgrounds. FREE 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

7:30pm gates open at 5:30pm Rooftop Rodeo Nominated in 2009 as the Outstanding Small Rodeo in the nation, the 2010 Rooftop Rodeo will kick off with a colorful parade on Tuesday, July 6 at 10:30 am in downtown Estes Park. Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) cowboys compete in saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, bareback bronc riding, barrel racing and bull riding. Midway activities begin at 5:30 pm with the rodeo starting at 7:30 pm. $15 Adults; $5 Kids; Box seats $20 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

7:00pm Calico & Boots The Calico & Boots American Folk and Square Dance Performance Team has been showcasing traditional American dance in all its variety for over 60 years. This lively, exciting group has represented the United States at national and international dance festivals. Calico & Boots is perhaps best known for its traditional Western squares with spectacular aerial figures. Performances also include Appalachian traditional clogging, New England contras, quadrilles, and couple dances. Calico & Boots finishes their show by providing opportunities for the audience to dance as well. Free admission 970-586-8116

07/07/10

6:00pm Queen City Jazz Band Benefit Concert For 50 years the Queen City Jazz Band has kept its focus on performing the great sounds of New Orleans-style Dixieland Jazz. Tickets include wine and a BBQ dinner. $50 per person 970-586-4031

07/08/10

7:00pm Thursday Night Live Jazz, American folk, contemporary legends, old time favorites Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council 970-586-9203

07/09/10

07/10/10

07/11/10

07/12/10

07/13/10

07/14/10

7:00pm Vic Anderson Performance Western-County singer Vic Anderson performs in this presentation of Wednesday Nights, a summer-long series of free outdoor concerts at Performance Park Amphitheater. Free admission 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

07/15/10

7:00pm Thursday Night Live Jazz, American folk, contemporary legends, old time favorites Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council 970-586-9203

07/16/10

7:00pm In the Footsteps of Isabella Bird Exhibit Opening Join us for light food and drinks starting at 7:00 p.m. on opening night Free 970-586-6256

5:00pm - 7:00pm Legends & Lore IV exhibit Exhibit opening reception. Featuring artists from Estes Park's past and present. Exhibit continues through Aug. 1 Free 970-586-9203

07/17/10

2:00pm Isabella Bird lecture by Kiyonori Kanasaka Kyoto University professor, Kiyonori Kanasaka, brings his long-time interest in Isabella Bird’s world travels to the Estes Park Museum. After retracing her journeys, Kanasaka has produced a photographic compilation of what the lands spanning the continents look like today. Explore these incredible photographs that bring the words of Bird’s voyages alive and compare what has happened to her destinations well over a hundred years later. Kanasaka's work has been displayed in Kyoto, Edinburgh, London, and Shanghai. His first show in the United States will be on display in the National Park Service Headquarters at the Estes Park Museum from July 16, 2010 to January 17, 2011. Kanasaka will speak in the Main Building of the Estes Park Museum on July 17 at 2:00 p.m. visitors will be able to visit the new exhibit prior to or following his presentation. Free 970-586-6256

07/18/10

07/19/10

07/20/10

10:00am – 12:00pm Cheley Camp Tour Back by popular demand! Join us for a tour of the historic Cheley Colorado Camp This tour is facilitated by the Estes Park Museum and guided by Cheley Camp staff.

Estes Park was a sleepy mountain town in 1921 when Frank Cheley founded Cheley Colorado Camps as the Bear Lake Trail School at Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. Just 24 campers attended that first year. By 1926, the camp grew to accommodate 60 boys who swam in the lake and ate meals at the Bear Lake Lodge. By 1927, the camp outgrew the available space and the Cheley Colorado Camps moved to its present location off of Fish Creek Road, where its legacy continues today. Cheley now hosts more than 1,000 campers annually. The camps are among the oldest camps in the country, and they have brought thousands of campers and families to Estes Park over the years. Join the Estes Park Museum and the staff of Cheley Colorado Camps as we learn more about the camp and tour Cheley’s magnificent rustic stick architecture cabins and lodges. Free for members of the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. and $5 for non-members

Space is limited and reservations are required by calling the Museum at 970-586-6256.

