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Major Estes Park Events
for 2001 |
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February |
March | April | May |
June July | August | September | October | November | December |
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Date(s) |
Description |
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| All Month | Sunday Afternoon Concert Series Louis Colaiannia, 1/7; Amadeus Trio, 1/14; Peggy Lyon, 1/21; Mezzo-Soprano, Baritone, piano 1/28. All performances, $2 at 2 p.m., presented by the Estes Park Music Festival at the Stanley Hotel. |
| All Month | Ni'iihi: In a Good Way - Photographs of the Wind River Arapaho 1976-1996. By Sarah Wiles |
| All Month | Stanley Museum of Colorado - Life & work of F.O. Stanley |
| All Month | Art in Public Places - Closing the Shutter Cultural Arts Council exhibit in the Estes Park Conference Center |
| All Month | Exhibits in the Lobby - changing exhibit series in the Cultural Art Council's 304 E. Elkhorn Ave. office lobby |
| Weekends | Ice Skating at Trout Haven Pond, weekends |
| Weekends | Guided Snowshoe Tours - by Tubbs, a 90 minute tour of Rocky Mountain National Park. Weekends. Call 1-800-44-ESTES. |
| 13 | Arapaho Language and Storytelling program featuring Andrew Colwell at the museum |
| 15 | Ni'iihi Youth Day at the Estes Park Area Historical Museum |
| 19 - Feb 18 | Vast Horizons - Landscape images featuring the photography of Mel Wilson at the Art Center of Estes Park, upper Stanley Village |
| 21 | The 22nd Annual Frost Giant 5K and 10K race |
| 21 | Free Day at the Estes Park Historical Museum! |
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Date(s) |
Description |
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| All Month | Sunday Afternoon Concert Series The New Wizard Oil Combination, 2/4; Steve Ehrhardt, 2/11; piano, flute, clarinet trio, 2/18. All performances $2, at 2:00 pm. Presented by the Estes Park Music Festival at the Stanley Hotel. |
| To Feb 11 | Ni'iihi: In a Good Way - Photographs of the Wind River Arapaho 1976-1996. By Sarah Wiles |
| To Feb 18 | Vast Horizons - Landscape images featuring the photography of Mel Wilson at the Art Center of Estes Park, upper Stanley Village |
| All Month | Stanley Museum of Colorado - Life & work of F.O. Stanley |
| All Month | Art in Public Places - changing exhibit series in the Estes Park Conference Center |
| All Month | Exhibits in the Lobby - changing exhibit series in the Cultural Art Council's 304 E. Elkhorn Ave. office lobby |
| Weekends | Guided Snowshoe Tours - by Tubbs, a 90 minute tour of Rocky Mountain National Park. Weekends. Call 1-800-44-ESTES. |
| Weekends | Ice Skating at Trout Haven Pond, weekends |
| 3 | Discovery Snowshoe Festival benefit for Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - snowshoe activities for the entire family all day long. Call 1-800-44-ESTES for more information. |
| 11 | Renewal of Marriage Vows - at the Stanley Hotel, in the Music Room, 4:00 pm. $5 per couple. 970-586-3371. |
| 17 | 9th Annual Imagine This - 2001 An Arts Odyssey annual family arts festival at the High School |
| 17-18 | Winter Trails Weekend - Free! test drive a variety of name brand snowshoes, expert advice on selection and fitting, fun activities for all ages and abilities. 1-800-44-ESTES |
| 23-March 25 | Nature's Gallery Original Inspirations featuring wood carvings of Jim Yenter and Audie Yenter. |
| 23-July 9 | Beginnings: Creating Community in Glen Haven, Drake, Allenspark and Pinewood Springs. At the Museum |
| 24 | History of Glen Haven a presentation by David Tavel at the Museum. |
| 24 & 25 | Chamber Music Society Student Concert - featuring adult and young students. Free. Hempel Auditorium, YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park Center. 2-5 pm each day. |
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Date(s) |
Description |
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| All Month | Beginnings: Creating Community in Glen Haven, Drake, Allenspark and Pinewood Springs. At the Museum |
