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Winter Park and The Fraser Valley Chamber Invite Visitors to Welcome Fall with Fitness-Filled Festivals

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

–Get a move on by running, biking, walking or Frisbee-ing your way through spectacular September –

Winter Park, Colo. – Whether you want to challenge yourself in some of the most stunning scenery in the state, or just want to cheer on those who compete while enjoying Colorado’s colorful fall display, Winter Park-Fraser Valley have something special in store this September. 

Sept. 11 – Colorado Crooked Roubaix (www.coloradocrookedroubaix.com)
This race is modeled after the famed, difficult and demanding Paris-Roubaix, an arduous 160-mile bike ride from Paris, France north to Roubaix.  The Crooked Roubaix puts a Colorado spin on the original.  Beginning and ending in Winter Park, the 90-mile, mostly dirt route is a challenging road bike tour through some of the most majestic scenery in the state.  Presented by Wheat Ridge Cyclery, the event is also sponsored by the Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce, Specialized Bicycles, MapMyFitness and Pearl Izumi. Space is limited so sign up soon at http://www.active.com/cycling/winter-park-co/colorado-crooked-roubaix-2010.  

Sept. 11-12 – 7th Annual Snow Mountain Challenge Disc Golf Tournament (www.milehighdiscgolf.org)
The Grand County Disc Golf Club and the Mile High Disc Golf Club proudly present this PDGA-sanctioned C-Tier disc golf tournament.  The event features one round of 18 holes at the Snow Mountain YMCA course and two rounds of 20 holes at the Winter Park Resort course.  Cash in on the 20-percent lodging discount offered through Winter Park Resort with rooms starting at $55 plus tax.  Call 970-726-1659 (use code 3gk3ms) or book online at www.skiwinterpark.com.

Sept. 12, Sept. 19 and Oct. 3 – Run the Ranches, various ranch locations (http://runtheranches.com/2010/05/20/run-the-ranches-website-running/)
Grand County and the Fraser Valley have some of the most beautiful and hospitable dude and guest ranches in the country.  This fall visit one of three prestigious ranches hosting the Run the Ranches series, featuring a casual two- to three-mile trail run and a more adventuresome seven- to 10-mile trek.  Events will be held at Drowsy Water Ranch on Sept. 12, Devil’s Thumb Ranch on Sept. 19, and Snow Mountain Ranch on Oct. 3.  It costs $20 for adults and $10 for kids six and up.  Children under six register for free.  Proceeds benefit Headwaters Trail Alliance. 

Sept. 26 – Fraser Valley Fall Duathlon, Grand Park Community Recreation Center (www.fraservalleyrec.org)
Run, bike, run – it is so much fun you just have to do it…twice!  This event is participant-friendly with a two-mile run, a 15-mile mountain bike ride, and another two-mile run through autumn-hued mountain meadows and alpine forest.   Check-in is at 7:30 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m. Registration starts at $40. 

Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce (www.PlayWinterPark.com)
The Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit Colorado corporation created to help further and maintain responsible growth in the Winter Park-Fraser Valley area, located in the Rocky Mountains just 65 miles west of Denver.

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Montrose, Colo., Hosts Heritage Events in August & September

Monday, August 16th, 2010

NEWS RELEASE

–Old West history & culture take center stage this fall–

Montrose, Colo. (Aug. 16, 2010) – Montrose, Colo., puts its western heritage on full display in August and September when the city plays host to a handful of events that celebrate the spirit of the American West.  This is one of the most spectacular times to visit Montrose, which is such s treasure chest of outdoor activities that it was recently named to Outdoor Life magazine’s annual list of the 200 best towns in America for outdoorsmen.

Visit the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park for nature walks, hikes or fishing gold medal waters.  Curecanti National Recreation Area offers panoramic views, as well as three reservoirs, perfect for boating, fishing, hiking, camping or bird watching.  Gunnison National Conservation Area is located just northeast of Montrose and encompasses more than 62,000 acres of BLM-managed lands. Here, sightings of elk, bighorn sheep, deer, bald eagles and waterfowl are possible.    

