AREA EVENTS CALENDAR

February
8	Town Challenge Race: at Monarch Mountain (888) 996-7669 or www.skimonarch.com
9	The 23rd annual Chocolate Lover's Celebration: from 5:30 to 8:00 pm at the High Country Bank on Hwy 24 N. A fundraiser for the Alliance Against Domestic Abuse. Tickets are $15.00 at BV Chamber
9	Hearts & Art Auction: from 3-7pm at the American Legion building (338 N Railroad). Sponsored by the Arkansas Valley Art Center at 719-395-8372
15	Town Challenge Race: at Monarch Mountain (888) 996-7669 or www.skimonarch.com
22-24	Calliope performs Arabella: at John Held Auditorium, Salida at 7pm on Fri & Sat, 3:30 on Sun. Tickets on sale at the Salida Chamber (719) 539-2068 and at John Held.
22	Town Challenge Race: at Monarch Mountain (888) 996-7669 or www.skimonarch.com
23	Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge: at Monarch Mountain (888) 996-7669 or www.skimonarch.com
23 & 24	Sportsman's Club Gun Show: at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds, Sat 9-5 and Sunday 9-4. Buy-sell-trade guns, knives, coins, indian jewelry, raffle and more. Admission $5, children under 12 free w/ adult
29	Town Challenge Race: at Monarch Mountain (888) 996-7669 or www.skimonarch.com
March
1	Jeep Terrain Park Challenge: at Monarch Mountain (888) 996-7669 or www.skimonarch.com
8	Monarch Skier / Boarder Cross: (888) 996-7669 or www.skimonarch.com
16	Walden Chamber Music Society: performs at 3pm in the salida Steamplant. Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $8 for students. Call (719) 395-2097 for more information.
22	Big Air & Freestyle Contest: at Freeway Run, Monarch Mountain (888) 996-7669 or www.skimonarch.com
April
4	How Can I Keep From Singing: Noteables perform at 7:30pm, Valley Fellowship Churc, 608 S. San Juan. Featuring Mike Pollock on trumpet, refreshments, donations gratefully accepted. Info 719-539-2428
5	The 3rd Annual Kayaks on Snow Boater Cross: at Monarch Mountain (888) 996-7669 or www.skimonarch.com
6	Opera Colorado: performs at 3pm at the Valley Fellowship Church, 608 S. San Juan. Adults $12, students 18 and under free. Adults who bring a student are also free. Broadway tunes. Not your parent's opera!
12	BananaPex 2007: Stamp Show, Community Center (719) 395-8370
12	Channel 9 Health Faire: at the BV Middle School
20	Walden Chamber Music Society: performs at the Salida Steamplant at 3pm. Call 719-395-2097
TBA	Colorado Springs Children's Chorale:
May
3	Collegiate Peaks Run: 25 and 50 mile run East of town on old railroad grade and trails. 3,500 ft elevation gain. Limited to 300 runners. Sponsored by Optimist Club www.CollegiatePeaksTrailRun.org
10	Adventure Xtreme: Triathalon with kayaking, biking and running.
16-18	Paddle Fest 2008: Colorado Kayak Supply moved Paddle Fest to BV to transform the event from a large sale to a weekend of fun activities for paddlers to enjoy.
17	Buena Vista BIke Festival: Road rides including a century and metric century www.bvbf.org
24	Buena Vista Pro Rodeo: A Pro Freestyle Competition at the River Park followed by an evening party and awards ceremony.
June
6	Relay for Life: American Cancer Society's benefit at the High School. Call Warren Schoedel 719-395-7777
7-8	Balloona Vista: Annual Balloon Festival at the Rodeo Grounds. Balloons fly 6am Sat & Sunday "Glow" Saturday night at dusk.
12, 19, 26	Concert in the Park: Forest Square Park outside Chamber building at 7pm. Donations accepted
20 & 21	Ride the Rockies: arrives in Buena Vista, entertainment tent, beer garden.
July
3	Concert in Forest Square Park: outside chamber building 7pm. Donations gratefully accepted.
4	4th of July: Old fashioned celebration. Ooptimist's Pancake breakfast 7am in Columbine Park (Behind K's). Parade at 10am on East Main. Kids games and entertainment in Forest Square Park after parade with Rotary selling burgers and Young at Heart selling pies. Fireworks at dusk at Rodeo Grounds.
