Holiday Markets
Find unique, Colorado-made gifts in Spanish Peaks Country which offers multiple holiday markets filled with handmade finds showcasing local artists.
Annual Events
La Veta Oktoberfest
If you haven’t had a chance to attend La Veta’s Oktoberfest, what are you waiting for? Held on the first Saturday of every October, this incredible day includes a car [...]
Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival
Attend the Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival and become enchanted by world-renowned Celtic artists and scholars guaranteed to keep you singing, dancing, and enjoying music day and night in [...]
Huajatolla Heritage Festival
The Huajatolla Heritage Festival is a special two-day event in Spanish Peaks Country that honors the area's Hispano and Native American cultures. This June, come and honor Hispano and Native American [...]
Gardner Chuckwagon Supper
Each summer, hundreds of old friends from throughout the nation travel to Gardner to reminisce about old times and enjoy pleasant camaraderie during the Annual Gardner Chuckwagon Supper. The smells [...]
Gardner Hippie Days
Hippie Days is a celebration of Libre, a community in Gardner established in the late 1960s as an alternative to traditional American life. Libre is filled with families or individuals [...]
Francisco Fort Day
Francisco Fort Day is a celebration of the Francisco Fort Museum and the beginnings of La Veta, Colorado. Admission is free, and visitors are treated to special presentations. This celebration [...]
Art in the Park
The Spanish Peaks Art Council (SPACe) hosts Art in the Park in La Veta every year on the weekend closest to Independence Day. During this art festival, all kinds of [...]
Sonic Bloom Festival
Gardner's Hummingbird Ranch is home to the Sonic Bloom Festival, one of the longest-running music festivals in Colorado and a mecca for electronic and jam band fans alike. Each June, [...]
Rocky Mountain Star Stare
Rocky Mountain Star Stare is an annual premiere star party sponsored by the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society. Located on 35 acres of land, RMSS's "Starry Meadows" is conveniently located just [...]
Mountain Mining Days
Each September, the Walsenburg Downtown Revitalization Committee presents Mountain Mining Days, an end of summer celebration at Miners Plaza in Walsenburg. The fun starts with a downtown parade featuring marching [...]
Stonewall Century Ride
The Stonewall Century is a challenging road bike ride along one of Colorado's most beautiful scenic highways. Join the race each August and enjoy some of the best road riding [...]
Spanish Peaks Music Festival
The Spanish Peaks Music Festival comes to La Veta for two days each July and features a solid lineup of awesome country music. People come from all over and pour into [...]
Marathon of Legends
The Marathon of Legends is a running race in beautiful Spanish Peaks Country. The race is a team relay, which means teams can be made up of 2 to 11 [...]
Dog Days of Cuchara
Bring your dog! Dress up like a dog! Wear a crazy hat! Anything goes! This street party and parade offer live music, a family parade, kids games, big dog and [...]
Holiday Parade of Lights
Come to Spanish Peaks Country for a themed light parade that ushers in the holiday season in downtown Walsenburg. Traditionally scheduled for the day after Thanksgiving, the lineup starts at [...]