Annual Chipeta Day – Aug. 28
Chipeta Day honors the life of Chipeta, the wife of the leader of the Ute people, Chief Ouray.  A legend in her own right, Chipeta’s legacy is forever tied to the Uncompahgre Valley, where she and her husband fought to keep the Ute people.  The celebration includes cultural presentations, a sunrise blessing, a three-mile walk, and other ceremonies signifying peace and unity.  The Ute Indian Museum, which lies on the original 8.65-acre homestead owned by Chief Ouray and Chipeta, will also be open for visitors to enjoy perusing one of the most complete collections of the Ute people.

1st Annual Honor the Traditions – Sept. 4

This free event will be held at the Ute Indian Museum, a unique treasure and an historical Colorado landmark.  The purpose of the event is to bridge a better understanding of cultural heritage and awareness and to promote cultural diversity.  Activities include a plein-air art festival, Jemez Pueblo Indian dancers, an Indian market, a wine reception, free admission to the Ute Indian Museum, a silent auction, an evening buffalo feast and an outdoor Native American movie at dusk.

17th Annual Antique, Gun and Western Show – Sept. 17-18
Take home a piece of the Old West at this show that focuses on everything western.  Show highlights include antique and modern collectible arms and accessories, authentic cowboy and Native American artifacts, Civil War memorabilia, western art and jewelry. 

1st Annual All Nations Indian Nations Powwow – Sept. 24-26
This colorful celebration is likely to rival the fall foliage blooming in the region!  Gourd dancing, the Powwow Grand Entry, drum and dance contests and authentic Native American food are all in store.  Traditionally, powwow was a time for Native American leaders to negotiate with the U.S. government.  It was also a celebration of traditional song and dance and renewing of old friendships.  

About Montrose (www.visitmontrose.com)

Montrose is a uniquely-authentic town that has carved out a place for itself in the landscape and culture of Colorado.  Montrose was recently named to Outdoor Life magazine’s annual list of the 200 best towns in America for outdoorsmen.  Seventy-three percent of the land surrounding the city is public land, making Montrose a Mecca for all kinds of outdoor activities, including: hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, road biking, and mountain biking.  A multi-faceted community, Montrose serves up layer upon layer of discoveries, each more unique than the last.  Whether visitors are looking for adventure, agritourism, history, culture, shopping, fine dining or anything in between, Montrose has a little something for everyone. 

Contacts:

Gaylene Ore, Ore Communications, 970.887.2536, gaylene@orecommunications.com

Jenni Sopsic, Montrose Association of Commerce and Tourism, 970.708.1182, jenni@montroseact.com

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Mountain Lodge at Telluride Announces “Picture Perfect” Specials for 1st Annual Telluride Photo Festival

Monday, August 9th, 2010

News Release

Contacts: Neil Hastings, Mountain Lodge at Telluride, 970-369-5000, nhastings@mountainlodgetelluride.com

Gaylene Ore, Ore Communications, 970-887-2536, gaylene@orecommunications.com

Mountain Lodge at Telluride Announces “Picture Perfect” Specials for 1st Annual Telluride Photo Festival

– Special rates and discounted festival tickets available for inaugural event, held Sept. 20-26 —

Telluride, Colo. – Mountain Lodge at Telluride is a picture perfect setting in picturesque Telluride, Colo., home to the inaugural Telluride Photo Festival, being held Sept. 20-26, 2010.  Mountain Lodge, a sponsor and workshop host of the event, is offering special festival room rates, as well as 25 percent off Photo Festival tickets. 

The first annual Telluride Photo Festival is expected to draw some of the world’s most renowned outdoor and adventure photographers to share their photographic passion.  The weeklong event wraps up Telluride’s famed summer festival season, which has earned it the nickname “Summer Festival Capital of the Southwest.”  The Photo Festival is geared toward professional and experienced amateur photographers and includes workshops, seminars, symposiums, portfolio reviews and exhibits.  There are also special programs aimed at fostering skills in young people, as well as amateur and intermediate photographers.

“We are so excited to bring this new event to Telluride, one of the great festival venues in the nation,” said event organizer and photographer Eric Moore. “We have some of the best known landscape, nature, adventure, and sports photographers coming to Telluride to teach their art and share their photography for an entire week,” Moore said.

