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Fall Colors and Fantastic Events – Plan a Fall Visit to Estes Park Now!

silvermoon — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:27:53 +0000

Make reservations at the Silver Moon Inn for a wonderful weekend getaway. Enjoy Fall’s spectacular color show, the crisp air and join the fun at one of these events.

SEPTEMBER THROUGH NOVEMBER EVENTS CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER
SEPT. 4
John Denver Tribute Concert, at the Fairgrounds, Stanley Park. For tickets and info.: www.estesparklionsclub.org, 970-577-1027

Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show 4th, 5th and 6th, at Bond Park, Elkhorn Ave. and MacGregor Ave., over 100 booths. www.estesparkartsandcrafts.com, 970-577-9900.

Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo 4th and 5th, a state-wide competition of Sheriff’s Dept.s, Fairgrounds, Stanley Park. Info. at: 970-586-6104.

SEPT. 9
Long’s Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th, at Stanley Park, Hwy. 36 and Community Dr., tickets at www.scotfest.com.

SEPT. 11
Longís Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival Parade, downtown, starting at 9:30 am.

SEPT. 17
5th Annual Estes Park Film Festival 17th, 18th, and 19th, Park Theater, 130 Moraine, www.estesparkfilm.com, or 970-231-2580.

SEPT. 25
Autumn Gold: Bands, Brats n Beer 25th and 26th, Bond Park, downtown, 970-577-9900.

OCTOBER
OCT. 2
Elkfest 2nd and 3rd, a celebration of Estes Park’s most famous residents, downtown Bond Park, 970-577-9900.

OCT. 9
Surprise Sidewalk Sale 9th and 10th, downtown merchants, the sale isn’t a surprise – it’s what you’ll find there that is.

OCT. 26

Friends of the Library Annual Potluck, at the Walnut Room, YMCA of the Rockies – Estes Park Center, 6:00 pm., www.esteslibrary.org, (970) 586-8116.

NOVEMBER
NOV. 7
Estes Park Music Festival Winter Concert 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th, Stanley Hotel, 333 Wonderview Ave., 2:00 pm., www.estesparkmusicfestival.org and 970-586-9519.

NOV. 20
7th Annual Holiday Art Exhibition, Cultural Arts Council Fine Art Gallery, 423 W. Elkhorn Ave., beginning at noon, www.estesarts.com, 970-586-9203. Exhibit thru Dec. 30th.

NOV. 21
Estes Park Wedding Assoc. Bridal Show, Estes Park Conference Center, 201 S. St. Vrain, noon to 3:00 pm., www.estesparkweddings.com/bridalshow.

NOV. 26
Catch the Glow Holiday Celebration and Evening Parade, beginning at noon with events around town including a visit from Santa followed by the lighted parade downtown at 5:30 pm.

NOV. 27
Holiday House Christmas Bazaar, an annual event to benefit the Estes Park Medical Center, at the Estes Park Conference Center, 201 S. St. Vrain. 9:00 am. to 1:00 pm., 970-586-7205.

Summer’s here in Estes Park, Colorado! – Tons of Fun, Nature, Shopping and Dining

silvermoon — Wed, 26 May 2010 02:18:42 +0000

June, July and August 2010
Estes Park Fun and Events, Make Your Reservations NOW!

June
5 Fishing Derby
12 EP Marathon, Kids Fun Run and Festival
12 Rocky Mountain Brewfest
17 – 20 2010 Quilt Colorado
25 – 27 The Best of Estes Wild West Fest
26 – 27 Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

July
2 – 4 Arabian Horse Show
4 Coolest Car Show
4th of July Fireworks
6 – 11 Rooftop Rodeo and Parade
9 Rooftop Rodeo Parade
21 – 25 Copper Penny Horse Show

August
7 – 8 Alice in Wonderland Children’s Theater
14 Auto Extravaganza
20 – 21 The Senior Professional Rodeo
20 – Dressage at the Peak Horse Show
21 – 22 Heritage Festival
22 Draft Horse Show
28 American Cycling Assoc. Master Championship
28 – 29 EP Bicycling Fest

For more information on these events talk to the Events Department, call 970-586-6104, or e-mail them.

Make Your Summer Vacation in Estes Park CO – The Rooftop Rodeo and Scottish-Irish Festival are Coming!

silvermoon — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:26:45 +0000

Everybody’s gearing up, reservations are being made, and plans are in the final stages. This year the annual Rooftop Rodeo and the world famous Scottish-Irish Highland Festival are going to be bigger than ever with more exciting events and activities scheduled. There will truly be something for everyone.