07/21/10

8:00am Half Penny Horse Show From 8am until competitive events for the day have been completed. Free 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

7:00pm Max Wagner Quartet Concert Jazz Musicians of the Max Wagner Quartet perform in this presentation of Wednesday Nights, a summer-long series of free outdoor concerts at Performance Park Amphitheater. Free 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

07/22/10

8:00am Half Penny Horse Show From 8am until competitive events for the day have been completed. Free 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

7:00pm Thursday Night Live Jazz, American folk, contemporary legends, old time favorites Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council 970-586-9203

07/23/10

8:00am Copper Penny Horse Show From 8 am until competitive events for the day have been completed Free 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

6:00pm - 9:00am Relay for Life - American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at Estes Park High School and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Relay began in 1985 when Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorectal surgeon in Tacoma, Washington, ran and walked around a track for 24 hours to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Since then, Relay has grown from a single man’s passion to fight cancer into the world’s largest movement to end the disease. Each year, more than 3.5 million people in 5,000 communities in the United States. Anyone can participate in Relay For Life. Friends, families, neighbors, classmates, sports teams, etc., can form their own teams. No matter who you are, there’s a place for you at Relay!! 970-577-0562

07/24/10

8:00am Copper Penny Horse Show From 8 am until competitive events for the day have been completed Free 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

7:00pm Oratorio Society Summer Concert Summer Concert of H.M.S. Pinafore 970-577-9900;800-44-ESTES

07/25/10

8:00am Copper Penny Horse Show From 8 am until competitive events for the day have been completed Free 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

7:00pm Oratorio Society Summer Concert Summer Concert of H.M.S. Pinafore 970-577-9900;800-44-ESTES

07/26/10

2:00pm River Story Sponsored by the Estes Valley Library Youth Department. Free admission. River Story is a family puppetry performance based on the Bulgarian folk Tale "Zlatka, The Girl Made out of Gold." The show features beautiful hand-crafted puppets, masks, shadow theatre, live music, singing, and dancing. The show creates a magical atmosphere to invite the audience on a mystic journey. Free 970-586-8116

07/27/10

07/28/10

8am Hunter Jumper Festival I Horse Show Hunter Jumper Horse Shows are held throughout the world. Competitions represent the hunter jumper disciplines while promoting the welfare of the horse and fairness in competition. Hunters originally represented the thoroughbreds or part thoroughbreds that were ridden in fox hunts. Competitions involve negotiating fences resembling natural obstacles that might be found in the hunting field. Jumpers can be any breed and any size and are judged on their ability to jump. The competition is based solely on speed, strength and the ability to clear the jump as cleanly as possible. Riders and horses are judged in both competitions. Free 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

7:00pm Kim Lankford Concert Lankford performs in this presentation of Wednesday Nights, a summer-long series of free outdoor concerts at Performance Park Amphitheater. Free970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

07/29/10

8:00am Hunter Jumper Festival I Horse Show Hunter Jumper Horse Shows are held throughout the world. Competitions represent the hunter jumper disciplines while promoting the welfare of the horse and fairness in competition. Hunters originally represented the thoroughbreds or part thoroughbreds that were ridden in fox hunts. Competitions involve negotiating fences resembling natural obstacles that might be found in the hunting field. Jumpers can be any breed and any size and are judged on their ability to jump. The competition is based solely on speed, strength and the ability to clear the jump as cleanly as possible. Riders and horses are judged in both competitions. Free 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

7:00pm Thursday Night Live Jazz, American folk, contemporary legends, old time favorites Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council 970-586-9203

07/30/10

07/31/10

9:00am - 3:00pm Estes Park Museum Elkhorn Lodge Historic Tour 7th Annual Historic Tour presented by the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. This in-depth tour features 10 sites at the Lodge; 1900 Main Lodge, Original 1878 Lodge (exterior only), 1890 Coach House, "Chapel" Cottage (beautiful western rustic-stick architecture), Cottage #4, The School House, 1890's Barn, The Icehouse, Hole #9 on the Elkhorn Golf Course and Cottage #5 on the hill. $20 in advance, $25 day of tour if available. Advance tickets are available July 1, 2010 at the Estes Park Museum, Visitor Center and Macdonald's Book Shop. 970-586-6256

