Spanish Peaks Country

Gardner Farmers Market
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Gardner Methodist Church, 25356 CO-69, Gardner, CO, 81040, United States
The Gardner Farmer and Craft Market is a seasonal open-air market in the heart of Huerfano County, featuring fresh vegetables, eggs, bread, seedlings, jewelry, crafts, live music, and more from local vendors.
Open every Saturday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, May through October. Find us at the Chuckwagon Pavilion next to the Gardner Methodist Church on Hwy 69 in Gardner, Colorado. For vendor info, call 719-695-4114 or email gardnermarket@yahoo.com.

La Veta Farmers Market
2026-05-21 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-28 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-04 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-11 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-18 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-25 15:00 - 17:00 | La Veta Library, 310 S Main St., La Veta, CO, 81055, United States
The La Veta Farmers Market is back!
Join us every Thursday from 3–5 PM, rain or shine, in front of the La Veta Library on Main Street. Shop local produce, homemade food items, and handmade crafts—all from our amazing community. Come support local and enjoy the charm of this small-town tradition!
310 S Main St, La Veta, CO 81055
Learn more on their Facebook page.

Lannie Garrett presents.. Alfredo Muro Latin Guitar
2026-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 | La Veta Mercantile
International classical guitarist: ALFREDO MURO
“The music of Alfredo Muro elevates the guitar to a higher plane…richly eloquent.” Jose Feliciano
Alfredo is a world renown concert guitarist, interpreter, composer, and arranger. His forte is South American music in its many guises, folk, jazz, Brazilian and classical.
This is a rare concert appearance to our neck of the woods. Alfredo is currently on a world tour but, a phone call and request from his friend, Lannie Garrett resulted in his taking a detour to our town for one night only to play at the lovely, La Veta Mercantile.
Tonight (Thursday, May 21st) he will perform a 90 minute concert set. Don’t miss this incredible internationally recognized and lauded musician ONE NIGHT ONLY!

Cuchara Farmers Market
2026-05-22 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-29 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-12 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Cuchara Mountain Mercantile, 946 Panadero Ave, La Veta, CO, 81055, United States
The Cuchara Farmers Market returns every Friday at the Cuchara Mountain Mercantile at the base of the mountain. Browse fresh local produce, baked goods, and handmade crafts from regional vendors while soaking up the mountain vibes.
Open Fridays, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, summer season. The perfect kickoff to a weekend in the Spanish Peaks.

Walsenburg Porchfest + Far Out Murals
2026-05-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Walsenburg
Music on the porches. Art on the walls.
Head to Walsenburg on May 23 for Porchfest + Far Out Murals, a day where the whole town becomes a stage and a canvas.
🎶 Live music across porches, patios, and downtown corners
🎨 Large-scale murals coming to life throughout the day
🛍 Local vendors, yard sales, and unexpected finds along the way
Stroll, listen, watch, repeat.
This isn’t just something you attend, it’s something you experience.

Walsenburg Farmers Market
2026-05-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-31 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Heritage Park, 400 Main St., Walsenburg, CO, CO, 81089, United States
The Walsenburg Farmers Market returns every Sunday at Heritage Park in downtown Walsenburg. Browse fresh local produce, handmade goods, and crafts from regional artisans, all set against the backdrop of Colorado’s beautiful Spanish Peaks.
Open Sundays, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Follow the market on Facebook for vendor updates and special events.

Tales Around the Table
2026-05-28 19:00 - 20:30 | La Veta Mercantile, 300 S. Main Street, La Veta, 81055
Gather around the tables at the Mercantile for an evening of true life stories told by La Veta locals. .
Hosted by Adrienne Braswell. Suggested donation: $5.00

Eric Ramsey
2026-06-04 19:00 - 21:00 | La Veta Mercantile, 300 S. Main Street, La Veta, 81055
With soaring vocals and organic arrangements, Eric writes from experience about the human condition – at times sensitive, at times humorous, always thought-provoking. His arrangements and delivery encompass a spectrum of styles from delicate fingerpicking to raucous, bluesy bottleneck slide.
Among other things, Eric Ramsey is the 2022 International Blues Challenge Solo/Duo Champion, three time champion of the Phoenix Blues Society’s Blues Showdown, and a two time Finalist in the Telluride Blues Challenge. In December of 2023 he was inducted into the Arizona Blues Hall Of Fame for the class of 2024. He’s a past winner of the Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Competition, has been tapped for the prestigious Songwriter’s Showcase produced by Tempe Center for the Arts, filmed for PBS distribution, and has been a featured performer multiple years running at the DrippingSprings (TX) Songwriters Festival.
Eric’s live performances are captivating, entertaining and accessible, and he’s a favorite on the Blues and Folk Festival circuits not only for his dynamic performances but for his workshops on slide guitar techniques and tricks.
He lives in the Phoenix area with his long-suffering and patient wife, three kids, four (yes, four, to date) dogs of indeterminate pedigree, and can often be found in the garage, where his family prefer he practice. Especially the banjo….
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3kJqrgGQGdTmHJju0ZUo6A

