We’d forgive you for assuming “iron horse” references the two-wheeled steeds racers use in this annual competition. Other mindfulness activities like drum circles and soil growing dot the agenda with summer camp staples like water slides, tubing, and beach volleyball on standby.
Nab an RV site or riverside tent pad, then rock out with Matisyahu, the Movement, Kabaka Pyramid, Del the Funky Homosapien, and more between yoga and movement workshops. Yogis, campers, and anyone else who likes drumming up good energy will love this three-day reggae festival along the Animas River just outside Durango. Bring your blanket and lawn chair and throw down at Rotary Riverside Park for jam sessions with Ragged Mountain, Tara Rose and the Real Deal, Shady Grove, Blue River Grass, and others. More twangy tunes and chill riverine settings makes this a primo weekend for Colorado bluegrass fans: Twentysomething miles down the Arkansas, find this festival near the headwaters in Salida. Hike or bike from the banks of the Arkansas River for a top-down view of the events, then head to the Surf Hotel lawn for ticketed live shows by bluegrassy Leftover Salmon.
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Check out raging rapids and a showcase of human-powered watercraft in Colorado’s paddling Shangri-la at this annual festival, which includes various races, rodeos, and surf comps, plus a buffet of beginner-friendly options. Crested Butte May 25–28 starting at $125 Buena Vista and Salida A slew of renowned authors, journalists, and actors will come from far and wide to head up the proceedings, including Pam Houston, Sam Robards, and Rebecca Makkai. This three-day festival celebrates all things literary with a host of workshops, panel discussions, and readings at Crested Butte’s new Center for the Arts. Also nice: on-site camping for just $15 per person.
The venue-one of the largest in the town-sits just outside downtown, making it prime for a DIY bar crawl beforehand if you bring your cruiser bike. In celebration of both Cinco de Mayo and Western Colorado University graduation, the I Bar Ranch in Gunni is hosting a fiesta with live music and local Mexican fare.
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free to attend Crested Butte and Gunnisonĭust off your dancing shoes. The festival kicks off at noon, and live music starts at 1 p.m. Drop $40 for your glass, then get to sampling. This expo lands a winning collection of Colorado’s top microbreweries (Outer Range, New Belgium, Telluride, Angry James, and more) all at the base of snow-cloaked Arapahoe Basin (yes, you can still ski). Head to the lawn around the Performing Arts Center for live music by Blue River Grass and the Chris Bauer Band and to mosey around the tents for grub, liquor tastings, and free (yup) beer, thanks to Locals Liquors. You don’t have to be a local to get in on Silverthorne’s First Friday scene, even though this edition is, in fact, the Locals’ Appreciation Party. Photo courtesy of Arapahoe Basin Ski Area That's only $1 per issue! Subscribe Today » Summit County Festival of the Brewpubs at Arapahoe Basin.
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