Summer in Summit 2011
Summer in Summit
JUNE
24–26 Blue Ribbon Bacon Tour
A weekend-long celebration of bacon and bacon-inspired cuisine with music from Devon Allman’s Honeytribe, Yo Momma’s Big Fat Booty Band, and Reckless Kelly. keystonefestivals.com
24–Sept. 23 Farmer’s Market on Buffalo Street 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays, with entertainment from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., including Randall McKinnon, Leon Littlebird, and Handsome Dan. No market on Aug. 12. 970-468-2403, townofdillon.com
24–Aug. 5 National Repertory Orchestra The preeminent musical fellowship performs its fifty-second season at the Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge. Check the schedule for dates and programs. 970-453-5825, nromusic.com
24–25 Summit of Bluegrass & Brews Festival Benefit the Colorado Craft Brewers Guild by sampling craft beers from around Colorado while listening to bluegrass bands such as headliner Oakhurst. 3–10 p.m., Lake Dillon Amphitheatre. 970-468-2403, rmrminc.net
24–25 Timberline Regatta The Dillon Yacht Club and New Belgium Brewery present this costume race open to all sailors, beginning at noon. 800-424-1554, rmrminc.net
24–25 Tomato Battle Drawing inspiration from both Oktoberfest and Spain’s La Tomatina tomato-throwing festival, the Tomato Battle 2011 season opener in Copper Mountain Resort’s Burning Stones Plaza offers fast-paced tomato-throwing action in a safe atmosphere, with beer, live music, and more beginning at noon. 866-837-2996, tomatobattle.com
25–26 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Rocky Mountains participants walk up to 26.2 miles on Saturday and 13.1 miles on Sunday along the trails and paths linking Keystone and Breckenridge. avonfoundation.org
JULY
1–3 3 Ring Weekend A free family event at Copper Mountain Resort with live music, the conscious carnival, and free children’s activities including the Primp My Ride kid-powered parade and Big Wheel rally. 866-837-2996, villageatcopper.com/3Ring
1–Sept. 2 Concerts at the Amphitheatre Nacho Men, Soul Driven Train, Jeff Coffin Mu’tet, Charlie and Bruce Robison, These United States, the Trishas, the Luv Brothers and Dakota Blonde, T-Bird and the Dreamboats, and Doo Wop Denny’s Rockin’ Oldies show perform 7–9 p.m. Fridays at the Lake Dillon Amphitheatre. (No show on Aug. 12.) 970-468-2403, townofdillon.com
2–4 Breckenridge July Arts Festival One of the top art shows in the United States returns to Main Street Station from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. mountainartfestivals.com
2–3 Downtown Green Art Festival Art with a green twist in Frisco. 800-424-1554, townoffrisco.com
2 Frisco Founders’ Day Free Concerts Summit Concert Band, the Legendary Ladies, National Repertory Orchestra, Déjà Vu barbershop quartet, ice cream, costumed performances, Downtown Green Art Festival, and more, beginning at 9 a.m. 800-424-1554, townoffrisco.com
2 Never Forget Our Soldiers: An Evening of Tribute The U.S. Air Force Academy band and Randall McKinnon present music in tribute to U.S. service personnel from 4 to 9:45 p.m. at the Lake Dillon Amphitheatre, culminating in a fireworks show over the Dillon Reservoir. townofdillon.com
2–3 U.S. Half Marathon Runners can also test their skills with a challenging 10k on Saturday or the family-style 5k run at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. 303-926-1017, copperhalf.com
3 Doo Wop Denny’s Rockin’ Oldies Show Doo Wop Denny plays a free show 7–9 p.m. at the Lake Dillon Amphitheatre. townofdillon.com
4 Dillon Independence Day A July Fourth celebration beginning with a National Repertory Orchestra concert at the Lake Dillon Amphitheatre, an old-fashioned Fourth beginning at noon in the town park, a boat parade at 3 p.m. at the marina, live music at 7 p.m. at the amphitheatre, and a 9:30 p.m. fireworks display over Frisco Bay. townofdillon.com
7–10 Mountain Pose Yoga Festival Inaugural event for health-care providers and wellness enthusiasts features medical researchers and professionals, yogis, musicians, and motivational speakers in the Village at Copper Mountain. 888-258-0565, villageatcopper.com
8–Aug. 20 Breckenridge Music Festival The summer series offers performances sure to strike a chord with all ages and musical tastes at the Riverwalk Center. Schedule to be announced. 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 970-453-9142, breckenridgemusicfestival.com
9–10 Keystone Wine and Jazz Festival Award-winning jazz, art show, culinary demonstrations, and more at the Quaking Aspen Amphitheatre and River Run Events Plaza. keystoneresort.com
9–Aug. 27 Sunset at the Summit The Lake Dillon Foundation for the Performing Arts presents free concerts, rock to jazz, at 7 p.m. Saturdays. 970-468-2403, townofdillon.com
10–Aug. 7 Sunday afternoon concert at the Amphitheatre The Grinz featuring Rob Schmidt play from 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays at the Lake Dillon Amphitheatre. townofdillon.com
