Celebrate Independence Day from Winter Park to Grand Lake All Weekend Long!

Grand County pulls out all the stops to celebrate the 4th of July each year. You'll find live music, races, parades, rodeos, fireworks and more from Winter Park to Grand Lake. And with the cool mountain air and jaw-dropping views, this is the quintessential place to celebrate the favorite summer holiday. We've done our best to compile all of the events coming your way this 4th of July - we did the digging for you, so you can kick back, relax, and enjoy your time in the mountains! 

THURSDAY, JULY 4th

9am: Rendezvous Run for Independence from Winter Park Resort to downtown Winter Park

10am: Fitness in the Park's free yoga at Rendezvous Event Center

11am: Granby's…

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Showtime! Rocky Mountain Repertory Brings the Magic of Live, Professional Theater to the Stage in Grand Lake

Grand Lake's summertime charm is undeniable. Whether you're out on the scenic alpine lake, sitting shoreside, hiking, exploring Rocky Mountain National Park, or enjoying the old-fashioned boardwalk on Grand Avenue with an ice cream in hand, you're sure to be feeling the summer vibes in Grand County's quaint little town. 

And with the longer, warmer days comes theatre season in Grand Lake. Most don't typically equate small mountain towns with a lively arts scene, but the Grand Lake's Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre brings "big city" productions to our little idyllic gateway-to-the-national-park town. The level of production is on par with…

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Kick off Summer with June Events in Grand County

Sunshine, longer days, dry trails, and green leaves - it's starting to feel like summer here in Grand County! In addition to the endless opportunities to play outside hiking, biking, fishing, boating, rafting, camping, golfing and enjoying the sheer beauty of our slice of the Rocky Mountains, our community has pulled out all the stops to bring you concerts, festivals, races, and more throughout the summer season. We've put together June's line up of local events to keep you in the know as you kick off your summer mountain-style! 

GRANBY RODEO

Saturday, June 1

Rodeo season is here! The longest running rodeo series in the county, Granby Rodeo hosts its first of many family-friendly events at…

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Winter Park Resort: Splashing into Spring Since the '60s

It really doesn't get much better than spring skiing. Bluebird skies, longer days, warmer weather, and slushy snow bring fewer layers, fun costumes, and contagious smiles. We still get those spring-storm powder days, but the higher daytime temperatures give us the best of both worlds. Pull up a beach chair in the snow to bask in the warmth of the mountain sun. Add in a little live music at Winter Park Resort, and you get mountain living at its best. 

The palpable enthusiasm standard for this time of year isn't anything new: skiers have been taking advantage of spring weather, complete with wild outfits and thrill-seeking celebrations, for decades. And what would closing day be without…

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Celebrate the Holidays in the Mountains with a Full Calendar of 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 free, family-friendly events 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: REINDEER IN THE VILLAGE

SUNDAYS, DECEMBER 10th and 17th: 11am-5pm

Reindeer in real life?! Winter Park Resort is bringing the Christmas magic this year. Two of Santa's reindeer will be in the Village at Winter Park Resort for back-to-back weekends this…

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Pack in the Fun with a Full Calendar of Events this Halloween!

We know we might be a little bias, but we think our Grand County small towns really do Halloween right. From Granby's Main Street Trick-or-Treat to Winter Park's Halloween Bash at Cooper Creek Square to trick-or-treating in Old Town Fraser, the energy is palpable, 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 mountain-style for Halloween this year! 

GRANBY MAIN STREET TRICK-OR-TREAT

Friday, October 27: 4-6pm

Kick off Halloween weekend with a family-favorite evening of trick-or-treating in the heart of Granby. Businesses up and down Main…

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Soak in the Last Days of Summer over Labor Day Weekend in Winter Park!

As we close in on September, we know fall and all its glory is around the corner. The days are getting shorter, and if you're looking closely, you'll see yellow leaves replacing the summer green here and there. Labor Day weekend typically marks the unofficial end of summer: school starts, weekly seasonal events come to an end, and local businesses adjust their hours of operation as we settle into a slower pace here in Grand County.

But if you're in town over the holiday, there are still plenty of events and outdoor opportunities to close out the summer season! We really think Labor Day weekend doesn't get much better than it does in Grand County. This year, the long…

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Winter Park's Weekly Fitness in the Park is in Full Swing this Summer

Mark your calendar! Sunday Fitness in the Park is one of our favorite ways to start a Grand County summer day. Grab your yoga mat and a water bottle and head over to the Rendezvous Event Center in downtown Winter Park every Sunday morning. It really doesn't get much better - fresh mountain air and views of the Continental Divide while getting in an AM workout. Whether it's yoga, pilates, or dance fitness, you'll leave refreshed and ready for your next mountain adventure!

The free event is held weekly on Sundays from 9-10am and will run throughout the summer, with the last class scheduled for Sunday, August 27. Take advantage of this gem of an experience right in the heart of…

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Grand County Goes Big for the 4th of July!

The quintessential summer holiday is best celebrated in the ideal summer location--the Rocky Mountains of Colorado in what, in our opinion, is one of the best mountain communities around. Simply being up in the mountains with the cooler air and opportunity to play outside might be your idea of the perfect 4th. From riding the hundreds of miles of mountain biking trails, hiking around lakes or to the top of peaks, heading out for an afternoon on the boat, rafting a river, fishing some of Grand County's gold medal waters, playing at Winter Park Resort's base, or taking laps at Trestle, it's one of the best places to be this time of year.

And it's definitely worth making a pit stop between your outdoor…

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Bring your Dancin' Shoes: Grand County's 2023 Summer Music Festivals Are Ready for You!

If you talk to a long-time local, you might hear them say something along the lines of "I came for the winters and stayed for the summers." Summer in Grand County is about as good as it gets. A welcome reprieve from the heat of the Front Range (or really any other part of the country!), our sunshine-filled days and cool air make it easy to enjoy outdoor music all summer long. 

Winter Park, Granby, and Grand Lake have a summer full of music festivals planned in 2023 - definitely worth marking on your calendar!

Blues from the Top

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 23-25

A staple in the Grand County summer music scene, the 21st Annual Blues from the Top Music…

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