If you’re still on the fence about how to spend your July, consider this your official invitation to ditch the ordinary and join us in Spanish Peaks Country.
Whether you’re a fireworks fanatic, car show enthusiast, music junkie, or culture lover, Spanish Peaks Country has your July mapped out. Bring your people, your playlists, and your picnic baskets.
4th of July: Sparkle Under the Stars at Lathrop State Park
What’s better than a fireworks show? A fireworks show by a lake, with the Spanish Peaks standing proud in the background like nature’s version of a mic drop.
Join us on Friday, July 4 at 9:30 PM at Lathrop State Park, Colorado’s first state park (and frankly, still one of the best). Grab a picnic basket, a blanket, and get ready to enjoy the show.
Campsites are available through Colorado Parks & Wildlife, or stay in downtown Walsenburg and explore the area’s shops and dining options.
Start Your Engines: The 3rd Annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show
Rev those engines and polish that chrome—Saturday, July 12 from 9 AM to 2 PM, the Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center becomes a haven for horsepower.
This isn’t your average cruise-in. We’ve got:
- Veterans judging the slickest rides
- Live music to groove while you ogle
- Local eats to keep your engine fueled
- And best of all, community spirit that could jumpstart even the grumpiest Monday
Donations go toward supporting our local veterans. For more details, click here.
Live Music, Spanish Peaks-Style: July’s Greatest Hits
Spanish Peaks Country is brimming with live music this summer. Here’s your concert cheat sheet:
Mountain Merman Brewing Company
- July 13: Patrice Pike Band — soulful, gritty, unmissable.
- July 12: Shelvis and the Roustabouts (Elvis + Vegas swagger)
- July 19: The Rifters (New Mexico groove)
- July 26: Blues Brothers Bootleg Road Show (get ready to dance)
- August 1: Syd Masters (cowboy crooner with flair)
Cuchara Yacht Club (Yes, it’s landlocked. No, we’re not sorry.)
- July 13: The Bluntful
- July 20: John Weeks Band
- August 1: Planet 2.0 — future funk meets mountain air
It’s Alive! “Young Frankenstein” Takes the Stage
The Francisco Center for the Performing Arts in La Veta is raising the curtain on Mel Brooks’ hilariously monstrous classic: Young Frankenstein. Think tap-dancing monsters, outrageous accents, and brain-swapping shenanigans—plus a killer cast. It’s funny. It’s freaky. It’s unmissable.
Showtimes:
- July 18, 19, 25 & 26 at 7 PM
- July 20 & 27 at 2 PM
Location: 127 W. Francisco St., La Veta, CO
For more details, click here.
A Cultural Celebration: Southern Ute Day at Francisco Fort Museum
On Saturday, July 26 (10 AM – 5 PM), the heart of La Veta beats to the rhythm of the Southern Ute Tribe. Experience the power of tradition with:
- Dances and drum performances
- Storytelling and cultural presentations
- Delicious food and artisan goods
It’s a beautiful day of respect, resilience, and real connection. Come celebrate the rich history that makes Spanish Peaks Country more than a postcard. For more details, click here.
