42 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 SUMMER EVENTS JUNE June 11-12: GlobalMindED: Aimed at connecting students to mentors and career pathways, this annual conference features hundreds of national speakers, a job fair and more. Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., $372.60 one-day ticket ($425.63-$743.86 all-access pass). Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, 1550 Court Place, globalminded.org. June 11-13: Breck Pride: A colorful mix of performances, art experiences and community moments led by LGBTQ+ artists and creators. Thursday, June 11 through Saturday, June 13, free ($5 Rocky Horror Picture Show tickets). Multiple locations, Breckenridge, breckcreate.org. June 11-14: Fiesta de Elitch: The amusement park’s cultural celebration will feature international soccer game watch parties, live bands and more family entertainment. Thursday, June 11, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, June 12, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, June 13, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, June 14, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., $42.99-$72.99. 2000 Elitch Circle, elitchgardens.com. June 11-14: Parker Days: Enjoy music on four stages, hundreds of marketplace booths, food vendors, carnival rides and more during this fi ftieth annual festival. Thursday, June 11, 1 to 11 p.m. (carnival only); Friday, June 12, 4 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, June 14, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., free ($40-$115 unlimited rides wristband). 19751 Mainstreet, Parker, parkerdaysfestival.com. June 12-13: Vail Craft Beer Classic: Vote for your favorite pour during this all-inclusive tasting of local beer, seltzers and spirits. Friday, June 12, 4 to 7 p.m. (3:30 p.m. VIP entry); Saturday, June 13, 2 to 5 p.m. (1:30 p.m. VIP entry), $67.28-$90.05. Vail Village, 141 East Meadow Drive, Vail, vailcraftbeerclassic.com. June 12-13: Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Anniversary Weekend: Browse bicycle-themed artwork at the Roll Bike Art Festival, take part in a group ride and let loose during the DJ pool party. Friday, June 12, 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, June 13, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., free and ticketed events. 2 El Paso Boulevard, Colorado Springs, bicycleresort.com. June 12-19: Lit Fest: An eight-day celebration of writers and read- ers featuring author-led workshops, craft seminars, business panels and parties. Friday, June 12 through Friday, June 19, free and ticketed events. Lighthouse Writers Workshop, 3844 York Street, lighthousewriters.org. June 13: Neurodiversity Resource Fair: Connect with more than a hundred providers, educators and organizations offering services for ADHD, autism, dyslexia and mental health chal- lenges. Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free. Denver Academy, 4400 East Iliff Avenue, guidingbrightminds.com. June 13: Pride Drag Queen Storytime: Join Miss Shirley and hundreds of listeners in an attempt to break the world record for the largest drag queen storytime audience. Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m., free. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada, arvadacenter.org. June 13: Red Bull Soapbox Race: During the world’s wildest downhill race, costumed teams will zoom to the fi nish line in wacky soapbox derby cars. Saturday, June 13, gates open at 11 a.m., free. Empower Field parking lots G, J and I, 1701 Bryant Street, redbull.com. June 13: Adams County Pride: Roller skate around the rainbow dome, watch a drag show and dance to live music at this community celebration. Saturday, June 13, noon to 6 p.m., free. Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton, adamscountyco.gov. June 13: Bread Fest: To honor its tenth anniversary, Bread Bar will offer a full day of live music performances, food truck eats, a tin-type photo booth and more. Saturday, June 13, noon to 10 p.m., free. 1010 Main Street, Silver Plume, breadbarsp.com. June 13: Lake Dillon Beer Fest: Craft breweries from across the state will serve unlimited samples during this waterfront tasting event. Saturday, June 13, 1 to 4 p.m., $48.93. Dillon Amphitheater, 135 West Lodgepole Street, Dillon, coloradobeer.org. June 13: Aurora Fest: The city’s signature event showcasing in- ternational cultures through music and dance performances, marketplace vendors and various local food trucks. Saturday, June 13, 3 to 10 p.m., free. Aurora Municipal Center Great Lawn, 15151 East Alameda Parkway, auroragov.org. June 13: Smutty Scholastic Book Fair: Where spicy literature meets steamy demonstrations and live performances. Saturday, June 13, 5 to 9 p.m., $15. Dry Clean Only, 3358 York Street, denverpride.org. June 13: Queer Fest: A Sapphic Collective Pride party featuring a bounce house, a mechanical bull, vendors, a drag show and DJ sets. Saturday, June 13, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., $25.63. Champagne Tiger, 601 East Colfax Avenue, denverpride.org. June 13-14: Estes Park Wool Market: Enjoy fi ber arts workshops, demonstrations and a bustling marketplace, plus interactions with alpacas, sheep, llamas and more. Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, June 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., free. Estes Park Events Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, eventsinestes.com. June 13-14: Philippine Festival: A vibrant weekend honoring Philippine heritage through performance, food, art and community gathering. Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, June 14, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., free. FACC Bahay Kubo, 1900 North Harlan Street, Edgewater, colorado-fi lipinos.org. June 14: Devereux Polo Cup: Spectators are invited to experience the excitement of a live polo match featuring some of the re- gion’s fi nest talent. Sunday, June 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., free (donations benefi t the New Castle Historic Museum). Stout Ranch, 2000 Baldy Creek Road, New Castle, stoutranch.com. June 14: The Jury Experience: Featuring live actors and a cinematic format, this immersive courtroom drama places the audience at the center of the case and allows them to decide the verdict. Sunday, June 14, 6 and 8:30 p.m., $55.62-$58.86. Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, 2025 North Washington Street, thejuryexperience.com. June 14: With Friends Like These: This One Night Stand Theater production features short plays about good and bad friends of all types. Sunday, June 14, 7:30 p.m., $12. Vintage The- atre, 1468 Dayton Street, Aurora, onenightstandtheater.org. June 18-21: FIBArk: Watch kayak and raft races, a surf compe- tition and swimming dogs at the country’s longest-standing whitewater festival. Thursday, June 18, 3:45 to 10 p.m.; Fri- day, June 19, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, June 20, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, June 21, 7 to 4 p.m., free and ticketed events. Multiple locations, Salida, fi bark.com. June 19: For The Culture Cookout: A Juneteenth gathering rooted in celebration, connection and unity. Friday, June 19, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m., free. Cheesman Park, 1900 East 11th Avenue, denverpride.org. June 19-21: Aspen Food & Wine Classic: Grand tastings, cooking demos, seminars and more across three days of culinary excellence. Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 21, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., $2,950. Multiple locations, Aspen, classic.foodandwine.com. June 19-21: Strawberry Days: One of the state’s oldest festivals, this 129th annual event will feature free strawberries and ice cream, live music, a colorful parade and more family fun. Friday, June 19, noon to 10 p.m.; Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, June 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free. Two Rivers Park, 740 Devereux Road, Glenwood Springs, glenwoodchamber.com. June 19-21: Juneteenth Music Festival: Join Juneteenth festivities in the historic Five Points neighborhood, which will host music performances, vendors and the city’s longest-running parade. Friday, June 19, 7 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, June 20, noon to 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 21, 2 p.m. to midnight, free and ticketed events. Multiple locations, juneteenthmusicfestival.com. June 20: Longmont Juneteenth: A vibrant celebration of culture and freedom featuring delicious food, live entertainment, special guests and community spirit. Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free. Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Avenue, Longmont, longmontjuneteenth.com. June 20: Brilliant RiNo: Illuminated circus performances, light projections, aura photography and live music will come together for this summer solstice celebration. Saturday, June 20, 5 to 10 p.m., free. RiNo Art Park, 1900 35th Street, rinoartdistrict.org. June 20: 1940s Summer Ball: Wear your fi nest ‘40s attire for a night of Old Hollywood reenactments, plus swing dancing among World War II-era planes and vintage cars. Saturday, June 20, 6:30 p.m. to midnight, $105.87-$336.65. Boulder Municipal Airport, 3327 Airport Road, Boulder, 1940sball.org. June 21: Voulez-Vous: Dress to impress for this disco-fueled Pride cocktail soirée. Sunday, June 21, 6 to 10 p.m., $28. Lady Jane, 2021 West 32nd Avenue, denverpride.org. June 22-28: X Fest: Expect bold performances, local queer talent and community energy during this weeklong Pride celebration. Monday, June 22 through Sunday, June 28, $32.55-$43.40 day ticket ($86.80 weekend pass). X BAR, 629 East Colfax Avenue, xbardenver.com. June 24: Bike to Work Day: Cycle alongside thousands of Denver residents, stopping at registered stations for free food and other giveaways. Wednesday, June 24, free. Multiple locations, drcog.org. June 24-July 5: Greeley Stampede: An annual summer celebration that brings together rodeos, concerts, carnival rides and more family fun. Wednesday, June 24 through Sunday, July 5, free and ticketed events. Island Grove Regional Park, 600 North 14th Avenue, Greeley, greeleystampede.org. June 25: Top Taco: More than sixty local restaurants will join this fl avorful fi esta starring unlimited tacos, tequila tastings, lucha libre wrestling and live music. Thursday, June 25, 7 to 10 p.m. (6 p.m. VIP entry), $110.58-$205.56. 