Annual Events

Continue an old tradition, or start a new one!

Join us year after year in Glenwood Springs for the annual Strawberry Days Festival (Colorado's oldest civic celebration) or maybe the Holiday Lighting Ceremony at the historic Hotel Colorado. Enjoy free music and movies with the annual Summer of Jazz concerts and Friday Night Flicks. Don't miss the unforgettable winter events at Sunlight Mountain Resort like Ski Spree and Spring Thing.

You can enjoy every season in Glenwood Springs with the many other annual events that take place in our parks, rivers, downtown, ski area and historic hotels.

Check out what else is happening in Glenwood Springs!

Mother’s Day Mile May 9, 2010
Sponsored by Glenwood Medical Associates, this is a 1 mile run/walk benefiting the domestic violence programs of the Advocate Safehouse Project of Garfield County. Goody bags, Finish line roses, special Kenyan age group awards, homemade apple pie, and a huge Gift Basket Silent auction. Environment-friendly event. Men, women, children, families welcome. Do this one for Mom! 970-945-2632, advocatesafehouse.org

Symphony in the Valley Mother’s Day Concert May 9, 2010
The valley’s community orchestra celebrates Mother’s Day with a classical music concert featuring the winners of the 2010 Young Artists Concerto Competition, under the baton of Conductor Carlos Elias. SymphonyInTheValley.org

Operation Vacation Yagatta Regatta May, 2010
Yagatta Regatta rafting teams compete to finish first while raising money to support Operation Vacation, a grassroots, non-profit whose purpose is to reunite deserving soldiers with their families on free vacations in the Roaring Fork Valley and elsewhere. The event includes a costume contest, kid’s activities, games and prizes, food, bands and brews. coloradoyagattaregatta.com.

MG Car Club Rallye June 11-13, 2010
Two Rivers Park will host the 58th Annual Rallye sponsored by the MG Car Club, Rocky Mountain Centre. Fun and challenging competitions with a time-speed distance rally, a mountain tour, a Funkahana driving contest, and a Sunday morning car show. mgcc.org

5th Annual Bike-Nite June 12, 2010
Bringing together those who ride. From 4-9pm on June 12th, the 5th Annual Bike-Nite will be located at the Glenwood Meadows Shopping Center. Hosted by Russo’s New York Pizza & Moe’s Southwest Grill. For more information, visit www.bike-nite.org

113th Annual Strawberry Days June 18 - 20, 2010
Colorado’s oldest civic celebration takes place at Sayre (Strawberry) Park. Highlights include the crowning of Miss Strawberry Days, top-notch entertainment, a myriad of artisans and food booths, a Kidsfest with a petting zoo, rides and quality children’s entertainment, and, of course, free strawberries and ice cream. A full-fledged parade makes its way down Grand Avenue on Saturday featuring a dazzling display of colorful floats. 970-945-6589, strawberrydaysfestival.com

Strawberry Shortcut Race June 20, 2010
This classic “festival” race coincides with the annual Strawberry Days celebration. The 10K begins at 7am, 5K at 8:15 and the 1-Mile Fun Run at 9:30. Prizes go to the fastest, but there’s plenty of fun to go around for everyone. Race starts at Centennial Park located at 9th and Grand Avenue.

4th of July Downtown Fanfare July 4, 2010
Enjoy great deals at our merchant stores in the heart of Glenwood Springs all while enjoying street performances, music, and family fun. Valleyeventsinc.com

4th of July Patriotic Concert & Fireworks July 4, 2010
The City of Glenwood Springs and Symphony in the Valley celebrate the 4th of July with a free concert of patriotic and Americana music at the band shell in Two Rivers Park, followed by a fantastic fireworks display, with the best views from Two Rivers Park and the nearby pedestrian bridge, weather and conditions permitting. SymphonyInTheValley.org

7th Annual Downtown Classic Car Show August 2010
Check out the greatest classic and rebuilt cars in Colorado on Cooper Street between 7th and 8th Streets. Live music and family fun is guaranteed. Valleyeventsinc.com

Glenwood’s Downtown Market Tuesdays, June 22 – September 28, 2010
This open-air market features fresh produce, hand-made crafts, cooking demonstrations by local chefs, a soup contest, wine tastings, live music and an Oktoberfest grand finale.
glenwoodmarket.com

25th Annual Summer of Jazz Wednesday nights, June - July, 2010
The Summer of Jazz celebrates twenty five seasons of great music in the park. The non-profit has a history of bringing top jazz artists from around the country to this hometown venue. Enjoy jazzy tunes on the banks of the Colorado River in Two Rivers Park. Concerts begin at 7p.m. Bring a picnic or visit food vendors for a convenient snack and refreshments. summerofjazz.com