Also, if you can’t make it to those events there are some fun and unique weekends planned for horse lovers, car aficionados, music and art connoisseurs and lots more.

If you do plan to attend either of these events, it is recommended that you make your reservations now as they tend to sell out early.

The Estes Park Rooftop Rodeo and Parade
July 6 thru 11, Parade is on the 6th
This is a fantastic week long summer vacation beginning with the annual Fourth of July Fireworks on Sunday followed by the kick off of the Rooftop Rodeo with a parade on Tuesday, the 6th at 10:30 am. Professional Rodeo Cowboys Assoc. (PRCA) cowboys compete in bull riding, bareback bronc riding, barrel racing, tie-down roping, saddle bronc riding, and steer wrestling.

The Long’s Peak Highland Scottish-Irish Festival
September 9 thru 12, Parade on the 11th
This international event is world renowned, and for a good reason. It is arguably the finest representation of Irish and Scotch culture outside of Europe. Many regiments make the long trips to participate in this festival. Bagpipes & drum corps, highland & Irish dancing, jousting and other athletic competitions plus an hour long parade of bands make this festival spectacular and one of a kind. Be sure to get your tickets now if you plan on attending any of these events: online at www.scotfest.com or www.ticketswest.com.

Can’t come for a week? Here are a couple of really fun upcoming weekends:

MAY
Jazz Fest and ArtWalk is coming up May 15 and 16. Don’t miss two extraordinary days of beautiful music and fine art. Music performed at Performance Park next door to the Silver Moon Inn on Elkhorn Ave. downtown. Pick up your map of the gallery tour at Performance Park or at the Silver Moon Inn. All absolutely free.

JUNE
Talk about something for everyone – check out the Best of Estes Wild West Fest and the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival scheduled for the same weekend in June – the 25th through the 27th. This is promising to be a very eclectic weekend!

JULY
If you can’t stay for the whole week to take part in the Rooftop Rodeo at least come up for the weekend of July 2nd through the 4th.

The Arabian Horse Show will be here and the Coolest Car Show, topped off by an unforgettable and magical fireworks display.

The cars will be on display in Bond Park which is in the center of town on Saturday the 3rd, the Arabian Horse Show will be at the fairgrounds of the Stanley Hotel through the weekend, and the most beautiful fireworks in the high mountains can be seen all around the valley but the Stanley is definitely the place to be.

Estes Park Summer Events – Make Your Reservations Now!

silvermoon — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:23:31 +0000

June
5 – Fishing Derby
12 – EP Marathon, Kids Fun Run and Festival
12 – Rocky Mountain Brewfest
17-20 – 2010 Quilt Colorado
25-27 – The Best of Estes Wild West Fest
26-27 – Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

July
2-4 – Arabian Horse Show
4 – Coolest Car Show, 4th of July Fireworks
6-11 – Rooftop Rodeo and Parade
9 – Rooftop Rodeo Parade
21-25 – Copper Penny Horse Show

August
7-8 – Alice in Wonderland Children’s Theater
14 – Auto Extravaganza
20-21 – The Senior Professional Rodeo
20 – Dressage at the Peak Horse Show
21-22 – Heritage Festival
22 – Draft Horse Show
28 – American Cycling Assoc. Master Championship
28-29 – EP Bicycling Fest

September
4-5 – Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo
9-12 – Long’s Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival
11 – Long’s Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival Parade
17-19 – 5th Annual EP Film Festival
25-26 – Autumn Gold – A Festival of Bands, Brats ‘n Beer

Estes Park To Do List

silvermoon — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:27:40 +0000

In Estes Park visitors and residents never run out of fun things to do.
Here are a few of the upcoming events and activities:

March 3 – 7, 12, 13 – Final Curtain, a 1940’s era murder mystery, Hempel Auditorium at the YMCA of the Rockies, 7: 00 pm, 2:00 pm

March 6 – In Celebration of Women’s History Month: Linda Batlin as Isabella Bird, Estes Park Museum, 2:00 pm, www.estesnet.com/museum

March 7 – Bridal Crawl, beginning at the Stanley Hotel and at various locations, scheduled and guided tour of mock weddings complete with cake, flowers, linens, music and photographer, free samples and more, 9:00 am, estesparkweddings.com