AUGUST

08/01/10

08/02/10

08/03/10

08/04/10

8:00am Hunter Jumper Festival II Horse Show Hunter Jumper Horse Shows are held throughout the world. Competitions represent the hunter jumper disciplines while promoting the welfare of the horse and fairness in competition. Hunters originally represented the thoroughbreds or part thoroughbreds that were ridden in fox hunts. Competitions involve negotiating fences resembling natural obstacles that might be found in the hunting field. Jumpers can be any breed and any size and are judged on their ability to jump. The competition is based solely on speed, strength and the ability to clear the jump as cleanly as possible. Riders and horses are judged in both competitions. Free 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

7:00pm Elk Hollow Concert Elk Hollow, a folk duo, performs in this presentation from Wednesday Nights, a summer-long series of free outdoor concerts at Performance Park Amphitheater. Free 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

08/05/10

8:00am Hunter Jumper Festival II Horse Show Hunter Jumper Horse Shows are held throughout the world. Competitions represent the hunter jumper disciplines while promoting the welfare of the horse and fairness in competition. Hunters originally represented the thoroughbreds or part thoroughbreds that were ridden in fox hunts. Competitions involve negotiating fences resembling natural obstacles that might be found in the hunting field. Jumpers can be any breed and any size and are judged on their ability to jump. The competition is based solely on speed, strength and the ability to clear the jump as cleanly as possible. Riders and horses are judged in both competitions. Free 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

7:00pm Thursday Night Live Jazz, American folk, contemporary legends, old time favorites Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council 970-586-9203

08/06/10

7:30pm Friday & Saturday; 2:00pm Sunday Alice in Wonderland Children's Theater A production from the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies $10 adults; $5 students

1:00pm - 4:00pm First Fridays – Drawing from the Estes Park Museum Collection Join local artist Pat Greenberg to develop drawing skills as the Museum staff reveals some outstanding historic objects from its collection. Pat will guide students to interpret the lines and shapes, shading and textures of each object. Each session will feature new objects for the group to study. Bring your own pencils, colored pencils if you wish, a 9” by 12” sketch pad and erasers. All skill levels are welcome as there will be plenty of time for personal instruction. Register for one or all sessions beginning on Tuesday June 1. Cost is $12 per session or $8 per session for members of the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. 970-586-6256

4:00pm Friends of the Library Summer Used Book Sale The high point of the summer for book lovers is the Friends of the Library Used Book Sale that will take place Aug 6 - Aug. 8, 2010 at the Estes Park Conference Center. Friday afternoon from 4-8 p.m. is Friends of the Library Preview Night, where 2009 Friends members get a “sneak peek” at all the materials donated throughout the year. Memberships are sold at the door. On Saturday morning the Friends throw the doors open to the public from 9 am to 4 pm. Sunday, the doors open from 11 am to 4 pm for “bag day,” when you can fill a Safeway bag with books for only $4. 970 586-8116

5:00pm The Way I See It Watercolors by Carole Haslock are featured. Exhibit continues through Sept. 12 Free 970-586-5882

08/07/10

8:00am Hunter Jumper Festival II Horse Show Hunter Jumper Horse Shows are held throughout the world. Competitions represent the hunter jumper disciplines while promoting the welfare of the horse and fairness in competition. Hunters originally represented the thoroughbreds or part thoroughbreds that were ridden in fox hunts. Competitions involve negotiating fences resembling natural obstacles that might be found in the hunting field. Jumpers can be any breed and any size and are judged on their ability to jump. The competition is based solely on speed, strength and the ability to clear the jump as cleanly as possible.
Riders and horses are judged in both competitions. Free 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

7:30pm Friday & Saturday; 2:00pm Sunday Alice in Wonderland Children's Theater A production from the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies $10 adults; $5 students

5:00pm - 7:00pm Annual Estes Park Plein Air Prelude show Opening reception for the annual Estes Park Plein Air prelude show. Through August 27 970-586-9203