| All Month | Stanley Museum of Colorado - Life & work of F.O. Stanley |
| All Month | Composition and Design annual Women's History month exhibit at the Estes Park Conference Center |
| All Month | Exhibits in the Lobby - changing exhibit series in the Cultural Art Council's 304 E. Elkhorn Ave. office lobby |
| All Month | Sunday Afternoon Concert Series - Dr. Kristine Armstrong, 3/4; Upsidasian, 3/11; young artists, 3/18; Note-ables, 3/25. All performances $2, at 2:00 pm. Presented by the Estes Park Music Festival at the Stanley Hotel. |
| Weekends | Guided Snowshoe Tours - by Tubbs, a 90 minute tour of Rocky Mountain National Park. Weekends. Call 1-800-44-ESTES. |
| 1 - 25 | Nature's Gallery Original Inspirations featuring wood carvings of Jim Yenter and Audie Yenter. |
| 2-4, 8-11 | "Music Man" music theater by the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies |
| 3 | Calamity Jane presentation by the Historical Museum |
| 3 | Snowshoeing in the Rockies free all day event with guided tours and kids activities, demo snowshoes and more. |
| 17 | A Walk in the Park - Free Event! in Rocky Mountain National Park, sponsored by snowshoe & outdoor gear companies. Free test drive of snowshoes, plus fun activities for kids and families 1-800-44-ESTES |
| 17 | St. Patrick's Day "Pub Night" - benefit for the Chamber Music Festival - live music by Gladden, a Celtic group at the Timberline Restaurant, 7 - 9 pm, $7.50/person. |
| 23 | Lucy Stone Chautauqua - Free presentation about the women’s rights activist presented by Estes Park Historical Museum. 7:00 pm at the Municipal Building. 586-6256 |
| 30 | Crystal Lights - Reflections of Spring featuring stained glass of Adeline Pyrzynski, at the Art Center |
| 30 | Around the Campfire Gathered Summer camps in the Estes Park area. At the museum |
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Date(s) |
Description |
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| All Month | Beginnings: Creating Community in Glen Haven, Drake, Allenspark and Pinewood Springs. At the Museum |
| All Month | Art in Public Places - changing exhibit series in the Estes Park Conference Center |
| All Month | Stanley Museum of Colorado - Life & work of F.O. Stanley |
| All Month | Composition and Design annual Women's History month exhibit at the Estes Park Conference Center |
| All Month | Sunday Afternoon Concert Series Sherwood Flute Ensemble, 4/1; Jordan Oliver, 4/8; Vox Renatus, 4/22; Perpetual Motion, 4/29. All performances $2, at 2:00 pm. Presented by the Estes Park Music Festival at the Stanley Hotel. |
| All Month | Around the Campfire Gathered Summer camps in the Estes Park area. At the museum |
| 1 - 29 | Crystal Lights - Reflections of Spring featuring stained glass of Adeline Pyrzynski, at the Art Center |
| 8 | Oratorio Society of Estes Park Spring Concert: Brahms: a German Requiem - Community Church of the Rockies. 3:30 pm |
| 20 | The Income Tax Brawl music and dancing featuring the New Orleans Jazz Gathering. 7:30 pm at the Timberline Restaurant |
| 20-22 | Dance Fest 2001- jazz, ballet, ballroom, tap, and more! |
| 21 | Talks on Aviation - presentation at the Museum |
| 26 | Taste of Estes Quota Club's dining extravaganza fund raiser! |
| 27-28 | Estes Park Festival of Wine - featuring seminars and wine tastings at the Stanley Hotel, wine dinners at area restaurants. 586-3371. |
| 29 | Free Day at the Estes Park Area Historical Museum |
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Date(s) |
Description |
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| All Month | Beginnings: Creating Community in Glen Haven, Drake, Allenspark and Pinewood Springs. At the Museum |
| All Month | Art in Public Places - changing exhibit series in the Estes Park Conference Center |
| All Month | Student Expressions '01 - Annual K-12 art show featuring over 180 works, all media - Conference Center |
| All Month | Stanley Museum of Colorado - Life & work of F.O. Stanley |
