Meet us in the La Veta Creative District on Friday, September 2, from 5 – 7 pm for the First Friday Art Walk! Explore shops and galleries; meet local, national, and international artists; and dine at breweries and restaurants! All activities associated with the First Friday Art Walk are free! For more information, contact Kate […]
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Meet us at Main Street and Ryus Avenue in the La Veta Creative District on Friday, August 5, from 5 – 7 pm for the First Friday Art Walk! Explore shops and galleries; meet local, national, and international artists; and dine at breweries and restaurants! All activities associated with the First Friday Art Walk are […]
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Meet us at Main Street and Ryus Avenue in the La Veta Creative District on Friday, July 1, from 5 – 7 pm for the First Friday Art Walk! Explore shops and galleries; meet local, national, and international artists; and dine at breweries and restaurants! All activities associated with the First Friday Art Walk are […]
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Meet us on Main Street and Ryus Avenue in the La Veta Creative District for First Friday Art Walk festivities! Explore shops and galleries; meet local, national, and international artists; and dine at breweries and restaurants! FREE! For more information about the event, contact Kate McCabe at 303.746.8323 or info@lavetacreativedistrict.org. This event is sponsored by […]
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Spring is full of life and fresh beautiful beginnings. Come see our local artists put their spring art on display. The opening reception will be on Saturday, April 30, 5-7 PM. If you are a local artist and want to enter your artwork you can find the entry form here.
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The 2019 Western Rendezvous Show is a juried and judged show. Artists working in all media from throughout the United States were invited to submit up to three of their works of art for consideration. A committee of three selected 53 works from 135 submitted pieces to be displayed in the show. Artwork reflects native […]
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About, Communities, History
La Veta sits on the eastern side of La Veta Pass through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and at the northern opening of the Cuchara River Valley. A busy trading center a century ago, La Veta is now known for its community of artists and ranchers and breathtaking scenery. La Veta may be small and [...] Tags: art classes, art galleries, dikes, history, la veta, oktoberfest, spanish peaks music festival
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Full Day Itineraries, Itineraries
Spanish Peaks Country is awesome for families. We've got affordable, outdoor play that shows off our incredible scenery and cools you down when the days are hot. Activity #1 – Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Enjoy a leisurely and scenic ride that curves and winds through steep rocky grade and mountain meadows with elk, eagles, and [...] Tags: art galleries, cuchara, hiking, la veta, mini golf, palygrounds, parks, railroad, swimming, water park, water slides
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Full Day Itineraries, Itineraries
La Veta and Cuchara bookmark a gorgeous valley filled with geological wonders and lush riverbanks. Fill your cultural bucket in La Veta before driving into Cuchara for a hike through the forest. Activity #1 – Francisco Fort Museum The Francisco Fort Museum is the last surviving original adobe fort in the state. It houses artifacts [...] Tags: art galleries, cuchara, hiking, la veta, mini golf
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