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2022 Photography Show
The Spanish Peaks Arts Council (SPACe), a non-profit organization located in La Veta, Colorado invites photographers working in all forms of photography to enter the 2022 Photography Show. Awards will be given in each of two categories: Color and Monochromatic/Black & White. All subjects are eligible. First prize: $400 Second prize: $250 Third prize: $100 […]
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Pop Up Museum
Pop Up Museum
You are invited to the Cuchara Mercantile Pop-Up Museum! What is a Pop Up Museum? It is a temporary event created by the people who show up to participate. It works by choosing a theme and venue and inviting people to bring an object on-topic to share, like a community show and tell. Join us […]
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La Veta Farmers Market
La Veta Farmers Market
Join us in the grassy area next to the library on the main street, and check the market Facebook page for more information and updates. If you'd like to be a vendor please call (719) 281-0100. As always, here are some helpful tips for making your shopping experience easier for everyone: Many vendors do not […]
Sneak Peak & Tours – The Commons at Space to Create Trinidad
Sneak Peak & Tours – The Commons at Space to Create Trinidad
Join us for a sneak peek of The Commons at Space to Create Trinidad on Thursday, August 4 between 5 pm - 8 pm for music by the Sugar Sounds, light refreshments, and tours of The Commons!
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Cuchara Art Show
You are invited to the Cuchara Art Show, an event you don't want to miss. Come join us for our summer art show, which is a great opportunity to purchase a hand-crafted piece of art from one of our local artists.
Izcalli at Miners Plaza in Walsenburg
Come hear this unique mix band at the Miners Plaza in Walsenburg, at a FREE LIVE Music event. iZCALLi has become one of the most recognized and beloved bands in Denver. The success they have garnered through 12 years of existence, 3 LP’s, and hundreds of shows have not come easy. iZCALLi’s unique blend of […]
First Friday Art Walk
First Friday Art Walk
The La Verta Creative District's First Friday Art Walk festivities begin at 5 p.m. on the first Friday of every month from June through September! Explore shops and galleries Meet local, national, and international artists Dine at breweries and restaurants All activities associated with the First Friday Art Walk are free! This event is sponsored […]
S’mores Social at Lathrop State Park Amphitheater
S’mores Social at Lathrop State Park Amphitheater
Join us for a S'mores Social! Bring a ghost story and enjoy a delicious classic outdoor treat while socializing and sharing ghost stories. This event is free and located at the amphitheater at Lathrop State Park!
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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 little dog races, face painting, a photo booth, a dog jog, a corn hole tournament, a hat party, and fundraisers for the firefighters, and more! […]
Hike with Beginners’s Mind
Hike with Beginners’s Mind
Naturalists and scientist often begin their explorations with widely open minds and hearts. Join us for an observational and contemplative hike on the Hogback Trail to see what nature and a calm mind have to share with you. Park passes are required for all vehicles entering the park.
Burlesque Review at La Veta Mercantile
Burlesque Review at La Veta Mercantile
La Veta Mercantile and Queen City Productions present a campy, classy tongue-in-chic burlesque revue
Fox Theatre Walsenburg Outdoor Movie: Gattaca (PG-13)
Fox Theatre Walsenburg Outdoor Movie: Gattaca (PG-13)
A less-than-perfect man wants to travel to the stars in the not-too-distant future. Society has categorized Vincent Freeman as less than suitable, given his genetic makeup. He has become one of the underclasses of humans that are only useful for menial jobs.
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Huerfano County Fair
It's that time of the year when we get together eat watermelon, share our prized animals, and just have a good time. Mark your calendars and come join us at the Huerfano County Fair. More information to come.
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La Veta Farmers Market
La Veta Farmers Market
Join us in the grassy area next to the library on the main street, and check the market Facebook page for more information and updates. If you'd like to be a vendor please call (719) 281-0100. As always, here are some helpful tips for making your shopping experience easier for everyone: Many vendors do not […]
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Ranger Rick at Cuchara Yacht Club
Ranger Rick at Cuchara Yacht Club
Looking for a spot to have great food, live music, and drinks? You found it. Come hear Ranger Rick from 5:30-7:30 PM.
