48 W E S T W O R D S u m m e r G u i d e 2 0 2 6 westword.com July 31-August 2: R!AHTFest: This campout in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains will involve a sunset sound bath, a silent disco, drum circles, immersive art installations, wellness workshops and artisan vendors. Friday, July 31 through Sun- day, August 2, $194.25-$262.15. Agapé Valley Campground, 2299 County Road 328, Westcliffe, magnifywithmariah.com/ riahtfest. July 31-August 9: Denver Days: Host a residential block party, park picnic or another community event, as permit fees are waived during this period. Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 9, free. Multiple locations, denvergov.org. July 31-August 10: Vail Dance Festival: A two-week celebration of exceptional artistry in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Friday, July 31 through Monday, August 10, free and ticketed events. Multiple locations, Vail, vaildance.org. AUGUST August 1: Run for the Ring: Patients, loyal supporters and running enthusiasts will participate in this 5K run/walk benefi ting the Children’s Diabetes Foundation. Saturday, August 1, 7 a.m., $44.50 ($18.74 for children ages 2 to 10). CU Anschutz Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, 1775 Aurora Court, Aurora, childrensdiabetesfoundation.org. August 1: Colorado Day: Spirit of the Centennial State: Enjoy bites from local restaurants, Historic Denver walking tours, National Western rodeo activations, family fun with the Colorado Rapids and more entertainment. Saturday, August 1, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., free ($15-$50 food tickets). Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop Street, denverunionstation.com. August 1: Clayton Community Days: Engage with art and shop for goods from local small business vendors while enjoying live music. Saturday, August 1, 2 to 6 p.m., free. 3840 York Street, claytoncommunitydays.com. August 1: Heritage Fire: An all-inclusive, walk-around feast featuring local chefs competing in an open fi re cook-off. Saturday, August 1, 4:15 to 7 p.m. (3:30 p.m. VIP entry), $109-$159. Base Village, 73 Wood Road, Snowmass Village, toursbya21.com. August 1: Mile Long Table: Dine with 5,280 of your neighbors at this dinner event focused on connecting the city. Saturday, Au- gust 1, 5 to 8:30 p.m., minimum donation of $5.28. National Western Center, 5115 Race Court, milelongtable.org. August 1-3: Leadville Boom Days: Honoring the town’s gold and silver rush heritage, this three-day celebration will feature burro races, mining skill contests, theatrical gunfi ghter shows and more. Saturday, August 1 through Monday, August 3, free. Multiple locations, Leadville, leadvilleboomdays.org. August 2: Parker Honey Festival: Experience educational and entertaining activities from local beekeepers, artists and vendors. Sunday, August 2, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., free. O’Brien Park, 10795 Victorian Drive, Parker, parkerarts.org. August 5-9: Boulder County Fair: Enjoy the carnival, classic fair foods, an action-packed rodeo and more grandstand events at the state’s oldest county fair. Wednesday, August 5 through Sunday, August 9, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., free. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, bouldercountyfair.org. August 6-8: Breckenridge August Art Festival: Demonstrations and live music will take place during this event featuring more than a dozen fi ne art categories. Thursday, August 6 through Saturday, August 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free. Main Street Station, 505 South Park Avenue, Breckenridge, mountainartfestivals.com. August 6-8: Vail Wine Classic: Grand tastings, guided hikes and pairing events will spotlight more than three hundred wines from around the world. Thursday, August 6 through Saturday, August 8, $139.73-$201.83 grand tasting ticket. Multiple locations, Vail, vailwineclassic.com. August 7-9: Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival: This long-standing event will offer carnival rides, a classic car show, band performances, a pie baking contest and more. Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9, free ($38-$66 unlimited rides wristband). Anderson Park, 4355 Field Street, Wheat Ridge, thecarnationfestival.com. August 8: Denver Days Back to School Fest: Collect free back- packs and school supplies, enjoy family-friendly activities and discover valuable community resources. Saturday, August 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free. Westwood Community Center, 1000 South Lowell Boulevard, denvergov.org. August 8-9: Snowmass Plein Air Art Festival: Twenty local artists will create distinctive landscape pieces in real time during this outdoor showcase. Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free. Base Village, 73 Wood Road, Snowmass Village, gosnowmass.com. August 8-9: Estes Park Wine Festival: Sip unlimited wine tastings while enjoying live music, retail booths and food vendors. Saturday, August 8, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, August 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., $44.43-$55.09 general admission ($108.39-$135.05 VIP tickets). Bond Park, 170 MacGregor Avenue, Estes Park, estesparkwinefestival. com. August 9: Sazón Latin Food Festival: Savor Caribbean, Central and South American fl avors during this cultural event featuring live music and vendors. Sunday, August 9, noon to 5 p.m., free admission. Improper City, 3201 Walnut Street, rinoartdistrict.org. August 12-16: Telluride Mushroom Festival: Join mycologists, artists, foragers and enthusiasts in exploring all things fungi. Wednesday, August 12 through Sunday, August 16, free and ticketed events ($502.77-$1,568.67 full festival pass). Multiple locations, Telluride, tellurideinstitute.org. August 14-16: Buffalo Days: A longstanding celebration of West- ern heritage featuring parade fl oats, a cornhole tournament, live performances and a barbecue feast. Friday, August 14 through Sunday, August 16, free. 14700 US-34, Grand Lake, gograndlake.com. August 15: Front Range Wine Festival: More than thirty Colorado wineries will serve free-fl owing samples at this annual event. Saturday, August 15, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., $55.09-$135.05. Main Community Park, 300 Locust Street, Windsor, frontrange- winefestival.com. August 20: Summer Scream: Enjoy thrill rides and open bars during Denver Film’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Thursday, August 20, 6 to 11 p.m., $65-$85. Lakeside Amusement Park, 4601 Sheridan Boulevard, denverfi lm.org. August 20: Chicken Fight and Burger Brawl: Forty local restaurants will be featured at this event offering unlimited chicken bites, burgers, booze and thrill rides. Thursday, August 20, 6 to 10 p.m. (5 p.m. VIP entry), $60-$149. Elitch Gardens, 2000 Elitch Circle, denver. chickenfi ghtfest.com. August 20-22: Breckenridge Wine Classic: Enjoy grand tastings, guided hikes with wine-paired lunches, sommelier-planned dinners and live music performances. Thursday, August 20 through Saturday, August 22, $134.55-$165.60 grand tasting ticket. Multiple locations, Breckenridge, breckenridgewine- classic.com.