An Evening with Tom Voss: Healing from PTSD and Moral Injury
2026-06-11 18:00 - 20:00 | La Veta Mercantile
Join us in La Veta for a powerful, deeply personal keynote by Tom Voss, an Iraq War veteran, award-winning author, and one of the nation’s most compelling voices on mental health and resilience. Drawing from his harrowing experience with PTSD and moral injury after serving in Mosul, Iraq, Tom will take audiences through an extraordinary journey: a 2,700-mile, five-month trek from Wisconsin to California that became the Emmy-nominated documentary Almost Sunrise. He’ll explore the science and practice of healing, from peer support and meditation to Yoga Nidra and nature, and share the hard-won wisdom that has moved audiences at Google, the Aspen Ideas Festival, and the U.S. Congress. Whether you are a veteran, a caregiver, a mental health professional, or simply someone who believes in the human capacity to heal, Tom’s message is for you: healing is possible, and the hardest journeys can lead to the most meaningful destinations.
Suggested donation $10
Veterans free
All proceeds from this event will be given to the veterans at Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center for activities and outings.

Peace Love Vans Colorado
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-15 | Hummingbird Ranch, 732 Co Rd 653, Rye, CO 81069, Rye, CO, United States
Join us for our very first year in Colorado! We will have wrapped up our fourth year in Florida and then a few months later we’ll come together as a community to form a mountain village at the incredible Hummingbird Ranch in Spanish Peaks Country, Colorado as the summer kicks off in the Rockies. Trust us, this is an event you don’t want to miss!
Weekend van camping, tent camping as well as day pass tickets are available for vanlifers or the vanlife curious. Please note that camping tickets have sold out every year at our Florida event so we encourage you to get your tickets early!
All types of vehicles are welcome – vans, RVs, skoolies, car camping, spaceships and so on! However, there are guidelines about the length of your rig that are campground specific which you can read about on camping ticket page. We also have tent camping available!
Be sure to check out our FAQs and read the details on the ticketing page before purchasing tickets
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About the Location
Hummingbird Ranch is a breathtaking 350 acre property about 2.5 hours south of the Denver metro area in Spanish Peaks Country.
Our van village will be in the heart of the ranch with two van/RV campgrounds and another two tent camping meadows. The main Groovy Grove stage and Leafy Lounge with Tiki Bar will be nestled into the trees along with various tree hammocks for attendees to chill and enjoy the music.
The exhibitor area that we call Shakedown Street is close to everything and will feature industry-leading vendors and delicious eats.
A giant geodesic dome will host morning yoga and workshops throughout the day. While you’re in the area enjoy the cool waters of the stream as it winds through the ranch and forms various pools of crystal clear water.
Attendees can explore the greater wilderness areas outside the main village that is rich with wildlife including deer, turkeys, birds and abundant wildflowers.
This is a natural site with an epic Rocky Mountain vibe. So, be sure to read about the various campgrounds and on our ticketing page to make sure you – and your vehicle – are ready for the wild side.

James Kirby
2026-06-13 19:00 - 21:00 | La Veta Mercantile
Award-winning singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, James Kirby, has built a loyal international fan base over recent years, selling out venues and captivating audiences worldwide with his mellow voice and distinctive percussive guitar playing. Blending elements of folk, pop, blues, indie rock and piano, his compositions range from fast and furious to heartfelt and melodic, with James finding new and unorthodox techniques to make music from every part of the acoustic guitar. http://www.jameskirbymusic.com

Race Across America Rolls Through Huerfano County
2026-06-19 - 2026-06-23 | CO
Cheer on the world’s toughest endurance cyclists as the Race Across America (RAAM) rolls through Huerfano County! This legendary nonstop ultra-distance race crosses 12 states from coast to coast, covering more than 3,000 miles, with the Highway of Legends Scenic Byway as one of its dramatic high-elevation passages.
Cyclists are expected to crest Cuchara Pass and roll through La Veta and Cuchara between June 19 and June 23, 2026. RAAM riders climb the Highway of Legends Scenic Byway from the south, reaching nearly 9,994 feet at the top of Cuchara Pass before descending into the Cucharas Valley and continuing east toward the plains.
This is a free, family-friendly spectator experience. Pack a folding chair, bring a cowbell, and head to downtown La Veta or up Highway 12 toward Cuchara to catch a glimpse of these incredible athletes. Cyclists race 24 hours a day, so riders may pass through at any time of day or night.
For real-time rider tracking and route information, visit raamrace.org.