| All Month | Exhibits in the Lobby - in the Cultural Art Council's 304 E. Elkhorn Ave. office lobby |
| All Month | Around the Campfire Gathered Summer camps in the Estes Park area. At the museum |
| 5 | Ducky Derby - Duckfest 2001 for charity, non-stop parties at both ends of the race! |
| 4-June 10 | Timeless Art - Artist's impressions for all seasons featuring the work of Marj Dunmire. |
| 6 | Quilts and the Underground Railroad presentation at the Museum. |
| 19-20 | Parade of Years - annual old time car rally from Loveland to Estes Park, Display 21st. |
| 18 | International Museum Day - free admission at the Museum |
| 19 | Quilt History & Trunk Show - a presentation of the Estes Park Area Historical Museum. |
| 19 - 20 | Jazz Fest & Art Walk - FREE self guided gallery tour, FREE downtown jazz concerts in Bond Park |
| 26 - 27 | Estes Park Antique & Collectibles Show - a great two-day show to support Rooftop Rodeo and the Historical Museum in Barn W at the Fairgrounds |
| 26 - 28 | Art Market in Bond Park - presented by the Estes Park Art Center, 970-586-5882 |
| 27 | Free Day at the Estes Park Area Historical Museum. |
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Date(s) |
Description |
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| All Month | Beginnings: Creating Community in Glen Haven, Drake, Allenspark and Pinewood Springs. At the Museum |
| All Month | Around the Campfire Gathered Summer camps in the Estes Park area. At the museum |
| All Month | Exhibits in the Lobby - in the Cultural Art Council's 304 E. Elkhorn Ave. office lobby |
| Mid June | Evening Cowboy Sing-along - free, in Bond Park 7:30 pm Thursdays - Sundays |
| All Month | Stanley Museum of Colorado - Life & work of F.O. Stanley |
| All Month | Summer of Music in Barlow Plaza - Free musical performances weekends through Labor Day |
| All Month | Art in Public Places - changing exhibit series in the Estes Park Conference Center |
| All Month | Thursday Night Live - free concert series in the Cultural Arts Council parking lot, 300 E. Elkhorn Ave. 7pm, Thursday evenings. |
| All Month | Music in the Mountains - chamber music at Rocky Ridge Music Center. Call for Schedule or see below. |
| 1 - 10 | Timeless Art - Artist's impressions for all seasons featuring the work of Marj Dunmire. |
| 2 | Lake Estes Fishing Derby contests, prizes, tee shirts and family fun at Lake Estes. |
| 9 | Caring for your Heritage - presentation about textile care at the Museum |
| 15-July 22 | Remembered Scenes - "places we have been" featuring work by painter Mary Jo McGullivary. |
| 16 - 17 | Annual Wool Market - largest natural fiber show in the country; demonstrations, contests, children's tents. exhibits. sale of fiber & fiber products. Fairgrounds. 1-800-44-ESTES |
| 17 | 16th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic at the Estes Ark 970-586-6483 |
| 20 - 24 | Miniature Horse Show - free to spectators Stanley Park Fairgrounds |
| 22-24 | Scandinavian Midsummer Festival - 9 pm Friday through Sunday afternoon! Scandinavian music, food, and folklore. 303-772-6700. |
| 23 | Caring for your Heritage - archiving photos, at the Museum |
| 23-24 | Estes Park High School Reunion - Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the "New" High School - All school reunion hosted by the classes of 75-81 open to all classes. Contact Todd McIntyre, '78 at 970-482-0941 or e-mail him at todd_mcintyre@hotmail.com |
| 23 - 24 | Estes Cycling Challenge - Three stages in two days, with two road races on two different 8 mile circuit courses and one individual time trial of approximately three miles. An ACA permitted Road Stage Race. 586-5877, estescycling@aol.com |
| 24 | Music in the Mountains - concert series performed by the professional faculty of the Rocky Ridge Music Center. 3:00 p.m. at Rocky Ridge. 586-4031 (June 1-August 31 only) |
| 26 | Music in the Mountains, concert series performed by the professional faculty of the Rocky Ridge Music Center. 7:30 p.m. at The Stanley Hotel Music Room. 586-4031 (June 1-August 31 only) |