15–17 Dillon Arts Festival Artists from around the country display their wares in a free, juried show downtown. townofdillon.com
16 Old-fashioned Ice Cream Social The Summit Historical Society invites children of all ages to the Old Dillon School House on La Bonte Street behind the Town Park to enjoy five-cent ice cream cones. townofdillon.com
23–25 Courage Classic Three-day, 157-mile bicycle event benefiting the Children’s Hospital. Copper Mountain. 720-777-1700, couragetours.com
29–31 Dillon Open Regatta The Dillon Yacht Club presents the world’s highest regatta, 9,017 feet above sea level, starting in Marina Park. dillonopen.com
30 Hike MS and Benefit Concert The Freddy Jones Band. Copper Mountain. copperchamber.com/hike-ms
AUGUST
4–7 Minis in the Mountains Nearly a dozen different mapped drives, dinner get-togethers, sponsor giveaways, and other social events for Mini drivers and enthusiasts. Copper Mountain Resort. minisinthemountains.com
4–7 ’Vettes on the Rockies 500 Corvettes on Main Street in Frisco. lgcacorvette.org
6–7 Bluegrass & Beer Festival Down-home cooking, mountain music, and more than thirty of the region’s finest microbreweries. River Run Village, Keystone. keystoneresort.com
6 Classic Wooden Boat Show Fifteen to thirty-five vintage wooden boats will be on display at the Frisco Bay Marina beginning at 2 p.m. and periodically parade around Lake Dillon. 970-409-9224, townoffrisco.com
6 Copper Triangle Classic One of Colorado’s classic alpine road rides begins and ends at Copper Mountain Resort’s Burning Stones Plaza; Alpine Celebration will follow. coppertriangle.com
12–13 BBQ at the Summit Barbecue masters nationwide vie for honors in this Kansas City barbecue event from noon to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday in Dillon. 888-499-4499, bbqatthesummit.com
12–14 Guitar Town Guitar legends convene for a weekend of top-notch entertainment, celebrity guitar auctions, instrument sales, and expos. Copper Mountain Resort. 303-282-9020, coppercolorado.com
13–14 Art on Main Street of the rockies Fine art show attracts the region’s best artists to Frisco’s Main Street, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 800-424-1554, townoffrisco.com
20–21 Blues Festival & Art Show Blues music, a lavish art show, tasty dishes, ice-cold brews, and an array of wines trim the River Run Village Plaza at Keystone. keystoneresort.com
20 Frisco Block Party Band of Heathens headlines a free concert kicking off at 3:30 p.m., and the Circle the Summit bike ride features four different routes from twenty to 100 kilometers around Summit County. 800-424-1554, townoffrisco.com
20–21 Warrior Dash Runners celebrate their conquest of a 3.27-mile obstacle course with music, beer, muddy shorts, and warrior helmets. Copper Mountain. coppercolorado.com
21 Family Fun Fest From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Frisco Peninsula Recreation Area. 800-424-1554, townoffrisco.com
22–24 Fall Classic, Mountain States Cup Championship Series National Off-Road Bicycle Association– and USA Cycling–sanctioned mountain bike race. Keystone. 720-407-6142, racemsc.com
26–28 Genuine Jazz & Wine Festival Mingle with jazz stars such as Gerald Albright, Jackiem Joyner, Stanley Jordan, and Julian Vaughn against the backdrop of Copper Mountain. 970-418-2121, genuinejazz.com
SEPTEMBER
2–4 Copper Country Musicians from the country genre (Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder) and others (North Mississippi Allstars Duo, Taj Mahal, Great American Taxi) perform during a weekend of music, fine art, and a full-scale rodeo. 866-264-1837, villageatcopper.com
2–4 Dillon Craft Fair More than sixty-five artisans from all over Colorado showcase their wares from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to
6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in downtown Dillon. 800-424-1554, townofdillon.com
2–4 John Adams Fan Appreciation Concert Adams and friends share the stories and songs of John Denver from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Lake Dillon Amphitheatre. rmrminc.net
2–4 Oktoberfest in Frisco Grab your lederhosen and celebrate at the Frisco Peninsula Recreation Area. 800-424-1554, oktoberfestfrisco.com
5 Marina Mutt Contest Dog lovers and their companions unite at the Dillon Marina to compete for prizes. Begins at 2 p.m. A benefit for the League for Animals and People of the Summit. 800-424-1554, townofdillon.com
9–11 Summit County’s Fall for the Arts Celebration A weekend of music, fine art, theater, dance, children’s activities, and Summit County’s fall colors. coppercolorado.com
16–18 Breckenridge Oktoberfest Breck celebrates German heritage with beer, food, and music on Main Street. 888-251-2417, gobreck.com
17–18, 24–25 Summit County Builders Association’s Parade of Homes Tour Some of Summit County’s most beautiful homes and estates. summitfoundation.org
