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2023 Huerfano County Fair
You don't have to travel far to enjoy a local fair. Come check out the 2023 Huerfano County Fair from Wednesday, August 9th through Sunday, August 13th.
Edible, medicinal, and useful wild plants of the Spanish Peaks
Edible, medicinal, and useful wild plants of the Spanish Peaks
LA VETA— Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 13, 8 a.m. This one-hour slideshow and lecture provide a solid introduction to wildflowers and plant ID and foraging. Located at the La Veta Public Library. $10 per person. Sample plants will be available for study, including deadly poisonous ones, which are important to know and ID. […]
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Photography Show at SPACe
LA VETA— The Annual Photography Show at SPACe is coming up soon! The judge for awards will be Jeff Madeen, an artist, designer, sculptor, photographer, and gallery owner from Pueblo. He will determine the winners of $500 for 1st Place, $250 for 2nd Place, and $150 for 3rd Place. Show dates are Aug. 15 – Sept. 10. […]
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Stonewall Century Ride, 20th Anniversary
Stonewall Century Ride, 20th Anniversary
HUERFANO— The 20th, Anniversary Stone Wall Century Ride will be held on Saturday, Aug. 12. That’s 102 miles on the Highway of Legends from La Veta to Segundo and back. To register or for more information please visit https://spcycling.org
Natural dye workshop
Natural dye workshop
LA VETA— Join us on Saturday, Aug. 12, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the plaza at Francisco Fort in La Veta. This class will be taught by Deborah Martinez, Ph.D. Students will learn how to use three different natural dyes. All supplies including a silk satin scarf included. The cost is $50.00. To register, call (719) […]
Barn Dance at the Huerfano County Fair
Barn Dance at the Huerfano County Fair
Join us for a Barn Dance at the Huerfano County Fair located at the Huerfano Fairgrounds in La Veta. Colorado. Donations will be accepted at the door.
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La Veta School Foundation Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser
La Veta School Foundation Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Please join us for a wine, whiskey, and tequila tasting. Catered by Alys’ Restaurant. Auction items include Exciting Huerfano Experiences! You won’t want to miss this! Please RSVP at LaVetaSchoolFoundation@gmail.com or contact Annalee Hickey at (719) 330-7235.
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NOW That’s What I Call Music: Songs of the 1960’s Bingo!
NOW That’s What I Call Music: Songs of the 1960’s Bingo!
Join La Veta Public Library at Mountain Merman Brewing Company for “Now That’s What I Call Bingo: Songs of the 1960s! We will play samples on shuffle from a custom “1960s Songs” Playlist that matches spaces on the bingo cards provided. We will not announce the name of the song, you must know the song […]
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Francisco Center for Performing Arts Melodrama “The Ballad of Gopher Gap”
Bunco DeSneer (slicker than lard on hot cornbread) is salting the Spenawampum Mine in Gopher Gap with fake minerals. He hopes to snare rich Easterners looking for a good investment. He’s aided in his dirty work by Flora Fourflusher, a phony assayer, and Slats, a stupid stagecoach driver. The other full-time resident is Crazy Nanette, […]
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Antiques at the Spanish Peaks Vintage Trailer Rally Open House at La Veta Pines RV Park
Antiques at the Spanish Peaks Vintage Trailer Rally Open House at La Veta Pines RV Park
Join us in La Veta in beautiful Southern Colorado for a weekend of rally fun. Open to Pre-1980 trailers and RV’s. The cost. is $115 for 2 nights in a full hookup site and all Rally activities. This includes your swag bag, entertainment, BBQ dinner, and other fun stuff. Additional nights can be booked for […]
La Veta Village Auxiliary 2nd annual Fish Fry Fundraiser
La Veta Village Auxiliary 2nd annual Fish Fry Fundraiser
Join us for our 2nd annual Fish Fry Fundraiser at La Veta Village Auxiliary! Fish, Frys, drinks, and dessert $15 per person.
Taco’ bout a party for LVFPD
Taco’ bout a party for LVFPD
CUCHARA— Join the La Veta Fire Protection District on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 5 p.m. for an all-you-can-eat taco party! Adult meals are $20 and kids are $10, kids under 5 are free. There will be live music, a silent auction, prizes, and more! Taco’ bout a party will be held at the Cuchara Mountain Mercantile, 1120 Pandero […]
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Vintage Trailer Parade on Main Street, La Veta
Vintage Trailer Parade on Main Street, La Veta
This year’s third annual event takes place from Friday through Sunday, August 18th – 20th, 2023. Besides seeing the vintage trailers and RVs, other planned activities include meeting the owners, a movie night, and a caravan on Sunday that goes down Main Street. Check out restored vintage trailers and RVs from the ’40s, ’50s, ’60s, and […]
Mushrooms of Spanish Peaks Country
Mushrooms of Spanish Peaks Country
A 90-minute lecture and slideshow all about fungi. Tips on foraging and how to ID. La Veta Public Library. $10 per person. Arrive early as this program sells out quickly! Pay at the door/no pre-registration. Presented by Naturalist, Bob Kennemer and the Spanish Peaks Outdoor Center.
