Spanish Peaks Country

The 15th Annual Wine Tasting Event hosted by the Spanish Peaks Healthcare Foundation
2026-02-28 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | 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.

La Veta Farmers Market
2026-03-05 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-12 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-19 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-26 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-02 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-09 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-16 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-23 15:00 - 17:00 and 4 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.

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.

Gardner Farmers Market
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-16 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.

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
