Spanish Peaks Country

La Veta Merchants' Holiday Fest
2025-12-05 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Downtown La Veta, 115 W Ryus Ave, La Veta, 81055, United States
The 2nd Annual La Veta Merchants’ Holiday Fest is held in downtown La Veta. Shop late ’til 8 with in-store specials, prize drawings and enjoy festive food and drink, Santa will be seeing the kids from 4-6pm at the “North Pole” (106 E Francisco), tree lighting at Charlie’s Park on Main St.at 5pm where the FCPA show choir carolers will begin roaming around town, the Jingle & Strut holiday costume parade and contest will begin at the “North Pole” at 6.

2025 Annual Holiday Bell Ringing
2025-12-21 16:30 - 18:30 | La Veta Town Park, 132 W. Ryus St., La Veta, CO, 81055, United States
Sunset on Winter Solstice, December 21st, 4:30pm​
The sound of a bell welcomes peace, happiness, and wisdom. Participants walk in a joyous procession around town, bestowing well wishes on our La Veta community. At the end, refreshments! Wearing festive or vintage clothing is encouraged. Come celebrate miracles
This event is gracefully sponsored by the La Veta Creative District.

SHELVIS
2026-01-24 19:00 - 21:00 | La Veta Mercantile, 300 S. Main Street, La Veta, 81055
Lori “Shelvis” Muha fronts her spot on band “The Roustabouts,” with her high-energy performances, great vocals and charismatic stage presence…she is quite simply, an entertainment powerhouse.
“Shelvis” brought the sold out house down at the Mercantile last Summer with her smash-up of hits by Elvis, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash and so many more. This year, she’ll add new songs and will feature songs in tribute to the new movie “Song Sung Blue” in honor of Neil Diamond.
If it’s pure fun, heartwarming nostalgia and joy making entertainment you’re looking for, this is the band! Escape your Winter doldrums and spend the night with Shelvis and the Roustabouts!
Voted Denver’s Best Band (2019) by the readers of 5280 Magazine
$20 Advance | $23 Day of Show
Buy Tickets: https://lavetamercantile.simpletix.com/

The 15th Annual Wine Tasting Event hosted by the Spanish Peaks Healthcare Foundation
2026-02-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Grandote Event Center, 5535 Co-12, La Veta, CO, 81055, United States
✨ Saturday, February 28, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Grandote Event Center, La Veta
💲 $50 per person, purchase tickets at 15th Annual Wine Tasting Event – Spanish Peaks Healthcare Foundation – Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center/VCLC
Join us for An Evening of Wine, Music, and Community, featuring:
🍷 7 incredible wines available for tasting and purchase
🍽️ Delicious hors d’oeuvres
🎁 A lively Silent Auction filled with unique items
🤝 Camaraderie, connection, and a great night out for a great cause
We’re offering a bubbly featured non‑alcoholic spirit for our designated drivers and guests who prefer an alcohol‑free option—because everyone deserves a festive glass in hand!

The 15th Annual Wine Tasting Event hosted by the Spanish Peaks Healthcare Foundation
2026-02-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Grandote Event Center, 5535 Co-12, La Veta, CO, 81055, United States
Join us for a memorable night of wine sampling, delicious hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Alys’ Restaurant, and lively music. Enjoy camaraderie with friends and neighbors while bidding on exciting items in our Silent Auction! Featured wines will be available for purchase during the event; prices vary. Stay Connected: Follow us on Facebook at Spanish Peaks HealthCare Foundation for event details and updates. Featured wines will be highlighted, along with their prices.

Poudre Valley Playboys
2026-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | La Veta Mercantile, 300 S. Main Street, La Veta, 81055
Lannie Garrett Presents:
The Poudre Valley Playboys
Poudre Valley Playboys, are a duo made up of guitar phenomenon, Josh Long (vocals) and upright bass virtuoso, Mark Verschoor. Both are stellar, charismatic entertainers.
Their concert is high-octane classic country-rockabilly-surf music that gets any crowd jumping and hollering within the first few bars.
The Playboys will dig deep into the archives to pull out some nostalgic gems from yesteryear in addition to cult classics from the rockabilly, country, and surf music scenes.
A typical mixing-it-up medley they’ll do is “Ghost Riders in the Sky” mixed with “El Cumbanchero.” Old School memories will abound….
With Mark Verschoor’s powerhouse bass licks and Josh Long’s riveting electric guitar riffs and vocals, this duo sounds like a full band…on fire.
The Playboys recently opened shows for renown country music legend, Marty Stuart and for Grammy nominated (best country album) singer/songwriter,
Charley Crockett at Denver’s Mission Ballroom for over 4000 people.
Don’t miss this one-of-kind show…they are coming to our town for one night only! You won’t be able to sit still…These guys know how to throw a party!