08/08/10

8:00am Hunter Jumper Festival II Horse Show Hunter Jumper Horse Shows are held throughout the world. Competitions represent the hunter jumper disciplines while promoting the welfare of the horse and fairness in competition. Hunters originally represented the thoroughbreds or part thoroughbreds that were ridden in fox hunts. Competitions involve negotiating fences resembling natural obstacles that might be found in the hunting field. Jumpers can be any breed and any size and are judged on their ability to jump. The competition is based solely on speed, strength and the ability to clear the jump as cleanly as possible.
Riders and horses are judged in both competitions. Free 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

7:30pm Friday & Saturday; 2:00pm Sunday Alice in Wonderland Children's Theater A production from the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies $10 adults; $5 students

7:00pm - 8:30pm Estes Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park This pre-tour program by Estes Park Historian Laureate, Jim Pickering, on the history and significance of the major historic sites in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Chairs will be reserved for the next day’s registered tour participants. Additional limited seating will be available to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free 970-586-6256

08/09/10

08/10/10

08/11/10

8:00am Hunter Jumper Horse Show Festival III Hunter Jumper Horse Shows are held throughout the world. Competitions represent the hunter jumper disciplines while promoting the welfare of the horse and fairness in competition. Hunters originally represented the thoroughbreds or part thoroughbreds that were ridden in fox hunts. Competitions involve negotiating fences resembling natural obstacles that might be found in the hunting field. Jumpers can be any breed and any size and are judged on their ability to jump. The competition is based solely on speed, strength and the ability to clear the jump as cleanly as possible. Riders and horses are judged in both competitions. Free 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

7:00pm Laurie Dameron Concert The acoustic musician performs acoustic music in this presentation from Wednesday Nights, a summer-long series of free outdoor concerts at Performance Park Amphitheater. Free 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

08/12/10

7:00pm Thursday Night Live Jazz, American folk, contemporary legends, old time favorites Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council 970-586-9203

08/13/10

08/14/10

10:00am – 3:00pm Auto Extravaganza The focus is on 1950's autos; but you're likely to find any number of

vintage autos on display in Bond Park. Free 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

08/15/10

08/16/10

08/17/10

08/18/10

7:00pm Dennis-Tobias Band Concert The group performs in Wednesday Nights, a summer-long series of free outdoor concerts at Performance Park Amphitheater. Free 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

08/19/10

7:00pm Thursday Night Live Jazz, American folk, contemporary legends, old time favorites Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council 970-586-9203

08/20/10

8:00am Dressage at the Peak Horse Show Dressage - a French term meaning "training", is a style of horse instruction with competitions that range from amateur levels to the Olympics. Its fundamental purpose is to develop a horse's natural athletic ability and willingness to perform while maximizing its potential as a riding horse. At the peak of a dressage horse's gymnastic development, it can smoothly respond to a skilled rider's minimal aids by performing the requested movement. Dressage is occasionally referred to as "Horse Ballet". The rider and horse perform the technical routines while remaining relaxed and effortless. Although the discipline of dressage has its roots in ancient history, it was first recognized as an important equestrian technique during the Renaissance. Known as “classical dressage”, the European riding masters of that time developed a training system that is still used as the foundation of modern dressage technique. Free 970-586-6104

8:00am Senior Professional Rodeo 970-586-6104

08/21/10

2:00pm Herbal Tea and Salve Making Herbal Tea and Salve Making. Rebecca Luna, owner and founder of Rebecca’s Herbal Apothecary & Supply in Boulder, CO will lead you through the art of Botanical Medicine Making. She has been steeped in Herbalism since the early 1990s when she attended Rocky Mountain Center for Botanical Studies, (RMCBS), where she received both her Herbalist and Clinical Herbalist certifications. Luna was a core faculty member at RMCBS and also taught at Bastyr University in Seattle Washington. Participants will make tea and slave to bring home with them at the end of the program. Space is limited. Registration will open on Monday August 2 by calling the Estes Park Museum at 970-586-6256

10:00am – 4:00pm Heritage Festival The Heritage Festival represents a celebration of the important history of Estes Park in a manner in which both citizens of the Valley and visitors of all ages can enjoy and participate in the goals of the festival. Musical events on stage go through each day, surrounded by heritage demonstrations, crafts, a petting zoo, Stanley Steam car rides, wagon rides from MacGregor Ranch; all celebrating the history of the Estes Valley. Free 970-577-9900;800-44-ESTES