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Date(s) |
Description |
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| All Month | Music in the Mountains - chamber music at Rocky Ridge Music Center - call for schedule or see below |
| All Month | Around the Campfire Gathered Summer camps in the Estes Park area. At the museum |
| All Month | Estes Park Music Festival - Monday Concert Series, 8 pm. High School Auditorium, Monday nights. Tickets at Macdonald Book Shop, 970-586-9203 |
| All Month | Summer of Music in Barlow Plaza - Free musical performances weekends through Labor Day |
| All Month | Cowboy Sing-Along - free, Thursdays - Sundays in Bond Park, 7:30 pm |
| All Month | Stanley Museum of Colorado - Life & work of F.O. Stanley |
| All Month | Exhibits in the Lobby - in the Cultural Art Council's 304 E. Elkhorn Ave. office lobby |
| All Month | Thursday Night Live - free concert series in the Cultural Arts Council parking lot, 300 E. Elkhorn Ave. 7pm, Thursday evenings. |
| All Month | Art in Public Places - changing exhibit series in the Estes Park Conference Center |
| 1 | Free Day at the Estes Park Area Historical Museum. |
| 1 | Music in the Mountains - concert series performed by the professional faculty of the Rocky Ridge Music Center. 3:00 p.m. at Rocky Ridge. 586-4031 (June 1-August 31 only) |
| 1 - 9 | Beginnings: Creating Community in Glen Haven, Drake, Allenspark and Pinewood Springs. At the Museum |
| 1 - 22 | Remembered Scenes - "places we have been" featuring work by painter Mary Jo McGullivary. |
| 4 | Coolest Car Show in Colorado - Collectible Car Show display of antique, classic, collectibles E. P. Power station lot |
| 4 | The Sounds of Sousa - and other patriotic music performed by The Estes Village Band on the lawn of the Stanley Hotel; 7:30 pm. |
| 4 | Fireworks over Lake Estes - 9:30 p.m. A truly spectacular sight! 9:30 pm |
| 4 - 8 | Arabian Horse Show - free to spectators Stanley Park Fairgrounds |
| 6 | Music in the Mountains - concert series performed by the Young Artists Seminar Orchestra of the Rocky Ridge Music Center. 7:30 p.m. at the Estes Park High School. 586-4031 (June 1-August 31 only) |
| 8 | Music in the Mountains - concert series performed by the professional faculty of the Rocky Ridge Music Center. 3:00 p.m. at Rocky Ridge. 586-4031 (June 1-August 31 only) |
| 10 | 75th Rooftop Rodeo Parade - downtown Lots of fun for the whole family - 10:30 am along Elkhorn Avenue. |
| 10 - 15 | 75th Rooftop Rodeo - evening performances Mountain States PRCA Rodeo of the Year, every night Tuesday - Sunday at 7:00 pm, Stanley Park Fairgrounds. |
| 15 | Music in the Mountains - concert series performed by the professional faculty of the Rocky Ridge Music Center. 3:00 p.m. at Rocky Ridge. 586-4031 (June 1-August 31 only) |
| 18 | Music in the Mountains - concert series performed by the professional faculty of the Rocky Ridge Music Center. 7:30 p.m. at tje Stanley Hotel Music Room. 586-4031 (June 1-August 31 only) |
| 20 - 22 | Western & Wildlife Art Show - juried show and sale SIZE="4"> at the historic Elkhorn Lodge |
| 22 | Music in the Mountains - concert series performed by the professional faculty of the Rocky Ridge Music Center. 3:00 p.m. at Rocky Ridge. 586-4031 (June 1-August 31 only) |
| 24 - 8/12 | Hunter Jumper Horse Shows - free to spectators Stanley Park Fairgrounds |
| 27 - 8/2 | The Art of Form Texture and Forms featuring bronze sculpture of Bill Vielehr. At the Art Center. |
| 28 | Riverside Ballroom Reunion Dance VIII - a benefit for the Museum, at the Conference Center |
| 29 | Praise In the Rockies Christian Artists Music Seminar with nightly concerts at the Estes Park Center, YMCA of the Rockies. 1-800-755-7464 or 303-247-9901 |
| 29 | Music in the Mountains - concert series performed by the professional faculty of the Rocky Ridge Music Center. 3:00 p.m. at Rocky Ridge. 586-4031 (June 1-August 31 only) |
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Date(s) |
Description |