Jenny Bird
Jenny Bird
Jenny Bird has been called “the most passionate performer in the new folk genre.” The stage is her second home, where she’s been presenting her original songs since she was ten. Professionally managed as a teenager, Jenny lived and recorded in Germany and Belgium. For the last 20 years, she’s toured widely and consistently, playing […]
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Cuchara Valley Archery 3D Shoot
This is the last of CVA's three 3D archery shoots at the Cuchara Mountain Park this summer. We have added 5 more targets to the lineup for this shoot! Just by coming and shooting, you will be entered to win door prizes from companies like Black Rifle Coffee, Vapor Trail, MTN Ops, Peak Refuel, Badlands, […]
La Veta Oktoberfest 2nd Annual BBQ Smoke Off Competition
Come and enjoy some yummy BBQ and as smoke masters compete in this year's 2nd Annual BBQ Smoke Off Competition. Please stay tuned for more information to come!
19th Annual Stonewall Century Ride
19th Annual Stonewall Century Ride
The Stonewall Century is a challenging road bike ride along one of Colorado’s most beautiful scenic highways. We welcome you to come and enjoy some of the best road riding in Southern Colorado. Can you make the grade? 102 miles +7500 ft elevation gain This is an out-and-back ride. Turn around wherever you like and […]
Tips for Happier Hikes
Tips for Happier Hikes
Taking care of ourselves & others on hikes & in life can make all the difference AND be lots of fun. Come explore tips for staying hydrated; taking care of our feet (vital for happier hikes!); being cool enough on warm days & warm days & warm enough on cool days & more. We will […]
Raptors with Diana Miller
Raptors with Diana Miller
Vultures are incredibly important as part of nature's clean-up crew. They are wondrously & uniquely designed for this job, ridding the landscape of deteriorating carcasses & helping curb the spread of dangerous diseases & bacteria. Hear Dianna Miller of the Raptor Center at the Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center & meet their delightful vulture Lurch. […]
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Eric Ramsey at Deerprint Wine
Eric Ramsey at Deerprint Wine
Eric is a perennial favorite on the Folk and Blues Festival circuits, not only for his dynamic, engaging performances but for his open tuning and slide guitar workshops as well. With soaring vocals and organic arrangements, Eric's original compositions reflect his musical influences but come from a place all their own. He writes from experience […]
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Antiques at the Spanish Peaks Vintage Trailer Rally
Antiques at the Spanish Peaks Vintage Trailer Rally will celebrate our second year in 2022 at La Veta Pines RV Park in La Veta, Colorado. La Veta is nestled between the Spanish Peaks and the Sangre de Christo Mountains in the Cuchara Valley, with plenty of fishing, Hiking, and sightseeing nearby. The Park is within […]
Ancient Celtic Music & Its History in the Visitor Center Multipurpose Room at Lathrop State Park
Ancient Celtic Music & Its History in the Visitor Center Multipurpose Room at Lathrop State Park
Join us to hear favorite local musicians Carol Queener and Larry Berg playing ancient Celtic music and sharing its stories and history. This program is free and happens Friday, August 19th at 6:30pm in the Visitor Center Multipurpose Room at Lathrop State Park. Because this program takes place at the Visitor Center, park passes are […]
Lucas Wolf at Second Street Bar & Grill
Lucas Wolf at Second Street Bar & Grill
Lucas Wolf is a South Dakota-born, Arizona-raised singer-songwriter currently touring the western region of the United States. He has supported bands such as Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Leftover Salmon, Lion Vibes, Gipsy Moon, Mountain Standard Time, and more. He writes heartfelt, thoughtful lyrics, and his songs are delivered with passion and sincerity each […]
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Michael Steward at Cuchara Yacht Club
Are you ready for Great Food, Tasty Drinks, and Live Music? Join us as we enjoy all that the Cuchara Yacht Club has to offer and music by Michael Steward.