To learn more about the Telluride Photo Festival, log on to www.telluridephotofestival.com or http://www.prweb.com/releases/photography/festival/prweb3386744.htm

Mountain Lodge at Telluride is the perfect hub for the festival, offering lodge rooms, condominium units and cabins with private balconies or patios, jetted tubs and luxurious robes.  Condo units and cabins boast gourmet kitchens or kitchenettes with granite countertops. Guests will enjoy amenities including concierge services, a steam room,  grocery shopping service, outdoor deck with heated pool and Jacuzzi, and complimentary wireless Internet service.

For more information or to book a reservation for the Telluride Photo Festival, contact Mountain Lodge at Telluride at 970-369-5000 or www.mountainlodgetelluride.com.

Mountain Lodge at Telluride (www.mountainlodgetelluride.com)
Mountain Lodge at Telluride is an exclusive, slopeside, upscale resort featuring an eclectic blend of rustic elegance and western charm. At 9,500 feet in the San Juan Mountains, the locale offers private luxury cabins, condominiums, and lodge rooms as well as executive conference rooms offer space for small meetings and retreats, reception space and full catering service. The View restaurant provides authentic Italian dining in a spectacular, intimate setting.

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Grand Junction’s Community Hospital’s Tour of the Valley Now Two-Day Event

Friday, August 6th, 2010

Grand Junction, CO – Join us for Tour 22 Weekend!

The famous Tour of the Valley cycling event is now a full weekend of cycling and cycling
events that will take place in Grand Junction, Colorado on August 28 & 29, 2010.

Saturday gives cyclists a taste of some of our fi nest road or mountain biking; Saturday
evening you can enjoy a screening of A Race Across the Sky.
Sunday cyclists will take to the Grand Valley roads for the annual Tour of the Valley
Century Ride. For 21 years riders of all abilities have relished the diverse scenic beauty
of the Grand Valley in this noncompetitive ride. Tour routes are 30, 50, 75 and 100
miles. Cyclists come from all over the United States for the event; this year cyclists are
traveling from as far away as Oregon, California, Arizona and New Mexico to enjoy the
ride.

Monies raised from the Tour of the Valley benefi t Community Hospital’s outreach
activities to promote healthy eating and lifestyles for the youth of our area and help
support the Mesa State College Cycling Team and the Neil Bradford scholarship fund at
Mesa State College.

Pre- and post-ride activities take place at the DoubleTree Hotel on Horizon Drive. Riders
may check-in and enjoy breakfast from 6–8:30 a.m., with the post-ride activities starting
at 11 a.m.

For full information, activities schedule, event details and to register, visit:
YourCommunityHospital.com.

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Grand County, Colo., Calendar Bursting with Events in August and September

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

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Grand County, Colo., Calendar Bursting with Events in August and September

 

Grand County, Colo. – Cool events to offset the hot days – it’s what Grand County, Colo., has in store through August and September.  Whether you seek adventure, food, athletics, music or anything in between, Grand County has an event in store to help you survive the dog days of summer. Here is a look at some of the highlights.  For a complete events list, visit www.grand-county.com. 

 

Every Saturday in July and August:  High Country Stampede Rodeo, Fraser

Now in its 27th year, the High Country Stampede Rodeo is dubbed “the best little rodeo in Colorado.”  The Junior Rodeo is each Saturday at 4 p.m.; the main event kicks off at 7 p.m. In addition to the requisite rodeo competitions, guests will enjoy the calf scramble and mutton busting’, as well as the spread of tasty western barbeque.  (970-406-1335/http://highcountrystampede.com/)

 

Aug. 1-8:  Regatta Week, Grand Lake
Regatta Week is sponsored by the Grand Lake Yacht Club, one of the highest yacht anchorages in the world and one of the oldest yacht clubs in the West.  Each August colorful sails overtake Grand Lake for the races and pageantry of Regatta Week.  (970-627-3402)

Aug. 7:  103.5 The Fox Classic Rock Music Festival,  Winter Park, Hideaway Park

This free music festival also features food, a beer pavilion, vendors and loads of fun.  Gates open at 10 a.m.  Become a VIP for the event!  Book a night of lodging during the weekend (with a participating lodging member) and receive a free VIP Pass to the festival.  VIP guests receive access to chair seating close to the stage, two free beverages, a chance to win backstage passes, and a free festival T-shirt.   (970-726-4118/http://www.winterpark-info.com/)

Aug. 13-12:  Annual Doggie Drag, Fraser
This 2K and 5K run/walk fundraiser for Pet Pals and the Grand County Shelter is big fun for man’s best friends and the humans who love them.  Download registration and pledge forms at

http://www.gcpetpals.org/. 