8th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Bingo
2026-03-13 18:00 - 20:00 | La Veta Mercantile
Add a little Irish spirit to your spring break plans at the 8th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Bingo, hosted by La Veta Trails at La Veta Mercantile. This lively evening doubles as a community fundraiser, bringing locals and visitors together for a little friendly competition and a lot of small-town charm.
Bingo cards are $5 each, with a final cash cover game available for an additional $1 per card. Come dressed in your best green (there’s a prize for best costume), bring a few friends, and settle in for an evening that’s equal parts festive and fun, all in support of La Veta Trails.

Tales Around the Table
2026-03-15 16:00 - 18:00 | La Veta Mercantile
Gather around the tables at the Mercantile for an afternoon of true life stories told by La Veta locals. This month’s theme is Adventures of the Wild Kind. Storytellers are Arthur Ellege, Helen Hill, Manuel Molles and Jill Whitmore. Hosted by Adrienne Braswell. Suggested donation: $5.00

Cassie and Maggie Celtic
2026-03-20 19:00 - 21:00 | La Veta Mercantile, 300 S. Main Street, La Veta, 81055
With over 17 combined Canadian Folk Music, East Coast Music, and Music Nova Scotia awards and nominations, the JUNO-Nominated powerhouse duo, Cassie and Maggie, emerge as an unstoppable force on the global folk stage. Unleashing a magnetic energy, they seamlessly weave their deep Celtic heritage with contemporary influences. Committed to not just preserving but also propelling Nova Scotia’s folk traditions into new realms, Cassie and Maggie bring an exhilarating energy that is both timeless and irresistibly modern. Their eagerly anticipated 5th studio album, “Gold and Coal,” poised to solidify their status as folk music trailblazers.

2026 La Veta Oktoberfest Chili Cook-Off
2026-03-21 17:00 - 19:00 | CO
🌶🔥 Get Your Spoons Ready, La Veta!
The 2026 La Veta Oktoberfest Chili Cook-Off is heating up! Join us for an evening of bold flavors and friendly competition as local cooks battle it out for Best Red, Best Green, and Best Soup.
Taste your way through a wide variety of chilis, cast your vote for your favorites, and see who takes home the bragging rights (and prizes!). 🏆
Plus, don’t miss the silent auction, packed with fantastic items that help support our community.
Bring your appetite and your friends, this is one delicious event you won’t want to miss!
Saturday, March 21 | 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Location TBD

The Hours of Anne: The Last Day in the Life of Anne Boleyn
2026-03-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-29 14:00 - 16:00 | CO
One-Woman Show
Myths and legends abound about Anne Boleyn, the second wife of England’s King Henry VIII. The Hours of Anne explores the final day in the life of this young woman who met her ultimate destiny on the executioner’s block. The Hours of Anne relies on historical records and the actual words of the young queen during the final hours of her short life. The audience is drawn into the Tower of London — and then Tower Green — as if having a chair set next to Anne Boleyn as she prepares for her fate.
Fri, March 27 – 7pm
Sat, March 28 – 7pm
Sun, March 29 – 2pm

2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Francisco Center for the Performing Arts, 127 W. Francisco St., La Veta, CO, 81055, United States
New Event!
Saturday, March 28 | 1:00 PM
📍 Francisco Center for the Performing Arts
Join archaeologist and CSU professor Dr. Chris Fisher, known for discovering lost cities in the Honduran jungle, as he shares how LiDAR technology is transforming exploration and uncovering ancient worlds.
Don’t miss this fascinating journey into the past! 🌿🔍

