2022 Holiday Art Walk Fundraiser in Historic Downtown La Veta
Meet us in downtown La Veta for our Annual Holiday Art Walk Fundraiser on Saturday, December 3! Gallery-hop, visit with artists, enjoy festive eats and drinks, listen to live music […]
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19th Annual Stonewall Century Ride
The Stonewall Century is a challenging road bike ride along one of Colorado’s most beautiful scenic highways. We welcome you to come and enjoy some of the best road riding […]
LET’S PAINT THE TOWN! Painting Bluebird Birdhouses with Amber Huff
Join us to celebrate the official designation of the La Veta Creative District and kick off our first Paint the Town event on Saturday, April 23 from 2 pm – […]
Spanish Peaks Country Fest
Spanish Peaks Country Fest is the premier country music festival in southern Colorado. With easy access off Interstate 25, we welcome guests to experience the biggest artists playing at the […]
18th Annual Stonewall Century Ride
The Stonewall Century is a challenging road bike ride along one of Colorado’s most beautiful scenic highways. We welcome you to come and enjoy some of the best road riding […]
The Rifters at the 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 […]
Jeffrey Foucault at the La Veta Mercantile
With his rugged Midwestern sensibility and rich, evocative voice, Jeffrey Foucault is a songwriter in the tradition of the classic American country-folk troubadours. Citing heroes like John Prine, Greg Brown, […]
Yvonne Perea, Danielle Andrade, Dianne De Leon of hONEyhoUSe
Yvonne Perea, Danielle Andrade, Dianne De Leon of hONEyhoUSe, joined by Don Richmond! With a seamless merging of folk, blues, and rock, Yvonne’s music captures her audience through her memorable […]
Songwriting Workshop with Jackson Emmer
If you’re interested in taking your songwriting to the next level, and making it a bigger part of your life, this is the workshop for you. Award-winning songwriter, Jackson Emmer, […]
Fort Francisco Days
Visit the Fort to celebrate La Veta’s origins during Francisco Fort Days on July 18 and 19! Saturday traditionally begins with a pancake breakfast fundraiser followed by a full day […]
Lorraine Watry Watercolors Show
At La Veta Gallery on Main. The featured artist is acclaimed water-colorist Lorraine Watry. Show runs from June 28th until July 23rd.
Lorraine Watry Watercolors Show Reception
Opening reception at La Veta Gallery on Main. The featured artist is acclaimed water-colorist Lorraine Watry. Meet the artist and enjoy refreshments by Alys’ Restaurant.
2019 Western Rendezvous Show
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 […]
Life is a Cabaret: Cuchara Mountain Park Fundraiser
The show will feature a Beatles Medley (with Audience Sing-along), light jazz, Broadway, operetta, comedy, and more! Music by The Andy Hackbarth Band, Corrie Donovan, soprano Jennifer Carr, pianist, and […]
Anita Cochran
Anita Cochran is an American Country Music and Country Music Awards nominated country music singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. Signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1997, she made her […]
Tapping Into Your Body’s Wisdom: Many Paths to Wellness Fair
Free Community Event! Come learn about the many options for health and wellness available in our communities. Inviting health promotion practitioners to participate. You may have a single table for […]
Huerfano Soup
One dish + one vote + one passionate community = Huerfano Soup. Huerfano Soup is a monthly community-based potluck where participants, through this micro-granting dinner, assist a variety of projects […]
Bob Livingston
Singer-songwriter BOB LIVINGSTON has never been a traditional Texas country musician living the honky-tonk life even though he’s spent more than his share of time on the roadhouse circuit with […]
Tintype Photos with Tim Brown Photography
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get your handcrafted tintype photograph made! Salida tintype takes one of a kind portraits. Each tintype is handcrafted using the same equipment and technique […]
David Starr and Eric Stucky
Americana songwriter David Starr released an evocative new album, South and West, in June 2018. The project draws inspiration from the bountiful songwriting community in Nashville, as well as the […]
Crunch & Munch: Ken Saydak and Tom Munch
What do you get when you cross the mellow, melodious musical mosaic that is Tom Munch with the blues-soaked crunch of Ken Saydak’s urban Americana? Come find out! Join us […]
Top Reasons to Visit La Veta and Cuchara
The La Veta - Cuchara Chamber invites you to visit its special piece of Spanish Peaks Country. Here are its top reasons to visit La Veta and Cuchara. La Veta and [...]
La Veta
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 [...]
A Short Tour of La Veta and Cuchara
The small towns of La Veta and Cuchara are sure to surprise you. Not only are they enveloped by gorgeous scenery, they also offer historic museums, art galleries, and hikes [...]
Art in an Afternoon
It doesn't take long to learn that Spanish Peaks Country has a thriving art scene. From galleries to art classes, theatrical performances, and more, this little pocket of Southern Colorado [...]
For Art Lovers
For visitors looking to explore art and theater, Spanish Peaks Country often comes as a pleasant surprise. From our art galleries to the Museum and Friends and our theatrical performances, [...]
Family Fun in Spanish Peaks Country
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 – [...]
Explore La Veta and Cuchara
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 [...]