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| All Month | Around the Campfire Gathered Summer camps in the Estes Park area. At the Museum |
| All Month | Music in the Mountains - chamber music at Rocky Ridge Music Center 3 pm Sundays |
| All Month | Thursday Night Live - free concert series in the Cultural Arts Council parking lot, 300 E. Elkhorn Ave. 7pm, Thursday evenings. |
| All Month | Art in Public Places - changing exhibit series in the Estes Park Conference Center |
| All Month | Summer of Music in Barlow Plaza - Free musical performances weekends through Labor Day |
| All Month | Stanley Museum of Colorado - Life & work of F.O. Stanley |
| All Month | Exhibits in the Lobby - in the Cultural Art Council's 304 E. Elkhorn Ave. office lobby |
| to mid month | Cowboy Sing-Along - free, Thursdays - Sundays in Bond Park, 7:30 pm |
| 1 | Free Day at the Estes Park Area Historical Museum. FACE="Times" SIZE="3"> 125th anniversary of Colorado Day. |
| 1 - 3 | Praise In the Rockies Christian Artists Music Seminar with nightly concerts at the Estes Park Center, YMCA of the Rockies. 1-800-755-7464 or 303-247-9901 |
| 1 - 12 | Hunter Jumper Horse Show - free to spectators at SIZE="4"> Stanley Park Fairgrounds |
| 1, 2 | The Art of Form Texture and Forms featuring bronze sculpture of Bill Vielehr. At the Art Center. |
| 4 | Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale at the Estes Park Conference Center |
| 4 | Storyteller Katy Little, a presentation of the Estes Park Area Historical Museum. 586-6256 |
| to Mid August | Estes Park Music Festival Concert Series - 8 pm. High School Auditorium, Monday nights. Tickets at Macdonald Book Shop, 970-586-9203 |
| 12 | Music in the Mountains - concert series performed by the professional faculty of the Rocky Ridge Music Center. 3:00 p.m. at Rocky Ridge. 586-4031 (June 1-August 31 only) |
| 31 - 9/3 | Labor Day Crafts Show In Bond Park, the first of many fall festivals! Sponsored by the Estes Park Volunteer Fire Department to benefit Muscular Dystrophy |
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Date(s) |
Description |
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| All Month | Stanley Museum of Colorado - Life & work of F.O. Stanley |
| All Month | Exhibits in the Lobby - in the Cultural Art Council's 304 E. Elkhorn Ave. office lobby |
| All Month | Art in Public Places - changing exhibit series in the Estes Park Conference Center |
| 1, 2 | Alpaca Market - at the Stanley Park Fairgrounds |
| 1 - 3 | Summer of Music in Barlow Plaza - Free musical performances weekends through Labor Day |
| 1 - 3 | Labor Day Crafts Show - In Bond Park, the first of many fall festivals! Sponsored by the Estes Park Volunteer Fire Department to benefit Muscular Dystrophy |
| 1-30 | Around the Campfire Gathered Summer camps in the Estes Park area. At the museum |
| 6 - 9 | 25th Annual Longs Peak Scottish Irish Festival - Always a favorite, mostly at the Fairgrounds and Stanley Park just off US 36 adjacent to Lake Estes. Check the web site for more details at http://www.scotfest.com/ or call 800-90-ESTES. |
| 8 | Longs Peak Scottish Irish Parade - downtown - Great entertainment and preview of bands at the festival. |
| 7 - 10/14 | Lines Into Shapes - The Art Center's fifth annual juried show |
| 14 | Chamber Music Festival - Colorado Piano Trio, 7:30 pm, Stanley Concert Hall, $20 ea. ($35 for the series, 9/14 & 9/21) |
| 15 - 16 | Fine Arts & Crafts Show - Juried Arts & Crafts Show in Bond Park |
| 15-16 | 5th Annual Art Walk - self guided tours of galleries, studios. |
| 21 | Chamber Music Festival SIZE="3"> - Takacs String Quartet, 7:30 pm, Stanley Concert Hall, $20 ea. ($35 for the series, 9/14 & 9/21) |
| 22 - 23 | Autumn Gold - A Festival of Brats & Bands - Downtown - the third festival of an Estes Park fall. |
| 27-28 | Autumn Art Walk Self guided walking tour of Estes Park galleries and art studios |
| 27-28 | Rails in the Rockies V- model train show most impressive layouts in the region. |
| 30 | Free Day at the Estes Park Area Historical Museum. |
