Grand County Life - Local Events

Winter Park Does Spring Right

Big Snows, Bluebird Days + A Calendar Full of Events Make Winter Park Your Go-to for Celebrating Spring Mountain-Style

Spring might mean daffodils and tank tops in other parts of the country. Here in Grand County, we live it up with après skis on a patio or soaking in the view of the "Bear Claw" while kick backed in a sun chair outside Lunch Rock. But we might be wearing tank tops (and snow pants) if that mountain sun is hitting just right!

Spring in the high country is about as good as it gets. As we thaw out from winter, the enthusiasm for getting on the mountain and enjoying the warmer weather is in the air throughout the valley. Something about the longer days, big snows, and (relatively) balmy 40-degree temperatures brings out the festive…

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Celebrate Super Bowl LVII in Grand County

Game On: Enjoy the Super Bowl Mountain-Style! 

Whether you're a Chiefs fan or an Eagles fan (or neither!) or whether you plan to spend the day playing in the snow or curled up by the fire, you're sure to find the perfect spot to watch the game if you're in Grand County this weekend. Looking for a big party with all the screens and all the energy? Prefer a more mellow game day experience at your home or vacation rental? Is getting in as many turns as possible before kick off your top priority? Or are you just in it for the game day food and halftime show? Regardless of your ideal Super Bowl Sunday, the Fraser Valley has you covered. 

GRANBY RANCH SUPER BOWL WATCH PARTY

If skiing and riding until the lifts stop turning is your goal and you'd…

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Fraser Fire + Ice Festival

February Fun: Fraser's 2nd Annual Fire + Ice Festival 

Fraser hosted its first Fire + Ice Festival last February, and it was such a fan-favorite that they are making it a tradition. This year's 2nd Annual Fire + Ice Festival is turning it up a notch by coupling it with the Colorado State Snow Sculpting Festival. The Town of Fraser and Fraser's Public Arts Committee put on the party, complete with a DJ, hot chocolate, light sticks, food trucks, an epic bonfire paying homage to Christmas trees of yore, and fireworks to top it all off. Head over to the Lion's Ponds by Safeway Saturday, February 11th between 4 and 8pm for Fraser's mid-winter festivities.

THE BONFIRE

The "fire" in the Fire + Ice Festival is in large part the massive bonfire fueled…

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Celebrate the Holidays Grand County-Style

Mark Your Calendars: Holiday Events Are Happening!

Grand County is the quintessential place to celebrate this holidays: big snowflakes that tempt even adults to catch them with their tongues, sun sparkling off fresh snow on a bluebird day, smoke drifting up from chimneys, and snow settled in for winter (and with it, all the winter fun we've been waiting for)! The beauty and the vibe alone make spending this season here nothing short of magical; the month-long calendar of events that our towns, resorts, and businesses have planned make it even sweeter.

GRANBY TREE LIGHTING: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2

Experience small-town charm at its finest and kick off the festivities with Granby's tree lighting. Complete with s'mores, hot cocoa, and caroling with…

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Hit the Slopes: Grand County Ski Area Opening Days!

Lifts Start Turning: Winter Park & Granby Ranch Opening Days

With temperatures dropping and the snow starting to fly, it's time to trade out our bike racks for ski racks. As we dust off our skis, boards, and boots and dig around for our gloves and helmets, snow builds up on the snow stake. Grand County's two downhill ski resorts, Winter Park  and Granby Ranch, have been prepping for months to welcome skiers and riders for their respective opening days. The energy and enthusiasm in town is palpable-we're all excited to spend more days on the snow and are grateful to live in a place where we can hop on a lift and take few runs on any given day. It never gets old, and we never take it for granted. 

WINTER PARK RESORT: OPENED OCTOBER 31st 

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What's Happening this Halloween?

Mark Your Calendars for a Weekend Full of Halloween Activities and Events!

Will you be in Grand County with kids for Halloween weekend? While the Fraser Valley community is no stranger to adult Halloween fun and dressing up (see this year's Headwater's Trail Alliance Pub Crawl), we really go big for making Halloween a blast for our kids! From Grand Lake to Winter Park, the weekend is full of events (and plenty of candy). So prepare to get suited up in those costumes and hit the town(s). 

Grand Lake Creepy Crawl

Friday, October 28: 11am-1pm

Start the Halloween weekend off with Grand Lake's Creepy Crawl! Head over to the Heckert Pavilion at Town Park on Grand Avenue in Grand Lake, register for the costume contest and pick up a scavenger…

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The Fun Keeps Coming: Fall Festivals & Events

Mark Your Calendars for Grand County's Fall Festivals & Events

The long, glorious days of summer are dwindling, but that just means there's another season to enjoy in Grand County! It's no question we love summer, but we might love fall a little bit more. The chill in the air as the aspens and willows seem to change color overnight is a transformation that we look forward to every September. Cooler days make high-altitude adventures easy to enjoy. And weekend festivals and events don't stop just because school started! Take advantage of them as you enjoy this peaceful season of mild weather before winter sets in.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

PLEIN AIR @ ALITITUDE

Fraser Valley Art's Plein Air @ Altitude, is in full swing and ends its week of…

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Rodeo Season is Here!

Small-town Rodeos at Their Finest: The High Country Stampede and Flying Heels Arena Do it Right!

Pull on your boots and slide on your western hat: Grand County rodeos are ready for you every Saturday this summer! Designed to entertain all ages, these rodeos bring out the small-town charm and western roots of our little valley. Both the Flying Heels Arena in Granby and the High Country Stampede in Fraser run every Saturday night this summer, rain or shine. The Granby rodeo got its start in June and ends the last Saturday in July while the Fraser rodeo started mid-summer and runs until August 13th. 

HIGH COUNTRY STAMPEDE RODEO

Saturdays, July 2-August 16

Junior Rodeo – 3:00pm
Western BBQ – 4:00 – 9:00pm
Wild West Stampede Pre-Rodeo Event –…

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Celebrate the 4th of July Grand County-Style!

Celebrate With Us: 4th of July Weekend Events! 

Grand County really does the 4th right: live music, races, a parade, rodeos, fireworks and more make this the quintessential place to celebrate. We've done our best to compile all of the events coming your way 4th of July weekend--we did the digging for you so you can kick back, relax, and enjoy your time in the mountains! Just getting the list together makes us so grateful for all our community has to offer. We hope you feel the same way! 

Friday, July 1

12-4pm: Granby Ranch Shine and Show Open car show

1-3pm: Live music in the Village at Winter Park Resort with John McKay

5-8pm: First Friday @ Uptripping in Winter Park (live music + local art + tacos + open bar = mark your calendar!)

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Summer Events in the Fraser Valley

2022 Summer Events: Concerts, Festivals, Races + More

Summer has officially arrived, and a jam-packed summer event schedule has arrived with it! In addition to the extensive opportunities to play outside hiking, biking, fishing, boating, 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. It's often been said that people move to Winter Park for the winter but stay for the summer--we think you'll  agree if you are fortunate enough to get time to enjoy this place we call home this summer!

BLUES FROM THE TOP

June 24-26

This three-day music festival held at the Rendezvous Event Center in…

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