Listings continued from page 34 more. Friday, August 11, through Sunday, August 13; $119-$179 grand tasting tickets; $215 for Best of the Fest; various Vail locations, vailwineclassic.com. August 12-21: Breckenridge International Festival of Arts: From on-trail environmental art installations to the exciting emergence of the Revolution Music Series in partnership with the National Repertory Orchestra, BIFA offers an exhilarating program of extraordinary talent in spectacular spaces across Breckenridge. Friday, August 12, to Sunday, August 21, ticket sales TBA, many events free, Breckenridge, breckcreate.org/bifa. August 13-14: Loveland Sculpture in the Park Show and Sale: Heralded as one of the finest outdoor juried exhibitions of three-dimensional artwork in the United States, Sculpture in the Park showcases over 2,000 pieces of sculpture created by 160 sculptors from around the world. Saturday, August 13, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, August 14, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., tickets $10 at the gate (kids 14 and under free), Benson Sculpture Garden, 2908 Aspen Drive, Loveland, sculptureinthepark.org/show-information. August 13: Snowmass Plein Air Art Festival: More than twenty Colorado artists descend on Snowmass to spend four days painting the natural beauty and splendor of the surrounding landscape. Guests and locals are then invited to view the artwork and purchase their favorite pieces to take home. Saturday, August 13, noon to 7 p.m., Base Village, Snowmass Village, gosnowmass. com/event/plein-air-art-festival/2022-08-13. August 27: RiNo Showcase Music & Arts Festival: Festival celebrating and showing off Denver’s immense sea of talented local creatives, with musical acts and visual artists. Saturday, August 27, noon to midnight. 4400 Fox Street, rinoshowcase.com. August 17-20: Cherry Creek Al Fresco — A Food & Wine Event: Celebrate the distinct flavor of Denver with the 14th annual Cherry Creek Al Fresco — A Food & Wine Event, sporting a new, diverse lineup of culinary experiences culminating in Dinner on the Plaza, curated by distinguished local and celebrity chefs. Wednesday, August 17, through Saturday, August 20, Cherry Creek North, First to Third avenues, between University Boulevard and Steele Street, schedule and ticketing at ccnfoodandwine.com/tickets. August 20: Tacos + Margs in the Mountains: Your ticket to this new event in 2022 will get you a variety of margarita samples, from blanco to reposado to something spicy and a variety of flavors in between. Pair it with street tacos, margarita-making classes, and giveaways for the perfect afternoon in the mountains. Saturday, August 20, 1 p.m., tickets TBA, Winter Park Resort, 85 Parsenn Road, Winter Park, winterparkresort.com/things-to-do/events/ tacos-and-margs . August 26-28: Breckenridge Hogfest: Bacon & Bourbon: Meat connoisseurs will be able to taste their way through a spectrum of pork samples, premium whiskeys, single malt scotches and barrel-aged spirits while enjoying live music and mixology below Peak Nine. Food and Bourbon Pairing Dinner: Friday, August 26, 6:30 p.m.; Slifer, Smith & Frampton VIP Experience: Saturday, August 27, 12:30- 5:30 p.m.; GA Grand Tasting: Saturday, August 27, 2-6 p.m.; Bacon & Bloodies Sunday Brunch: Sunday, August 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; $275 all-access pass, $160 VIP Experience only, $55-$65 Grand Tasting only, Main Street Station, 505 South Main Street, and The Village at Breckenridge, 535 South Park Avenue, Breckenridge, rockymountainevents.com/breckenridge-hogfest. August 26-27: 126th Old-Fashioned Loveland Corn Roast Festival: Celebrate the fresh corn harvest with a parade, roasted corn, live music, food vendors, a kids’ zone, the Loveland Rotary Duck Race, corn-shucking and more. Friday, August 26, 5-10 p.m., and Saturday, August 27, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (downtown parade, 9:30 a.m.), Fairgrounds Park, 700 South Railroad Avenue, Loveland, visitlovelandco.org/event/125th-annual-old-fashioned-corn-roast- festival/2021-08-28. August 26-28: Overland Expo Mountain West: The premier overlanding event series in the world: No other event offers the scope of classes taught by the world’s leading experts alongside a professional-level trade show that brings together all the camping and vehicle and motorcycle equipment and services you need. Friday, August 26, and Saturday, August 27, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, August 28, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; The Ranch, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, info and ticketing at overlandexpo.com/mtn-west. August 27: Another Year Around the Block, Larimer Square: Celebrate Larimer Square’s birthday with live music, chalk art, complimentary history tours, special treats and more. Saturday, August 27, free, Larimer Square, Larimer Street between 14th and 15th streets, larimersquare.com. August 27-28: Smash Fine Arts Festival: A highly selective, classy boutique outdoor fine-art exhibit showcasing top-tier in/out- of state artists. Saturday and Sunday, August 27-28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fillmore Square, 101 Fillmore Street, smashinthesquarefestival.com. August 27-28: Summer Art Market 2022: ASLD’s most popular event of the year. Come to our doorstep in the West Wash Park neighborhood to shop the best in local artwork, with more than 100 Colorado artist vendors, plus cold beer, food fresh from the grill and Sweet Action ice cream. Saturday, August 27, and Sunday, August 28, Art Students League of Denver, 200 Grant Street, details TBA at asld. org/summer-art-market-current. August 28: Planet-based Living Festival: Enjoy a beautiful late summer day in the park while supporting local vendors, feasting on delicious planet-friendly cuisine, learning from how-to exhibits and workshops, meeting representatives from community nonprofits and listening to live music. Sunday, August 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Boulder Bandshell, 1212 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, planetbasedliving- festival.org. SEPTEMBER September 2-10: Plein air @ Altitude: The 2022 fest will highlight a selection of private lands and noteworthy Colorado Headwaters Land Trust easements, an Artists’ Day at Grand County Historical Society’s Pioneer Village Museum and more. Painting begins Friday, September 2, culminating with a community show and festival on September 10, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Grand County locations, fraservalleyarts.org/events. September 3-5: Taste of Colorado: Guests of all ages are wel- come to come and enjoy the end-of-summer celebration, complete with multiple outdoor performance stages, dozens of food vendors, a large arts and crafts marketplace and an expanded Kids Zone packed with family-friendly activities. Saturday, September 3, through Monday, September 5, 16th Street Mall, details TBA at atasteofcolorado.com. ONGOING AR T Art Night Out Lafayette: A free night out on the town, with the First- hand Art Market, food trucks, beer and wine tents, and live music after 6:30 p.m.; June 10, July 8, August 12 and September 9, 5 to 9 p.m., Public Road between Canyon and Emma streets, Lafayette. Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art: Exhibitions: ³/ works, by Kevin Townsend, continued on page 38 36 WESTWORD Summer Guide 2022 westword.com