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Date(s) |
Description |
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| All Month | Stanley Museum of Colorado - Life & work of F.O. Stanley |
| All Month | Art in Public Places - Estes Park Conference Center |
| All Month | Exhibits in the Lobby - "Fiber Art - Wood, Warps & Paper" in the Cultural Art Council's 304 E. Elkhorn Ave. office lobby |
| 1 - 14 | Lines into Shapes - The Art Center's fifth annual juried show |
| 6 & 7 | Merchants Surprise Sale - A great October weekend shopping event, and the fourth in a series of Festivals |
| 12 - 13 | "Moonlighting Teachers" comedy variety spoof presented by the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies |
| 13 & 14 | Elk Fest 2001 - Elk viewing, photography seminars, archery demo's and lots, lots more! Fifth in a series of weekend festivals. |
| 19 - April | 2002 Our Olympic Athletes - exhibit at the Historical Museum |
| 19 | Transitions interpretations featuring fine prints by Betty Dorman |
| 28 | Free Day at the Estes Park Area Historical Museum. |
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Date(s) |
Description |
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| All Month | Sunday Afternoon Concert Series at the Historic Stanley Hotel - $2, 2 p.m. Presented by The Estes Park Music Festival |
| All Month | Stanley Museum of Colorado - Life & work of F.O. Stanley |
| All Month | Art in Public Places - Estes Park Conference Center |
| All Month | Exhibits in the Lobby - in the Cultural Art Council's 304 E. Elkhorn Ave. office lobby |
| All Month | 2002 Our Olympic Athletes - exhibit at the Historical Museum |
| 13 | Biodiversity of the Estes Park Area, a presentation by the Estes Park Area Historical Museum by Rocky Mountain National Park ranger Terri Terrel. |
| 2,3; 9-10 | "Lend Me a Tenor" - Theater presented by the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies. At Park Village Playhouse. |
| 22 - 12/18 | Miniature Christmas Tree Exhibit - in the Lobby of the Stanley Hotel. Sponsored by the Estes Park Women's Club to benefit local non-profit organizations. You can buy tickets ($1) to win your favorite tree! 970-586-9203 |
| 23 | Catch the Glow Christmas Parade - 5:30 p.m. An annual favorite, come early! |
| 24 | Annual Holiday House - a Christmas Bazaar at the Estes Park Conference Center |
| 27 on | The Art of Form Texture and Forms featuring bronze sculpture of Bill Vielehr. At the Art Center. |
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Date(s) |
Description |
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| All Month | Sunday Afternoon Concert Series at the Historic Stanley Hotel - $2, 2 p.m. Presented by The Estes Park Music Festival |
| All Month | Our Olympic Athletes - exhibit at the Estes Park Area Historical Museum. |
| All Month | Art in Public Places - Estes Park Conference Center |
| All Month | Stanley Museum of Colorado - Life & work of F.O. Stanley |
| All Month | Exhibits in the Lobby - in the Cultural Art Council's 304 E. Elkhorn Ave. office lobby |
| 2 | Free Day at the Estes Park Area Historical Museum. |
| 1-18 | Miniature Christmas Tree Exhibit - in the Lobby of the Stanley Hotel. Sponsored by the Estes Park Women's Club to benefit local non-profit organizations. You can buy tickets ($1) to win your favorite tree! 970-586-9203. |
| 1 | Friend's Holiday Arts, Collectibles & Gift Show, 8th annual juried art show and sale with live holiday music. At Estes Park High School, Community Drive and Manford |
| 1-2 | Fifth Holiday Art Walk self -guided gallery, studio and exhibit tours |
| 1 | Annual Holiday Home Tour - sponsored by Quota Club of Estes Park. |
| 1 | Fantasy Ball Dinner-Dance to benefit the Estes Park Music Festival at the Conference Center, 970-586-9442. |
| 1 - 1/11 | The Art of Form, Texture and Forms featuring bronze sculpture of Bill Vielehr, Art Center of Estes Park. |
| 8-9 | Celebrate in Estes Park® - Carriage rides, Santa & elves, carolers, pony rides, more |