8:00am Senior Professional Rodeo 970-586-6104

08/22/10

8:00am Draft Horse Show Watch as these gentle giants, once the powerhouses responsible for building our nation, demonstrate their amazing strength, grace and versatility during various competitions. Great family entertainment. Free 970-577-9900; 800-443-7837

08/23/10

3;00pm Riverside Rhythms Free musical entertainment on Riverside Plaza 970-577-9900;800-44-ESTES

08/24/10

3:00pm Riverside Rhythms Free musical entertainment on Riverside Plaza 970-577-9900;800-44-ESTES

08/25/10

7:00pm Ron Ball Concert Western singer Ron Ball performs in this presentation from Wednesday Nights, a summer-long series of free outdoor concerts at Performance Park Amphitheater 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

08/26/10

7:00pm Thursday Night Live Jazz, American folk, contemporary legends, old time favorites Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council 970-586-9203

08/28/10

4:00pm 9th Annual Estes Park Plein Air Exhibition Exhibition and sale of 2010 Plein Air paintings. Free 970-586-9203

SEPTEMBER

09/04/10

9:00am Estes Park Alpaca Market Featuring Alpaca spinning, weaving and knitting; plus demonstrations, exhibits and lectures. Alpacas on display and for sale. Free 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

Gates open at 4:00pm John Denver Tribute Concert Keeping icon John Denver’s legacy very much alive, Brad Fitch and the TropiCowboy Band will perform Denver’s songs in this crowd pleasing 7th annual tribute concert. $20 in Advance 970-577-1027

9:30am - 4:30pm Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show More than 90 booths filled with ceramics, wearable art, photography, painting, jewelry, sculpture, stained glass, woodwork, seasonal items and much more. Free 970-577-9900;800-44-ESTES

09/05/10

9:00am Estes Park Alpaca Market Featuring Alpaca spinning, weaving and knitting; plus demonstrations, exhibits and lectures. Alpacas on display and for sale. Free 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

09/06/10

09/09/10

Festival Grounds open 9:00am - 5:00pm Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival 1976-2010 34 Years of Celtic Tradition. Bagpipes & drums, Highland & Irish Dancing, Folk music, jousting, athletic and other competitions 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 beginning at 9:30am on Saturday, Sept. 11. $20 advanced tickets; $25 at the gate. Online at www.scotfest.com or www.ticketswest.com 800-90-ESTES

09/10/10

09/11/10

9:30am Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival Parade An hour-long parade filled with pomp and pageantry along Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park’s main street. Bagpipes, drummers, dancers, clans in tartan, Dogs of the British Isles, brass military bands and precision drill teams give a preview of what can be seen on the festival field. Free 800-90-ESTES

Festival Grounds open 9:00am – 5:00pm Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival 1976-2010 34 Years of Celtic Tradition. Bagpipes & drums, Highland & Irish Dancing, Folk music, jousting, athletic and other competitions at the largest Scottish Festival in the West.

09/12/10

09/17/10

Call for schedule 5th Annual Estes Park Film Festival A showcase of new independent feature films, documentaries, and short films from around the country. 970-231-2580

5:00pm Lines into Shapes Exhibit Opening exhibit and reception for the Art Center’s annual nationally juried exhibit and sale. All mediums are represented, with approximately 180 works of art. Cash prizes are awarded the night of the opening reception. Free 970-586-5882

The Curious Savage Theater Presentation In this Estes Park Repertoire Theater, The Curious Savage is the heart-warming story of Mrs. Ethel Savage, an extremely wealthy and charitable widow worth over $10 million. After the death of her husband she realizes that she’s never been free and begins to pursue her career in acting what has been her dream for years. She begins to give away money to anybody who wants to make their dreams come true. However, Mrs. Savage’s three greedy stepchildren, Titus, Samuel and Lilly Belle commit her to a mental institution, "The Cloisters" to get her money. Mrs. Savage meets a variety of quirky and hilarious characters there. Hannibal plays the violin but has no talent, Jeffery who has an imaginary scar on his face, Florence who thinks her son is still alive, carrying around a doll; Fairy May, who wants to be everybody’s friend and needs to hear that she is loved, and Mrs. Paddy, who paints, but only says a list of what she hates. As the plot emerges, Mrs. Savage discovers her freedom, makes people happy and leads her stepchildren on a wild goose-chase for her money.

