Spanish Peaks Country

Gardner Chuckwagon Supper
2025-08-02 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | CO
81st Gardner Chuckwagon Supper serving traditional Chuckwagon meal of roast beef, potatoes & gravy, beans, biscuits, coleslaw, cucumbers, desserts, and tea, lemonade and cowboy coffee.

La Veta Farmers Market
2025-08-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-14 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-21 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-28 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-04 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-11 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-18 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-25 15:00 - 17:00 and 7 more dates | 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.

1st Annual Grandote Open
2025-08-16 08:30 - 15:00 | Grandote Peaks Golf Course, 5540 State Hwy 12, La Veta, 81055
The 1st Annual Grandote Open

2 Man Scramble, FLIGHTED

Championship Flight – Competitive
B Flight – Semi-competitive
C Flight – Recreational

USGA Tournament Rules Apply
Member/Guest Teams receive 20% OFF
Range balls included
2 Man Teams, Random Group Assignments
Arrive 7AM. Shotgun start – 8:30 AM
$125/ person
Registration ends August 12th 2025

BBQ BASH, DJ, Awards and Tastings starts at 1 PM
Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2HLjB5cCWIh3-j4ovcjJTbaARyDDaWKY3peyeWFm2Aq9puw/viewform

Walking Earth: Plein Air Artmaking
2025-08-16 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-30 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Museum of Friends, 109 East 6th Street, Walsenburg, CO, 81089, United States
A nature-based artmaking session led by MoF Co-Founder and New York, 1 percent for the Arts, Artist and Art Educator, Maria Cocchiarelli, blending mindful walking with open studio creativity. Materials provided – just bring yourself and a sense of curiosity.
What to Expect:
-Grounding and intention-setting before the walk
-Gentle movement and observation-based prompts
-Studio time to explore what you noticed or gathered
-Opportunities to share, reflect, and connect
This workshop is part of the Museum of Friends’ Healing Through Art initiative, which promotes wellness and connection through creative engagement.
The Museum of Friends is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization sustained by the generosity of donors, community supporters, and grant funding. A suggested donation of $8 per person helps us continue providing community-centered programs like this one.

Antiques at the Spanish Peaks Vintage Trailer Rally Open House
2025-08-16 11:00 - 14:00 | La Veta Pines RV Park, 226 W Grand Ave, La Veta, 81055
La Veta Pines RV Park hosts the 5th annual Antiques at the Spanish Peaks Vintage Trailer Rally this year August. The open house will be Saturday, August 16 from 11am-2pm. Vintage trailers and RVs from the ’40s, ’50s, ’60s and ’70s will be on display. The public is invited to join the fun, tour the units and vote for your favorite. A food truck will be onsite.

Foraging for Wild Edible, Medicinal, and Useful Wild Plants (Gardner area)
2025-08-19 09:00 - 13:00 | Malachite Farm is located near the community of Gardner, in Huerfano County, PO Box 1011 403 Poplar Street 403 Poplar Street, La Veta, CO, 81055, United States
The Spanish Peaks Outdoor Center presents a half day foraging field session near Gardner, Colorado in Huerfano County. Join local interpretive naturalist and ethnobotanist, Bob Kennemer for a hands on class on ethical foraging skills. This class takes place on Malachite Farm and Ranch near the site of the historic site of Malachite. Located along the Huerfano River, the farm is home to hundreds of useful wild plants. Participants will learn how to find and ID plants used for food, herbal remedies, arts/crafts, and more. Dangerous and poisonous plants will also be identified.
Your guide and instructor: Kennemer majored in Environmental Science with a minor in Outdoor and Environmental Education at the University of Denver. He went on to become a certified Outdoor Leader via the National Outdoor Leadership School, in Lander, WY. Kennemer is a former Wilderness EMT. He is a sought after presenter, guide, and instructor with more that 40 years experience. Kennmer’s classes are described as a unique combination of entertainment and education.

Mountain Mining Days
2025-09-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Walsenburg
Celebrate Walsenburg’s rich heritage at Mountain Mining Days over Labor Day weekend. Enjoy a festive parade, live music, a classic car show, local vendors, kids’ activities, and more in historic downtown. This lively annual event honors the region’s mining past with community spirit, entertainment, and fun for all ages.
The day kicks off with a Main Street parade followed by a street fair along West 6th Street and at Miner’s Plaza.