Aug. 21:  Famous Flamethrowers High Altitude Chili Cook-off, Winter Park Resort

Costumed chili chefs compete in this regional cook-off for the state title and the chance to represent the Rocky Mountain region in the World Chili Cook-off, and you’re invited to participate for free. Top prizes are awarded for Most Creative Chef, Best Red Chili, Best Green Chili, and Best Salsa contests. A portion of event proceeds benefit the National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD). (303-316-1564/www.winterparkresort.com)

Aug. 28:  Live Music with Maree McRae, Lake Granby
Against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Granby, Circle H Retreat is the only lakeside lodge and lounge in the area.  On Aug. 28, Maree McRae, an acclaimed singer/songwriter and an up-and-coming star, will perform.  $10 cover.  (970-887-9814/www.circlehretreat.com)

Sept. 5:  4th Annual Labor Day Block Party and Street Dance, Winter Park
Come to Cooper Square from 1-4 p.m. for live swing music, carriage rides, face painters and a huge sidewalk sale. (970-726-8891) 

Sept. 12:  Run the Ranches Trail Series Drowsy Water Ranch, near Granby
Join the trail run/walk (2-3 mile or 7-10 mile options), and help raise funds for the Headwaters Trails Alliance.  Registration is $20 for adults and $10 for kids ages 6-12, which includes a participation gift, ranch style BBQ, and awards for the top finishers.  Register online at www.RunReg.com.  (970-726-1013/www.headwaterstrails.org)

Sept. 17-18 – Grand Lake Bluegrass Festival, Grand Lake
Colorado’s best bluegrass in one of Colorado’s favorite towns, the Grand Lake Bluegrass Festival lineup includes Steel Pennies, Mountain Holler, Giddy Up Kitty, Lost Angel Station, Stanleytones, Long Road Home and Hunker Down.  (970-627-3402)

About Grand County
Grand County is home to many of Colorado’s dude and guest ranches, a major hot springs resort, and the most extensive network of mountain biking trails in the country.  For additional information on Grand County and to access an online trip planner, check out www.grand-county.com or call 800-729-5821.

 

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Contact: Gaylene Ore, 970.887.2536, gaylene@orecommunications.com

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Winter Park-Fraser Valley Celebrate Independence Day

Monday, June 21st, 2010

– Rodeos, Runs and Fireworks Ring in The Fourth of July –

Winter Park, Colo. – Winter Park and the Fraser Valley will celebrate the Fourth of July with family-friendly events including:

July 3: Rendezvous Run for Independence – The annual five-mile run/walk on the Fraser River Trail starts at 9 a.m. at Winter Park Resort and finishes at the Ski Broker in Fraser. An awards ceremony and giveaway will take place after the race, along with a pancake breakfast by the Fraser River Valley Lions Club. Shuttles will be available in Fraser and Winter Park Resort before and after the race. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Scott Hughes Foundation, which provides scholarships to the YMCA of the Rockies for children with kidney disease, and the Children’s Hospital. Online race registration is at www.playwinterpark.com.

July 3: Biggest Small-Town Parade in Colorado, Granby Rodeo – More than 100 entries will travel down the town of Granby’s the main street at 10:30 a.m. Following the parade, a BBQ lunch and games for kids of all ages will take place at the town park. The Flying Heels Rodeo Finale includes the children’s Buckaroo Rodeo and open rodeo finals (www.granbyrodeo.com). Fireworks conclude the day.

July 3: High Country Stampede Rodeo – The junior rodeo begins at 4 p.m.; the adult rodeo takes place at 7 p.m.  (www.highcountrystampede.com). The local Sagebrush BBQ and Grill will man a chuckwagon beginning at 5 p.m.

July 3: Ice Cream Social at Cooper Creek Square – Along with ice cream and shopping at the local stores, carriage rides, a face painter and entertainment for the kids will be available.

