Spanish Peaks Country

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.

Cuchara Farmers Market
2026-06-12 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-19 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-26 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-03 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-10 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | 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.

Gardner Farmers Market
2026-06-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.

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

Walsenburg Farmers Market
2026-06-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-05 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.

La Veta Farmers Market
2026-06-18 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-25 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-02 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-09 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.

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.

Delta Sonics featuring Ken Saydak
2026-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | La Veta Mercantile
The Delta Sonics Blues Band takes a Chicago Blues base and seasons it with Swing, Delta, N’awlins R&B and some early Rock n’ Roll. They’ve been playing in Colorado since 1992, and have established themselves as one of the finest blues acts in the area with their solid musicianship and exciting live performances.
Al Chesis supplies vocals & foot stomping showmanship but it’s his harmonica playing that grabs you. Al has played in Colorado since the mid-1980’s after moving to Denver from Washington, D.C. He has also done studio work for two PBS movie soundtracks and Denver area radio stations, including KBCO, KUVO and the FOX. Al has toured locally and nationally with Muddy Waters’ son Big Bill Morganfield, appearing at venues in Canada, Utah, Florida and Wisconsin, as well as at the prestigious Chicago Blues Festival in 2002. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Colorado Blues Society in 2022.
Bob Pellegrino supplies the dazzling, slide guitar. Bob was the Colorado Blues Society’s best slide guitar player in three years in a row. Pellegrino has been a mainstay blues player in the Rocky Mountain region for more than 25 years, but has also played all over the country. Bob has also been featured at the Swallow Hill Folk Festival and the 2006 Monterrey Bay Blues Festival.
La Veta Mercantile is thrilled to collaborate with Two Fox Cabins and La Veta Pines RV Park. They will be our trusted lodging providers for our talented musicians. When you visit our town, we kindly encourage you to book your stay with them. Thank you Two Fox Cabins and La Veta Pines RV Park for supporting live music. https://www.twofoxcabins.com https://www.lavetapines.com
Listen Here: https://deltasonics.net/home
Ken Saydak has enjoyed a nearly forty-year career as a musician, writer, vocalist, and producer. His work as a pianist and organist on over fifty albums is well known in the national and international blues scene. His 2005 release It’s My Soul, on Evidence Records follows his two previous CDs on the Delmark label, Love Without Trust and his solo debut Foolish Man. All of his recordings showcase his instantly recognizable vocal and piano styles as well as his insightful and engaging songwriting. A co-producer of the two Rounder Records CDs with his 1990’s American roots band, Big Shoulders, Big Shoulders and Nickel History, he continued his growth as a producer on both of his own Delmark CDs as well as the label’s critically embraced 2000 release, Learned My Lesson, for Chicago blues singer Zora Young.
Listen Here: https://deltasonics.net/home Learn more about Ken Saydak: http://www.kensaydak.com/ken/index.asp
La Veta Mercantile is thrilled to collaborate with Two Fox Cabins and La Veta Pines RV Park. They will be our trusted lodging providers for our talented musicians. When you visit our town, we kindly encourage you to book your stay with them. Thank you Two Fox Cabins and La Veta Pines RV Park for supporting live music.
https://www.twofoxcabins.com
https://www.lavetapines.com

La Veta Independence Day Parade
2026-07-03 10:00 - 11:30 | La Veta Town Park, 132 W. Ryus St., La Veta, CO, 81055, United States
Kick off the Independence Day weekend in historic La Veta with a beloved hometown parade down Main Street, part of the statewide celebration of Colorado’s 150th anniversary of statehood.
Date: Friday, July 3, 2026Time: 10:00 AMAdmission: FreeLocation: Main Street, La Veta
Floats, classic cars, horses, and local organizations roll through the heart of downtown beneath the twin Spanish Peaks, with candy for the kids and small-town spirit on full display. It is a free, family-friendly tradition that draws neighbors and visitors alike.
Make a weekend of it in Spanish Peaks Country. The La Veta Art in the Park show runs the same weekend, the Cuchara Independence Day Parade follows on July 4, and fireworks light up Lathrop State Park on the Fourth. Wind along the Highway of Legends Scenic Byway and book a stay in La Veta, Cuchara, or Walsenburg.

Art in the Park
2026-07-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Downtown La Veta, 115 W Ryus Ave, La Veta, 81055, United States
Art in the Park is back in La Veta on July 3 and 4, and this year it carries some extra weight.

The Spanish Peaks Arts Council turns 50 this year, Colorado turns 150, Huerfano County turns 165, and the country turns 250.
The annual arts and crafts fair features handmade work and original art in a variety of mediums, plus local food, right in town for both days.
La Veta’s Independence Day parade runs Friday the 3rd and Cuchara holds theirs on Saturday the 4th, so the whole valley is moving this weekend.
If you’re an artist looking to show your work, booth registration is open now at spanishpeaksarts.org/art-in-the-park.
Enjoy live music, delicious food, and a welcoming community atmosphere—all with free admission!

