Foraging walks in Gardner, the Grandote Open in La Veta, Mountain Mining Days in Walsenburg, Celtic tunes under the peaks, and Oktoberfest fun this fall
Whether you’re hiking through wild herbs, swinging clubs, or sipping steins, there’s something unforgettable happening this season in Spanish Peaks Country. Come for the mountains—stay for the magic.
⛳ Game On: The Grandote Open Tees Off in La Veta
Ready to swing into summer fun? Grab a partner and join the 1st Annual Grandote Open, a two-player scramble at one of Colorado’s most scenic courses. Expect friendly competition, prize-worthy shots, and a post-game BBQ that’ll make you forget all about that double bogey.
📍 Grandote Peaks Golf Course, La Veta
📅 Saturday, August 16 | 8:30 AM start
🔥 BBQ, big views, and bragging rights await.
🌿 Foraging in the Forest: Discover Wild Edibles in Gardner
Take a walk on the wild side—literally. Join a guided foraging workshop near Gardner and uncover Colorado’s edible, medicinal, and just-plain-fascinating native plants. You’ll learn how to identify useful flora for food, remedies, crafts, and maybe even impress your next dinner guests.
📍 Malachite Farm & Ranch, Gardner, CO
📅 Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🌼 Nature’s grocery store is open—just don’t forget your walking shoes.
⛏️ Dig Into History: Mountain Mining Days Returns to Walsenburg
Celebrate the rugged roots of Spanish Peaks Country at Mountain Mining Days—a day full of music, food, local vendors, and good old-fashioned fun. Start the day with a Main Street parade and stick around for kids’ activities, live tunes, and heritage pride.
📍 Downtown Walsenburg
📅 Saturday, September 6 | Parade at 10:00 AM
🎉 Free fun, full hearts, and family-friendly vibes.
🎻 Kilts, Ceilidhs, and Celtic Sounds
The hills are alive… with the sounds of bagpipes! The Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival is back with toe-tapping performances, storytelling, ceilidh dancing, and workshops galore—all set against the dramatic peaks of southern Colorado.
📍 Various venues across Spanish Peaks Country
📅 September 18–21, 2025
💃 Come for the music. Stay for the magic.
🍺 Fall Into Fun at La Veta Oktoberfest
What do you get when you mix mountain air, polka beats, and craft beer? La Veta Oktoberfest, of course! With over 100 vendors, classic cars, family activities, and a lively Biergarten, this small-town celebration brings big-time joy.
📍 Downtown La Veta
📅 Saturday, October 4, 2025
🎶 Prost to fall fun in the heart of Spanish Peaks Country.