09/18/10

10:00am – 5:00pm Fine Arts and Crafts Festival 35th annual juried show featuring 95 artists from across the country. Festival includes work selected as the best of all entries. Wearable art, sculpture, photography, jewelry, folk art, glass, wood, leather, metal, ceramics, oil, pencil drawings and watercolor paintings. Sponsored by the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies. Free 970-586-9203

Call for schedule 5th Annual Estes Park Film Festival A showcase of new independent feature films, documentaries, and short films from around the country. 970-231-2580

09/19/10

Call for schedule 5th Annual Estes Park Film Festival A showcase of new independent feature films, documentaries, and short films from around the country. 970-231-2580

09/24/10

09/25/10

10:00am Running of the Bulls A 3.75 mile run/walk around Lake Estes to benefit Partners Mentoring Youth. Pre-registration fees are $20 per person and $15 per person on a team. Add $5 per person for race day registration. Register at www.active.com 970-577-9348

10:00am – 5:00pm Autumn Gold - A Festival of Bands, Brats 'n Beer Hear great music and enjoy the treats. It's an annual event heralding golden sights and sounds from a series of bands. Free 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

09/26/10

OCTOBER

10/01/10

1:00pm – 4:00pm First Fridays – Drawing from the Estes Park Museum Collection Join local artist Pat Greenberg to develop drawing skills as the Museum staff reveals some outstanding historic objects from its collection. Pat will guide students to interpret the lines and shapes, shading and textures of each object. Each session will feature new objects for the group to study. Bring your own pencils, colored pencils if you wish, a 9” by 12” sketch pad and erasers. All skill levels are welcome as there will be plenty of time for personal instruction. Register for one or all sessions beginning on Tuesday June 1. Cost is $12 per session or $8 per session for members of the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. 970-586-6256

10/02/10

Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm; Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm Elk Fest 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, a Mountain Man encampment, Native American music and dancing, and edible products from elk. Free 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

10/03/10

10/08/10

5:00pm Montane Memories Exhibit Exhibit Opening featuring the work of Bruce Nickels in watermedia. Exhibit through Nov. 14 Free 970-586-5882

10/09/10

10:00am Surprise Sidewalk Sale The fact that there's a sale isn't the surprise. It happens at the end of every summer season. The big surprise is what you'll find when you come. Merchants set up tables on the sidewalks and offer special pricing on many items indoors as well. Free 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

10/10/10

10/15/10

7:30pm Friday & Saturday; 2:00pm Sunday The Gin Game Theater Production Weller Martin and Fonsia Dorsey, two elderly residents at a nursing home for senior citizens, strike up an acquaintance. Neither seems to have any other friends, and they start to enjoy each other's company. Weller offers to teach Fonsia how to play gin rummy, and they begin playing a series of games that Fonsia always wins. Weller's inability to win a single hand becomes increasingly frustrating to him, while Fonsia becomes increasingly confident. While playing their games of gin, they engage in lengthy conversations about their families and their lives in the outside world. Gradually, each conversation becomes a battle, much like the ongoing gin games, as each player tries to expose the other's weaknesses, to belittle the other's life, and to humiliate the other thoroughly. $12 in Advance; $14 at the door; students $6 in advance, $8 at the door.

5:00pm Through the Lens exhibit opening An exhibition of fine art photography, featuring nationally renowned photographers. Exhibit continues through Nov. 7. Free 970-586-9203

10/16/10

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10/23/10

10/26/10

6:00pm – 9:00pm Friends of the Library Annual Potluck The Friends of the Library's Annual Membership and Potluck is open and free to the public. A speaker will be featured. Please bring a dish to share plus plates and tableware. Free (970) 586-8116

10/30/10

NOVEMBER

11/06/10

11/07/10

2:00pm Estes Park Music Festival Winter Concert Enjoy an afternoon in an intimate setting. Music is generally classical in nature. $5. No charge for children or students. 970-586-9519

11/12/10

The Importance of Being Earnest The Estes Park Repertoire Theater recreates the famous Oscar Wilde play that is set in England during the late Victorian era. The play's humour derives in part from characters maintaining fictitious identities to escape unwelcome social obligations. It is replete with witty dialogue and satirizes some of the foibles and hypocrisy of late Victorian society. It has proved Wilde's most enduringly popular play.

