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| Colorful flowers bloom in pring and summer Photo: winterparkladgingcompany.com |
From music to marathons, the Winter Park-Fraser Valley
region, 65 miles west of Denver, has scheduled fun festivals to suit a variety
of interests, but there’s much more to keep you occupied when the festival isn’t
in session. For starters, make good use of 600 miles of mountain bike trails. There’s
a reason the region is called “Mountain Bike Capital U.S.A. Drive through or take
a hike in the breathtaking Colorado Rockies. Or tackle fly-fishing, whitewater
rafting, hot air ballooning, horseback riding, golfing, and a host of other activities.
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| Hiking can be a family activity. Photo: Bing.com |
To help plan your vacation, here
are 2013 dates and a recap of seven signature summer events. Any of these would
provide an excellent reason for a trip to Winter Park.
June
27-30: Blues from the Top, presented by the Grand County Blues Society
(Hideaway Park, Winter Park)
This
funk fest was voted “Best Blues Festival” by Colorado Blues Society Members.
Featured acts include Mud Morganfield, Sena Ehrhardt, Kara Grainger, Austin
Young and Southern Hospitality, just to name a few. July 6: Run for Independence
This annual five-mile fun run/walk event traces the Fraser River Trail from Winter Park Resort to Fraser. The event is for all ages and abilities and benefits the Scott Hughes Foundation and Children’s Hospital. Participants celebrate at the finish line with a number of fun-filled activities and awards.
July
6-August 10: High Country Stampede Rodeo
Now in its 30th year, this rodeo features more than 2,000 cowboys and cowgirls, competing in traditional rodeo events like calf roping, bareback riding and barrel racing.
Now in its 30th year, this rodeo features more than 2,000 cowboys and cowgirls, competing in traditional rodeo events like calf roping, bareback riding and barrel racing.
July
13: Winter Park SolShine
This free festival features national, regional and local live music. Merchandise and food vendors will be on hand, and there is a beer garden to add to the festive environment.
This free festival features national, regional and local live music. Merchandise and food vendors will be on hand, and there is a beer garden to add to the festive environment.
July
20-21: Winter Park Jazz Festival
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| Jazz Festival attracts visitors. Photo: Ore Communications |
Aug.
3: Winter Park Music Festival
Continuing Winter Park’s strong tradition of free music festivals, the Winter Park Music Festival also offers VIP tickets for those who prefer a little pampering. Past line-ups have included acts like Night Ranger, Pat Travers, Lewis and Floorwax and Groove Hawgs.
Continuing Winter Park’s strong tradition of free music festivals, the Winter Park Music Festival also offers VIP tickets for those who prefer a little pampering. Past line-ups have included acts like Night Ranger, Pat Travers, Lewis and Floorwax and Groove Hawgs.
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| View beautiful scenery around Winter Park/Fraser. Photo: virtualcities.com |
Aug.
10: Winter Park Beer Festival
This beer sampling event features 25 craft breweries and live music. Merchandise and food vendors will also be around during the festival.
This beer sampling event features 25 craft breweries and live music. Merchandise and food vendors will also be around during the festival.
For
more information check out Winter Park’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/playwinterpark, or check the
website for Winter Park-Fraser Chamber (www.PlayWinterPark.com)
Diane Ehlert, Winter Park-Fraser Chamber, dehlert@playwinterpark.com
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