46 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 11-12: ThriftCon: More than a hundred small businesses will participate in this premier vintage clothing and collectible convention. Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $27.51-$49.14 (free for children under 13). National Western Complex, 4655 North Humboldt Street, tickets. thriftcon.co. July 11-12: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: This monster truck stunt show is back with more fl ames, more glow and more high-octane action. Saturday, July 11, 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 12, 1:30 p.m., $25.10-$176.40. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com. July 12: America 250 – Colorado 150: Free Family Day: Enjoy a concert presented in both English and Spanish, a vendor marketplace, a petting zoo and more family entertainment. Sunday, July 12, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., free. Chautauqua Auditorium, 100 Morning Glory Drive, Boulder, chautauqua.com. July 12: Colorado Craft Walk: Sample wine, beer and spirits while perusing the local craft scene. Sunday, July 12, noon to 3 p.m. (11 a.m. VIP entry), $56.38-$102.50. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee Street, coloradowinewalk.com. July 13-18: Crested Butte Wine and Food Festival: Attend seminars, chef-curated dinners, a grand tasting event and foraging hikes during this epicurean celebration. Monday, July 13 through Saturday, July 18, free and ticketed events ($350 weekend pass). Multiple locations, Crested Butte, cbwineandfood.org. July 14-18: Mesa County Fair: Rural heritage meets exciting entertainment at this time-honored fair featuring carnival rides, a rodeo and a monster truck show. Tuesday, July 14 through Friday, July 17, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., free and ticketed events. Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 US-50, Grand Junction, mesacountyfair.org. July 16-19: Cherry Creek North Sidewalk Sale: As you stroll, look for the red balloons indicating discounts on shopping, dining and more. Thursday, July 16 through Sunday, July 19, free. Cherry Creek North, cherrycreeknorth.com. July 17-18: Tennyson Street Fair: The Berkeley Beer Fest kicks off this community affair featuring live music, food trucks and hundreds of vendors. Friday, July 17, 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, July 18, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., free ($30.02 beer fest ticket). Tennyson Street from 39th to 43rd avenues, tennysonstreet- fair.com. July 17-19: Victor Gold Rush Days: Pack burro racing, live mining demonstrations and vintage baseball games come together for this Western celebration. Friday, July 17, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, July 18, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, July 19, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., free. Multiple locations, Victor, victorgoldrushdays.com. July 17-19: Pearl Street Arts Fest: A beautiful outdoor gallery of whimsical sculptures, watercolors, oil paintings, functional pieces and more. Friday, July 17, 3 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, July 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free. Pearl Street Mall, Boulder, boulderdowntown.com. July 18: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: See one of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays performed against the Boulder foothills. Saturday, July 18, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., $16-$26. Chautauqua Park, 900 Baseline Road and Ninth Street, Boulder, chautauqua.com. July 18-19: Lake Dillon Arts Festival: This juried fi ne arts show will celebrate its twentieth anniversary this season. Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free. 120 Buffalo Street, Dillon, coloradoartshows.com. July 18-19: Summerfest: Visit the beer garden and browse dozens of booths at this long-running art and music festival. Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, July 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $5 (free for children 10 and under). Buchanan Field, 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen, evergreenarts.org. July 18-19: One World Festival: Exhibitors from around the globe will represent an array of cultures through merchandise, food, music and dance. Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, noon to 6 p.m., free. Wynkoop Plaza at Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop Street, coloradoevents.org. July 23: The Big Eat: Sample eighty local restaurants and beverage brands at this food festival benefi ting EatDenver. Thursday, July 23, 6 to 9 p.m., $122.25. The Galleria, 1335 Curtis Street, Denver, eatdenver.com. July 24: Illuminate Littleton: Enjoy lit up art installations, roaming musical performances and extended outdoor dining on Main Street, plus a spectacular drone show. Friday, July 24, 6 to 10 p.m., free. Main Street from Rio Grande to Rapp streets, Littleton, visitlittleton.org. July 24-25: Elevation Archery Challenge: Bring your bows and arrows to shoot at eighteen target stations set throughout Loveland Ski Area. Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., $60-$150. 216 I-70, Keystone, aesbid.org. July 24-26: Buffalo Bill Days: Honoring the legacy of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, this event will feature a downtown parade, craft booths and live music all weekend. Friday, July 24, 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, July 26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., free. Parfet Park, 719 Tenth Street, Golden, goldenbuffalobilldays.com. July 24-26: Breckenridge Food and Wine Festival: This event brings more than three hundred wines from across the globe to the heart of the Rockies. Friday, July 24, 6:30 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, July 25, 12:30 to 6 p.m.; Sunday, July 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., $87.35-$230.91 grand tasting ticket ($431.34 all-access pass). Multiple locations, Breckenridge, rockymountainevents.com. July 25-26: Cheesman Park Art Fest: Discover a wide range of art styles and price points at this curated event, complete with live music and food trucks. Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., free. Cheesman Park, 1599 East Eighth Avenue, dashevents.com. July 25-26: Avon Arts Celebration: Stroll between fi ne art booths with a glass of wine or spirit in hand. Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free. Harry A Nottingham Park, One Lake Street, Avon, coloradoartshows.com. July 30: Surf Seafood Championship: More than twenty of the metro area’s best seafood-centric restaurants will come together for this culinary competition. Thursday, July 30, 7 to 10 p.m. (6 p.m. VIP entry), $154.35-$299.60. Sculpture Park, 1736 Speer Boulevard, surfseafoodfest.com. July 30-August 1: Telluride Reserve: Small-format tastings, collabo- rative dinners and expert-led seminars are among this festival’s culinary experiences. Thursday, July 30 through Saturday, August 1, $327.54 grand tasting ticket ($1,596.52 all-access pass). Multiple locations, Telluride, telluridereserve.com. July 31: Civic Center Night Market: Local vendors will come together for this Colorado-themed night market featuring global eats, live music and cultural performances. Friday, July 31, 5 to 10 p.m., free. Civic Center Park, 101 14th Avenue, bonfi reeventco.com. July 31-August 2: Crested Butte Arts Festival: Travel to this designated creative district to view the works of fi ne artists, engage in crafts and listen to live music. Friday, July 31, 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, August 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, August 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., free. Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, crestedbutteartsfestival.com.