July 4: 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Extravaganza – The free community event takes place at the Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation District Ball Fields in Fraser, 4-10 p.m. Drawing more than 4,000 residents and visitors, the celebration includes sporting games, kid’s activities, hot air balloon rides, a community picnic, live music, carnival games, face painting, and fireworks at sundown. 

For complete details, visit www.playwinterpark.com.

Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce (www.PlayWinterPark.com)
The Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit Colorado corporation created to help further and maintain responsible growth in the Winter Park-Fraser Valley area, located in the Rocky Mountains just 65 miles west of Denver.

Contacts: Diane Ehlert, Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber, 970-726-4221, ext. 203, dehlert@playwinterpark.com

Gaylene Ore, Ore Communications, 970-887-2536, gaylene@orecommunications.com

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Winter Park-Fraser Valley Announce 2010 Mountain Bike Races, Events

Thursday, June 10th, 2010
NEWS RELEASE

 

Contacts: Diane Ehlert, Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber, 970-726-4221, ext. 203, dehlert@playwinterpark.com

Gaylene Ore, Ore Communications, 970-887-2536, gaylene@orecommunications.com             

Winter Park-Fraser Valley Announce 2010 Mountain Bike Races, Events

– ‘All Bikes, All Summer Long’ mark summer on wheels –

 

Winter Park, Colo. – Winter Park and the Fraser Valley, known as “Mountain Bike Capital USA™,” will host nearly 20 races and festivals this summer for mountain bike enthusiasts.

Events take place throughout the area, and include the Epic Singletrack Series, considered the premier mountain bike race series in the country.

1. Epic Singletrack Series No. 1 (hill climb), June 12 (www.epicsingletrack.com)

2. Epic Singletrack Series No. 2 (cross-country super loop), June 26 (www.epicsingletrack.com)

 3. Epic Singletrack Series No. 3 (valley point-to-point), July 10 (www.epicsingletrack.com)

 4. Epic Singletrack Series No. 4 (super downhill), July 11 (www.epicsingletrack.com)

 5. USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships, July 15-18 (www.solvistanationals.com)

 6. 19th Annual Fat Tire Classic, July 16-18 (www.fattireclassic.org) – In addition to the mountain rides, a Family Fun Ride will follow the paved, fully accessible Fraser River Trail from Winter Park Resort to the town of Winter Park.

7. Cruiser Bike Party, July 17 (www.playwinterpark.com)  – The afternoon event at Hideaway Park in downtown Winter Park will feature live music, beach volleyball, a kids’ slip-and-slide, an all-ages bike parade and a best-decorated bike contest.

8. Trestle Bike Park Race Series No. 1 (downhill), July 24 (www.winterparkresort.com)

 9. Trestle Bike Park Race Series No. 2 (super downhill), July 25 (www.winterparkresort.com)

 10.  Crankworx Colorado Freeride Mountain Bike Festival and North American Championships, July 29-Aug. 1 (www.crankworx.com) – Some of the world’s best mountain bike athletes compete for more than $35,000 in prizes.

 11.  Mountain Bike Capital USA™ Weekend, July 31-Aug. 1 (www.playwinterpark.com) – To celebrate its more than 600 miles of marked and mapped trails, the Winter Park-Fraser Valley has designated a weekend to focus on mountain biking. Hideaway Park will host the Party in The Park with the Big Air Mountain Board Show on Saturday evening along with live music, food, and interactive games.  On Sunday there will be guided mountain bike tours for all abilities throughout the valley and an expo at Hideaway Park.   

 12.  Epic Singletrack Series No. 5 (Crankworx Colorado cross-country), July 31 (www.epicsingletrack.com)

 13.  Epic Singletrack Series No. 6 (Mary Jane circuit), Aug. 14 (www.epicsingletrack.com)

 14.  Trestle Bike Park Race Series No. 3 (downhill finale), Aug. 15 (www.winterparkresort.com)

 15.  Epic Singletrack Series Finale (King of the Rockies), Aug. 28 (www.epicsingletrack.com)

 16.  Mountain States Cup Rocky Mountain Regional Championship Series, Winter Park Pursuit, Sept. 4-6 (www.racemsc.com)

 Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce (www.PlayWinterPark.com)

The Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit Colorado corporation created to help further and maintain responsible growth in the Winter Park-Fraser Valley area, located in the Rocky Mountains just 65 miles west of Denver.

