The 201 event exceeded 700,000 attendees DENVER The 112th National Western Stock Show rides off into the sunset on the second highest attendance numbers in show history at 705,574 visitors over the 16 days. The largest Stock Show attendance was in 2006 for the 100th Anniversary with 726,972 guests. “We appreciate every person, young and … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2018
National Western Stock Show kicks off with record-breaking weekend attendance
DENVER The National Western Stock Show is excited to announce a record-breaking opening weekend. The annual Colorado tradition brought in crowds totaling 103,546 for the first two days of its sixteen-day event. Previously, the largest opening weekend was in 2016 with 97,099 guests. Both the Saturday and Sunday single day attendance records were the largest … Continue reading
Colorado’s renowned and under-the-radar festivals in 2018
DENVER – One of the most exciting times to visit Colorado is when its destinations are bustling with festival excitement. Colorado offers a variety of not-to-miss events throughout the year, some well known, such as the infamous Great American Beer Festival in Denver or Wintersköl in Aspen and some under the radar such as the … Continue reading
Five reasons to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Loveland
LOVELAND With a name like Loveland, anytime is a sweet time to visit, but winter fun amplifies in February for Valentine’s Day in the nation’s Sweetheart City. Loveland earned the Sweetheart City designation because of its international recognition for the 72-year-old Valentine Re-Mailing Program that sends love across the world. The city has grown to … Continue reading
EVRPD seeks submissions for public art display at Estes Valley Community Center
ESTES PARK Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, provider of numerous recreational and community activities in Estes Valley, is excited to announce our public art program for the Estes Valley Community Center. The new 70,000-square-foot, multigenerational facility is on track to open in late February. As part of the opening, EVRPD will hang in the … Continue reading
National Western Stock Show kicks off with record-breaking weekend attendance
DENVER The National Western Stock Show announced a record-breaking opening weekend. The annual Colorado tradition brought in crowds totaling 103,546 for the first two days of its sixteen-day event. Previously, the largest opening weekend was in 2016 with 97,099 guests. Both the Saturday and Sunday single day attendance records were the largest in Stock Show … Continue reading
Estes Park artist, musician growing local live music scene
ESTES PARK Nadine Sekerez loves to express herself an artist and musician, but she’s just as passionate about showcasing other people’s talents. The Estes Park resident—and half of duo Dahlby and Nadine—not only organizes the town’s annual mid-summer SnowyGrass Bluegrass Music Festival, but produces other local events with her company Upstream Enterprises. Her latest effort … Continue reading
Community gathers to support injured climber
Benefit features TED Talk, film festival, auction, more ESTES PARK Handstands for Quinn, an evening of films, food, drinks and prizes, directly benefits Estes Park resident Quinn Brett, 37, to help in her recovery from a recent fall that left her paralyzed from the waist down. The event, Jan. 13 from 5-10:30 p.m., is designed … Continue reading
Off to the Races with Our Gang 4 Wheelers
UPDATE: From Our Gang 4-Wheelers facebook: 2018 Races Cancelled!!! “We have made the decision to cancel the remaining races scheduled for this year. We are not going to get the ice we need to race this season. This was a tough decision and one we’d never had to make before! This is the first season … Continue reading
COVER: Learn to Love the Slopes
Ski areas celebrate Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month with special promotions for first-timers FRONT RANGE January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, so it’s the perfect opportunity for first-timers to learn how to enjoy the downhill delights found in Colorado. All across the state, ski areas are gearing up to offer their best … Continue reading