ENTERTAINMENT
FESTIVAL REVIVAL MANCOS BURROFEST Art & Activity Festival June 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.mancoscreative district.com Burros play an important role in Colorado’s history and settlement. Hosted by Mancos Creative District, this exciting community event features an incredible lineup of activities that celebrate the burro. The event kicks off with an obstacle course competition, and includes special exhibits and demonstrations. Grab-and-go food and beverages available from local restaurants. TELLURIDE YOGA FESTIVAL Activity Festival June 23-26 www.tellurideyogafestival.com A special gathering focused on health and wellness through yoga, hikes, music and meditation. This festival includes over 40 presenters with nearly 100 activities, classes, discussions, social gatherings and workshops. The annual gathering includes many free events for the public, but attendees will need to purchase a festival pass for full access to all activities.
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SUMMER GUIDE
RIDGWAY RIVERFEST Activity Festival June 25, noon-5 p.m. www.ridgwayriverfest.org Organized by the local nonprofit Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership, Ridgway Riverfest is a family-friendly celebration of river recreation. The event includes educational programs about the rivers and watershed, as well as children’s activities, river races for all ages, live music and local food and beverage vendors. Spectators won’t want to miss the infamous Junk of the Unc competition, where brave residents construct a watercraft from recycled and repurposed materials and try to race down the river. CORTEZ CELTIC FAIR Heritage Festival June 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. www.cortezcelticfair.com Dance along to traditional bagpipes during the Cortez Celtic Festival at Parque de Vida, 400 N. Mildred Road. The history and heritage event is one of the fastest growing festivals in the region. Enjoy the free, familyfriendly festival complete with Highland Games, live music and dance demonstrations as well as children’s activities, educational demonstrations, friendly contests and fun tournaments.
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MAC & CHEESE FEST Food Festival June 25, 1-5 p.m. www.themacandcheesefest.com Uncover a million ways to make macaroni and cheese more fancy or fun at Farmington’s annual Mac & Cheese Fest. The event benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Farmington returns to Berg Park at 400 Scott Ave. Hosted by American General Media, this cheesy event includes a variety of local vendors serving creative menu items made with mac and cheese. MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS Classical Music Festival July 7-31 www.musicinthemountains.com Celebrate classical music with a series of concerts at a variety of venues throughout the month of July. Expect melodies performed by high-caliber musicians at each event hosted by the nonprofit, Music in the Mountains, which offers year-round educational programs for youth. Some events require tickets, while others are free to the public.