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Savor the Flavor at These Delta County, Colo., Summer Wine Festivals

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

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Savor the Flavor at These Delta County, Colo., Summer Wine Festivals

Delta County, Colo.  (June 8, 2010) – Delta County, Colo., is one of the newest and hottest regions on the wine scene.  Producers have discovered that that area’s dry climate, good water flow, and high elevation make it ideal for growing grapes.  Delta County’s varietals of wine festivals offer the perfect pairing for wine and fun.  So dust off your palate and head to Delta County when these events are uncorked this summer.

June 15-18 – Steltzner Vineyards Culinary Event at Smith Fork Ranch, Crawford: Napa Valley Vinter Allison Stelzner of the acclaimed Steltzner Vineyard and Sam Sharp of Fountinhead Cellars will be on hand for a gourmet pairing experience.  The all-inclusive, three-night package includes four days of wining, dining and pampering for $1,800 a couple.

June 26 – 6th Annual Mountain Vineyard Festival, Cedaredge: Held at the home of Bruce and Nancy Hovde in Cedaredge, the Sixth Annual Mountain Vineyard Festival offers crafts, musical entertainment, and, of course, wine and food pairings from local wineries, distilleries and chefs.  Tickets are $50 per person, and all proceeds benefit Oncology Services at Delta County Memorial Hospital and provide healthcare scholarships to area students.

July 4 – Zero to Sixty: How Colorado’s Wines Became World-Class in Less Than a Decade, Paonia:  As part of the annual Cherry Days Event, workshop participants will learn the history of wine making in Colorado, how climate affects the state’s wines, the basics of label reading, and how to classically pair regional wine and food. The class fee is $50 and includes a technical tasting of six local wines, handouts and tuition.  

August 6 – West Elks Wine Trail, various wineries near Paonia and Hotchkiss:  An opening reception with music by Pickin’ Productions kicks off this celebration of the wineries of Delta County’s West Elks Viticulture Area.  Enjoy tours of the wineries, vineyards, orchards, and gardens surrounding the North Fork of the Gunnison River near Paonia and Hotchkiss. Wine tastings, food pairings, optional dinners, classes and commemorative wine glasses and recipes are also part of the fun.

August 14-15 – Food, Farm, Film and Wine Festival, Paonia: Paradise Theatre in charming downtown Paonia serves as the starting point for this event on Saturday.  From here, visitors will tour Garvin Mesa, Desert Weyr and Revolution Brewing. The evening caps off with dinner at Fresh and Wyld Farmhouse Inn. On Sunday it’s back to Paradise Theatre for continental breakfast and movies before a tasty brunch and delightful music at Orchard Valley Farms.

August 21 – Stone Cottage Cellars Dinner in the Vineyard, Paonia: Enjoy five courses paired with five wines.  A vineyard tour complete with barrel tastings and Celtic music round out the evening’s festivities.  

  
   
   
   
   
       

About Delta County (www.westerncolorado.org)
Delta County, Colo., is located on Colorado’s western slope at the base of Grand Mesa, one of the largest flattop mountains in the world. With more than 281,000 acres dedicated to agriculture, Delta County is home to the towns of Cedaredge, Crawford, Delta, Eckert,
Hotchkiss, Orchard City and Paonia.

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Contacts: Gaylene Ore, Ore Communications, 970-887-2536, gaylene@orecommunications.com
Kelli Hepler, Delta County Tourism Board, 970-874-9532, graphox2000@aol.com

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Winter Park-Fraser Valley Announce Summer Events

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Winter Park, Colo. – When summer hits Winter Park and the Fraser Valley, there’s no question that it’s time to get outside and run, hike, bike, skate, fish and take in the region’s wide-open spaces.  A few of the major summer events in the Colorado Rocky Mountain community include:

July 3: Rendezvous Run for Independence – The annual five-mile run/walk on the Fraser River Trail starts at 9 a.m. at Winter Park Resort and finishes at the Ski Broker in Fraser. An awards ceremony and giveaway will take place after the race, along with a pancake breakfast by the Fraser River Valley Lions Club. Shuttles will be available in Fraser and at Winter Park Resort before and after the race. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Scott Hughes Foundation, which provides scholarships to the YMCA of the Rockies for children with kidney disease, and Children’s Hospital. Online race registration is at www.playwinterpark.com.

