A SAMPLING OF COLORADO EVENTS IN JUNE AND JULY
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Fourth of July fireworks above Steamboat Springs - Photo by Corey Kopischke/Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association
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A Taste of Puerto Rico Festival
Crawford Pioneer Days
Santa Fe Trail Festival
Greeley Independence Stampede
Cripple Creek Donkey Derby Days
105th Annual Cowboys’ Roundup Days and 4th of July Celebration
Phillips County Fair
A Taste of Puerto Rico Festival: June 8, 2008
Denver (Denver Travel Region)
Rhythm-pounding sound and flavor-infused food are what make the Taste of Puerto Rico Festival, held near downtown Denver in Cuernavaca Park, a
must-visit event. Puerto Rican transplants and Denverites who have
become intrigued by the Caribbean island put on an exciting Puerto Rican
National Day celebration.
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Crawford Pioneer Days: June 12–14, 2008
Crawford (Southwest Travel Region)
Visitors are transported to the town's pioneer roots during Crawford
Pioneer Days. During this event, costume-clad performers converge
downtown for theatrical gunfights, while horse-drawn wagons roll through
Crawford. The event includes an elk-bugling contest, melodrama and
parade.
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Santa Fe Trail Festival: June 13–15, 2008
Trinidad (Southeast Travel Region)
The Santa Fe Trail was a major thoroughfare that bisected the town of
Trinidad. Popular with 19th-century pioneers, a stop at Trinidad
provided much-needed rest and supplies. The Santa Fe Trail Festival is
held in honor of this important pioneer route and will feature historic
reenactments, live entertainment, craft makers, food and a special area
where kids can enjoy pony and carnival rides.
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Greeley Independence Stampede, June 25–July 6, 2008
Greeley (Front Range Travel Region)
During the Greeley Stampede, raging bulls kick dust in the air,
Stetson-wearing ranch hands prove their worth, and art, powerful enough
to civilize the crudest cowboy, is on display. This is the Greeley
Independence Stampede - two weeks of genuine Western fun. The event is
accented on the Fourth of July with country and western concerts and
fireworks following performances.
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Cripple Creek Donkey Derby Days: June 27–28, 2008
Cripple Creek (South Central Travel Region)
The residents of Cripple Creek have been holding this whimsical event
since the 1930s. Using donkeys descended from those of the mining days,
they race around a specially designed course for top honors. In addition
to this novel race, concessionaires and local businesses get involved.
Events and activities at this year's event include sand sculpting,
bungee jumping and a petting zoo.
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105th Annual Cowboys’ Roundup Days and 4th of July Celebration: July 4–6, 2008
Steamboat Springs (Northwest Travel Region)
In a salute to the Old West, Steamboat Springs celebrates America's
birthday in an old-time way. The festivities are heralded by a parade
through town. Later in the festival, a cattle drive will be led through
downtown streets, just as cowboys in the area did more than 100 years
ago. At night, the star-saturated sky of this high-mountain town will be
set ablaze with the pop and fizz of fireworks.
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Phillips County Fair: July 23–27, 2008
Holyoke (Northeast Travel Region)
County fairs were once the epicenters of community togetherness, and
this spirit of community unity and fun is still a strong element at the
Phillips County Fair in the agrarian town of Holyoke. Vendors selling
food and locally crafted goods are on-hand for visitors. A variety of
musicians and entertainers will add their creative flair to the festive
atmosphere during this small-town affair.
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Updated: 05/14/2008