Living with Color Class
Living with Color Class
Wondering about which paint color to choose for that room or outside wall you want to refresh? Join Diane Lohman Design at La Veta’s Artisans On Main, 210 S Main Street, for a color theory crash course with Q&A time to address your color conundrum. $50 per person, limited to 10 people. Includes refreshments and […]
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Adult Art Workshop, Mixed Media at SPACe Gallery
Adult Art Workshop, Mixed Media at SPACe Gallery
Join us for our mixed media adult art workshop at the SPACe Gallery on Saturday, August 26th from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Instructor Catherine Marie Kuster creates her free-flowing color and imaginative, sometimes humorous, works depicting people and animals in a variety of mediums. Her teaching method will result in an exciting and liberating […]
Spanish Peaks Ranch Rodeo
Spanish Peaks Ranch Rodeo
Open Ranch Rodeo, Youth Ranch Rodeo, and Muttin Bustin’ to Kick off the event! Gates open at 12:00PM, rodeo starts at 1:00PM. All teams must be entered by August 19th. For rodeo entries and questions contact Joette Schalla at (719) 469-8374. Located at the Huerfano County Fairgrounds, Moore Ave & Valley Rd, La Veta, Colorado.
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Fundraiser for Book Nook Renovation Project
Fundraiser for Book Nook Renovation Project
Come join us at La Veta Mercantile for an afternoon of wine pairings with harmonizing hors d’oeuvres on Sunday, August 27th from 3 PM to 6 PM for our Fundraiser to kick off the Book Nook Renovation Project. Presented by Ed Donovan. Learn about good wines, share some fun with friends, and support our community’s […]
Albert Anderson Clymer – The Wounded Knee Studies
Albert Anderson Clymer – The Wounded Knee Studies
La Veta artist Albert Anderson Clymer will talk about his Artwork inspired by the historic Wounded Knee Massacre of December 29th, 1890. Many of his paintings refer to this tragedy: Ghost Dancers, Cemetery Hill, Leaving Pine Ridge to name a few. Clymer himself is out of Native American descent, mainly Choctaw, which contributed to his […]
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Little Flamingo Story Time
Little Flamingo Story Time
WALSENBURG— Every Monday 10:30 – 11 a.m. at the Spanish Peaks Library in Walsenburg Mrs. Flamingo will be featuring books, songs, felt storyboard, puppets and more! Recommended ages 0-6yrs.
Change in Rural America
Change in Rural America
A Smithsonian Museums on Main Street Exhibit that challenges the assumption that rural communities are endangered and hanging on by a thread. Learn about the hard work it takes to sustain rural communities, and the widespread benefits that result from rural America's successes.
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Sangre de Cristo Center for the Youth Palisade Peach Fundraiser
Sangre de Cristo Center for the Youth Palisade Peach Fundraiser
WALSENBURG— SCCY is pleased to announce the return of our Palisade Peach Fundraiser. The peaches will be at 513 Main St. in Walsenburg on Wednesday, August 30th. You can place orders by calling Myra at 719-989-7813 or Cathy at 719-989-0122. This fundraiser helps support summer programming for the youth who attend SCCY. As always, we thank […]
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First Friday Art Walk in La Veta
First Friday Art Walk in La Veta
It’s time for art, food, and FUN! La Veta’s Art Walk happens on the first Friday of each month from June through September, from June through September, from 4:30 pm - 7 pm. Gather friends, family, and youth that love pondering inspiring art, or enjoy a solo excursion exploring shops and galleries. Meet local, national, […]
Coal Camps and Cow Camps
Coal Camps and Cow Camps
Sandy Dolak will be at the Walsenburg Library every Friday in September from 1:00 PM-to 3:00 PM to collect pictures and stories of the miners, ranchers, and cowboys that shaped the legacy of Huerfano County. I can scan the pictures and hand them right back to you. This is such an important story to be […]
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Kim Mackey – Painting in the Studio at SPACe Gallery
Kim Mackey – Painting in the Studio at SPACe Gallery
Join local artist Kim Mackey on Saturday, September 2nd from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the SPACe Gallery. $75 per student and materials includes oil/acrylic. Contact 719-742-3074
Outdoor Movie – The Fox Theatre is showing “Hardball” at Fiesta Park
Outdoor Movie – The Fox Theatre is showing “Hardball” at Fiesta Park
Join us on Saturday, September 2nd for our sunset outdoor movie feature of "Hardball" starring Keanu Reeves, Diane Lane, and Michael B. Jordan.
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Live music with Patty Clayton at La Veta Pines RV Park
Live music with Patty Clayton at La Veta Pines RV Park
Join us for live music with award-winning High Plans Old-time Country Music female vocalist of the year, Patty Clayton at La Veta Pines RV Park on Sunday, September 3rd at 7:00 PM. La Veta Pines RV Park 226 W Grand St, La Veta, CO 81055
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