 July 4: Lance Gutersohn 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks – The free community event takes place at the Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation District Ball Fields, 4-10 p.m. Drawing more than 4,000 residents and visitors, the celebration includes sporting games, kid’s activities, hot air balloon rides, a community picnic, live music, carnival games, face painting, and fireworks at sundown. 

July 10: KYGO High Country Music Festival – A free music show featuring country music’s up-and-coming Chris Cagle, The Josh Abbott Band and Kory Brunson will take place at Hideaway Park in downtown Winter Park.

July 15-18: USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships – SolVista Bike Park at Granby Ranch (named “Best Mountain Bike Park” for 2010 by Denver’s Westword newspaper) will host thousands of professional and amateur racers on world-class terrain in cross country, downhill, super downhill, mountain cross and short-track races. Visitors will find opportunities to compete, volunteer or just watch the action.

 July 16-18: 19th Annual Fat Tire Classic and Cruiser Bike Party – The Fat Tire Classic draws both mountain bikers and hikers of all levels to explore the 600 miles of trails in Winter Park-Fraser Valley and enjoy live entertainment. The Classic will feature different trails on Saturday and Sunday, fully supporting each day with aid stations, route marshals and sag wagons. In addition to the mountain routes, a Family Fun Ride will follow the paved Fraser River Trail from Winter Park Resort to the town of Winter Park. The trail also is accessible.  The Cruiser Bike Party, taking place July 17, 2-8 p.m., at Winter Park’s Hideaway Park, will feature live music by Kahuna Beach Party, a bike decorating contest, bike stunt team, cruiser bike parade and dinner. Adults can enjoy the awards ceremony and Avery beer at the Cooper Creek Square cocktail cruiser, 4-10 p.m.  The events will benefit the National Sports Center for the Disabled. For more information or to register, visit www.fattireclassic.org.

July 24-25: 28th Annual Winter Park Jazz Festival at Hideaway Park – The festival is host to food and craft vendors in an intimate setting surrounded by spectacular views. This year’s musical line-up includes performances by Chaka Khan, Brian Culbertson, Craig Chaquico, Dotsero, Boa & The Constrictors, Norman Brown’s Summer Storm, Boney James, Ryan Shaw, Hazel Miller and Jazz Del Barrio. A special after-hours jazz show will take place on Saturday night at Winter Park Resort’s West Portal Station. Tickets are available through the Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce or Ticketmaster.

July 29-Aug. 1: Crankworx Colorado Freeride Mountain Bike Festival – The festival returns for its fourth year to Winter Park Resort. During four intense days, some of the world’s best mountain bike athletes awe spectators while battling it out for over $35,000 in prizes. This year, the festival will be home to the North American Championships, featuring the best slopestyle riders from around the world.

July 31: Mountainboard Big Air Show – The free show at Hideaway Park in downtown Winter Park attracts skateboard stunt performers and spectators.

July 31-Aug. 1: Mountain Bike Capital USA™ Weekend – Winter Park & The Fraser Valley lays claim to the “Mountain Bike Capital USA™” moniker for its more than 600 miles of marked and mapped trails. The weekend will encompass a bike expo and bike decorating contest at Hideaway Park, and guided bike tours for all abilities throughout the area.

Aug. 6: Concrete Rodeo Skate Park Competition – A national tour stop for the Concrete Rodeo competition, this skate competition is open to eight age groups in all skating abilities. For more information or to register, visit www.concreterodeo.com.

Aug. 7: 103.5 The Fox Winter Park Music Festival – The free show, also at Hideaway Park in downtown Winter Park, will feature Night Ranger, Pat Travers and the Groove Hawgs.

August 14: Winter Park Beer Festival – This new festival, at Hideaway Park in downtown Winter Park, will feature 25 brewers, food vendors and live music. Tickets are available at www.playwinterpark.com. 

Sept. 4: High-Altitude Battle of the Bands and Boards – The final skating event for the summer will team skateboard and music competitions. 

Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce (www.PlayWinterPark.com)
The Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit Colorado corporation created to help further and maintain responsible growth in the Winter Park-Fraser Valley area, located in the Rocky Mountains just 65 miles west of Denver.

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Contacts: Diane Ehlert, Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber, 970-726-4221, ext. 203, dehlert@playwinterpark.com

Gaylene Ore, Ore Communications, 970-887-2536, gaylene@orecommunications.com

 

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Winter Park and the Fraser Valley Announce Summer Music Events

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

– Jazz Festival, free outdoor concerts highlight season –

Winter Park, Colo. – Winter Park & The Fraser Valley will play host to a wide variety of music events and genres this summer.

Music on the Mall at Cooper Creek Square (every Friday, June 26-Sept. 4): Kick off each weekend with a free live concert on Fridays, 5-7 p.m. This summer’s series will feature music by The Andy Irvine Blues Collective, Gary Key, Clam Daddy’s, Peggy Mann, Arthur Lee Land, Jamie Lunde, Danny Schaffer, Ali Grayson and Gregory Alan Isakov.

The Village Music Series  (every Friday, July 2-Sept. 3): At Winter Park Resort, the Village Music Series at the Village Gazebo will offer a variety of music including blues, rock, funk, folk and bluegrass. Bands include Temp and the Tantrums, James and the Devil and the Johnny O’Band. The free concerts, which take place 4:30-7:30 p.m., are followed by a free outdoor movie in the Zephyr Plaza.

8th Annual Blues From the Top (June 26-27): The fest will feature Samantha Fish, Delores Scott/Jack Hadley, Delores Scott/Jack Hadley, Johnny O’Band, Smokin Joe Kubek (featuring Bnois King), Ana Popovic, Dick50, Walter Trout and the Radicals, JP Soars and The Red Hots, Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps, Curtis Salgado, Nick Moss and The Flip Flops, Michaela Rae and Mike Zito.

 

Fraser Picnic in the Park (every Tuesday, June 29-Aug. 10): Free live music at Old Schoolhouse Park in Fraser will waft through the mountains each Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. On tap are Osborne & Key, Ali Grayson, Kort McCumber and The Highroad, Andy Irvine Soul Collective, Finders and Youngberg, Jaden and The Lumineers.

 

High-Note Thursdays (every Thursday, June 24-Aug. 12): Visitors to Hideaway Park in Winter Park on Thursdays between 6 and 8 p.m. will find a mix of country, bluegrass and acoustic styles. This summer’s line-up includes Samantha Fish, Boa & The Constictors, Opie Gone Bad, Wendy Woo, Quemando Band, Rob Drabkin, Soul School and Hunker Down.

KYGO High-Country Music Festival (July 10):  The festival at Hideaway Park in downtown Winter Park, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., will feature Chris Cagle, The Josh Abbott Band and Kory Brunson. The concert is free, but requires an admittance ticket. In addition, attendees will receive a 20 percent discount at participating merchants all weekend long with their concert stubs.

Winter Park Jazz Festival at Hideaway Park (July 24-25): The festival is host to food and craft vendors in an intimate setting surrounded by spectacular views. This year’s musical line-up includes performances by Chaka Khan, Brian Culbertson, Craig Chaquico, Dotsero, Boa & The Constrictors, Norman Brown’s Summer Storm, Boney James, Ryan Shaw, Hazel Miller and Jazz Del Barrio. A special after-hours jazz show will take place on Saturday night at Winter Park Resort’s West Portal Station.

Tickets for the Jazz Festival are available through the Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce or Ticketmaster. For all other details and tickets, contact the Chamber at www.PlayWinterPark.com.

103.5 The Fox Winter Park Music Festival (Aug. 7) – The free show, at Hideaway Park in downtown Winter Park, will feature Night Ranger, Pat Travers and the Groove Hawgs.

Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce (www.PlayWinterPark.com) 

The Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit Colorado corporation created to help further and maintain responsible growth in the Winter Park-Fraser Valley area, located in the Rocky Mountains just 65 miles west of Denver.

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Contacts: Diane Ehlert, Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber, 970-726-4221, ext. 203, dehlert@playwinterpark.com

Gaylene Ore, Ore Communications, 970-887-2536, gaylene@orecommunications.com

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