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 18, 7pm, starting in Sayre Park. No fee.
113th Annual Strawberry Days
June 17th, 18th and 19th, 2011. 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 Music 2011
25 years of tradition lives on this summer....However, it’s not “just jazz” anymore!
Two Rivers Park will be filled with exceptional music,delicious festival cuisine, laughter and fun this summer! The tradition of free community music at Two Rivers Park lives on!!! Bring a picnic and join the locals for a relaxing evening and some tgreat epeopl watching!
Check out our great line up!
6/29 Maraca - Genre: 14 piece Cuban Salsa, Latin Jazz BandÂ
7/6 Opie Gone Bad - Genre: Rock, Rhythm & Blues
7/13 Ryan Shupe & the Rubberband - Genre: Funkadelic, Hip-Hop, New Grass
7/20 Erin Bode - Genre: Jazz-Pop
7/27 Euforquestra - Genre: World Music, Jam Band
8/3 Hazel Miller - Genre: Rhythm & Blues
4th of July Community Picnic, Concert, and Fireworks
Walk over to Two Rivers Park for a family picnic.
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 (Not confirmed yet for 2011)
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.
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.
Grand River Classic Car & Motorcycle Days: July 29th, 30th & 31st
Check out the greatest classic and rebuilt cars in Colorado on Cooper Street between 7th and 8th Streets Not a muscle head....bring the family and come for the fun anyways! There is also a Poker Run & Motorcycle Contest! For more information email skip@bike-nite.org
Friday, July 29th,2011
6:30pm Car Cruise to start from Barts Charcoal Burger, and to go up & down Grand Ave/
7:00pm BBQ & street dance @ Charcoal Burger, (BBQ is free to car show entrant),dance is open
to the general public.
9:00pm Activities to end @ Charcoal Burger
Saturday, July 30th,2011
7:00am Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast on 9th & Grand Ave
7:00am Start parking cars on 7th Street & Cooper Ave.
9:00am Start of 8th Annual Downtown Classic Car Show
3:00pm Awards ceremony for car & motorcycle owners.
4:00pm End of Car Show
4:00pm Start of Poker Run for cars & motorcycles
5:30pm End of Poker Run(Poker run will end in Silt)
Sunday,July 31st,2011
8:30am Car owners to meet @ Charcoal Burger to begin cruise to Silt
9:00am Breakfast for car owners in Silt @ Downtown Park
10:00am Car & Motorcycle Show to start in Silt
3:00 pm Awards ceremony for cars & motorcycles
4:00pm End of Show