June Brings Mountain Summer Magic with Music, Picnics, Festivals, Races and More!

I'm sure you've heard it before, but it rings true every year: people come to the Fraser Valley for the winters and stay for the summers. Summertime in Grand County is truly as good as it gets! With sunshine-filled days, ideal temperatures, lush green landscapes, and dry trails ready for adventure, it’s the perfect time to get outside and soak in the beauty of sweet summer in our slice of the Rocky Mountains. Whether you’re hiking, biking, fishing, paddling, camping, golfing, enjoying our mountain lakes, or simply basking in the summer sun while soaking in the mountain views, there’s no shortage of ways to take advantage of the Winter Park area this summer. And the…

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Snowy Egg Hunts + Prime Brunch Spots Make it Easy to Enjoy Easter in the Mountains! 

With our spring melt fully underway, we're soaking in the sunshine and warmer weather while taking full advantage of spring skiing and a more laid-back pace here in Grand County. Town has quieted down a bit after the spring break season, weekend events at Winter Park Resort are in full swing, and we're all embracing sunny après ski on the patio. The Easter season is another signal of the beauty of spring! I love how our community goes big for all holidays and offers free local events all year long, Easter being no exception. Easter in the Winter Park area brings a new meaning to the term "snow bunny" with snow egg hunts followed by cozy brunches. If you'll be in…

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Powder Days, Sunshine, Live Music, and Themed Events Make April at Winter Park Resort a Month-Long Party! 

April showers and May flowers might signal spring in most places, but here in Winter Park, spring brings powder days, bluebird skies, snow "beaches," sunny patios, and a calendar full of events to celebrate the ski season and warmer weather. We shed the layers and embrace the climbing temperatures every spring - early morning skins up the Jane might have us in a t-shirt by the time we reach The Olympia, and the sun is still shining on that last chair that drops us off for a final run down a soft line to our favorite après deck. 

With spring break winding down and town a little quieter, we get to experience the the best of spring each April…

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Celebrate Valentine's Day in the Mountains: Top 10 Date Ideas

February in the mountains is a beautiful amalgamation of the thick of winter and the coming spring. Snow still blankets the ground while temperatures are heating up, making it an ideal time to take advantage of all the opportunities the snow brings. The abundance of winter adventure makes it easy to get creative with your Valentine's Day, coupling an outdoor adventure, day at the spa, or local experience with a decadent, cozy dinner out.  Whether you're looking for high adventure or a relaxing indulgence, the Winter Park area has it all and more. 

1. TAKE A HOT AIR BALLOON TOUR

There's something undeniably romantic about floating above the Fraser Valley with spectacular views of…

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Mark Your Calendars for Grand Lake Skijoring: Rodeo Meets Ski Racing in this Epic Winter Event! 

Home to a ranching community that dates back to the mid 1800s as well as one of the top ski resorts in North America, Grand County is the epitome of mountain culture in the western U.S. What's a more natural way to celebrate our "wild west" roots and vibrant ski culture than combining the two in winter's wildest sport? Skiing meets (literal) horsepower in skijoring: part skiing, part rodeo, and all adrenaline. You might just have to see it to believe it, so mark your calendars for Grand Lake's (hopefully annual) skijoring competition March 8-9, 2025. 

WHAT IS SKIJORING? 

Skijoring gets its name from the Norwegian word skikjoring, meaning “ski…

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Embrace the Adventure with a Wealth of Midwinter Events this Snowy Season

Our winter wonderland is at its peak in the midwinter months! The snow and lower temps have settled in for the season, making it easy to take advantage of all the winter adventure available here in Grand County. Whether you're snowmobiling, exploring on cross-country skis, ice fishing, earning your turns, backcountry skiing, or taking advantage of downhill adventures at Winter Park Resort and Granby Ranch, opportunities to enjoy our majestic Rocky Mountains are abundant. Add in a calendar full of local events, and you have even more options for embracing winter in the mountains! 

THREE LAKES ICE FISHING CONTEST: JANUARY 24 - 26

The longest running ice-fishing contest in…

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Celebrate the Holidays in the Mountains with Festive Local Events!

Blankets of snow, twinkling lights, smoke drifting out of chimneys, and turning lifts. It really doesn't get much more magical than experiencing the holidays in our little winter wonderland. The month of December brings a calendar full of events (many free and family-friendly) here in Grand County. From Winter Park to Grand Lake, you're sure to find an event to get you in the holiday spirit!  

WINTER PARK RESORT: WINTER WONDERLAND, REINDEER + HOLIDAY DRONE SHOWS

SATURDAYS, DECEMBER 14th and 21st: 11am - 5:30pm

Head to the Village at the base of Winter Park Resort for their Winter Wonderland event on December 14th, complete with hot cocoa, photos with Santa, cookie…

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Celebrate Halloween in Grand County - Mark Your Calendars for a Full Schedule of Local Events!

We know we might be a little biased, but we think our Grand County small towns really do Halloween right. From Granby's Main Street Trick-or-Treat to Grand Lake's Ghost + Gourds Gathering to Winter Park's Halloween Bash at Cooper Creek Square to trick-or-treating in Old Town Fraser, the enthusiasm is infectious, and the events just keep coming! If you're in the mountains for the holiday this year, there is definitely no shortage of family fun. So mark your calendars, costume up, and hit the town for Halloween 2024!

SUN OUTDOORS PUMPKIN PATCH

Saturday, October 12:  11am-3pm

Kick off Halloween at Sun Outdoors! While it is a popular Grand County…

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Mark Your Calendars for Grand County's Fall Festivals + Events!

Who doesn't love summer in the mountains?! But we just might love fall even more! The cooler temps, bluebird skies, changing leaves, and the hint of snow in the air give us some of the best of Grand County. Trails ready to hike and ride, lakes and rivers prime to fish, summer crowds dissipating, and fun events still in full force, the changing of the seasons here in the Fraser Valley is a true gift every September and October. 

As we wrap up summer and close in on fall this year, we've put together a list of events that can help you take full advantage of the season here in our neck of the Rocky Mountains. 

ART IN THE PARK: SATURDAY, AUGUST 31

Granby hosts its 4th Annual…

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Summer is in Full Swing, and the Events Keep Coming! 

It is officially summertime - prime time for outdoor adventure here in Grand County! Whether you're hiking, biking, fishing, boating, camping, golfing, or simply basking in the sheer beauty of our slice of the Rocky Mountains this time of year, we really don't think life gets much better than summer in the mountains. And we still have a jam-packed summer event schedule of festivals, concerts, races, and more to make your mountain summer even better! 

July 13: Grand Lake Folk Festival

Two days after they take the stage as headliners at Red Rocks, Trampled by Turtles is playing the Grand Lake Folk Festival. Joined by Josiah and the Bonnevilles along with Clay Street Unit, the folk festival…

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