Friday Night Flicks Friday nights, August 2010
Reminiscent of the drive-in theater, Two Rivers Park is transformed in to a free outdoor movie night. Block buster movies are shown on a huge 13’x 24’ screen. Vendors sell fresh-popped kettlecorn, burritos, smoothies, pizza, non-alcoholic beverages and movie-style candy. Bring a blanket or low-back chair. No glass is permitted. Valleyeventsinc.com

26th Annual Tri-Glenwood Triathlon September 12, 2010
Cheer on athletes as they swim at the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, bike to Canyon Creek and run through Glenwood Springs, crossing the finish line on 7th Street near the historic train depot. triglenwood.com

48th Annual Fall Art Festival September 22-26, 2010
The state’s largest non-juried art show is a venue for professional and amateur artists to show and sell their work. Mediums include oil, watercolor, chalk, pen & ink, multimedia, pottery, sculpture and more. Held at the Ramada Inn. Glenwoodspringsartguild.com

2nd Annual El Grito September 11, 2010
Come down to Two Rivers Park and celebrate Mexican Independence Day will family and friends. Children’s amusement rides, authentic food, beer, margaritas and live music. Valleyeventsinc.com

Downtown Market Oktoberfest September 25, 2010
Fifth annual Oktoberfest featuring seasonal beers, German bands, and a Bavarian group performing traditional dances takes place at Centennial Park, located at 9th and Grand. glenwoodmarket.com

Glenwood’s Downtown Market Soup Contest September 28, 2010
Downtown restaurants vie for the coveted traveling soup trophy. Sample local restaurants’ soups and vote for your favorite! glenwoodmarket.com

11th Annual Culinary Arts, Wine and Brewfest October 16, 2010
What does fine cuisine, cold microbrews, world-class vintners, music, food demonstrations and a crisp, fall day in October all have in common? They are all an exciting part of the upcoming 10th Annual Culinary Arts Wine and Brewfest at the historic Hotel Colorado. glenwoodarts.org

Unique Boutique November, 2010
An artisan’s show and sale hosted annually by Glenwood’s Downtown Market. A wide variety of local and Colorado artists and craftspeople are represented. Glenwoodmarket.com

Historic Ghost Walk October 15-17, 22-24 & 29-31, 2010
The Frontier Historical Society and Museum presents a ghostly visit to the past. Guides take participants by lantern light through Linwood Cemetery where actors portray people who lived in Glenwood Springs 100 years ago, including gunslinger and dentist, John “Doc” Holliday. Cookies and hot apple cider are provided. 970-945-4448, glenwoodhistory.com

Holiday Lighting Ceremony November 26, 2010
The holiday season officially starts with the traditional lighting of the historic Hotel Colorado. Sing along with roving carolers and warm up with hot cocoa and cider. Watch with wide-eyed wonder as thousands of twinkling lights burst through the darkness transforming the hotel and the courtyard into an instant wonderland. Inside, several animated displays and 12 foot trees decorate the lobby. Jolly old St. Nick will be there, too! Free to the public. 970-945-6511, hotelcolorado.com

Sunlight Mountain Resort Opening Day Treasure Hunt December 3, 2010
Once the snow starts to fly, there’s no better place to ski and ride than Sunlight Mountain Resort. Free shuttle, free parking, great runs, great rates. Opening day treasure hunt and prizes sponsored by the Glenwood Springs Mall. 970-945-7491, sunlightmtn.com

Aspen Choral Society December, 2010
Handel's Messiah, 7:30pm at the United Methodist Church, 824 Cooper Avenue aspenchoralsociety.org

Sunlight Mountain Resort Demo Days with Santa December, 2010
Try the newest gear with free demos on the mountain, listen to live music and enjoy a torchlight parade put on by the Sunlight Mountain Ski Patrol. 970-945-7491, sunlightmtn.com

A Grand Holiday December 4, 2010
Catch the holiday spirit in downtown Glenwood Springs on this special evening from 4 to 8 p.m. Many stores stay open late, making it easy to check items off your holiday shopping list. Santa will also make an appearance and a small herd of reindeer will charm adults and kids alike. Throughout the evening Mountain Harmony Carolers will fill the night air with favorite yuletide tunes. Glenwoodmarket.com

Day of Infamy Snowshoe Race December 5, 2010
The Day of Infamy Snowshoe Race began as a race to honor the servicemen who lost their lives in Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. Proceeds from the race benefit animal shelters around Garfield & Pitkin County. This race takes place at Sunlight Mountain Resort and has a reputation of fun and folly with awesome prizes. www.dayofinfamysnowshoerace.org

New Year’s Eve Celebrations December 31, 2010
Ring in the New Year with a splash at the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool. There are party hats and noisemakers for everyone at the stroke of midnight and a chance to win an annual Pool Pass. This is a non-alcoholic event for the whole family. 800-537-7946 or 970-945-6571, hotspringspool.com