Cuchara Independence Day Parade
2026-07-04 11:00 - 12:30 | Cuchara Main Street!
Head up the Highway of Legends to the mountain village of Cuchara for a charming, small-town Fourth of July parade nestled beneath the Spanish Peaks.
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026Time: 11:00 AMAdmission: FreeLocation: Cuchara Main Street
This cherished mountain-town tradition brings out decorated floats, classic cars, kids on bikes, and plenty of red, white, and blue along Cuchara’s main street at nearly 8,500 feet. Bring a chair, line the route, and soak up the cool mountain air and community spirit.
Make a weekend of it in Spanish Peaks Country. Pair the parade with the La Veta Independence Day Parade on July 3, the Art in the Park show, and the evening fireworks at Lathrop State Park. With scenic drives, hiking, and small-town charm all around, it is an easy weekend to fill in La Veta, Cuchara, or Walsenburg.

4th of July Fireworks at Lathrop State Park
2026-07-04 20:30 - 21:30 | Lathrop State Park, 70 County Road 502, Walsenburg, CO, 81089
Cap off Independence Day with a dazzling fireworks display reflecting over the water at Lathrop State Park, Colorado’s first state park, just west of Walsenburg.
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026Time: At dusk, approximately 8:30 PMAdmission: Free with park entryLocation: Lathrop State Park, Walsenburg
Spread out a blanket along the shores of Martin and Horseshoe Lakes and watch the night sky come alive over the Spanish Peaks. Arrive early to find parking and a good viewing spot, and bring chairs, blankets, and layers for the cool evening mountain air. A valid Colorado state parks pass or daily vehicle pass is required for park entry.
Make a weekend of it in Spanish Peaks Country. The fireworks close out a full holiday weekend that includes the La Veta Independence Day Parade, the Cuchara Independence Day Parade, and the La Veta Art in the Park show. Book a stay in Walsenburg, La Veta, or Cuchara and enjoy the celebrations all weekend long.

Highway of Legends Rodeo
2026-07-10 18:30 - 2026-07-11 22:00 | CO
Before the Rodeo: 6:30 p.m. Cash Only
Entry Number 303-916-4256
Mini Broncs – 18 & Under $50 -Equipment Supplied if Needed
Mutton Bustin 8 & Under $30 – 55 lb Weight Limit – Equipment Supplied if Needed
Ranch Broncs – $100 – Buckle to Champion Ranch Bronc Rider
Friday and Saturday Night Rodeo 7:00 p.m. performance – featuring Colorado Stars & Stripes, Co.
Rodeo Local Entry June 29 & 30 9a-5p
Entry Number 303-881-9809
Bareback Riding. Saddle Bronc Riding. Bull Riding. Steer Wrestling. Tie Down Roping. Breakaway Roping. Open & Mix Team Roping. Barrel Racing
Concert – Saturday Night after the Rodeo featuring Justin Ross & Deadwood Revival https://justinrossmusic.com/.
Buy your tickets in advance by scanning the QR code or visiting https://www.rodeoticket.com/…/highway-of…/2026/tickets
Tickets are available at the event.
To inquire about available sponsorships, contact scristelli@sprhc.org, Jade@COTWrealestate.com, or andreatta24@gmail.com

Highway of Legends Rodeo 2026
2026-07-10 19:00 - 2026-07-11 22:00 | Huerfano County Fairgrounds, 401-499 Moore Ave, La Veta, CO, 81055, United States
Saddle up for the return of the Highway of Legends Rodeo, a CPRA-sanctioned rodeo bringing two unforgettable nights of Western action to the Huerfano County Fairgrounds in La Veta on July 10 and 11, 2026.
Tucked at the foot of the Spanish Peaks along the scenic Highway of Legends Scenic Byway, this rodeo is the perfect anchor for a weekend getaway in southern Colorado. Spend the day exploring La Veta’s art galleries and downtown shops, hike the trails around Cuchara, or wander the historic streets of Walsenburg, then settle in at the fairgrounds for 7:00 PM performances on Friday and Saturday. Friday slack runs after the rodeo for even more action.
After the final buzzer on Saturday, the celebration moves to the 4H Barn for a live concert featuring Justin Ross & Deadwood Revival, traveling in from Fort Worth, Texas. Presented by the Huerfano County Fair Board and Spanish Peaks HealthCare Foundation, in partnership with True Grit Rodeo Company.
Make a full Colorado mountain weekend of it. Book your stay in Walsenburg, La Veta, Cuchara, or Gardner. Tickets and full event details are coming soon. Visit coloradoprorodeo.com/schedule for contestant info. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Legends of the Peaks Tournament
2026-07-11 09:00 - 14:00 | Grandote Peaks Golf Course, 5540 State Hwy 12, La Veta, 81055
Tee it up at the first of three Grandote Signature Tournaments, the kickoff event in the prestigious Grandote Triple Crown Series. The Legends of the Peaks Tournament features a 2 Player Low Ball format plus individual low score winners, played on Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish’s championship course at the foot of the Spanish Peaks.
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026Tee Time: 9:00 AM shotgun startFormat: 2 Player Low Ball plus individual low score winnersLocation: Grandote Peaks Golf Club, La Veta, Colorado
About the Triple Crown Series: The Legends of the Peaks, The Grandote Open, and The Cucharas Cup make up Grandote’s three signature tournaments. Players earn cumulative points across all three events, and the player with the highest points at the end of the season will be named the Grandote Triple Crown Champion.
Make a weekend of it. Book your stay in La Veta, Cuchara, or Walsenburg and enjoy world-class golf with Spanish Peaks views. Sign up at playgrandote.com/golf/tournaments or call (719) 999-7529.
