The events listed below are in chronological order, May thru September.
The Ride of Silence
Each year, around the world, a ride is hosted to honor cyclists who have been injured or killed while riding on public roadways. Riders wear black armbands as supporters or red if they have been injured in a cycling/motorist accident. Participants ride in COMPLETE silence to honor our cycling friends. Canyon BIkes is the host and organizer of the Glenwood Springs ride. City, community and law enforcement provide support as well. Visit the Ride of Silence website, or give us a call for more info! Join us! May 20, 7pm, starting in Sayre Park. No fee.
113th Annual Strawberry Days
June 18th, 19th and 20th, 2010. All day. Colorado's oldest civic celebration takes place at Sayre (Strawberry) Park. Highlights include the crowning of Miss Strawberry Days, top-notch entertainment, a myriad of artisans and food booths, a Kidsfest with quality children's entertainment, and, of course, free strawberries and ice cream.
A full-fledged parade makes its way down Grand Avenue on Saturday morning approximately 10:00 am featuring a dazzling display of colorful floats. Bring the family and have some fun!
Summer of Jazz
Summer of Jazz is ready to begin for the 2010 season. It will be our final year but plan on a spectacular year!
The Summer of Jazz celebrates twenty five seasons of great music in the park. The non-profit has a history of bringing top jazz artists from around the country to this hometown venue. Enjoy jazzy tunes on the banks of the Colorado River in Two Rivers Park on Wednesday evenings. Concerts begin at 7p.m. Bring a picnic or visit food vendors for a convenient snack and refreshments. Click here for more info.
The first show will be June 23 from 7p to 9pm. You won't be disappointed!
** Note: "Friday Night Flicks" replace Summer of Jazz in the month of August. See below.
4th of July Community Picnic, Concert, and Fireworks
Walk over to Two Rivers Park for a family picnic. $1.25 gets you lunch with a drink. There will be children's games and lots of Americana fun. Following the picnic, The Glenwood Spring High School Percussion Ensemble will perform in the park.
The City of Glenwood Springs and Symphony in the Valley celebrate the 4th of July, 3:00pm to 10:00pm with a free concert of patriotic and Americana music at the band shell in Two Rivers Park, followed by a fantastic fireworks display, with the best views from Two Rivers Park and the nearby pedestrian bridge, weather and conditions permitting.
Glenwood's Downtown Market
This open-air market features fresh produce, hand-made crafts, local wines and wine tastings, artisan cheeses and breads, cooking demonstrations by local chefs, a soup contest, live music and an Oktoberfest grand finale.
Held every Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Don't miss this chance to sample our local fares and wares!
Directions:
9th and Grand in downtown Glenwood Springs.
Friday Night Flicks
Reminiscent of the drive-in theater, Two Rivers Park is transformed into a free outdoor movie night. Block buster movies are shown on a huge 13x24 foot screen. Vendors sell fresh-popped kettlecorn, burritos, smoothies, pizza, non-alcoholic beverages and movie-style candy. Bring a blanket or low-back chair. No glass is permitted.
Held Friday Nights in the month of August. There are 4 films in the series. The first show will be August 6.
Parking will be in the Two Rivers parking lot, the Two Rivers Plaza and in the C-Dot dirt parking lot. We encourage you to walk, bike or carpool with your friends. Arrive early for the best spots to sit and park. Films will begin at dusk (around 8:30pm), and gates will open at 7:30pm.
7th Annual Downtown Classic Car Show
Check out the greatest classic and rebuilt cars in Colorado on Cooper Street between 7th and 8th Streets. Live music and family fun is guaranteed. Saturday, August 7th, all day. Not a muscle head....bring the family and come for the fun anyways!