Jack Hadley Blues and Soul. Presented by Lannie Garrett.
2026-03-28 19:00 - 21:00 | La Veta Mercantile, 300 S. Main Street, La Veta, 81055
Jack Hadley was born in the Philippines into a military family. When they returned to America, they were stationed in San Francisco where he spent his childhood in the Haight-Ashbury district. Jack’s mother bought him an acoustic guitar at an early age to keep him busy. The family eventually moved to Denver, Colorado, where he learned to play music by ear, playing everything from Hendrix to Dylan, unaware that he was learning the foundation of American music – the Blues.
Jack played in a number of bands, sharpening his guitar skills and discovering his vocal talent along the way. He began performing as a solo artist and played countless shows as a hired gun. In 2005, Jack decided to focus on writing and performing his own blues-based material with his trio, The Jack Hadley Band. That same year he was playing at a local club when he was approached by blues veteran Otis Taylor, who happened to be in the audience. For the next 18 months, Jack was Taylor’s lead guitarist, playing festivals and shows all over the USA, Canada and the United Kingdom.
“…left-of-center/eclectic blues…a monster blues guitarist/singer with an amazing sum of influences:
North Mississippi drone blues-meets Jimi/BB/Albert/Curtis Mayfield/Marley filtered through-
Haight Ashbury…” – Bob Lohr, Producer, San Telmo Media
Winner of the 2017 Colorado Blues Challenge, Solo/Duo category. Represented the Colorado Blues
Society at the 2018 International Blues Competition in Memphis, Tennessee.
Jack has the national and international touring experience, including Blues from the Top, Winter Park CO | St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis MO | Live on the BBC, London, England | SummerFest, Milwaukee WI | Stern Grove Festival, San Francisco, CA | Rauma Blues Festival, Rauma, Finland.
DISCOGRAPHY
Deeper – 2008
The St. Louis Sessions – 2014
Daybreak In Alabama – The Langston Hughes Project – 2020
The St. Louis Sessions Volume II – 2024

Earth Day Seeding at Lathrop State Park
2026-04-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Lathrop State Park, 70 County Road 502, Walsenburg, CO, 81089
On Saturday, April 25 from 11am to 1pm, Colorado Parks & Wildlife is hosting an Earth Day seeding event at Lathrop State Park. Volunteers will help restore campground areas where grass has been damaged by construction and heavy use. Without reseeding, invasive plants move in, so this is your chance to help keep Lathrop healthy and beautiful for years to come.
📅 Saturday, April 25 | 11am–1pm
📍 Meet at the Lathrop Visitor Center
📝 Registration required. Spots are limited to 50 volunteers
Bring water, sunscreen, gloves, and dress in layers for changing weather. All ages welcome! Grab the family and come spend a couple hours giving back to one of the most beautiful parks in southern Colorado.
🔗 Register here: cpwconnect.state.co.us

The Rifters
2026-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | La Veta Mercantile, 300 S. Main Street, La Veta, 81055
The Rifters formed in 2002 in the fertile and creative music scene of Taos, New Mexico from members of two popular bands already active in the area. Jim Bradley and Don Richmond of Hired Hands, and Rod Taylor of the Rounders, who had all known one another for years playing in the acoustic dance-oriented Americana music scene of northern New Mexico, decided to join forces to form The Rifters. Putting out more music than it seems should be right for three guys on stage, the Rifters employ a wide range of acoustic and electric instruments, combined with soaring three-part harmonies, to provide a mesmerizing variety of music from driving blue-grama-grass to ethereal desert beauty. The years of playing to the dance crowds in their northern New Mexico homeland has given their music a toe-tapping rhythm that is engaging and undeniable. With a pedigree of bands like Hired Hands, the Rounders, and South by Southwest among them, the Rifters are truly a musical voice of their region of high desert vistas and mountain majesty.

Pub Night with Deer in the Headlights
2026-05-07 18:00 - 20:00 | La Veta Mercantile, 300 S. Main Street, La Veta, 81055
Celtic tunes to transport you to the highlands.. Come for the music, stay for the lively atmosphere. The perfect way to embrace the spirit of the pub. Pub grub, dark beer, Scottish ale, rich port to sip and savor. Live music by Deer in the Headlights. No Charge

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!

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.

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
Buy Tickets
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

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

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!

Blues Brothers Bootleg Road Show
2026-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 | La Veta Mercantile, 300 S. Main Street, La Veta, 81055
The Blues Brothers Bootleg Road Show is a unique blend of Jump Blues, Big Band Swing, and traditional blues that conjure up images of a Quirky 1940‘s Nightclub. They call it Swing Blues, but you might call it Crazy Fun. This BIG BAND will mix it up with tunes by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Joe Cocker, Ray Charles, a little Elvis (and we do a great Blues Brothers show).
The Bluzinators …6 piece horn section, solid rhythm section and versatile, energetic vocalist bring the swing-blues genre to life.
The BIGGEST band to ever hit the Mercantile stage!

Bear Dance Workshop and Bear Dance with Bear Dance Chief Matthew Box and members of the Southern Ute Tribe
2026-07-18 11:00 - 16:00 | Francisco Fort Museum, 306 S Main St, La Veta, CO, 81055, United States
Matthew Box will be presenting a Bear Dance Workshop on Saturday, July 18th. The Bear Dance will be performed after the workshop in the Plaza at the Francisco Fort Museum, and all community members are invited to participate with members of the Southern Ute Tribe. The event is free and open to the public. More details will be shared in the new year.