5453 West 88th Avenue, Westminster, denver.toptaco.com. June 25-28: Telluride Yoga Festival: The country’s longest-running yoga festival offers guided sessions, meditation, hiking, wellness workshops and more. Thursday, June 25, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, June 28, 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., $153.84- $164.03 day pass ($586.91 full festival pass). Multiple locations, Telluride, tellurideyogafestival.com. June 25-July 1: Aspen Ideas Festival: Public offi cials, scientists, authors, entrepreneurs and leaders of all kinds will gather to uncover ideas and explore critical issues of the day. Thursday, June 25 through Wednesday, July 1, $4,200-$5,200. Aspen Institute, 1000 North Third Street, Aspen, aspenideas.org. June 26: Drag Nation: RuPaul’s Drag Race winners will perform alongside local superstar queens at this 18+ event. Friday, June 26, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., $30.93-$69.78. ReelWorks, 1399 35th Street, denverpride.org. June 26-28: Lavender Festival: Experience lavender farm tours, crafting workshops, educational lectures and more family fun. Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28, free and ticketed events. Multiple locations, Palisade, coloradolavender.org. June 26-28: Breckenridge Agave Festival: Indulge in tequila, mezcal and an array of tacos while enjoying live music and cultural performances. Friday, June 26, 6:30 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, June 27, 12:30 to 6 p.m.; Sunday, June 28, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; $87.35-$230.91 grand tasting ticket ($374.49 all-access pass). Multiple locations, Breckenridge, rockymountainevents.com. June 27: Pride 5K: Grab your tutu and glitter for the gayest race of the year. Saturday, June 27, 7:30 to 11 a.m., $54.25 (free for spectators). Cheesman Park, 1900 East 11th Avenue, denverpride.org. June 27: Bubbles and Boas: Food trucks, a full bar and drag performers will appear at this outdoor brunch extravaganza. Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (9:30 a.m. VIP entry), $106.60-$133.17. Cheesman Park, 1599 East Eighth Avenue, denverpride.org. June 27: Denver Dog Fair: Adopt a rescue, watch bulldog races and herding demos, get smooched in the puppy kissing booth and more at this pet-friendly event. Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $20 ($5 dog ticket). National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt Street, denverdogfair.com. June 27: Basalt River Jams: A family-friendly festival featuring food and beverages, live music and activities on the Roaring Fork River. Saturday, June 27, 12 to 9 p.m., free. Basalt River Park, corner of Two Rivers Road and Midland Avenue, Basalt, basalt.net. June 27: Snowmass Rendezvous: Sip on bottomless adult beverages from makers near and far during this tenth annual event. Saturday, June 27, 4 to 8 p.m., $59.12. Base Village, 73 Wood Road, Snowmass Village, snowmassrendezvous.com. June 28: Cultivate & CO-Create Garden Tour: Learn about sustainable landscaping while touring neighborhood gardens featuring live plein air artists, then take part in a sunset celebration. Sunday, June 28, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tour and 4 to 7 p.m. celebration, $25-$30 ($40-$45 VIP). Erie Community Center, 450 Powers Street, Erie, eriemakerspace.org. June 28: Denver PrideFest: A day of joy, celebration and protest that kicks off with a vibrant downtown parade. Sunday, June 28, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., free. 17th Avenue from Franklin to Lincoln streets (parade); 16th Street from Broadway to Arapahoe Street (main event), denverpride.org. June 27-28: Grand Slam Paint Jam: A live mural festival benefi t- ing Art For Eyes, a nonprofi t dedicated to raising awareness about a rare childhood eye cancer. Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 10 a.m., free. 2239 Lawrence Street, artforeyes.org. June 27-28: Evergreen Art Festival: A curated selection of fi ne art focused on mountain living, regional and rustic themes. Satur- day, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free. Evergreen North Shopping Center, 3719 Evergreen Parkway, Evergreen, coloradoartshows.com.
