Spanish Peaks Country

La Moda de los Muertos (Fashion of the Dead) — Fundraiser for the Museum of Friends Building Fund
2025-11-01 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | 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

Walsenburg Parade of Lights
2025-11-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Walsenburg, CO
✨ The magic begins the day after Thanksgiving! ✨
Kick off the holiday season in Huerfano County with festive markets and events starting Friday, November 28! 🎄Don’t miss the 36th Annual Parade of Lights in Downtown Walsenburg at 6:30 p.m. Watch the streets come alive with twinkling lights, then gather for a special tree lighting ceremony at Gub Gub’s Pizza and Ice Cream. 🌟
Downtown shops will stay open late—making it the perfect evening to shop local and find unique gifts for everyone on your list! 🎁

Shop Small Business Saturday
2025-11-29 | Huerfano County
Saturday, November 29th, is Small Business Saturday! There’s no better place to shop small than right here in Huerfano County!
Skip the big box stores and the online checkout carts. Instead, spend the day discovering one-of-a-kind gifts from local makers, artists, and shop owners who pour their hearts into what they do. You’ll find handmade goods, unique treasures, and that perfect something you won’t find anywhere else. Plus, many of our merchants are offering special deals and extended hours just for Small Business Saturday.
Grab your shopping buddy, fuel up on coffee, and spend the day exploring Spanish Peaks Country. Your holiday list (and our local businesses) will thank you! 🎁

Marketplace of Ideas & Made in Walsenburg Market Days
2025-11-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Friends, 109 East 6th Street, Walsenburg, CO, 81089, United States
Celebrate the season of creativity, community, and connection at the Museum of Friends’ Annual Marketplace of Ideas & Made in Walsenburg Holiday Market, held Saturday, Nov. 29 (Small Business Saturday) and Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Shop handmade gifts, art, jewelry, and décor from local artists, makers, and small businesses — each piece telling the story of our region’s creative spirit.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit on Saturday, Dec. 6! MoF volunteers will take photos and email them to families as a holiday keepsake. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate, coffee, and cookies while you browse and connect with neighbors.
Every purchase supports local artists, celebrates community creativity, and boosts the local economy.
📍 Museum of Friends, 600 Main Street, Walsenburg
🧵 Vendor participation is $15 total for both days; space is limited.

La Veta Merchants' Holiday Fest
2025-12-05 16:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Rifters
2025-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | La Veta Mercantile
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.
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 Vet Pines RV Park for supporting live music.
https://www.twofoxcabins.com
https://www.lavetapines.com

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

Francisco Fort Opening Day May 21
2026-05-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Francisco Fort Museum, 306 S Main St, La Veta, CO, 81055, United States
May 21, 2026 Opening Day
May 21, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Opening Day May 21, 2026
Thu, May 21, 202611:00 AM Sat, Sep 5, May 21 2026 4:00 PM
Francisco Fort Museum will open Thursday May 21 and will close September 5, 2026 for the regular season. Days and hours of operation will be Thursday through Saturday 11 am to 4 pm.
No fee for admission but donations allow us to keep the Fort doors open.

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.