4	Art in the Park: Arts and crafts show in McPhelemy Park (Park with the lake). (719) 395-6232
4	Free Day at Buena Vista Heritage Museum: 719-395-8458
4-8	The Quilt and Textile Show: at the Community Center with items for display and sale. (719) 395-8780
5-6	Mountain Mania Antique, Classic and Street Rod Car Show: Friday night (5th) street dance. Pancake Breakfast 7am Sat and cars on East Main
11-12	Collegiate Peaks Stampeed Rodeo: Fri. & Sat. evening performances. Pancake Breakfast Saturday at 7am. Parade Sat. 10am www.CollegiatePeaksStampede.com
17, 24, 31	Concerts in Forest Square Park: outside Chamber building 7pm. Donations gratefully accepted activities, food and entertainment. Join us for a day of world-class adventure and fun on the Continental Divide Trail during TrailFest 2007 - a celebration of and benefit for the completion and protection of the 2,100 mile Continental Divide Trail. www.cdtrail.org
August
1	Free Day at Heritage Museum: Call (719) 395-8458
7	Concert in the Park: Forest Square Park outside Chamber Building 7pm by donation
2	St. Elmo Restoration Auction: antiques & Collectibles sale benefits Historic Buildings call (719) 395-8458
7-10	Contin-Tail Rock and Gem Show Collectors Paradise.: Over 100 booths. Merchants contrywide gather at Rodeo Grounds to sell, swap and show rocks, minerals and gems, sculptured artwork and fine jewelry.
9-10	Gold Rush Days: Step back in time to the Colorado Gold Rush when Main Street reflects on their gold mining past. Try gold panning, watch gunfights, take a square dance lesson or listen to music from teh past. Watch the Costume Parade, or rent one and be in it. Sunday, the third leg of the Triple Crown Burro Race has athletes running beside a burro equipped with mining tools. After professionals leave, try running with a burro in our citizen's race. Buy a Duck Race ticket and win $1,000 prize money. Over 1000 vendors including food, a beer garden, children's rides, craft booths and more - maybe even a mechanical bull.
15 & 17	Collegiate Peaks Music Festival: On East Main, Kickoff Friday 6pm, Sat 10-8pm (street dance at night), and Sunday 10-6pm. 2 stages with various performers. Vendors and activities for all ages. Beer garden, Optimist Pancake Breakfast at 7am. www.CollegiatePeaksMusicFestival.com
23 - 24	King Boletus Mushroom Festival: Learn to forage and cook mushrooms. Call (719) 395-8458 for details.
23	Buena Vista Canine Classic: Frisbee Dog and Dog Agility competitions. Saturday evening BBQ, live music and dog demos. Sunday morning competitions. Held at Riverside Park in Salida Benefits Ark Valley Humae Society. www.BVCanineChallenge.com
25-30	TransRockies Race: Foot races in the surrounding Area, Contact Kevin at (403) 668-7537
30	Art at the Top Gallery Tour: Visiting artists, demonstrations, refreshments and entertainment.
September
3-7	Independence Film Fest: The highest film festival in the world salutes Elvis Presley's body of work as a motion picture icon with screenings, surpise guests and posthumous award. www.IndependenceFilmFest.com
12 & 13	Celebrity Fly Fishing Event: go to www.ArkansasRiverDoubleHaul.com for more information.
13	Apple Fest: an old time country fair at the historic Turner Farm. Apple pie contest, entertainment, tractor rides, apple press demonstration, apple picking, butter making, old time demonstrations, pony rides, storytelling, gift shop and more. www.BuenaVistaHeritage.org
13	Autumn Color Run: half marathon, 5k and 10k fun run and walk. (719) 395-6612
24-27	ATV Historical Colour Tour: Bring your own ATV and ride various trails and visit historic areas in the midst of autumn's grand colours. Register online at www.ColoradoATVTour.org
October
31	Trick or Treat Street: Along East Main sponsored by the local Rotary Club.
November
2	Craft and Christmas Bazaar: Congregational United Church of Christ. (719) 395-2544
17	Xi Mu: Chritmas Bazaar at the Middle School (719) 395-6232
18-2, 3	Annual Dryland Race & Weight Pull: at Adventure Unlimited: Mushers from around Colorado will be having a fun competition with their sled dogs on bikes, scooters, cars, and by foot. No snow, no problem! For more information see www.ColoMtnMushers.org
December
6	Christmas Opening: Celebrate the beginning of the Christmas Season with Santa, The Equine Parade, carolers, parade of lights, Festival of the Trees, shopping at local stores and our famous Christmas Card Lane.
14	Holiday Home Tour: Visit local homes decked out for Christmas. Reception following.