Hiking Cuerno Verde Trail
Hiking Cuerno Verde Trail
Join us for a hike on the paved, highly accessible Cuerno Verde Trail around Martin Lake. Trisha Lootens will lead us on this leisurely 3-mile loop trail with flat terrain, making it an exceptional place to hike with strollers and wheelchairs. Experience excellent views of the Spanish Peaks and the water. The hike is free […]
Junior Rangers: Rocks, Water, Air, & Life Swim Beach
Junior Rangers: Rocks, Water, Air, & Life Swim Beach
Junior Rangers: Rocks, Water, Air, & Life Swim Beach Playground at Lathrop State ParkFor Junior Rangers (usually ages 4-16 but all ages welcome!), join us to explore how water and in-air life are present. Rocks are more like sand and dirt, and they count too! Geologist/geophysicist Dr. Heloise Lynn will take us on a hiking […]
Acoustic Guitar with Jaquie Gipson
Acoustic Guitar with Jaquie Gipson
Join us for an evening of acoustic guitar with Jaquie Gipson. Jaquie plays six and twelve-string acoustic guitar. Her music incorporates melodic two-hand tapping and percussion techniques into more or less traditional finger style playing. This program is free at the Amphitheater at Lathrop State Park. Park passes are required on all vehicles that enter […]
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Bo Jingles at Cuchara Yacht Club
Are you ready for Great Food, Tasty Drinks, and Live Music? Join us as we enjoy all that the Cuchara Yacht Club has to offer and music by Bo Jingles.
Rupert Wates at Deerprint Wine
Rupert Wates at Deerprint Wine
Rupert Wates' music is an eclectic mix of acoustic, melodic art/folk, with flavors of jazz, vaudeville, and cabaret. Despite Wates' British background, and underpinning the universality of his music's appeal, Folk And Acoustic Music Exchange has called him "a prime figure in American music." He was voted an Artist Of The Year in both 2013 […]
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La Veta Farmers Market
La Veta Farmers Market
Join us in the grassy area next to the library on the main street, and check the market Facebook page for more information and updates. If you'd like to be a vendor please call (719) 281-0100. As always, here are some helpful tips for making your shopping experience easier for everyone: Many vendors do not […]
Jitensha Live at Crafty Canary Brewery
Jitensha Live at Crafty Canary Brewery
A lively evening of music with the Jitensha duo, featuring rock and pop hits 90s to today and original indie rock. Jitensha is a husband and wife indie rock duo from Montréal. Their sound, is a silvery union of honey sweet proto-punkiness and modern indie that is harmonically reminiscent of 1950s rock & roll. Jitensha […]
Teada at La Veta Mercantile
Teada at La Veta Mercantile
A traditional band with a truly worldwide reach since 2001, Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Russia, the Middle East, and Australia. 2022 sees Téada back to the US for tours in March & August, as well as launching the band's sixth album […]
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Steve Manshell at Cuchara Yacht Club August 26th
Come and enjoy live music with your dinner and drinks at the Cuchara Yacht Club. Times TBD.....
Last Call Romance at Heritage Park in Walsenburg
Are you ready to get your dancing on! Come to the FREE Live Music at the Heritage Park in Walsenburg. Last Call Romance delivers an original blend of Rockabilly-Swing from Northern Colorado. Jocelyn Rockhold of Ultra5280 described them as "the swingiest, most energetic group of the night. While our stay was brief, the impression left […]
Shawn Brown at Deerprint Wine Bar
Shawn Brown at Deerprint Wine Bar
Shawn Brown, master of the Hammond B3 and Most Soulful Vocalist this side of the Mississippi, learned music while playing Gospel with his family. His musical journey began at the age of 3 when he began playing the piano and then became the organist, accompanying his mother to their church at eight years old. Shawn's […]
Exquisitely Polished Metal Fish Sculpture
Exquisitely Polished Metal Fish Sculpture
Artists Roger and Catherine Fowler know that there is something magical about the appearance of a fish, the fascinating combination of complex colors appearing as if they are illuminated from within when seen in direct sunlight. They had a goal to create metal fish sculptures that looked as if they were alive, and they succeeded. […]
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Apache Fiddler’s at Cuchara Yacht Club
Come and enjoy live music with your dinner and drinks at the Cuchara Yacht Club. Times TBD…..