Hombre de Fuego with Community Stew!
2025-09-06 16:30 - 20:00 | Huerfano County Community Center, 928 Russell St, Walsenburg, 81089
Hombre de Fuego – September 6th – After the Mountain Mining Days activities have closed down, we will be gathering at the Huerfano Community Center for Hombre de Fuego with Community Stew – a nourishing community meal that can incorporate donations of locally grown produce. There will be food and community conversations emceed by Molina Speaks culminating in the burning of our 7 foot sage bush effigy. Doors open at 4:30 and the effigy will be burned around dusk, ~ 7PM

Spanish Peaks HealthCare Foundation Golf Tournament
2025-09-12 07:00 - 14:00 | Grandote Peaks Golf Course, 5540 State Hwy 12, La Veta, 81055
There’s nothing like a September day at Grandote Peaks Golf Course! Join us at the Spanish Peaks HealthCare Foundation Annual Golf Tournament—a day of golf, fun, food, and fundraising to support local students pursuing careers in healthcare. This year, we proudly awarded a record $37,000 in scholarships to Huerfano County students!
Event Details:
Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
Location: Grandote Peaks Golf Course
Range Opens: 6:00 a.m.
Check-In: 7:00 a.m.
Shotgun Start: 8:00 a.m.
Format: 4-Person Scramble | 18 Holes
💵 $500 per team ($125 per person) includes:
Grab-n-Go breakfast
Range balls, green fee, and golf cart
A delicious BBQ lunch with sides prepared by Chef Arleigh Bailey
Beverages, themed holes, door prizes, and the last hurrah of summer on the course!
Register your team or become a sponsor. Questions? Contact Patti Davis at 719-859-0323 or email mrsdr50@gmail.com.

Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Fest
2025-09-18 - 2025-09-21 | La Veta, 200 S Main, La Veta, CO, 81055, United States
Celebrate Celtic culture in the heart of Colorado at the Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival, September 18–21, 2025. Enjoy world-class performances, ceilidh dancing, and hands-on workshops in music, dance, and storytelling. Set against the stunning Spanish Peaks, this immersive retreat blends tradition, talent, and community spirit.

La Veta Oktoberfest
2025-10-04 10:00 - 18:00 | La Veta, 200 S Main, La Veta, CO, 81055, United States
Celebrate autumn in La Veta on the first Saturday of October with La Veta Oktoberfest! Enjoy a lively Biergarten, live bands, a classic car show, 100+ artisanal vendors, and fun family activities. This beloved, nonprofit community event supports local scholarships and charity while showcasing regional traditions.

Día de los Muertos Comunitaria Ofrenda
2025-10-18 10:00 - 2025-11-15 16:00 | Museum of Friends, 109 East 6th Street, Walsenburg, CO, 81089, United States
📅 On View: October 18 – November 15, 2025
📍 Location: Made in Walsenburg Gift Shop | Museum of Friends | 600 Main Street, Walsenburg, CO
Each year, the Museum of Friends hosts a Día de los Muertos Comunitaria Ofrenda, a community altar honoring the lives of loved ones who have passed. Adorned with marigolds, candles, photographs, and symbolic artwork, this annual display offers a shared space for remembrance, celebration, and cultural connection.
Community members are invited to contribute photos, small mementos, or written messages in remembrance, healing, or hope—acts that honor those we’ve lost and foster unity within our community. Items may be retrieved on Saturday, November 15, at the close of this year’s ofrenda.
Through this shared tradition, we celebrate life, memory, and the enduring presence of those who came before us.
👉 RSVP: www.museumoffriends.org

Tom Vail & Jann Vail: Shared Journey Exhibit
2025-10-18 10:00 - 2026-03-15 16:00 | Museum of Friends, 109 East 6th Street, Walsenburg, CO, 81089, United States
Museum of Friends | 600 Main Street, Walsenburg, CO
Experience the beauty of creative partnership in Tom & Jann Vail: Shared Journey, a featured exhibition at the Museum of Friends in downtown Walsenburg. This compelling show brings together paintings, mixed media, and personal reflections that trace the Vails’ decades of shared artistic vision. While their work reveals a lifelong dialogue, each artist maintains a distinct style — expressing individuality within their shared journey of creativity.
Housed in the historic Roof & Dick building on Walsenburg’s Main Street, the Museum of Friends offers free admission and welcomes visitors year-round. Explore rotating exhibitions, engaging public programs, and a growing permanent collection of 4,000 works of art that celebrate friendship and generosity in art.
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Admission: Free (donations welcome to support exhibits and programs)
Learn more: www.museumoffriends.org

La Moda de los Muertos (Fashion of the Dead) — Fundraiser for the Museum of Friends Building Fund
2025-11-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Museum of Friends, 109 East 6th Street, Walsenburg, CO, 81089, United States
Join the MoF and Friends for La Moda de los Muertos, a vibrant Día de los Muertos celebration of life, memory, and creativity. This dynamic fashion runway event features alt-inspired, folklórico, and contemporary fashions, accompanied by live entertainment and festive performances. Enjoy the sounds of Huerfano Winds, an ensemble of John Mall High School alumni, and close the evening with a lively community fiesta.
This special event also serves as a fundraiser supporting the Museum of Friends Building Fund and the restoration of the museum’s historic windows.
Guests are encouraged to visit the Comunitaria Ofrenda (Community Altar) in the Made in Walsenburg Gift Shop window to leave messages or small tokens of remembrance, healing, and hope — acts that honor loved ones and foster unity within our community. Offerings may be retrieved on Saturday, November 15, at the close of this year’s ofrenda.
Admission: Free (donations welcome to support exhibits and programs)
Make a donation or reserve a ticket: https://bit.ly/Fashion_Fundraiser