11/13/10

11/14/10

2:00pm Estes Park Music Festival Winter Concert Enjoy an afternoon in an intimate setting. Music is generally classical in nature. $5. No charge for children or students. 970-586-9519

11/19/10

5:00pm Earthly Treasures, Jewelry and Photography exhibit Exhibit opening featuring work by James Frank in photography and Alice League in jewelry. Exhibit continues through Dec. 24 Free 970-586-5882

11/20/10

Noon 7th Annual Holiday Art Exhibition Work from visual artist members on the Council is featured. Exhibit through Dec. 30 Free 970-586-9203

11/21/10

2:00pm Estes Park Music Festival Winter Concert Enjoy an afternoon in an intimate setting. Music is

generally classical in nature. $5. No charge for children or students. 970-586-9519

Noon – 3:00pm Estes Park Wedding Association Bridal Show $5 online; $7 at the door 970-577-9900;800-44-ESTES

11/26/10

Noon Catch the Glow Holiday Celebration & Evening Parade 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. 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

11/27/10

9:00am – 1:00pm Holiday House Christmas Bazaar An annual event benefiting the Estes Park Medical Center. Many of the items on sale will be handmade: gifts, knitting, decorations and baked goods. Other items are donated by private people and businesses in the community. An inside secret: go early. The bazaar sells out early. Admission $1 at the door 970-586-7205

2:00pm Lord Dunraven - a historical reenactment Free 970-586-6256

11/28/10

2:00pm Estes Park Music Festival Winter Concert Enjoy an afternoon in an intimate setting. Music is generally classical in nature. $5. No charge for children or students. 970-586-9519

DECEMBER

12/03/10

Friends of the Library Christmas Book Sale The Friends of the Library's Pre-Christmas Used Book Sale will sell fiction, mysteries, non-fiction, cookbooks and children’s books, as well as a selection of Christmas-themed books. 970-586-8116

12/04/10

7:00pm; Dec. 5 at 3:00pm Oratorio Society Winter Concert Handel’s Messiah will be performed. 970-586-9405

11:00am – 4:00pm Quota Club's Holiday Home Tour The annual tour of homes in the Estes Park area showcases unique mountain abodes decked out in holiday finery. Tickets $12 in advance; $15 on the day of the tour. 970-586-5800

12/05/10

2:00pm Estes Park Music Festival Winter Concert Enjoy an afternoon in an intimate setting. Music is generally classical in nature. $5. No charge for children or students. 970-586-9519

Dec. 4 at 7:00pm; Dec. 5 at 3:00pm Oratorio Society Winter Concert Handel’s Messiah will be performed. 970-586-9405

12/10/10

7:30pm Friday & Saturday; 2:00pm Sunday It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Inspired by the classic American film, It's a Wonderful Life, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is performed as a 1940s live radio broadcast in front of a studio audience. Five actors perform the dozens of characters in the radio play as well as produce the sound effects. The show is a production from the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies. $12 in Advance; $14 at the door; students $6 in advance, $8 at the door.

12/11/10

6:00pm Fantasy Ball An annual black-tie-optional gala to benefit the Estes Park Music Festival. $75 per ticket 970-586-9519

12/12/10

2:00pm Estes Park Music Festival Winter Concert Enjoy an afternoon in an intimate setting. Music is generally classical in nature. $5. No charge for children or students. 970-586-9519

12/17/10

12/18/10

12/19/10

2:00pm Estes Park Music Festival Winter Concert Enjoy an afternoon in an intimate setting. Music is generally classical in nature. $5. No charge for children or students. 970-586-9519

1260 Fall River Rd. (Hwy. 34) | PO Box 2930 | Estes Park, Colorado 80517 | (970) 586-6464 | (800) 321-3303