Hike the Hogback Trail
Hike the Hogback Trail
Join Trish Lootens to hike the Hogback Trail at Lathrop State Park. Experience gorgeous views of the Spanish Peaks, the San Juan Mountains, and Martin and Horseshoe Lakes. This 3.5-mile hike includes a combination of flats and a moderate climb to the crest of the Hogback, one of many basaltic dikes formed around the same […]
Junior Rangers: Paint your own nature art
Junior Rangers: Paint your own nature art
Junior Rangers aged 2-9 years old. Come learn why leaves have veins, just as humans and animals do. Then, paint your nature art with leaves, sticks, pebbles, feathers, and evergreen brushes. This program is free and happens Saturday, August 27th at noon. Meet near the Swim Beach Playground at Lathrop State Park. Be sure to […]
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Bo Jingles at Cuchara Yacht Club August 28th
Are you ready for Great Food, Tasty Drinks, and Live Music? Join us as we enjoy all that the Cuchara Yacht Club has to offer and music by Bo Jingles.
Ken Saydak and Tad Robinson at La Veta Mercantile
Ken Saydak and Tad Robinson at La Veta Mercantile
You saw them here at the La Veta Mercantile in 2018 as part of Delmark Records' Rockwell Avenue Blues Band. Now Tad Robinson, harmonica and vocals, and Ken Saydak, piano and vocals, will bring some of that Chicago fire back in a special duo performance. Following their appearance at the Trinidaddio Blues Festival the night […]
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La Veta Farmers Market
La Veta Farmers Market
Join us in the grassy area next to the library on the main street, and check the market Facebook page for more information and updates. If you'd like to be a vendor please call (719) 281-0100. As always, here are some helpful tips for making your shopping experience easier for everyone: Many vendors do not […]
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Boogie Machine at Miners Plaza in Walsenburg
Boogie Machine has been packing dance floors for nearly 19 years. We have MANY repeat clients such as; Visa, DirecTV, Coldwell Banker, The Denver Broncos, Microsoft, Oracle, just to name a few. We've performed for lots of blushing brides and created weddings that are talked about for years. We've been rocking hundreds of outdoor concerts […]
First Friday Art Walk
First Friday Art Walk
The La Verta Creative District's First Friday Art Walk festivities begin at 5 p.m. on the first Friday of every month from June through September! Explore shops and galleries Meet local, national, and international artists Dine at breweries and restaurants All activities associated with the First Friday Art Walk are free! This event is sponsored […]
Shawn Brown at Deerprint Wine Bar
Shawn Brown at Deerprint Wine Bar
Shawn Brown, master of the Hammond B3 and Most Soulful Vocalist this side of the Mississippi, learned music while playing Gospel with his family. His musical journey began at the age of 3 when he began playing the piano and then became the organist, accompanying his mother to their church at eight years old. Shawn's […]
El Fandango Dancers
El Fandango Dancers
To Launch your Labor Day weekend, join us for a performance by the wonderful El Fandango Dancers, a local folkloric dance group. The group began as a high school Spanish club in 1938 and has turned into a dance group for all ages. They are expanding this year, starting a new elementary after-school dance program […]
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Junior Rangers: Dissecting Owl Pellets
Junior Rangers: Dissecting Owl Pellets
Junior Rangers aged 2 and up. Come learn about owls and how brilliantly their bodies are designed to make them incredibly silent and effective hunters. Then, roll up your sleeves to engage in the hands-on exploration of owl pellets. This program is free and happens Saturday, Sept. 3rd at 9am. Meet near the Swim Beach […]
Rock Evidence for the End of the Dinosaurs Starting
Rock Evidence for the End of the Dinosaurs Starting
Curious about evidence for how the dinosaurs died? From the top of the Hogback, we will have an aerial view of Martin & Horseshoe Lakes. Our guide geologist/geophysicist Dr. Heloise Lynn will join us, this hike is free and happens Saturday the 3rd at 11 am starting at the Amphitheater. Water, sunscreen, and a hat […]
Free Movie on the Green | Cool Hand Luke (PG)
Free Movie on the Green | Cool Hand Luke (PG)
Description:(719) 738-2730 for questions. The movie is hosted by our historic Fox Theatre Walsenburg at the Walsenburg Golf Course. You access the golf course via Lathrop State Park entrance but no park pass is required. Stay to the right and follow the signs to the golf course. Or take Second Street out from Walsenburg […]
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Patty Clayton At La Veta Pines
Patty Clayton At La Veta Pines
Come join Patty around the campfire for an evening of original and borrowed Buckaroo, Ballads, Bluegrass, and Western Swing.
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