Spanish Peaks Country

Gardner Farmers Market
2026-07-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-15 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.

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!

Walsenburg Farmers Market
2026-07-12 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-19 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-16 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
2026-07-16 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-23 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-30 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-06 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-13 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.

Cuchara Farmers Market
2026-07-17 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-24 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-31 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-07 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-14 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.

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.

Dotsero
2026-07-25 19:00 - 21:00 | La Veta Mercantile, 300 S. Main Street, La Veta, 81055
This nationally renown group delivers high-energy contemporary jazz with a signature blend of sax-driven melodies, soulful vocals and groove-heavy rhythms. Known for their electrifying live performances and chart-topping radio hits, Dotsero captivates audiences nationwide with their infectious sound and world-class musicianship.
Led by powerhouse saxophonist Stephen Watts, Dotsero delivers an electrifying fusion of contemporary jazz, funk, and soulful grooves that move both the heart and the crowd. This 5 piece group ignites the stage with their tight musicianship, infectious grooves and signature horn-driven sound.
Dotsero always brings their big-stage concert energy, (always with fire and feel good fun) to every performance. You can count on them, Dotsero won’t let you down!

The Grandote Open
2026-08-01 08:00 - 13:00 | Grandote Peaks Golf Course, 5540 State Hwy 12, La Veta, 81055
Tee it up at the second of three Grandote Signature Tournaments, the mid-season showdown in the prestigious Grandote Triple Crown Series. The Grandote Open features a 2 Player Scramble format on Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish’s championship course at the foot of the Spanish Peaks.
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026Tee Time: 8:00 AM shotgun startFormat: 2 Player ScrambleLocation: 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.

Lannie Garrett presents: Motown Legends Revue starring Ron Ivory
2026-08-01 19:00 - 21:00 | La Veta Mercantile
SONGS FROM DETROIT CITY
Singer/entertainer extraordinaire, Ron Ivory, is the leader of this 8 piece Motown revue. This show is filled with sweet nostalgia, glorious harmonies, old school choreography and top notch, soulful musicians backing the singers upfront. Four outstanding singers cover all your Motown favorites: from the Supremes to the Temptations and everything in between. Their fantastic band (the Miles Apart Band) sets the funky rhythm behind them. Marvin, Smokey, Stevie, Diana, Glady’s and so much more!
Memories will flow tonight. Whether you grew up on Motown or this genre is a whole new experience, everyone, young or old love these timeless, classic songs.
Ron Ivory is a legendary musical figure in Denver (and beyond) with years of experience singing in clubs, concerts and festivals across the state. Ron and his band have performed with: Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, Dennis Edwards and The Temptations Revue, Atlantic Star, The S.O.S Band, The Coasters and The Drifters, just to name a few. Old school soul at its best. As Ron likes to say: ” It’s not just entertainment, it’s an experience.”

23rd Annual Stonewall Century Ride
2026-08-08 06:30 - 18:00 | La Veta, 200 S Main, La Veta, CO, 81055, United States
Pedal through some of Colorado’s most breathtaking scenery at the 23rd Annual Stonewall Century Ride, a 102-mile cycling event that takes riders from downtown La Veta to Segundo and back along the spectacular Highway 12 Scenic Byway.
Hosted by the Spanish Peaks Cycling Association, this beloved Saturday ride climbs through aspen groves, past the dramatic Stonewall geological formation, and along the foothills of the Spanish Peaks. Riders enjoy seven SAG stations along the route, a mid-ride lunch, mechanical assistance, an event t-shirt, and a post-ride meal at the Old Train Depot / La Veta Visitor’s Center.
ScheduleFriday, August 7: Packet pickup and dinner at the La Veta Community Center, 4:00 to 9:00 PM (dinner 5:00 to 8:00 PM)Saturday, August 8: Rider start times between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM from the La Veta Visitor’s Center. Post-ride meal 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM at the Old Train Depot.
Registration$100 before June 15, $110 from June 15 to July 15, $125 from July 16 and onsite. Register at spcycling.org/stonewall-century.
Make a weekend of it. Book your stay in La Veta, Cuchara, or Walsenburg and enjoy southern Colorado’s small-town hospitality before and after the ride.

David Starr
2026-08-08 19:00 - 21:00 | La Veta Mercantile
David Starr possesses “a compelling voice, something truly special, both accessible and passionate” (Elmore), that has been honed releasing nine albums, touring internationally, and opening shows for esteemed artists such as John Oates (Hall & Oates), Karla Bonoff, The Steel Wheels, Survivor, and more.
Starr’s prestige extends beyond the stage as well, having launched Starr’s Guitars in Little Rock in 1998, then relocating to Cedaredge in 2001. Today, the store is such an institution that Cedaredge proclaimed the musician’s birthday as David Starr Day in 2016. Starr was also instrumental in the 2018 opening of the Grand Mesa Arts Center, an intimate event space brought to fruition through strong community support in Cedaredge, CO. He helped design the space in order to attract musicians and visual artists to Southwestern Colorado.

Lannie Garrett presents... Margarita Brothers.. A Jimmy Buffet Celebration
2026-08-15 19:00 - 21:00 | La Veta Mercantile
Lannie Garrett Presents:
The MARGARITA BROTHERS are bringing Key West, FL. to LA VETA, CO. Sat. Aug. 15th.
Let’s travel South with a vibe that’ll have you feeling like your toes are in the sand and a cold drink is in your hand.
This band is just plain old fashioned fun!
The band focuses on Jimmy Buffett, but you’ll hear all your favorite Tropical Rock artists from the Beach Boys, the Ventures, Michael Franti, Loggins & Messina etc. So, wear your flowered Hawaiian shirt, island sarong, cut-offs or (?) and help us set an Island scene in our little mountain town. This band of excellent musicians has toured Colorado and beyond and played nightclubs, concerts and corporate extravaganza’s all over the country.
Catch ‘em one night only in the intimate setting of the fantastic local treasure, The LaVeta Mercantile! LET”S PARTY