March 12 – Golda: Letters to Mama’: A Living History Presentation of Golda Meir, Estes Valley Library, 4:00 pm, 970-586-8116

April 10 and May 1 – Brassworks Concert, presented by the Fine Arts Guild, EP High School Auditorium, 7:30 pm, 970-586-9203

March 10 thru 25 – 13th Annual Student Expressions Art Show, Cultural Arts Council Gallery, beginning at noon, 970-586-9203

April 22 – Taste of Estes, Stanley Hotel, 5:30 pm, 970-577-9900

April 23, 24 – Estes Park Sings the Legends, the Park Village Playhouse, 7:00 pm

April 25 – Estes Park Chamber Singers Concert, Stanley Hotel, 2:00 pm, www.estesparkmusicfestival.org

May 1 – Brassworks Concert, presented by the Fine Arts Guild, EP High School Auditorium, 7:30 pm, 970-586-9203

May 1 – Estes Park Duck Race, begins at Nicky’s Resort and ends at Riverside Plaza downtown, Noon, www.rotaryclubofestespark.org

May 2 – Jubilate Chorus in Concert, Stanley Hotel, 2:00 pm, www.estesparkmusicfestival.org

May 7 – Representation to Abstraction, Cultural Arts Council Fine Art Gallery, 5:00 pm, 970-586-9203

May 14, 15 and 21, 22 – Cheating Cheaters, a comedy about a man who is mistakenly told he does not have long to live, Estes Park Repertoire Theater, 7:00 pm

May 15, 16 – Jazz Fest and Art Walk, Performance Park Amphitheater, Jazz Performances Noon to 5:00 pm, Art Walk 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, 970-577-9900

May 15, 16 – Parade of the Years, classic auto show, Estes Park Senior Center, 9:00 to 11:00 am, www.estesnet.com/museum

May 29, 30 – Best of the West Sampler, Elkhorn Lodge, 970-586-4416

May 29, 30, 31 – Estes Park Antique and Collectables Show, Barn W Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 10:00 am, 970-577-9900

Jazz Fest & Art Walk May 15-16, 2010

silvermoon — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:46:09 +0000

The JAZZ FEST & ART WALK mid-May event is one of the highlights of the spring season – a kind of musical kickoff for the busy summer. It’s deliberately planned to be the same weekend as Art Walk, so you can visit galleries, listen to some of the best musical talent in the region, have lunch, visit more galleries, and hear more music. Stop by just to listen briefly while you’re out on the Art Walk, or bring your own blanket or lawn chairs and camp out for the afternoon to listen to the music. The Jazz Fest is adjacent to the Silver Moon Inn at Performance Park.

Performers and specific schedules are released in March.

More info at the Town of Estes Park Colorado site

Jazz Fest & Art Walk May 16-17, 2009

silvermoon — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:04:03 +0000

Performers and specific schedules are released in March.

More info at the Town of Estes Park Colorado site

Rails in the Rockies Model Railroad: February 14, 2009

silvermoon — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:02:28 +0000

Rails in the Rockies Model Railroad Exhibition

There are no rail road tracks within an hour drive of the Silver Moon Inn, there is a model railroad Exhibition. It is a great time for those who love the beauty of the mountains and play with trains for more information contact estesparkcvb.com.

AMAHL and the Night Visitors

silvermoon — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:21:24 +0000

Friday – Sunday, January 18-20th ‘09, AMAHL and the Night Visitors. At Hemple Auditorium, on the grounds of the beautiful Estes Park Center, YMCA of the Rockies. Full choral and orchestral accompaniment will be heard during this performance of singers performing in this collaborative effort between the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies and the Estes Park Oratorio Society. The one-act opera by Gian Carlo Menotti is in an original English libretto. 7:30 pm Friday & Saturday; 3 pm Sunday. Tickets: $12 Adults / $6 ages 18 & under. 970-586-9203

Estes Park Music Festival

silvermoon — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:20:26 +0000

Saturday, December 13th, sponsored by the Estes Park Music Festival, its the annual Fantasy Ball, hosted at the venerable Stanley Hotel, 333 W. Wonderview Ave. Cocktails begin at 6:00 pm, with dinner at 7:30 pm. Dance the night away with the Kings of Swing. No Host Bar; Black Tie optional. Contact 970-586-9519 for tickets: $85.00/person.